Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy The Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support, and Education (ALCASE) is the only not-for-profit organization dedicated solely to helping those living with lung cancer improve the quality of their lives through advocacy, support, and education.
Canadian Cancer Society The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.
Cancer Association of South Africa The Cancer Association of South Africa has as its Mission Statement to prevent and fight cancer and its consequences in partnership with all South African communities by providing direction for, and by supporting Health Promotion, Patient Service and Research.
Cancer Care Cancer Care is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide free professional help to people with all cancers through counseling, education, information and referral, and direct financial assistance.
Cancer Caring Center Dedicated to providing free emotional support services to cancer survivors, their friends and loved ones since 1988. We have age specific groups for children with a family member going through cancer and bereavement groups for children.
Cancer Decisions Expert guidance for patients and their families on the best alternative, complementary and cutting edge conventinal options for your specific type of cancer.
Cancer Guide CancerGuide is dedicated to helping you find the answers to your questions about cancer, and especially to helping you find the questions you need to ask.
Cancer Help UK CancerHelp UK is a free information service about cancer and cancer care for the general public.
Cancer Hope Network At Cancer Hope Network, we provide free, confidential, one-on-one support to people with cancer and their families. We match patients with trained volunteers who have themselves undergone a similar experience.
Cancer Kids.Org Cancer Kids is a web-based organization with one simple goal: to help children with cancer tell their stories to the world
Cancer Kidz Information for kids with cancer. Features Activities, coloring pages, and more.
Cancer Net Comprehensive cancer information from the National Cancer Institute
Cancer News Cancer News on the Net is dedicated to bringing patients and their families the latest information on cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Cancer Online The primary purpose of CancerOnline, a nonprofit organization, is to improve quality of life for people touched by cancer.
Cancer Resources CancerResources is an on-line guide to cancer-related information, services and organizations. This is an insider's guide developed by survivors, caregivers, professionals and volunteers who have all had our lives touched by cancer.
Cancer Source Kids CancerSourceKids.com is to be a secure site where children can learn about cancer in a fun and interactive manner. The site will provide children with an opportunity to read cancer information, play interactive games, and learn coping strategies.
Cancer Supportive Care Cancer Supportive Care Web Site provides educational modules to complement surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and immunotherapy.
Cancer Treatment Centers of America Cancer hospital for patients who believe in conventional treatments along with alternative care and medicine. We believe in empowering the patients with cancer fighting spirits.
Cancer-pain.org The site offers in-depth information to assist in pain management decision-making and interactive discussion groups to help patients determine what will work for them.
CancerIndex This non-profit site contains an overview of cancer resources on the Internet. It contains information for both parents and physicians.
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation The purpose of Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance is to provide emotional, educational, and practical support to children with cancer and their families.
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation Canada The Childhood Cancer Foundation ~ Candlelighters Canada is a national support and information network with international affiliation. It is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of children and teens with cancer, their families and all those who care for and about them.
Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer is a major health problem in the world today. In some developing countries it is the commonest female cancer. It is estimated that around 370,00 cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed in the world each year.
Child Cancer.Com Child Cancer Co Provide free home pages for children with cancer.
ChildCancer.Org The Keaton Raphael Memorial - A Beacon of HOPE for Children with Cancer
Childhood Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Childhood non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is made up of thin tubes that branch, like blood vessels, into all parts of the body.
Children's Cancer KRCC provides several support services for pediatric patients and their families. What follows is a brief explanation of what to expect while your child is undergoing treatment at the KRCC, and a description of the available services, along with instructions on how to obtain them.
Children's Cancer Research FUND Perhaps it all started with the smile of a four and a half year-old boy who finally let go of his mother's arm to enjoy an arts and crafts program at the Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House. Or maybe it was the eventual giggles of a two year-old girl so frightened by her pending radiation treatment that she would not get into position for the procedure. Or maybe it was simply the heart and soul of someone who wanted to do something special for children with cancer. Probably all these factors combined to compel one woman to found the newest and brightest hope for children with cancer. Matti Contopulos, whose professional background is cancer, devised and implemented art/activity programs specifically for oncology patients and had been in the field for over a decade. Having seen the courage, strength and need of the children, Matti found a new way to bring fresh hopes and more than a few smiles to the children with cancer and their families. Founded in 1987 by Contopulos, Children's Cancer Research Fund (CCRF) is
Childrens Cancer Club The aim of our "Childrens Cancer Club," is to let your children meet others who have been diagnosed with cancer, or have survived cancer, and would like to give them some hope and encouragement.
Childrens Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation CNCF — Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation — was founded from our life's experience with a child with cancer. We found that there was a need to address the many issues that childhood cancer presents to the family, the child, the doctors and nurses, the community and the country.
Close Friends Close Friends™ are accessories that secure the central line or an accessed port with no straps, pins, tape, or belts. Patent pending. Designed by parents of a childhood cancer patient; Close Friends™ give kids and parents peace of mind & no more worries at rest or play!
CURE Childhood Cancer Association CURE Childhood Cancer Association serves a large geographic area within Upstate New York, primarily encompasssing patients that were diagnosed and/or treated at The Children's Hospital at Strong, located in Rochester, New York.
CURE Childhood Cancer Association, Inc. CURE Childhood Cancer Association works to improve the quality of life for children and young adults with cancer and hematological diseases in Rochester, NY and the Finger Lakes region. At the time of diagnosis and beyond, CURE provides them and their families with support programs and services to help meet their emotional, social, financial and educational needs.
