Cancer Information

American Cancer Society  |  cancer.org

This organization provides information for patients and professionals, support programs and services such as transportation for cancer patients and resources for healthy living.

Blood and Marrow Transplant Information Network  |  bmtinfonet.org

This organization provides transplant patients, survivors and their loved ones with emotional support and high quality, easy-to-understand information about bone marrow, peripheral blood stem cell and cord blood transplants.

Cancer Kids  |  cancerkids.org

This organization provides an avenue to help children with cancer tell their stories to the world.

Cancer Support Community  |  cancersupportcommunity.org

Formerly known as "Gilda's Club", this organization provides an emotional and social support community for people with cancer and their family and friends.

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation  |  candle.org

This organization publishes and distributes free childhood cancer books and represents childhood cancer on numerous cancer organizations and to members of Congress on Capitol Hill and supports cutting edge research that leads to new and better treatments.

Children's Hospice International  |  chionline.org

This organization provides education, training and technical assistance to those who care for children with life-threatening conditions and their families.

Children's Oncology Group  |  childrensoncologygroup.org

These researchers work together to identify cancer causes and pioneer new treatments and cures. They also provide education and support resources.

Clinical Trials  |  clinicaltrials.gov

This organization provides a registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world. They also offer information about a trial's purpose, their locations, eligibility information and phone numbers to call for more details.

The Lance Armstrong Foundation  |  livestrong.org

This organization unites, inspires and empowers people affected by cancer. They also provide training, tools and information for health care professionals, educators and communities.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America  |  lls.org

This organization offers a comprehensive array of services to patients and families touched by blood cancers. A diagnosis of leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma brings many daily challenges. LLS is committed to providing support and guidance to patients and the health professionals who care for them by providing \education, support, outreach and a strong research program.

The Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative  |  sarcomahelp.org

This organization works to increase public awareness of sarcoma, raise funds to award research grants, and provide support and timely information to sarcoma patients, their families, and medical professionals.

Lymphoma Information Network  |  lymphomainfo.net

This organization is a source of information on Hodgkin's Disease and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

National Brain Tumor Foundation  |  braintumor.org

This organization is a leader in the brain tumor community, bringing together the best of research and patient services in order to be a comprehensive resource for patients, families, care givers researchers and medical professionals.

The National Cancer Institute  |  cancer.gov

This is the principal agency of the federal government for cancer research and training. They conduct and support research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.

National Children's Cancer Society  |  thenccs.org

This organization serves as a financial, emotional, educational and medical resource for children with cancer and their families at every stage of illness and recovery. In the United States, this is accomplished by easing the financial burdens that accompany major illness; giving crucial support and comfort; and addressing the challenges of survivorship. Abroad, by providing lifesaving pharmaceutical drugs, medical supplies and equipment to facilities treating children with cancer.

Project Sunshine  |  projectsunshine.org

This organization provides free educational, recreational, and social programs to children facing medical challenges and their families.

Sarcoma Foundation of America  |  curesarcoma.org

This organization raises money to privately fund grants for Sarcoma researchers and conducts education and advocacy efforts on behalf of Sarcoma patients.

Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults  |  ulmanfund.org

This organization works to support, educate, connect and empower young adult cancer survivors.

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