Advocacy and Educational Resources
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American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.
ASCO Cancer Foundation
The ASCO Cancer Foundation supports educational programs of the highest quality in cancer care and prevention; facilitates the dissemination of information about cancer and cancer treatment to patients and their families; and, through its grants program, supports, encourages, and recognizes excellence in clinical research in the field of oncology.
Breast Cancer Network of Strength, formerly known as Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
800-221-2141
Network of Strength's 24-hour free and confidential hotline is staffed by trained breast-cancer survivors, with interpreters available in 150 languages. Their programs, services, and publications ensure that no one faces breast cancer alone.
CancerCare
CancerCare provides free professional help to people with all cancers, at any stage, through counseling, education, information, referral, and direct financial assistance. CancerCare's initiatives extend to family members, caregivers, and professionals.
Cancervive
Cancervive is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to assist survivors to reclaim their lives after cancer. View the video seen on the Discovery Channel.
National Breast Cancer Coalition
The National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) is the nation’s largest breast-cancer advocacy group. Committed to ending breast cancer, NBCC works to educate and train individuals to be effective activists and to influence the public policies that affect breast-cancer research and treatment.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship is a survivor-led advocacy organization working on behalf of people with all types of cancer and their families, and is dedicated to assuring quality cancer care for all Americans.
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance coordinates national efforts to place ovarian cancer education, policy, and research issues prominently on the agendas of national policy makers and women’s health care leaders.
Pathways to Prevention
Pathways to Prevention works to empower patients to understand their role in advocating for themselves to receive the best therapy to help prevent nausea and vomiting.
The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community (TWC) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free emotional support, education, and hope for people with cancer and their loved ones. People affected by cancer can learn vital skills to regain control, reduce feelings of isolation, and restore hope—regardless of the stage of disease.
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