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- American Neuroendocrine Society - Promotes research in neuroendocrinology, works to better the education and training of students and researchers, and informs the general public of significant research results. Includes workshop information and president's statement.
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- Bay Area Tumor Institute - Non-profit corporation which aims to prevent the disease and improve treatment in California’s Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Also has advanced training programs for nurses.
- Blount Memorial Hospital: Cancer Care - Support network of various health professionals who work together to effectively diagnose and treat cancer.
- Bon Secours Cancer Institute - Provides overview about the types and stages of the disease. Also includes listings and a glossary of terms in clinical trials and research.
- Burzynski Clinic - Highlights the Antineoplaston Therapy discovered by Dr. Stanislaw R. Burzynski. Also contains scientific publications, patient stories, and press releases.
- California Hematology Oncology Medical Group - Profiles the medical professionals with specializations in oncology and hematology problems. Includes articles about the different cancer treatments.
- Cancer Care Associates - Aims to provide a comprehensive program in treating cancer and blood-related disorders. With contact details for medical referrals.
- Medical Oncology and Hematology Associates - Medical group in Iowa which recognizes the need for improving care and treatment of patients. Shows location and contact references.
- Cancer Centers of Florida - Network of care providers that offer diagnostic and treatments technologies, as well as clinical research. Provides profiles of the physicians.
- Cancer Centers of North Carolina - Contains information about the various cancer care facilities in the area. Also includes listing of physicians and support groups.
- Cancer Care - Local charity in North Lancashire and South Lakeland which extends support to patients and their families through therapies, groups, activities, education and training services.
- Cedars-Sinai Oncology Program - Discusses the symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of the types of cancer treated in the institution.
- Center for Cancer Care and Research - Conducts clinical research and community education. Provides profiles of attending physicians and details on research programs.
- Evansville Cancer Center - Provides information about the services, equipment, research, and activities offered in the institute.
- Gulf Coast Cancer Institute - Medical treatment facilities which focus on clinical researches, treatment, and support services for cancer patients in Panama City.
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- Sidney Kimmel – Johns Hopkins - Develops programs for clinical and laboratory research, education, community outreach, and cancer prevention and control.
- Stanford Cancer Center - Dedicated to discovery of cancer treatment and prevention advances. Contains details about the various facilities of the center.
- Tufts-NEMC Cancer Center - Contains patient resources and overview on research and training programs. Also provides information about the Molecular Oncology Research Institute.
- UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center - Presents information about the services offered for patient care and a glossary of cancer-related terms.
- UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center - Research, prevention, diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation facility in the University of California, Irvine. Details ways on how to extend financial support to the institution.
- Moores UCSD Cancer Center - University of California, San Diego medical institution which conducts research, prevention, outreach, and patient care programs.
- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center - Housed within the University of California, San Francisco biomedical research facility. Posts information about the different cancer types.
- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center - Research entity which holds clinical studies, prevention and control programs that deal with the cancer disease.
- University of Colorado Cancer Center - Offers treatment options and a Developmental Therapeutics program for cancer patients.
- University of Florida Shands Cancer Center - Caters to a patient-focused treatment plan and major medical services such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
- University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago - Conducts scientific researches that deal with the mechanisms of oncogenic and normal cell growth for cancer patient's treatment and prevention.
- University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center - Academic medical community which integrates cutting-edge cancer treatment through research and education. Provides details about the institutes's programs.
- University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center - Focuses on patient care through diagnostic, treatment and support services. Contains articles about prevention and screening process.
- University of Minnesota Cancer Center - Information on the various research programs of the institute which deals with the advancement of cancer treatment.
- Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania: OncoLink - University of Pennsylvania facility which focuses on providing resources and information about the disease. Also features an expert inquiry about targeted therapies.
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- Children’s Cancer Fund in New York - Contains a downloadable brochure, newsletter updates, stories from patients and their families, and research articles about the different types of cancer.
- Children’s Cancer Fund in Dallas - Finds cures and funds research, treatment, education and patient service programs.
- Children’s Cancer Lifeline - Extends financial and emotional support to patients and families in Northwestern United States. Conducts outreach and emergency services and family events.
