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Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area ensures that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. Cancer Support Community provides comprehensive integrative care - including counseling, support groups, nutrition, exercise and patient education programs - for people with cancer and their families or caregivers. Our services enable cancer patients to partner with their treatment team to manage their treatment and recovery most effectively, increase their chances for survival, reduce their chances of recurrence, and provide for the highest possible quality of life.
The National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) was founded in 1973 to support cancer research and public education relating to the prevention, early diagnosis, better treatments and, ultimately, a cure for cancer. NFCR promotes and facilitates collaboration among scientists to accelerate the pace of discovery from bench to bedside. NFCR is committed to Making Cures Possible – cures for all types of cancer.
ECAN's mission is to save lives by stressing the crucial link between heartburn and esophageal cancer; fostering prevention and early detection among those at risk; supporting medical research into prevention, early detection, treatment and a cure; and, connecting patients and caregivers with resources for information, encouragement and compassionate support.
ACCRF supports research into adenoid cystic carcinoma that will accelerate the development of improved therapies and a cure for the disease.
Established in 2009, One Mission is a pediatric cancer charity that does whatever it takes to get kids through cancer treatment. One Mission programs make living in the hospital less lonely and stressful, bring back joy in a time of fear and uncertainty, and give kids and their loved ones the support they need to get through the emotional and financial challenges of treatment. These programs and services, such as birthday parties, catered meals and parking passes, make the day-to-day life of children fighting cancer much more bearable.
"Dream Drives for Kids is a unique non-profit based outside of Portland, Oregon. We use a small collection of sports and exotic cars to create one-of-a-kind experiences for children undergoing treatment for a wide range of childhood illnesses. Our work is 100% free and nearly any child who has experienced a serious medical disruption in their lives is likely to be qualified to participate."
For 3 Sisters is committed to raising awareness, and improving the quality of life of people affected by breast cancer.
The Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, Inc., supports both new and established researchers at University Hospital and Medical Center at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and other outstanding academic institutions, investigating the causes, prevention and treatment of breast cancer. This research will include-but not be limited to-studies of the genetic, molecular, cellular and environmental factors involved in the development and progression of breast cancer; application of the knowledge thus gained to educate medical professionals and increase public awareness for the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer; and studies of the outcomes of breast cancer detection and treatment on the patient, their families and society.
Christmas Without Cancer identifies need and then provides gifts and basic necessities to Chicagoland families with members stricken with cancer so to allow the beauty of Christmas to shine through while family members find comfort in their devotion to one another.
PHASE ONE is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting ground-breaking Phase I and Phase II clinical cancer research, innovative education and treatment programs, and funding forward-thinking leaders in the scientific and medical community.
Facilitating communication and dissemination of knowledge among scientists and others dedicated to the cancer problem; fostering research in cancer and related biomedical sciences; encouraging presentation and discussion of new and important observations in the field; providing training and public education; and advancing the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world.
AIM at Melanoma is globally engaged and locally invested in advancing the battle against melanoma through innovative research, legislative reform, education, and patient and caregiver support. Founded in 2004, AIM at Melanoma is the largest international melanoma foundation seeking the cure for melanoma. We are dedicated to: Innovation in Melanoma Research We believe that the cure for melanoma will be found more quickly by bringing together leading global researchers and funding their collaborative research. Our three paradigm-shifting global research initiatives, including the Melanoma Tissue Bank Consortium, are poised to reshape the future of melanoma. Legislation, Policy & Advocacy We are the respected voice of melanoma across the nation. When drugs are approved, legislation is drafted, and research is assessed, AIM is at the table, speaking loudly and clearly on behalf of patients and their families. We are trusted advisors for pharmaceutical companies, medical boards, and government agencies on critical topics that affect melanoma patients. Information & Resources Both in the U.S. and on a global level we provide comprehensive, easy-to-access melanoma information and resources to patients and healthcare professionals.