Links
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Cancer Schmancer Movement: Founded by Fran Drescher, this is a movement to empower women to prevent cancer
Cervical Cancer Free America (CCFA): Eliminating cervical cancer through vaccination, screening and education
Cervical Cancer Campaign - by Foundation For Women's Cancer: Unites 35 national partners provide information about cervical cancer and prevention strategies
HERA Women’s Health Foundation: Non-Profit focused on organizing events to raise money for research and awareness
The ISIS Project: Empower and educate Black women about cervical cancer and HPV
JanesMission: Using art to help women detect and address the symptoms of ovarian cancer in it's early stages
KolleensKards: In memory of Kolleen Stacey, Kolleen's watercolor paintings are used as the basis for a series of greeting cards that include the common symptoms of ovarian cancer, listed on the back
Kristen Forbes EVE Foundation: To support educational, vaccine and other healthcare programs to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer
LiveStrong – The Lance Armstrong Foundation: Fighting to improve the lives of people effected by cancer... Unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything
National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC): Global initiative against HPV and cervical cancer
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC): Raises awareness about ovarian cancer and promotes education
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance (OCNA): Raising awareness and promoting education about ovarian cancer, the coalition is committed to improving the survival rate and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF): The largest private philanthropy in the United States dedicated exclusively to funding ovarian cancer research
Ovations For the Cure of Ovarian Cancer: Supporting research, awareness, and patient outreach
Ovarian Cancer Connection (OCC): Serving Northwest Ohio and Southwest Michigan through ovarian cancer education, support and research
Pearl of Wisdom: Campaign to prevent cervical cancer
Prevent Cancer Foundation: Provides research, educational materials, and outreach initiatives to prevent cancer
Sew Hope - Cervical Cancer Prevention Program: Providing cervical cancer prevention tools and programs in the Peten region of Guatemala
Stand Up to Cancer: Unites the entertainment industry to raise awareness and research funds to fight cancer.
Tamika And Friends, Inc.: Founded by Tamika Felder, this is a non-profit organization focused on spreading awareness about cervical cancer and it's link to HPV
Women In Government : Empowering all women state legislators to effect sound policy
The Yellow Umbrella Group: Using original pop music to raise awareness about preventing cervical cancer
American Cancer Society (ACS): Saving lives by helping people stay well, get well, find cures, & fight back
American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR): Funding research, interpreting scientific literature, and educating people about choices they can make to reduce their risk of cancer
Cancer.Net: Oncologist-approved cancer information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Women's Cancer: A part of the US Department of Human Health and Services
Foundation For Women's Cancer: Formerly The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (WCN). The foundation for Women's Cancer aims to increase awareness and education, support expanded research and training, and provide knowledge and hope for women diagnosed with cancers specific to them
Healthy Women: HON Code Certified and nation's leading independent health information source for women
The HPV Support Network.org: A non-profit dedicated to providing accurate information on HPV for women, men, and healthcare providers
John Hopkins Medicine: A credible resource of information on Gynecologic Oncology, compiled by John Hopkins Medical
Libby's H*O*P*E*: Helping ovarian cancer survivors persevere through education. An expansive resource on the latest in ovarian cancer research (among other things)
MayoClinic.com (Health & Cancer Information): HON Code Certified resource, dedicated to empowering patients with health education
MD Anderson Cancer Center: A credible resource compiled by the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
OncoLink: Founded by the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania, OncoLink provides comprehensive information about specific types of cancer, updates on cancer treatments and news about research advances
National Cancer Institute (NCI): Part of the National Institute of Health, the NCI Coordinates the Nation’s research programs on cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and control
Purdue University Center for Cancer Research: Studies cancers at the cellular level to discover how they develop, progress and respond to treatment
Purdue University Oncological Sciences Center: Mission is to seek new opportunities, forge new partnerships, and nurture new relationships to advance cancer research beyond the laboratory
Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering: Applying academic research to transform healthcare delivery
University of Toledo Medical Center: A reputation as one of the leaders in cancer research and treatment
US National Library of Medicine - National Institute of Health: A great resource for medical journals and knowledge
WomensHealth.gov: A project of the US department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health, that is empowering women to live healthier lives
WORD of HOPE Ovarian Cancer Podcast: Audio and Video podcast that strives to provide news and commentary on ovarian cancer research, treatment to patients and their caregivers
WORD on HPV: WORDonCancer.org's HPV and cervical cancer awareness campaign
2bMe: Look good... Feel better for teens Website - available to teens everywhere
American Cancer Society – Circle of Sharing: Circle Of Sharing™ helps cancer patients and their caregivers get personalized information about the disease, and share that information with family and friends.