Kid Scope.org KIDSCOPE, is a non profit, Tax Exempt, 501(c) (3) organization which has been formed to help families and children better understand the effects of cancer and chemotherapy in a parent.
Kids Against Cancer Kids Against Cancer is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and young adults, afflicted with cancer by offering programs and services that bring comfort, support and enjoyment to patients undergoing treatment.
Kids Kicking Cancer Kids Kicking Cancer, Inc. was established in 1993 by an exceptional group of dedicated healthcare professionals, cancer survivors, and community volunteers who care for children diagnosed with cancer and lend much needed support to their families.
Learn about Childhood Cancer Cancer in children and teenagers is a relatively rare event. Only 1% of all cases of cancer occurs in this age range. Despite this the number of potential years of life put at risk by childhood cancer each year exceeds the number for most adult cancers. Remarkable progress has been made in curing infants, children, teenagers, and young adults with cancer and up to 70% of all children with cancer can now be cured.
Locks Of Love Locks of Love is a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children across the U.S. under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss. We meet a unique need for children throughout the United States by using donated hair to create the highest quality hair prosthetics. Most of the children helped by Locks of Love have lost their hair due to a medical condition called alopecia areata, which has no known cause or cure. The prostheses we provide help to restore their self-esteem and their confidence, enabling them to face the world and their peers.
Lung Cancer Online Lung Cancer Online is a gateway to lung cancer resources for the benefit of people with lung cancer and their families. It is intended to facilitate the time consuming and often frustrating process of learning about lung cancer, treatment options and support services.
National Childhood Cancer Foundation NCCF supports the work of the most prestigious childhood cancer treatment and research centers in North America. This distinguished team is at work in the laboratory, conducting research on the biology of cancer cells, to discover the reasons cancer occurs in children and to develop new treatments designed to destroy cancer cells, and procedures which can correct or overcome the malignant behavior of cancer cells. These physician-scientists are also at the bedside, offering daily care for children with cancer … expert diagnosis, state-of-the-art treatment, and compassionate supportive care. Information about each patient is sent to a central data-base for analysis. When effective new treatment strategies are confirmed, they are shared with all the members of the network and the scientific findings are published in international medical journals so they are available to physicians everywhere who treat children and young adults with cancer. Such cooperative research has produced remarkable research progress.
Never-Ending Squirrel Tale Welcome! to the Never-Ending Squirrel Tale Web Site--the place to come for practical tips and encouragement for the parents of kids with cancer.
Pediatric Oncology Resource Center When your child is diagnosed with cancer, your family is affected in many, many ways. This page covers the non-medical aspects of having a child with cancer.
Prevent Cancer.org The Cancer Research Foundation of America (CRFA) is a national, non-profit health foundation with a single mission: the prevention of cancer through scientific research and education.
Skin Cancer Zone Melanoma is a very serious form of skin cancer. It begins in melanocytes— cells that make the skin pigment called melanin. Although melanoma accounts for only about 4% of all skin cancer cases, it causes most skin cancer-related deaths.
Society for Children In Need The Society for Children In Need, Inc. is a non-profit organization providing direct financial support to children with cancer.
Talking With Your Child About Cancer An online booklet produced by the National Cancer Institute. It contains advice to parents about how to talk to children about cancer.
The Cancer Cure Foundation The Cancer Cure Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to researching and providing information about alternative cancer treatments and therapies.
The Childhood Cancer Association The Childhood Cancer Association is committed to giving freely of services which help and guide families through the trauma and anguish of a child’s cancer diagnosis and throughout all the times to follow.
The Liver Cancer Network Welcome to The Liver Cancer Network. Presented by The Liver Program at Allegheny General Hospital, this web site has been designed to provide information about the liver and liver cancer.
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1982 to improve the care, quality of life and survival rate of children with malignant diseases. Since its inception, PCRF has raised over $10 million to fund cutting edge research that leads to medically sound treatment protocols for childhood cancers. Much progress has been made. For instance, childhood leukemia, once almost certainly fatal, now has a 70% survival rate. But the battle is far from over - cancer continues to afflict more children under 18 years of age each year than any other disease. PCRF is privately supported through donations from individuals, charitable foundations and businesses that recognize the urgent need to improve treatment and cure childhood cancers. All contributions to PCRF are tax deductible. Dedicated volunteers support the Foundation, enabling over 80% of every dollar raised to go directly to research. The Foundation
The Silver Lining Foundation Welcome to The Silver Lining Foundation, a magical world created for children with cancer and life threatening illnesses. The Foundation began in 1990 when a shoulder injury ended my career on the professional tennis circuit. I was then able to devote all my energy to developing custom made programs for these special kids. The vision involves bringing children from all over the world for an all expense paid week of adventure in the therapeutically serene mountains of Aspen, Colorado.
What Is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia? Acute leukemias are subdivided into two classifications: acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) -- the subject of this report. ALL is also known as acute lymphoid leukemia or acute lymphocytic leukemia. Nearly 75% of all children with leukemia have the ALL type, and it is the most common childhood cancer.
Wigs for Kids Wigs for Kids is a not-for-profit organization providing hair replacement solutions for children affected by hair loss due to chemotherapy, alopecia, burns and other medical conditions.
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