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ASCO
http://www.asco.org/
The
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is the world’s leading
professional organisation representing physicians who treat people with
cancer. ASCO’s members set the standard for patient care worldwide and lead
the fight for more effective cancer treatments, increased funding for clinical
and translational research, and, ultimately, cures for the many different
cancers that strike millions of people around the world every year.
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Cancer Free Connections
http://www.cancer-free.com/aboutus.htm
To
link people seeking to become cancer free with life-saving and life-giving
resources.
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Cancer News on the Net®
http://www.cancernews.com/default2.asp
Cancer
News on the Net® is dedicated to bringing patients and their families the
latest news and information on cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
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Cancer and Careers
http://www.cancerandcareers.org/
Site
designed to help women, their employers, co-workers and caregivers deal with
cancer in the same way that they have learned to deal with problems at work –
strategically, knowledgeably and effectively. With the right tools – articles,
news, charts, checklists, tips and a community of experts, patients and
survivors – women can continue to work through treatment.
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CancerBACUP
http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk/
Leading
cancer information service for the UK.
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CancerNausea
http://www.cancernausea.com/
A
website for people experiencing nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or
radiation treatments. The site answers questions about nausea and vomiting,
and suggest simple steps to help.
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DIPEx
http://www.dipex.org
DIPEx
provides patient experiences covering a range of illnesses, including several
types of cancer. The site contains interviews with patients as well as
information on disease background and treatment options. The charity is
supported by several large UK-based charities and organisations.
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ECL
http://ecl.uicc.org/
Association
of European Cancer Leagues (ECL) is a non-profit, non-political and
non-sectarian association. It is a proactive force with the intention to
promote health, to reduce the risk of malignant disease, to promote research
and evidence-based treatment in the field of cancer, and to be responsive to
the needs of cancer patients, their families and carers.
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EONS
http://www.cancerworld.org/
European
Oncology Nursing Society (EONS) is comprised of individual cancer nurses,
national oncology nursing societies and institutions and agencies in Europe
involved in cancer care. EONS has a membership of over 50 organisations, which
in turn represent approximately 15000 nurses in 25 European countries.
Educational, consultative and research activities of EONS are aimed toward
promoting and improving the quality of care received by cancer patients
throughout Europe.
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ESMO
http://www.esmo.org/
The
special aims of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) are to:
improve research in the field of medical oncology; promote education in
medical oncology in order to ensure a high standard for medical oncologists;
maintain liaison with other oncology associations, cancer leagues,
universities and, where appropriate, the pharmaceutical industry.
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Europa Donna - The European Breast Cancer Coalition
http://www.cancerworld.org/
EUROPA
DONNA is an independent non-profit organisation with 32 affiliated country
groups throughout Europe. The Coalition works to raise awareness of breast
cancer and to mobilise the support of European women in pressing for improved
breast cancer education, appropriate screening, optimal treatment and care and
increased funding for research. EUROPA DONNA represents the interests of
European women regarding breast cancer to local and national authorities as
well as to institutions of the European Union.
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Hospice Information
http://www.hospicecare.com
This
site lists hospices and palliative care services throughout the world.
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International Association of Hospice and Palliative
Care
http://www.hospicecare.com/Orgs/Orgs.htm.
The
IAHPC web site lists palliative care organisations throughout the world.
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International Union Against Cancer (UICC)
http://www.uicc.org/
The
International Union Against Cancer (UICC) is the only global cancer
organisation with members and activities covering all aspects of cancer
control. Founded in 1933, UICC is an independent, international,
non-governmental association of 291 member cancer-fighting organisations in 87
countries.
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Look Good Feel Better
http://www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org/
Look
Good…Feel Better is a free, non-medical, brand-neutral, national public
service program founded in 1989 and supported by corporate donors to help
women offset appearance-related changes from cancer treatment.
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Medscape
http://my.webmd.com/webmd_today/home/default
WebMD
provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and
support to those who seek information.
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National Breast Cancer Centre
http://www.isourcedirectory.com/hospitals/
This
site provides a directory of hospital-based services throughout Australia for
women with breast cancer.
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National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov
Cancer.gov,
the National Cancer Institute's web site, provides accurate, up-to-date
information on many types of cancer, information on clinical trials, resources
for people dealing with cancer, and information for researchers and health
professionals.
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Oncolink
http://www.oncolink.com/
Through
OncoLink you can get comprehensive information about specific types of cancer,
updates on cancer treatments and news about research advances. Information is
updated everyday. If you are interested in learning about cancer, you will
benefit from visiting OncoLink.
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