- Children’s Cancer Research Fund - Aims to find a cure for childhood cancer through clinical researches. Contains overview about the group's programs and mission.
- Children’s Cause Cancer Advocacy - Focuses in drug discovery and development, and finding ways to expand resources for clinical research on cancer treatment. Includes insights about the policies and issues implemented.
- Children’s Leukemia and Cancer Research Foundation - Conducts researches for the improvement of cancer survival rates in Washington.
- Clic Sargent - Charity in the United Kingdom which provides clinical and family care, as well as financial support for young cancer patients.
- David Hwang Foundation - Raises funds to provide assistance for pediatric cancer research in Bradford, Connecticut. Features photos from the annual fundraising golf competition.
- Emmanuel Cancer Foundation - Offers emotional, material and emergency financial support for cancer patients in New Jersey. Provides links to sponsors and details on volunteering.
- Families of Children with Cancer Organization - Run by volunteers who serve families of children suffering from cancer. Contains a list of treatment centers with pediatric oncology departments.
- Friends for Life of America - Promotes public awareness and education in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric cancer-related cases.
- Friends of Heroes - Aims to raise money for clinical research and helps promote awareness and build a network of people advocating for the same cause.
- Georgia Cancer Coalition - Network of organizations that promote cancer prevention, clinical research, and treatment programs.
- Gulf Coast Wings Of Hope, Inc. - Coordinates and administers support for fund raising activities aimed at educating and counseling patients, their families and caregivers.
- Annual Hat Gala - Generates funds through hat auction to help kids afflicted with the disease. Provides details on sponsorship opportunities.
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Candlelighters
- Candlelighters of Western Pennsylvania - Holds social events, annual summer picnics and winter holiday parties as practical support for the families of children with cancer.
- Candlelighters Western Washington - Offers support for families of children diagnosed with cancer by providing them with care bags. Includes details on how to help the foundation.
- Capital Candlelighters - Primarily supports families of patients treated at the American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Contains information about upcoming fund raising events.
- Cure Childhood Cancer - Conducts early outreach, critical needs care and caregiver programs to support families and carers of young cancer patients. With details on how to provide financial assistance.
- Families of Children With Cancer, Inc. - Extends financial, social and educational support to families of young cancer patients and survivors through scholarship aids as well as housing and transportation services.
- Candlelighters of the Inland Northwest - Contains listing of support services and information on applications for the educational assistance of pediatric cancer patients.
- Rocky Mountain Candlelighters - Aims to enhance the lives of patients and their families through advocacy, educational programs and emotional support. Provides details on events organized by the group.
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- American Cancer Society Relay For Life - Holds a nationwide signature activity which raises money to fight against cancer and promote awareness. Provides corporate sponsorship details.
- Campbell County Relay For Life - Shows a list of recommended fund raising activities, sponsors, and a photo gallery of the event.
- Janesville Relay For Life - Holds an overnight celebration of survivorship and raises funds for research, education, advocacy and patient services.
- Lebanon County Relay For Life - Contains information about various patient support and services funded from donations from the activity. Includes photos and videos of the event.
- Missouri State Relay For Life - Contains organizational FAQs, contact references, donation and application forms, and relay results.
- Murrumbeena Relay for Life - Aims to generate funds for the Cancer Council Victoria research and education programs. With photo and video gallery of events.
- Pittsboro Relay For Life - Shows schedule of events, list of fundraisers, an details on accomplishments of previous activities.
- Relay For Life of Pottstown - Annual event participated by individuals and groups from different sectors aiming to raise funds which would help find the cure for cancer.
- Relay For Life of South Portland - Contains calendar of events, news updates, overview about the fundraising event, and general information for survivors and caregivers.
- Relay For Life of Fairbanks - Special event which pays tribute to cancer survivors through fundraising activities and awareness programs. Shows schedule of events.
- Relay For Life of Laurel - Fun-filled community activity dedicate to raise funds and promote cancer awareness. Provides membership and donation details.
- Relay For Life of Port Aransas - Provides documentation of the events that happened during the fund raising activity. Accepts membership and donors.
- Relay For Life of Reading - Contains details on survivor and volunteer registration and includes fundraising tips for individuals and teams.
