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Austria 
Hospiz Oesterreich
Belgium
Bermuda
Brazil
Canada
Bikers Memorial Cancer Fund - Organization aiding needy cancer patients in Atlantic
Canada Breast of Canada Calendar 2003 - supporting prevention of breast cancer with proceeds going to the Canadian Breast Cancer Network
British Columbia Hospice Palliative Care Association
Canadian Cancer Society - Information, services and events, Alberta and the Northwest Territories
Canadian Cancer Society National Web site - Community based organization of volunteers
Canadian Cancer Society: Quebec Division - volunteer organization
Canadian Palliative Care Association Childhood Cancer Foundation Canada - Candlelighters - national support and information network enhancing the quality of life of children with cancer Haying in the 30's Cancer Support Society - A Group of Cancer survivors and their families, Alberta
Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) - fundraising for cancer research in Israel in Montreal & Toronto Michael Cuccione Foundation for Cancer Research - raising funds and bequests for cancer research and for children's hospitals Marilyn Van Stone Cancer Care Foundation - "raising funds, increasing awareness, & enhancing education to improve care & quality of life" Prostate Cancer Research Foundation
China
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
The Danish Cancer Society - Research, prevention and support for patients and their families
Eastern Europe
Association PAVEL -
An association of Romanian parents whose children have cancer Hungarian Hospice Association
Eire
Barretstown Gang Camp - European program for seriously ill children including summer camps
Bone Marrow Transplant Support Group - support for Bone Marrow Transplant patients & families
Bray Cancer Support Centre - emotional support and assistance
Hospice Organizations on the Net in the UK and Ireland - directory of hospice web sites
Irish Cancer Society - dedicated to cancer care, research and education
Irish Hospice Foundation
Slánú Cancer Help Centre - support, education and complementary therapy, County Galway
Europe
The Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society
European Association for Palliative Care - with links to other European Associations Eusoma: Breast Cancer - European Society of Mastology supports improved care in Europe and the world North Sea Charity Cycle Ride - the chronicle of a sponsored cycle ride around the North Sea
Finland
Cancer Society of Finland - with regional cancer societies and patient organizations
France
Centre de resources national François-Xavier Bagnoud, Paris
Germany
Federal organization self-help cancer - protection of interests of regional and supraregional groups of cancer self-help groups and organizations at the federal level Federal association of Laryngeal cancer - a country wide self-help organization, which made its duty to help patients with laryngeal cancer Delfin - a project of the parents' initiative child cancer hospital e.V. Duesseldorf - support initiative by parents of children affected by cancer in the Bergi country Parents initiative of cancer children of the Augsburg e.V. - information concerning those who wish to help them Women against cancer, self-help with genital tumors - information and assistance towards self-help for those with genital tumors Woman health Mrs. Graz: Self-help after cancer - in the protected context of a self-help group, women can exchange personal experiences, practical assistance and information Woman self-help group after cancer in Tübingen - empiric reports and information from the association Friend's cancer circle - self-help group on a personal level offering information, hospital lists and a forum Brain tumor self-help guide - the self-help group offers information, consultation and assistance for brain tumor sufferers Histiozytose assistance e.V. - self-help group introduces itself and its activities and provides information about the illness Kehlkopflosen association Hagen - information for post-operative laryngeal patients, discussing the genesis of the disease, tips & advice Cancer initiative of Cologne - the cancer advisory board wants to provide information, encouragement and concern Cancer self-help groups - contact database Mamma Mia - self-help group for breast cancer sufferers with information, goals, events and dates Together Hand-in-hand - regional organization for cancer self-help groups in Saxonia-Anhalt with activities & addresses NAKOS self-help - National contact and information centre for support and self-help groups with data bases SEKIS Berlin - central self-help contact and information centre, promoting self-help groups and projects Self-help blister cancer - self-help group introduces itself, informs patients and offers a forum Self-help for lung cancer - nationwide group of self-help groups for lung cancer patients Multiple Myeloma Self-Help Groups - the site lists existing self-help groups nationally and internationally Social work Rendsburg - offers Socialwork beside an advisory board for the "assistance of cancer patients" and "families in emergency" Donations for the parents of children with cancer - dedicating itself to the needs and interests of children with cancer or terminal illness
Greece
Hong Kong
Children's Cancer Foundation - Organization/charity which aims to help doctors increase survival rates and enhance holistically the quality of life
The Society for Promotion of Hospice Care
Iceland
Icelandic Cancer Society - voluntary cancer divisions and patient organizations
India
Cancer Patients Aid Association - An NGO working for the welfare of cancer patients in India
Ireland
Barretstown Gang Camp - European
program for seriously ill children including summer camps
Bone Marrow Transplant Support Group
- support for Bone Marrow Transplant patients & families
Bray Cancer Support Centre
- emotional support and assistance
Hospice Organizations on
the Net in the UK and Ireland - directory of hospice web sites
Irish Cancer Society - dedicated to cancer care, research and education
Irish Hospice Foundation
Slánú Cancer Help Centre - support, education and complementary therapy, County Galway
Israel
Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) - fundraising charity events for cancer research in Israel Zeina - center for families and friends of children with cancer Zichron Menachem - parents helping children with cancer and their families
Italy
Federazione Cure Palliative Onlus
Lega Italiana per la Lotta contro
Tumori - Italian League for the Fight Against Cancer, Rome
National Association
of Psychological Assistance for Cancer Patients, free psychological help
to people with cancer, Turin
Società Italiana di Cure Palliative
Japan
Korea, South
Luxembourg
Mexico
Middle East
Netherlands
Nederlandse Kankerbstrijdng - Dutch Cancer Society
Netherlands Palliative
Care Network for Terminally Ill Patients (NPTN)
Vereniging Ouders, Kinderen en Kanke - Dutch
Childhood Cancer Parent Organisation
New Zealand
Australian and New Zealand Society
of Palliative Medicine
Norway
Norwegian Cancer Society - Den Norske Kreftforening
- member organizations, research, patient support and international events
Pakistan
Poland
Portugal
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Children's Cancer Foundation Singapore - improving the quality of life of cancer-stricken children
South Africa
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation - supports parents of children with cancer
Hospice Association of South Africa JL Brain Cancer Trust Fund - Fundraising site for metastatic brain cancer sufferer South African Multiple Myeloma Foundation - Searching for a cure for multiple myeloma.
South & Central America
Fundacion Nuestros Hijos
- improving quality of life for low income children with cancer, Santiago,
Chile
South Korea
Spain
Asociacion de Familiares y amigos de ninos Oncologicos de Cataluna
Asociacion Espanola Contra el Cancer
Federacion Espanola de Padres de ninos con Cancer Informacion Sobre Neuroblastoma y Cancer Infantil - childhood neuroblastoma information for parents and
public (Spanish, English and French)
Sociedad Española de Cuidados Paliativos
Sociedad Espanola de Enfermeria Oncologica (Spanish)
Sweden
Barncancerföreningarnas Riksförbund - Children Cancer Foundation of Sweden (Swedish)
Svensk Förening för Palliativ Medicin
Swedish Cancer Society - Society supports the majority of cancer research in Sweden
Telehjalpen - (Swedish and English)
Switzerland
Société Suisse de Médecine et de Soins Palliatifs
Swiss Cancer League - Schweizerische
Krebslinga Ligue Suisse Controle le Cancer
Taiwan
Thailand
Raising funds to save Nucha from Cancer
Turkey
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Association of Children's Hospices Association for Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses (ACT) Breakthrough Breast Cancer - charity committed to fighting breast cancer through research and awareness Camp Quality UK - Aimed at children with cancer, free holidays complete with full medical support CancerBACUP - cancer support Cancer Help, U.K., CRC CancerLink, support & information Cancer Prevention Research Trust - only organisation in the world solely dedicated to cancer prevention research Cancer Recovery Foundation UK - supporting individuals & families living with cancer across the UK Cancer Research UK (formally CRC & ICRF) Cancer Resource Centre - support, information and complementary therapies, Greater London Flowergram - order flowers and a donation is made to the Macmillan Cancer Support Charity Hospice Information Hospice Organizations on the Net in the UK and Ireland - directory of hospice web sites Institute of Cancer Research: The Royal Cancer Hospital Lisa Thaxter Trust - in the memoriam of Lisa Thaxter, supporting the relief of children with cancer and their families Macmillan Cancer Support Marie Curie Cancer Care National Breast Cancer Foundation - saving lives by increasing awareness through education and providing mammograms for those in need National Council for Hospice and Specialist Palliative Care Northwest Cancer Research Fund - funds for fundamental cancer research in the North West North of England Children's Cancer Research Fund - continuing vital research into the causes and treatment of childhood cancer with Newcastle University North West Cancer Research Fund - funding for fundamental cancer research in the North West Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust - largest dedicated brain tumour charity in the UK Sargent Cancer Care For Children - supports children and families at home and in hospital from the day one The Shona Smile Foundation - charity dedicated to the memory of Shona Gill who fought her cancer courageously Sue Ryder Care Tenovus - Information about cancer charity working on research and patient support United Kingdom Children's Cancer Study Group - national organisation for the study and treatment of childhood cancer, Leicester University UK Cancer Contacts, A UK web site directory with local charities Yorkshire Cancer Research - supports the funding of research against cancer Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children - providing help for families coping with cancer Northern Ireland Leukaemia Research Fund - NILRF supports investigations into the causes of leukaemia Action Cancer - provides early detection services, counselling and support services, and funding research at local universities
Children's Hospice Association CRUSE in Scotland - information, counselling and support unit
Glasgow Palliative Care Information Network
Scottish Partnership Agency for Palliative and Cancer Care Cancer Research Wales
Velindre NHS Trust -
Details of cancer services and treatments provided by the trust Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust - Leukaemia charity that recruits bone marrow donors Breast Cancer Campaign - only charity that specialises in funding independent breast cancer research throughout the UK Breast Cancer Care UK British Brain and Spine Foundation - information and support about neurological disorders, including brain tumours British Lung Foundation - funds research into the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of all lung diseases Colon Cancer Concern Elimination of Leukaemia Fund - funding applied research to enable patients to have access to new forms of treatment Joshua Gilbert Rhabdomyosarcoma Appeal - established to save the lives of child cancer victims.