American Cancer Society - Locating Resources in Your Community: ACS's database of local resources in your community
American Pain Foundation: A united voice of hope and power over pain
American Pain Society: Research, education, treatment and advocacy... to reduce pain-related suffering
Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR): Free online lifeline for everyone effected by cancer
Bright Pink: For young women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer, Bright Pink arms young women with knowledge, options and a great attitude, and offer companionship and empathy during their journey
Cancercare: Free, professional support for anyone affected by cancer
CaringBridge: Free, personal and private websites that connect people experiencing a health challenge with family and friends
EyesOnThePrize.org Support for Gynecologic Cancer: Support and information for Gynecologoc Cancer
FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered: FORCE’s mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
Gilda's Club (Patients With Cancer and Their Families): Cancer Support Community - a global network of education and hope
Hereditary Breast & Ovarian Cancer Foundation (HBOC): HBOC’s sole focus is on familial breast and ovarian cancer. HBOC is a national organization which is devoted exclusively to awareness, education, support and research in the domain
Hystersisters: Women-to-women hysterectomy support
Imerman Angels: Providing one-on-one cancer support: connecting cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers. Imerman Angels partners a person fighting cancer with someone who has beaten the same type of cancer
MedHelp - Health Forums: Medical Support forums and "Ask a Doctor" forums
National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Connection (NBOCC): The National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Connection raises awareness and educates the general public about “The Link” between breast and ovarian cancer, by teaching all women about their inherent risks and how to improve their chances of survival
The Ovarian Problems Discussion List (ACOR): Information and support that is open to survivors, caretakers and friends with ovarian cancer and related problems. Communication is by e-mail, with a central e-mail address that subscribers can use to reach all of the list members
RedToeNail.org: Online community for people with cancer
SHARE: Supporting, Educating, and Advocating... Self-help for women with breast or ovarian cancer
Stupid Cancer: Gives voice to the young adult cancer movement to ensure that no one goes unaware of the age-appropriate support resources they are entitled to
Support Connection: Services for people affected by breast and ovarian cancer
Teal Talk: An online ovarian cancer community
Well Spouse Association: Offers peer to peer support and educates health care professionals and the general public about the special challenges and unique issues “well” spouses face every day
Young Cancer Spouses: Bringing together young spouses of adults with cancer to share information, support, and experiences.
