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Contains information, treatment options, and resources on a range of cancers. Also includes links to general resources, and a directory of services and resources located in a number of US cities.
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Designed to help you find the resources you need, the Cancer Matters Resource
Guide offers a list of services, products and providers that specifically meet the needs of those with cancer, as
well as those of their caregivers, family and friends.
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Spinal Cord Tumor Association, Inc. : The Spinal Cord Tumor Associatation, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization formed by spinal cord tumor survivors for the purpose of supporting survivors and their families. We also seek to educate and raise awareness about this rare and debilitating illness, and work in partnership with the medical community and others to improve survivors quality of life, as well as for the prevention and cure of spinal cord tumors.
Andrews Helpful Hands Foundation Inc : Andrew's Helpful Hands Foundation helps families who have a child with cancer that will be going through Bone Marrow Transplant process. We will allow parents to focus on their child's advocacy not on financial burdens that occur due to the loss of income from one parent.
International Union Against Cancer : Its objectives are to advance scientific and medical knowledge in research, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer, and to promote all other aspects of the campaign against cancer throughout the world.
First City Council on Cancer : First City Council on Cancer is a community-based, non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to reducing the impact of cancer related problems upon the individuals and families of Ketchikan, Alaska and its environs through the following activities:
. Ensuring adequate access to surveillance exams and appropriate counseling for the medically indigent and under-insured.
. Assisting with community and area-wide educational initiatives
My Cancer Place : My Cancer Place is the only place to join a community of people with cancer, share information, give and receive support, learn from the experiences of others, and create a free web page with text and photos that you can change anytime.
Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade : Welcome to the corporate website of Avon Products, Inc. Here you will find everything you need to know about Avon, including information about our brands, our heritage as a direct seller, as well as the latest company news and investor information. You can also read about Avon’s commitment to social responsibility, our corporate policies and positions on a variety of important issues, and the Avon Foundation’s philanthropic efforts supporting the
The MetaCancer Foundation : The MetaCancer Foundation provides resources and support for metastatic cancer survivors and their caregivers. MetaCancer encourages dialogue among those with very different types of metastatic cancer (breast, prostate, colorectal, ovarian, bladder/urinary, skin, lung, testicular, among others), even though respective treatment protocols and medical issues may seem to have little in common with each other. The common bonds are the psychological a
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