Patient Resources
For 100 years, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Together with millions of our supporters worldwide, we’re helping people stay well, helping people get well, finding cures, and fighting back against cancer.
More people than ever are surviving cancer and thriving after treatment. This video series is intended to help teach people how to cope with the physical and emotional challenges that come during cancer treatment, and beyond, as well as to find inspiration in the experiences of other survivors.
American Childhood Cancer Organization ( ACCO ) began in 1970 by a group of parents whose children had been diagnosed with cancer. They came together to lobby for more research, and to support each other through the diagnosis and treatment of this life threatening disease at a time when very few children survived.
The Breast Cancer Society – based in Mesa, Arizona – is one of the few national breast cancer charities in the U.S. with a primary focus on providing direct help and assistance to those suffering from breast cancer.
Chemocare.com is designed to provide the latest information about chemotherapy to patients and their families, caregivers and friends. We are here to help by supplementing what you may already have learned from your healthcare professional.
The Colon Cancer Alliance, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation (EIN 86-0947831). They are the leading national patient advocacy organization dedicated to increasing screening rates and survivorship. Ask the hundreds of thousands of people they help each year and they will tell you that they’re an active, caring community.
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is the world’s oldest and largest myeloma organization, reaching more than 196,000 members in 113 countries. Founded in 1990, the IMF is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of myeloma patients and their families. The IMF has global headquarters in North Hollywood, California, USA, with European headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, and Latin American headquarters in São Paulo, Brazil. Additionally, there are affiliates in Canada, Czech Republic, Israel, Italy, and Japan.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary (nonprofit) health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is one of 11 agencies that compose the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The NCI, established under the National Cancer Institute Act of 1937, is the Federal Government’s principal agency for cancer research and training.
