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Types of Cancer Websites in Alphabetical Order    
 

http://blcwebcafe.org
Bladder Cancer Web Cafe
Bladder Cancer Web Cafe is an online community for bladder cancer patients and those who care for them, with comprehensive coverage of treatment options, chemo-prevention guidelines, survivor stories, a support group, and more.

www.abta.org
American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA)
ABTA funds brain tumor research and provides information to help patients make educated decisions about their health care. The ABTA offers printed materials about research and treatment of brain tumors and provides listings of physicians, treatment facilities, and support groups throughout the country. A limited selection of Spanish-language publications is available.

www.virtualtrials.com
Brain Tumor Trials
This Web site, supported by the Musella Foundation For Brain Tumor Research and Information, maintains extensive treatment and clinical trial information for brain tumors.

www.tbts.org
The Brain Tumor Society
The Brain Tumor Society provides information about brain tumors and related conditions for patients and their families. They offer a patient/family telephone network, educational publications, funding for research projects, and access to support groups for patients.

www.braintumor.org
National Brain Tumor Foundation (NBTF)
NBTF provides patients and families with information on coping with brain tumors. This organization conducts national and regional conferences, publishes printed materials for patients and family members, provides access to a national network of patient support groups, and assists in answering patient inquiries. NBTF also awards grants to fund research. Staff is available to answer calls in Spanish, and some Spanish-language publications are available.

www.natlbcc.org
National Breast Cancer Coalition
This organization focuses on three main goals in the fight against breast cancer: increasing cancer research, increasing access for all women to quality treatment and clinical trials, and increasing the influence of women living with breast cancer.

www.breastcancerinfo.com
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
This Organization fights to eradicate breast cancer by funding national grants, education, and screening and treatment projects in communities throughout the US.

www.y-me.org
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization has a commitment to provide information and support to anyone who has been affected by breast cancer. This site includes general information about breast cancer and information on screening and detection, information for women and men who have breast cancer, and information for family members and loved ones. Some of this information is also presented in Spanish.

www.ccalliance.org
Colon Cancer Alliance
This is a patient-centered, colorectal cancer-specific organization that provides support, education, research, and patient advocacy services.

www.eyecancer.com
The Eye Cancer Network
This site provides information for patients with eye cancer and the health care professionals who care for them.

www.afud.org
American Foundation for Urologic Disease (AFUD)
The AFUD supports research and provides education to patients, the general public, and health care professionals and offers patient-support services for those who have or may be at risk for a urologic disease or disorder. It provides information on urologic disease and dysfunctions, including prostate cancer treatment options, bladder health, and sexual function. It also offers prostate cancer support groups (Prostate Cancer Network). Some Spanish-language publications are available.

www.nkca.org
Kidney Cancer Association
The Kidney Cancer Association supports research, offers printed materials about the diagnosis and treatment of kidney cancer, sponsors support groups, and provides physician referral information.

www.eyesontheprize.org
Eyes On the Prize
This site offers a Web community created to provide information, shared experience, resources, support, and company for women with gynecological cancer.

www.gillettecancerconnect.org
Gillette Women's Cancer Connection
This site provides women with gynecological cancers access to people and resources that assist them with treatment.

www.nccc-online.org
National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC)
The NCCC focuses on providing support to women and their family members on issues related to cervical cancer disease, screening, treatment, and new research.

www.ovarian.org
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC)
The NOCC raises awareness about ovarian cancer and promotes education about the disease. A toll-free telephone number is available for information, referral, support, and education about ovarian cancer. Information about support groups, a database of gynecologic oncologists searchable by state, and educational materials are also available, as well as a limited selection of Spanish-language publications.

www.spohnc.org
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer, Inc. (SPOHNC)
SPOHNC is a not-for-profit national organization founded in 1991 to address the emotional, psychological, and humanistic needs of people who have oral cancer and head and neck cancer.

www.moffitt.usf.edu/lgl-leukemia/
Large Granular Lymphocyte (LGL) Leukemia Registry
This registry assists in the diagnosis of LGL leukemia and establishes a bank of blood and tissue samples from patients with LGL leukemia.

www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
The goal of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is to find cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. The Society supports medical research and provides health education materials, as well as the following services: patient financial aid for specified treatment expenses and transportation, family support groups, First Connection (a professionally supervised peer support program), referrals, school re-entry materials, and public and professional education. The Society also provides audiotapes in English and some Spanish-language publications.

www.alcase.org
Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support, and Education (ALCASE)
National organization that helps people at risk for and living with lung cancer by providing information about the disease, psychosocial support, and advocacy on related issues.

www.lungcancer.org
Lung Cancer Awareness Campaign
This Web site is designed to increase lung cancer awareness and its increasing impact on women by including lung cancer facts, recent news, and press releases.

www.lymphomainfo.net
Lymphoma Information Network
This site is devoted to providing detailed information for those with Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The site is complemented with links to other lymphoma sites for patients and physicians.

www.lymphoma.org
Lymphoma Research Foundation of America (LRFA)
LRFA funds research and provides educational information on lymphoma. It offers a helpline for general information on lymphoma, as well as referrals to other resources, oncologists, clinical trials, and support groups. A buddy program is available to match newly diagnosed patients with other lymphoma patients who have coped with the disease. Some Spanish-language publications are also available.

www.cfl.org
Cure For Lymphoma Foundation (CFL)
The CFL funds research and provides education on Hodgkin's disease and on non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It offers support groups, a patient-to-patient telephone network, living well with lymphoma family forums, newsletters, and educational materials.

www.myeloma.org
International Myeloma Foundation
The foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for myeloma patients while working towards a cure. It offers information about myeloma, complimentary information packages, access to educational programs, a quarterly newsletter, a toll-free phone/e-mail hot line, an extensive patient-to-patient networking program, and funding for promising research.

www.multiplemyeloma.org
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF)
MMRF supports research grants and professional and patient symposia on multiple myeloma and related blood cancers. MMRF publishes a quarterly newsletter and provides referrals and information packets free of charge to patients and family members.

www.pancan.org
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN)
PanCAN, a nonprofit advocacy organization, educates health professionals and the general public about pancreatic cancer to increase awareness of the disease. PanCAN also advocates for increased funding of pancreatic cancer research and promotes access to and awareness of the latest medical advances, support networks, clinical trials, and reimbursement for care.

www.mpip.org
Melanoma Patients' Information Page
Designed for melanoma patients and melanoma investigators--this Web site includes published results of clinical trials in chemotherapy, vaccines, and gene therapy. It also has a database of research abstracts and a bulletin board for questions and answers.

www.skincheck.com
The Melanoma Education Fund
This Web site provides education about melanoma, emphasizing the importance of monthly self-examination of the skin to detect melanomas early when they are curable.

www.melanoma.org
The Melanoma Research Foundation
This foundation supports medical research for the treatment of melanoma and acts as a resource for melanoma patients, their family, and friends.

www.skincancer.org
The Skin Cancer Foundation
Major goals of the Skin Cancer Foundation are to increase public awareness of the importance of taking protective measures against the damaging rays of the sun and to teach people how to recognize the early signs of skin cancer. They conduct public and medical education programs to help reduce skin cancer.
 

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