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Cancer organizations / Foundations
American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Organization International
http://www.accoi.org/
P.O. Box 15482
San Diego, CA 92175-5482
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Organization International (“ACCOI”) is dedicated to furthering research, raising awareness and providing education regarding the rare cancer adenoid cystic carcinoma (“ACC”). ACCOI’s website provides ACC patients and caregivers with information on research, clinical trials, treatment, organizations offering help with medical expenses, and much more. In addition to ACCOI’s website, ACCOI maintains an online support group for ACC patients and caregivers, and an online doctors’ forum where doctors with an interest in ACC can share information on treatment and research. ACCOI also provides a quarterly newsletter in hard copy to various hospitals, as well as at its website.
American Society of Clinical Oncology
http://www.asco.org
1900 Duke Street Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-299-0150
The American Society of Clinical Oncology is a nonprofit organization, which represents 15,000 cancer professionals worldwide; the society offers scientific and educational programs and a wide range of other initiatives intended to foster the exchange of information about cancer.
Association of Cancer Online Resources
http://www.acor.org
173 Duane Street, Suite 3A
New York NY 10013-3334
(212)-226-5525
ACOR offers information and support through its integrated system of online discussion groups.
To further its mission, ACOR creates specific websites and also hosts a growing number of websites, created by:
- Patients for patients and caregivers. Many of those websites are considered to be clearly among the best sites for a particular disease or condition.
- Cancer Advocacy Organizations, many of which were created directly from the membership of an ACOR mailing list.
- Professional Organizations.
ACOR volunteers have also created a growing number of disease specific websites.
Association of Oncology Social Work
http://www.aosw.org
4700 W. Lake Ave.
Glenview, IL 60025-1485
847-375-4721
FAX 877-734-8752
The Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) is a non-profit, international organization dedicated to increasing awareness about the social, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of cancer patients. AOSW's mission is to advance excellence in the psychosocial care of persons with cancer, their families, and caregivers through: Networking. Education, Advocacy, Research and Resource Development. It supports its members' commitment to helping and advocating for cancer patients by providing continuing education through conferences and publications; promoting clinical research; and fostering networking to address common issues and concerns. It is involved in numerous collaborative efforts with other national and international oncology organizations to advocate for the support and care of people with cancer.
Cancer Care Inc.
http://www.cancercare.org
275 7th Ave
New York, NY 10001
1-800-813-HOPE
Since 1944, Cancer Care has been dedicated to providing emotional support, information, and practical help to people with cancer and their loved ones. They have helped over two million people nationwide through toll-free Counseling Lines and teleconference programs, their office-based services, and via the Internet. All services are provided free of charge and are available to people of all ages, with all types of cancer, at any stage of the disease. Their reach, including its cancer awareness initiatives, also extends to family members, caregivers, and professionals, providing vital information and assistance.
Cancerfatigue.org
http://www.cancerfatigue.org
Cancer-related fatigue is the most common and debilitating side effect of cancer and its treatment. In fact, most people living with cancer, and especially those living with lung cancer, experience mild to extreme fatigue. A recent survey shows cancer-related fatigue affects 76% of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The Oncology Nursing Society has developed this Web site to provide you with multiple resources to get the information you need about cancer fatigue.
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