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National Organizations - Oral Health and Cancer |
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1. Dental Organizations |
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2. Cancer Organizations |
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3. Cancer Organizations - Head & Neck and Oral
Cancer |
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4. Cancer Organizations - Ethnic-Specific
Support Resources |
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5. Cancer Organizations- Professional |
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Dental Organizations |
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The American Dental Association |
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The ADA is the professional association of dentists committed to the public's
oral health, ethics, science and professional advancement; leading a unified
profession through initiatives in advocacy, education, research and the
development of standards. |
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National Institute of Dental
and Craniofacial Research |
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The mission of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
(NIDCR) is to improve oral, dental and craniofacial health through research,
research training and the dissemination of oral health information. |
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Cancer Organizations |
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The
American Cancer Society
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The American Cancer Society has local offices around the country. They provide
educational information on all types of cancer, resource information,
transportation assistance, and support groups. Their website also provides
cancer specific discussion groups. |
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AMC Cancer Research Center |
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AMC Cancer Fund is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the University
of Colorado Cancer Center to support its outstanding programs in cancer care,
education, research and service to the nation.
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Associates of Cancer Online
Resources |
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The Associates of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR) website is a collection of
online communities designed to provide timely and accurate information in a
supportive environment. |
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BC Cancer Agency
(Canada) |
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The BC Cancer Foundation is an independent charitable organization that raises
and stewards resources to support breakthrough research and compassionate care
through the BC Cancer Agency. |
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Cancer.Net |
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The website Cancer.Net, formerly People Living With Cancer (PLWC), provides
timely, oncologist-approved information to help patients and families make
informed health-care decisions. Also available in Spanish. |
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CancerCare |
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Cancer care provides services to anyone affected by cancer. Their services
include financial assistance, educational programs, counseling and support
groups, resources and strategies for finding help. |
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Cancer Support
Community |
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Website offers professional programs of emotional support, education and hope
for people affected by cancer at no charge so that no one faces cancer alone;
houses online support available 24/7 and online support groups. Also available
in Spanish. |
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Coping with Cancer |
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Website provides information by specific cancer type, general knowledge about
living with cancer, and wellness and inspirational topics, gives relevant
articles and trustworthy resources. Magazine not online; fee for subscription to
paper-based magazine. |
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Healthwell
Foundation |
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The Healthwell Foundation provides financial assistance to cancer patients who
are unable to meet their insurance premiums or afford co-pays.
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The Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society
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Provides information and support on Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma, Myelodysplastic
syndromes, and myeloproliferative disorders. |
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LIVESTRONG: The Lance Armstrong Foundation |
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The mission of the Lance Armstrong Foundation is to inspire and empower people
affected by cancer. |
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MedlinePlus: Cancer Chemotherapy |
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This website provide by the US National Library of Medicine and the National
Institutes of Health offers extensive information including overviews, latest
news, directories, research, information about nutrition, financial issues and
coping. Available in numerous languages including Spanish. |
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The National Cancer Institute |
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The National Cancer Institute provides information on cancer specific topics,
clinical trials, and research relating to cancer.
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National Cancer Survivors Day |
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Website includes information about National Cancer Survivors Day and related
events. |
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National Coalition for
Cancer Survivorship |
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A network of independent organizations working in the area of cancer
survivorship and support.
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National Family
Caregivers Association |
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A national organization that focuses on family caregivers. It offers information
and education, support, public awareness, and advocacy. |
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OncoLink |
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Website of the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center. The mission of
OncoLink is to disseminate information relevant to the field of oncology,
educate health care personnel, educate patients, families, and other interested
parties, and to rapidly collect information pertinent to the specialty. |
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Patient Advocates for Advanced
Cancer Treatments |
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Website offers up-to-date information on prostate cancer. |
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R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation /
Cancer Survivors Parks |
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Supplies information and resources to cancer patients. |
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure |
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The world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists,
working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and
energize science to find the cures. |
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Cancer Organizations - Head and Neck and Oral Cancers |
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American Academy of
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery |
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The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is the
world's largest organization representing specialists who treat the ear, nose,
throat, and related structures of the head and neck. On the website, patients
and the general public can browse featured health information created by member
physicians and learn about the history of caring for ailments of the ears, nose,
throat, head, and neck. Also available in Spanish. |
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American Head and Neck
Society |
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The American Head and Neck Society is an organization that supports the
advancement of research in head and neck oncology. |
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Head and Neck
Cancer Alliance |
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Formerly known as the Yul Brynner Head and Neck Cancer Foundation, this website
includes resource information, provides support, and promotes the research of
head and neck cancer.
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International Association
of Laryngectomees
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The purposes of the International Association of Laryngectomees (IAL) is to
promote and support the total rehabilitation of the laryngectomee by the
exchange of ideas and dissemination of information to member clubs and to the
public as well as to facilitate the formation of new clubs, to foster
improvement in laryngectomee programs, and to improve the minimum standards for
teachers of post-laryngectomy speech. |
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The Oral Cancer
Foundation |
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Information on oral cancer, treatment, coping and living with this disease. The
site also features survivors' stories and a message board. |
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Support for People with Oral Head
and Neck Cancer |
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Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC) is a
patient-directed self-help nonprofit organization involved in the development of
programs of support focusing on the psychosocial needs of persons with cancer.
Website provides information on supportive care and recent cancer updates. |
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Cancer Organizations - Ethnic-Specific Cancer Support
Resources |
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The Asian American Network for
Cancer Awareness, Research and Training |
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A national network of sites serving the diverse Asian American population.
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Sisters Network Inc.
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A National African American Breast Cancer Survivorship Organization
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National Black
Leadership Initiative on Cancer |
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Focuses on outreach to the black community through public education; works
collaboratively to address the disproportionate cancer burden facing African
Americans. |
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American Indian Cancer Foundation
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Organization To reduce cancer and its impact on American Indian families through education,
improved access to prevention, early detection, treatment and survivor support. |
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Native American Cancer Research
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An American Indian, community based, non-profit organization. |
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Native
WED and Native CIRCLE
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Program provides outreach training for nurses and culturally appropriate cancer
education materials for American Indians and Alaska Natives, respectively. |
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Redes en Accion |
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Program of the National Latino Cancer Research Network, a network of
community-based organizations, research institutions, government health
agencies, and public members that focus on combating cancer in the Latino
community. |
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Witness Project |
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A national breast cancer education and screening intervention program for
African American women. |
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Cancer Organizations - Professional |
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American Psychosocial
Oncology Society |
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The American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) is a multidisciplinary
professional organization dedicated to the psychosocial aspects of cancer that
seeks to both advance the science and practice of psychosocial care as well as
ensure that all people with cancer have access to psychosocial care as a
requisite part of treatment.
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International Academy of Oral Oncology |
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Draws together for the first time formally, clinicians and scientists worldwide,
working on issues relating to the etiopathogenesis, epidemiology, prevention and
management of oral and perioral tumors and of oral disease in patients with
malignancies.
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Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer |
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The Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) is an
international, multidisciplinary organization with members representing over
sixty countries and five continents. MASCC seeks to provide a platform and
resources for addressing comprehensive, appropriate care to prevent, minimize,
and treat side effects of cancer and its treatments. |
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Society of Otolaryngology
and Head-Neck Nurses |
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Website for nurses in the Otolaryngology/Head and Neck nurses, including
information about local chapters, meetings, awards, scholarships, grants, and
guidelines. |