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Professional Societies
The American Association for Cancer Research
http://www.aacr.org
American Association for Cancer Research
Public Ledger Building, Suite 826
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3483
Phone: (215) 440-9300
Fax: (215) 440-9313
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), a scientific society of over 17,000 laboratory and clinical cancer researchers, was founded in 1907 to facilitate communication and dissemination of knowledge among scientists and others dedicated to the cancer problem; to foster research in cancer and related biomedical sciences; to encourage presentation and discussion of new and important observations in the field; to foster public education, science education, and training; and to advance the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world.
American Head and Neck Society
http://www.headandneckcancer.org
11300 W. Olympic Blvd, Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90064
ph: (310) 437-0559 / fax: (310) 437-0585
In 1998, The American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) became the single largest organization in North America for the advancement of research and education in head and neck oncology. The merger of two societies, the American Society for Head and Neck Surgery and the Society of Head and Neck Surgeons, formed the American Head and Neck Society. The society was formed to promote and advance the knowledge of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of neoplasms and other diseases of the head and neck.
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
http://www.entnet.org
One Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3357
703-836-4444
The world's largest society of physicians who treat disorders of the ear, nose, and throat and related structures of the head and neck.
Find an ENT web resource
http://www.entnet.org/ent_otolaryngologist.cfm
The special skills of otolaryngologist ENT’s include diagnosing and managing diseases of the sinuses, larynx (voice box), oral cavity, and upper pharynx (mouth and throat), as well as structures of the neck and face. Otolaryngologists diagnose, treat, and manage specialty-specific disorders as well as many primary care problems in both children and adults. This web resource will allow you to find an ENT otolaryngologist in any geographic area in the US by searching using an area code or geographic location.
American Dental Association
http://www.ada.org
211 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-440-2500
The ADA is the professional association of dentists dedicated to serving both the public and the profession of dentistry. The ADA assists in education, research, advocacy and the development of standards in the dental industry.
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
http://www.aaoms.org
9700 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, IL 60018-5701
847-678-6200
AAOMS is a professional association of oral and maxillofacial surgeons and is dedicated to promoting the highest quality of patient care and education.
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.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
http://www.asha.org
10801 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
This site has excellent information and resources related to speech and swallowing disorders, both which may affect those who have had surgery for oral cancer. References to therapists are also on this link.
The American Dental Hygienists' Association
http://www.adha.org
444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400
Chicago, IL 60611
312-440-8900
The mission of the ADHA is to advance the art and science of dental hygiene by increasing the awareness of, and ensuring access to, quality, cost-effective oral health care. Site has good oral cancer information.
American Association of Cancer Research
http://www.aacr.org
Public Ledger Building, Suite 826
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3483
215-440-9300
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), a scientific society of over 15,000 laboratory and clinical cancer researchers, was founded in 1907 to facilitate communication and dissemination of knowledge among scientists and others dedicated to the cancer problem; to foster research in cancer and related biomedical sciences; to encourage presentation and discussion of new and important observations in the field; to foster public education, science education, and training; and to advance the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world.
American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO)
http://www.astro.org/patient
12500 Fair Lakes Circle, Suite 375
Fairfax, VA 22032
703-502-1550
1st organization of its kind. These medical professionals, found at hospitals and cancer treatment centers around the world, make up the radiation therapy treatment teams that are critical in the fight against cancer.
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