National Cancer Organizations

American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
1-800-ACS-2345
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community- based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. This website provides information for patients, family members and friends coping with cancer.

American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Approved Cancer Programs
http://web.facs.org/cpm/default.htm
The American College of Surgeons was founded in 1913 to improve the 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice. The ACS is dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and to safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment. The Commission on Cancer recognizes hospitals and health care facilities that have cancer programs offering high-quality cancer care.

Annie Appleseed Project
The Annie Appleseed Project, a 501 (c)3 non profit corporation, provides information, education, advocacy and awareness for people with cancer, family and friends interested in, complementary, alternative medicine (CAM), natural therapies from the patient perspective. http://www.annieappleseedproject.org

ASCO People Living With Cancer
http://www.plwc.org
703-797-1914
contactus@plwc.org , help@plwc.org , privacy@plwc.org
PLWC is a website produced by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the world's leading professional organization representing physicians of all oncology subspecialties who care for people with cancer. PLWC is an award-winning website providing oncologist-vetted cancer information to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions.

fertileHOPE
www.fertilehope.org
(888) 994-HOPE
A national non-profit organization dedicated to providing reproductive information, support and hope to cancer patients whose medical treatments present the risk of infertility. Fertile HOPE is dedicated to helping patients become aware of and utilize fertility preservation options through awareness, education, financial assistance, research and support.

FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Breast Cancer Empowered
www.facingourrisk.org
1-866-824-RISK (7475)
A nonprofit organization for women who are at high risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancers due to their family history and genetic status, and for members of families in which a BRCA mutation may be present. FORCE provides women with education, awareness and support for managing and living with breast/ovarian cancer.

HealthTalk
http://www.healthtalk.com/breastcancer/index.cfm
(206)352-4066   
Presented in partnership with Y-ME, HealthTalk is dedicated to providing you with the latest information and connecting you directly to trusted experts on advanced treatments and disease management.

Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation
www.ibcresearch.org
1-877-STOP-IBC
A non-profit foundation dedicated to the advancement of research of inflammatory breast cancer, leading to finding its causes and increasing the effectiveness of its treatment. IBCRF strives to increase IBC public awareness, support research, as well as empower and support empower patients, caregivers, families and friends to pursue meaningful paths in support of diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory breast cancer

Kids Konnected

www.kidskonnected.org
(949) 582-5443  
Kids Konnected provides friendship, understanding, education, and support for the children who have a parent with cancer, or have lost a parent to cancer. This non-profit organization offers a 24 hour helpline, youth leadership, support groups, camps and social events, among many other programs.

Lance Armstrong Foundation
www.laf.org
The LAF, founded by cancer survivor and cycling champion Lance Armstrong, provides the practical information and tools people living with cancer need to live strong. They fulfill their mission through education, advocacy, public health and research.

National Cancer Institute
http://cis.nci.nih.gov/fact/7_47.htm
1-800-422-6237
A website provided by the National Cancer Institute offering services to help find local health care providers and treatment facilities specializing in cancer care for cancer patients.

National Cancer Institute Clinical Trials
www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials

This website offers a comprehensive listing of clinical trials for cancer patients. These trials are organized and can be searched for by cancer type, stage/cancer subtype, trial type and location. This site also offers numerous clinical trial information web links regarding trial results, trial locators, understanding trials and recent developments, among many other links.

National Lymphedema Network
www.lymphnet.org
1-800-541-3259 or 510-208-3200
An internationally recognized non-profit organization that provides education and guidance to lymphedema patients, health care professionals and the general public by disseminating information on the prevention and management of primary and secondary lymphedema.

National Breast Cancer Coalition
www.stopbreastcancer.org
(800) 622-2838 or (202) 296-7477
The nation's largest breast cancer advocacy group, NBCC and it's sister organization, the National Breast Cancer Coalition fund, work to educate and train individuals to be effective activists and to influence the public policies that affect breast cancer research and treatment.

Patient Advocate Foundation
www.patientadvocate.org
1-800-532-5274
A national non-profit organization that serves as an active liaison between the patient and their insurer, employer and/or creditors to resolve insurance, job retention and/or debt crisis matters relative to their diagnosis through case managers, doctors and attorneys. Patient Advocate Foundation seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability.

Pregnant With Cancer
www.pregnantwithcancer.org
(716) 937-4488 or 1-800-743-4471
Network of women across the United States diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant. The Pregnant With Cancer Network offers support through connections with women who have had similar experiences.

Sisters Network

www.sistersnetworkinc.org
(773) 353-8854 or (866) 781-1808
infonet@sistersnetworkinc.org
chisistersnet1@aol.com
The first national African American breast cancer survivorship organization. Sister's Network is a national voice and leader in the African American woman's fight against breast cancer. Through outreach initiatives, Sister's Network promotes the importance of breast health through personal empowerment, support, breast education programs, resources, information, and research through its strong affiliate chapter base. 

The American Society of Breast Surgeons
www.breastsurgeons.org
contact@breastsurgeons.org
410-992-5470 or (toll free) 877-992-5470
Founded in 1995, with more than 1900 members across the country, the American Society of Breast Surgeons encourages the study of breast surgery. It promotes research and development of advanced surgery techniques and works to improve standards of practice for breast surgery in the United States , as well as serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas.

Young Survival Coalition

www.youngsurvival.org
(212) 577-6529
info@youngsurvival.org
An international, non-profit network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues that are unique to young women and breast cancer. YSC seeks to educate the medical, research, breast cancer and legislative communities and to persuade them to address breast cancer in women 40 and under, as well as serves as a point of contact for young women living with breast cancer.