American Institute for Cancer Research
national cancer charity focusing on diet, nutrition and cancer; provides research and consumer education programs.
American Melanoma Foundation
offers information on skin care, sun protection tips, melanoma, research, and clinical trials.
American Society For Mohs Surgery
Mohs micrographic surgery is a specialized technique for the removal of skin cancer. The ASMS was formed to promote training and continuing education in Mohs surgery for all interested dermatologists.
Association of Community Cancer Centers
profles of cancer programs at 500 medical centers, hospitals, and cancer clinics, as well as cancer program standards and news for cancer patients.
Barbados Cancer Society
dedicated to public education on various cancers including breast and prostate cancer, and promoting prevention and early detection.
Bob Champion Cancer Trust
raises funds for dedicated male cancer research, treatments, and hospital units.
Bone Marrow Foundation
provides resources, programs, and services about bone marrow/stem cell transplantation for patients, family members, friends, donors or health care professionals.
Cancer Association of South Africa
CANSA aims to prevent cancer and its consequences by providing direction for, and supporting, health promotion, patient service and research.
Cancer Care
provides free professional help to people with cancer through counseling, education, referral, and financial assistance.
Cancer Council Australia
national non-government cancer control organisation with the goal of leading the development and promotion of national cancer control policy.
Cancer Cure Foundation
source for information about alternative cancer treatments, therapies, and clinics. Includes free newsletter.
Cancer Federation
nonprofit corporation that aids cancer patients through research, education, and support.
Cancer Innovations
provides articles and webcasts on the latest treatments for lung cancer, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancer.
Cancer Leadership Council
A patient-centered forum of national advocacy organizations addressing public policy issues.
Cancer Patient Care
Offers services for patients in the states of Washington and Idaho.
Cancer Research & Treatment Fund
conducts clinical studies in cancer and other diseases.
Cancer Research Foundation
to help find cures for cancer through funding laboratory and clinical research.
Cancer Research Foundation of America (CRFA)
committed to cancer prevention through research and education.
Cancer Sucks
Charity with a definite point of view offers news, links, message board, merchandise, pictures and events. Located in Bixby, Oklahoma.
Cancer Treatment Research Foundation
Medical charity located in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Cancer411.org
offers clinical cancer trial information in a searchable database. Also includes cancer patient resources, streaming newscasts, and news articles.
Carl Wilson Foundation
focusing on the funding of cancer research and to aid those afflicted with the disease. Established by the two sons of Carl Wilson, founding member of The Beach Boys.
Climbing For A Cure
strives to spread awareness of cancer and other disease prevention through mountaineering and climbing events, educational programs, and inspirational seminars.
Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups
group of national cancer cooperative groups engaged in clinical cancer trials.
Colorado Cancer Foundation
Provides information about this non-profit organization located in Boulder, Colorado.
Corporate Angel Network
not-for-profit organization, provides free plane transportation for cancer patients going to/from recognized cancer hospitals by using empty seats aboard corporate aircraft operating on business flights.
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
provides funding for young scientists, through postdoctoral fellowships, to fight cancer.
Fundacion Arturo Lopez Perez
nonprofit foundation set up to aid in the fight against cancer.
Gilda's Club of Western Pennsylvania
Offers support and networking groups, lectures, workshops and social events in a non-residential but home-like setting.
Gilda's Club, Metro Detroit
nonprofit, social, emotional and educational support community for men, women and children with all types of cancer, and their families and friends.
International Oncology Study Group
nonprofit international study group whose main focus is to carry out clinical cancer research.
International Society of Differentiation
encourages and develops research and communication in developmental biology, molecular biology and oncology through meetings and publications.
Irish Cancer Society
national charity for cancer care in Ireland.
Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF)
organizes fundraising charity events with chapters in Toronto, Montreal, and New York for cancer research in Israel.
Joyce Foundation Cancer Information Center
patients and their doctors are able to access up-to-date treatment information on all types of cancer.
Krabbameinsfélagið
Icelandic Cancer Society (in English and Icelandic).
Living Journeys
A non-profit organization providing support, education and awareness to people living with cancer and their loved ones. Hosts the Summit Hike in Crested Butte, Colorado.
Mario Lemieux Foundation
works to fund promising research projects into a cure for cancer, as well as supporting other health research organizations.
Melanoma Education Foundation
nonprofit organization which provides education, emphasizing the importance of monthly self-examination of the skin to detect melanoma at an early stage while it is thin and curable.
Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation
National Coalition for Cancer Research
dedicated to the eradication of cancer through a vigorous public and privately-supported research effort.
National Foundation for Cancer Research
National Kidney Cancer Association
National Marrow Donor Program - NMDP
provides marrow transplants from volunteer unrelated donors to patients with leukemia, aplastic anemia and other potentially life-threatening diseases.
National Patient Advocate Foundation
education and legal counseling for cancer patients.
North American Association of Central Cancer Registries
An umbrella organization for tumor registries, governmental agencies, professional associations and private groups.
Northwest Cancer Research Fund
independent charity formed to provide funds for fundamental cancer research in the North West.
Oesophageal Patients Association (OPA)
founded by oesophageal cancer patients in the U.K. to help other patients and their families.
Ohio Cancer Research Associates
statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to the cure and prevention of the many forms of cancer and the reduction of its debilitating effects on people.
R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation
Non-profit organization dedicated to patient empowerment.
Sarcoma Alliance
founded to bring information to cancer patients and healthcare professionals, and to raise money for cancer research, through conferences and the web.
Singapore Cancer Society
self-funding voluntary welfare organization on a mission to prevent and control cancer, and enhance health and quality of life in the community through education, research, and patient care services.
Skin Cancer Foundation
organization providing information on skin cancer to the public.
Southwest Oncology Group Statistical Center
a national consortium of institutions and investigators organized for the purpose of improving the survival of cancer patients through clinical research.
Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation
providing scholarships to encourage future doctors to develop creative ideas to better fight cancer.
Texas Cancer Center Guide to Limited Surgery
Non-profit located in Houston, Texas. Book available.
The Branden Lombardi Foundation
Non-profit dedicated to improving the practical quality of life for cancer patients. Located in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation, Inc.
Purpose of encouraging and supporting research and education on carcinoid tumors and related neuro-endocrine neoplasms.
The Kenneth B. Schwartz Center
Founded by a patient to help strengthen relationships between patients and caregivers. Located in Boston, Massachusetts.
Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
supporting young adults affected by cancer.
V Foundation
charitable organization created by basketball coach Jim Valvano, dedicated to saving lives by helping to find a cure for cancer.
Walter Payton Cancer Fund
a special fund founded by the Payton family through the Cancer Treatment Research Foundation to sponsor research and innovative treatment options.
William Guy Forbeck Research Foundation
aims to promote advances in the field of oncology.
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