Some links are presented here, for information, education and inspiration . . . These folks often have disease specific information as well as contact information for additional support.

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American Cancer Society -- www.cancer.org

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices. A wealth of resources and educational information, including contacts for disease specific cancers and local support groups.

Susan B. Komen for the Cure -- www.komen.org

Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested nearly $1.5 billion since inception in 1982. As the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, we’re working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures.

National Cancer Institute -- www.cancer.gov

The National Cancer Institute's research programs are extensive and contain many innovative initiatives. I invite you to explore our Web site to find out more about the exciting work being conducted here at NCI and by NCI-supported scientists throughout the country.

You will also find valuable cancer-related information of all kinds. For the general public, patients, and health professionals, we offer consumer-oriented information on a wide range of topics as well as comprehensive descriptions of our research programs and clinical trials.

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network -- www.knowitfightitendit.org

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a nationwide network of people dedicated to advancing research, supporting patients and creating hope.

Pediatric Cancer Foundation -- www.bearnecessities.org

Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a national organization whose mission is to eliminate pediatric cancer and to provide hope and support to those who are touched by it.

Prostrate Cancer Foundation -- www.prostatecancerfoundation.org

As the world’s leading philanthropic organization for funding prostate-cancer research, the PCF is now a foundation without borders. Its advocacy for increased government and private support of prostate cancer programs has helped build a global research enterprise of nearly $10 billion.

The Susan Cohan Kasdas Colon Cancer Foundation -- www.coloncancerfoundation.org

The Susan Cohan Kasdas Colon Cancer Foundation began with one woman’s extraordinary fight against colon cancer. Susie's Story ignited a community into action. The mission of Susie’s Cause is to dramatically reduce the death rate of colon cancer throughout the United States and across the world. With your help, together we can stop this dreaded disease.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society -- www.leukemia-lymphoma.org

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is a national voluntary health agency dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, and to improving the quality of life of patients and their families.

Lung Cancer -- www.lungcancer.org

Lungcancer.org is a program of CancerCare, a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. CancerCare programs—including counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help—are provided by trained oncology social workers and are completely free of charge.