Chemocare.com – Chemotherapy Drugs: Founded by Scott Hamilton, U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist figure skater, Chemocare.com provides the latest information about chemotherapy to patients and their families, caregivers and friends
Drugs.com – Drug Information Online: Drugs.com is the most popular, comprehensive and up-to-date source of drug information online. Providing free, accurate and independent advice on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines & natural products
MedlinePlus – Drugs, Supplements & Herbal Information: MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health, and other U.S. government agencies and health-related organizations, to help answer your health questions
National Cancer Institute - Drug Information Summaries: NCI’s drug information summaries provide consumer-friendly information about drugs that are used to treat cancer or conditions related to cancer
Remedy's Health Communities.com: Ovarian Cancer Treatment Overview
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA): The FDA is responsible for advancing the public health by helping to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more effective, safer, and more affordable; and helping the public get the accurate, science-based information they need to use medicines and foods to improve their health
Amgen
Cervista HPV Test
Cervarix HPV Vaccine
Digene HPV Test
Fujirebio Diagnostics
Gardasil HPV Vaccine
Genentech
Lilly Oncology
Morhpotek
Myriad Genetic Laboratories (BRCA 1 & 2 Analysis)
Novartis Oncology
Precision Therapeutics
Qiagen
SurePath Pap Test
ThinPrep Pap Test
American Association For Cancer Research (AACR)
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Society of Gynecologic Nurse Oncologists (SGNO)
Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO)
Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO)
4women.com: Head Scarves designed specifically for hair loss due to chemotherapy... unique fashionable and versatile
American Cancer Society - Find Support and Treatment: Discusses some of the practical aspects of starting cancer treatment
Cancer And Careers: Dedicated to empowering and educating people with cancer to thrive in their workplace by providing expert advice, interactive tools and educational events
Cleaning For A Reason Foundation: The Foundation That Cleans Homes For Women With Cancer, so you can focus on getting better
Hats, Scarves and More: Hats Scarves and more... for women, men, children and teens with hair loss due to chemotherapy
Headcovers Unlimited: Hats, turbans, and wigs for hair loss due to chemotherapy
Look Good, Feel Better: Dedicated to improving the self-esteem and quality of life of people undergoing treatment for cancer
National Cancer Institute - Supportive an Palliative Care: Dealing with side effects and care management
Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition (CFAC): A coalition of financial assistance organizations joining forces to help cancer patients experience better health and well-being by limiting financial challenges
Centers For Medicaid & Medicare Services, U.S. Depart. of Health and Human Resources: Centers For Medicaid and Medicare Services is the US federal agency which administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program
Lazarex Cancer Foundation: LCF provides financial assistance to defray the costs associated with patient participation in FDA clinical trials. Additionally, LCF helps patients navigate their clinical trial options and provide community education and outreach services
Medicare Rights Center: The Medicare Rights Center is a national, nonprofit consumer service organization that works to ensure access to affordable health care for older adults and people with disabilities through counseling and advocacy, educational programs and public policy initiatives
NeedyMeds.com: The mission of NeedyMeds is to make information about assistance programs available to low-income patients and their advocates at no cost
The Patient Advocate Foundation: Solving insurance and healthcare access problems since 1996
Partnership For Prescription Assistance: Helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need for free or nearly free
RxHope: A helping hand to people in need in obtaining critical medications that they would normally have trouble affording
Cancer & Fertility Society: The Cancer and Fertility Society is dedicated to pioneering reproductive techniques that give cancer patients more effective and less invasive fertility options
fertileHOPE: Dedicated to providing reproductive information, support and hope to cancer patients and survivors whose medical treatments present the risk of infertility
MyOncofertility.org: A patient education resource provided by the Oncofertility Consortium
Pregnant With Cancer: The Pregnant With Cancer Network is an organization dedicated to providing women diagnosed with cancer while pregnant with information, support and hope
ReproTech, Ltd.: Company committed to long term fertility preservation and transportation
Cancer Caregiving: A website entirely dedicated to various issues that relate to caregivers including caring for yourself, getting help from others, planning for the future, and managing caregiving details
Cancer.Net – Caregiving: Oncologist information on being a caregiver, approved by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
If Someone else has cancer: Macmillian Cancer Support's Caregiver resources
Lotsa Helping Hands: Created to support family caregivers and volunteers by empowering their circles of community who are eager to help those in need
National Cancer Institute – When Someone You Love is Being Treated For Cancer: The NCI heard from many caregivers about things they wish they had known early on. NCI collected their tips in this resource
Cancer Nutrition Center
Cancer Risk & Nutrition – U.S. Department of Agriculture
Diana Dyer, MS, RD – Cancer & Nutrition Specialist
Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective, World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) & the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)
Nutrition & Cancer – The Univ. of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
NutritionCancer.com
Nutrition for Cancer Patients (American Cancer Society)
Nutrition In Cancer Care – National Cancer Institute
Nutrition to Help You Fight Cancer – WebMD
Air Charity Network
Corporate Angel Network
National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses
National Patient Travel Center
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Last Updated on Friday, 22 June 2012 01:07Links
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