American Brain Tumor Association
http://www.abta.org/Provides publications about brain tumors, support groups, as well as referral information. Helps to fund brain cancer research.
American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/Offers numerous resources including printed materials, counseling for patients and their parents, and information on lodging for people who may require treatment far from home. (1-800-ACS-2347)
American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons “Patients as Partners in Surgical Care” site contains educational information to help you and your family become informed about your operation and surgical care.
American Society of Clinical Oncology
http://www.asco.org/
BMT Newsletter
http://www.bmtnews.org/
All issues of the newsletter are online; the book, Bone Marrow Transplants: A Book of Basics for Patients, as well as an extensive list of resources is also online.
Brain Tumor Society
http://www.tbts.org%20/
Makes available basic information about brain tumors, as well as resources for patients and families. Also seeks to answer frequently asked questions. Offers services for healthcare professionals.
Cancer Care
http://www.cancercare.org/
A non-profit organization committed to helping people with cancer and their families. It provides a variety of services including counseling, education, referrals, publications and financial assistance.
Cancer Hope Network
http://www.cancerhopenetwork.org/
Support group for those undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Trained survivors offer one-on-one counseling.
Cancer Information Network
http://www.cancernetwork.com/
Comprehensive Web site for cancer patients and their caregivers. News about cancer updated daily; instant access to treatment guidelines, medical databases, and general information about all kinds of cancer.
Cancer Source Kids
http://www.cancersourcekids.com/
If you have a son or daughter with cancer, you probably have questions about how they got cancer, the treatment, what hospital stays are like, recovery and much, much more. You will find the answers to many of your questions.
Cancer Survivors Online
http://www.cancersurviors.org/
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
http://www.candelighters.org/
Histiocytosis Association of America
http://www.histio.org/
The goals of this organization include public and professional education, patient and family support, and stimulation and support of research.
Leukemia Research Foundation
http://www.leukemia-research.org%20/
Helps to fund research through 18 local chapters, seeks to enrich the quality of life of those touched by the disease. Offers links to support groups and helps arrange financial aid for patients.
Leukemia Society of America
http://www.leukemia.org/
Among various services offered: financial assistance, transportation to treatment centers, blood transfusions.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/
Locks of Love
http://www.locksoflove.org/
A non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under the age of 18 suffering from long-term hair loss.
National Brain Tumor Foundation
http://www.braintumor.org/
Provides patients and families with information they need to cope with their illness. Sponsors seminars and support groups; helps to fund research for more effective treatments.
National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancernet.nci.nih.gov/
http://www.cancertrials.nci.nih.gov/
Provides information on prevention, detection, treatment, statistics, coping and clinical trials. In addition, summaries of NHI fact sheets and publications, clinical trial abstracts and a Cancer Genetics Services Directory of professionals are also available. (1-800-422-6237)
National Cancer Services
http://www.icicc.nci.nih.gov/
http://www.nccf.org/
International cancer information center and National Childhood Cancer Foundation.
National Childhood Cancer Foundation (NCCF)
http://www.nccf.org/
Supports pediatric cancer treatment and research projects throughout the United States, Canada and Australia. Supports cooperative laboratory and clinical research designed to improve treatment.
National Children’s Cancer Society, Inc.
http://www.children-cancer.org/
The mission of the National Children’s Cancer Society is to improve the quality of life for children with cancer and to reduce the risk of cancer by promoting children’s health through financial and in-kind assistance, advocacy, support services, education and prevention programs.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
http://www.cancernet.sci.nih.gov/
www.cancernet.nci.nih.cog/facingforward/faccont.html
Web page for survivors.
National Marrow Donor Program
http://www.marrow.org/
The program maintains a registry of bone marrow donors, provides information on how to become a donor, and helps to organize donor-recruitment drives.
Neuroblastoma Children’s Cancer Society
http://www.neuroblastomacancer.org/
Provides information on neuroblastoma for families of children diagnosed with this form of cancer.
Oncolink
http://www.oncolink.com/
Site contains many useful links.
Outlook
http://www.outlook-life.org/
A Web site for survivors of childhood cancer
Teens Living with Cancer (TLC)
http://www.teenslivingwithcancer.com/
The official Web partner of COG and its Adolescent and Young Adult program. The Melissa Living Legacy Foundation and COG sponsor this site as a memorial to Melissa Sengbusch, who died of AML at age 19, after two years of intensive therapy. The site has an interactive section for teens with cancer and is replete with facts and practical advice for patients and family members.