- Relay For Life of St. Louis - Accepts registrations for the annual fundraising event which brings people together to fight for a cause. Posts an event schedule and contact references.
- Relay For Life of Sumner-Bonney Lake - Provides details about the event that celebrates cancer survivorship and helps raise money for the American Cancer Society.
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- Shannon McCormack Foundation - Offers accommodation for patients undergoing treatment at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Shows photos of the house and contact details for room reservations.
- Strands for Stars - Specializes in creating hair prosthetics for adults and children suffering from hair loss due to cancer. Shows pictures of the wig selection and contacts of volunteer stylists.
- This Close for Cancer Research, Inc. - All-volunteer and non-profit organization which raises funds to support the Brander Cancer Research Institute at New York Medical College.
- TJ Martell Foundation - Funds and supports researches for the treatment of cancer and AIDS. Shows event photos and details on how to participate in the cause.
- Utah Cancer Foundation - Supports cancer patients and their families during diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Details programs and services offered by the group.
- Wellness Community at West Los Angeles - Aims to enhance health and well-being of patients and their families through support groups, mind and body classes, and educational workshops.
- Wisconsin’s Comprehensive Cancer Control Program - Focuses on identifying and supporting policy issues, secure funding for researches, and strengthen infrastructure of cancer control.
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- Laparoscopic Associates - Provides bariatric surgery information along with office locations, hospitals where they practice and a message board. Includes many locations across California and Hawaii.
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- Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome - Information and resources on Asperger’s Syndrome presented by the University of Southern California - Marshall.
- Asperger Services Australia - Online community aimed at providing a support network for those with Asperger’s Syndrome.
- Aspergia - Serves as a network for information exchange among people involved in addressing Asperger’s Syndrome in Australia.
- Asperger Foundation International - Advocates evidence-based research to identify effective interventions for treating Asperger Syndrome and other similar conditions.
- Aspie.com - Official website of Liane Holliday Willey, speaker and author specializing in the Asperger’s Syndrome subject. Provides a variety of pertinent information and resources.
- Aspires - Online resource for spouses and family members of adults with Asperger’s Syndrome. Presents news, research updates, and a compilation of related articles.
- Families of Adults Affected by Asperger’s Syndrome - Collection of resources and information pertaining to Asperger's Syndrome, a neurological disorder on the autism spectrum.
- GRASP - Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership – an educational and advocacy organization working for the welfare of those with Asperger's Syndrome.
- Tony Attwood - Site serves as an online guide for parents, professionals, and individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome.
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- The Autism Perspective - Free publication serving as an information resource for those who are living with or are involved in the treatment of autism patients.
- Autism-Asperger’s Digest Magazine - Publishes a compilation of original articles and excerpts from books on autism.
- Labosh Publishing - Publisher specializing in books and other publications that facilitate education or learning among children with autism.
- Looking Up - Monthly international newsletter dedicated to autism. Aims to provide parents and professionals a source for information and insights.
- Schafer Autism Report - Comprehensive resource for articles, research updates, and other information related to autism.
- Spectrum Magazines - Online edition of the publication devoted to autism and other developmental disabilities.
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- Autism Family Gathering - Provides information, education, and services to children diagnosed with autism and related disorders.
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- Autism Society of Alabama - Volunteer organization established to improve the quality of life of autistic people and their loved ones through education, support, and advocacy.
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- Autism Support of NWA - Provides a network for communication among parents, educators, and professionals involved in addressing the autism spectrum disorder.
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- Project SEA - Nonprofit public charity facilitates programs aimed at supporting children and teens with autism.
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- Autism Society of Colorado - Provides advocacy and educational programs that raise public awareness and support for those with autism.
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- Autism Society of Iowa - Offers support, information, and resources helpful to individuals and families dealing with autism.
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- TalkAutism - Serves as a network for information exchange among organizations and families dealing with autism.
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- Masters in Nursing - Guide to programs offering a Masters Degree in Nursing. Describes different types of degrees and the colleges that offer them.
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- NurseZone.com - One-stop resource for nursing careers, education and more. Find nursing news and feature articles, real nursing jobs, career tools, resource links and travel nursing information.
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