The Laura Crane Trust - trust founded specifically to fund research into the types of cancer characteristic in the 15-25 age group Leukemia CARE - Caring for sufferers of the leukemias, Hodgkin's and other lymphomas Lymphoma Association - good specialised information Orchid Cancer Appeal - promoting awareness of prostate, testicular and other cancers Ovacome - UK Ovarian Cancer Support Network - support for all those concerned with ovarian cancer Prostate Cancer Charity - support and information services to people affected Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation - only charity in the world wholly dedicated to defeating lung cancer 
United States
About Breast Cancer Resources - Articles, information, research, resources, chat room plus extensive breast cancer listings American Association for Cancer Research American Brain Tumor Association American Cancer Society American Hospice Foundation Association of Cancer Online Resources - cancer information and support electronic groups Between Us - Support and mentorship for women diagnosed with breast cancer, based in Anchorage The Brain Tumor Society Breast Cancer Action - grassroots education & advocacy organization, based in San Francisco Breast Cancer Site - option of donating free mammograms or donation based shopping Cancer and Careers: Women Living and Working with Cancer - resource and community Cancercompass - outstanding non-for-profit online cancer information provider Cancer Hope Network Cancer Research Foundation of America - prevention of cancer through scientific research and education Cancer Support Resource Page - A physician directed web site for cancer patients and caregivers Cancer Survivors On Line - Free information, resources and support for cancer patients and professionals CaP CURE - Association for the Cure of Cancer of the Prostate Children's Hospice International, based in Virginia Colon Cancer Alliance The Contract To Cure Cancer - Buy a postage stamp for charity and encourage others to do the same Corporate Angel Network - arranging free air transportation for cancer patients travelling to treatment Day Of Caring - national program of community events for breast cancer awareness and breast cancer survivors, based in Denver Friends for Life of America - support programs for the quality of life of leukemia sufferers Hospice Education Institute Hospice Foundation of America Lee National Denim Day - Millions of people will wearing denim to work in exchange for a $5 donation Living with Gynecologic Cancer - support community with survivor stories, FAQ's, resources, and discussion concerning gynecological cancers Lung Cancer Alliance Male Care - country's leading prostate cancer patient organization providing free services nationwide Mesothelioma Cancer Help - information on mesothelioma cancer, treatments & clinical trials Mothers Supporting Daughters - information, support, activities and a forum National Brain Tumor Foundation - dedicated to raising funds for research and to providing supportive services to patients and family members National Breast Cancer Coalition - Grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to fighting breast cancer National Breast Cancer Foundation - saving lives by increasing awareness through education and providing mammograms for those in need National Childhood Cancer Foundation - supports treatment and research projects to cure children with cancer (outstanding design) National Cervical Cancer Coalition - for all health-care professional and patients National Childhood Cancer Foundation - Children's Oncology Group National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization National Lymphedema Network National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Outlook: Life Beyond Childhood Cancer Partnership for caring Rory David Deutsch Foundation, The - dedicated to raising money for medical research on brain tumors in children Shared Experience Cancer Support - survival accounts plus listing by cancer type, treatment, medication The Skin Cancer Foundation Speak Up Be Heard - Provides supportive articles, clothing & free merchandise to raise awareness Supportive Care of Dying Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - network of volunteers working through local affiliates and events This Close for Cancer Research, Inc. - research, charities, donations, charity events and support groups Top rated US Cancer Charities 
Alabama
Alaska
Between Us - Support and mentorship for women diagnosed with breast cancer, based in Anchorage First
City Council on Cancer - Ketchikan, Alaska, Council on Cancer with assistance
Arizona
Children With Cancer Assistance Fund - information and assistance concerning childhood cancer and other diseases
Arkansas
California Children's Cancer Research Fund - providing national support for clinical research in pediatric cancer and improving the medical environment for all children Life an Career Clinic - discover, passion, meaning and life fulfillment with survivor programs Lymphoma Research Foundation of America Parents Against Cancer - information about childhood cancer at Jonathan Jaques Children's Cancer Center
Bay Area Tumor
Institute - Support Groups Listing (East Bay) Breast Cancer Action - A national grassroots education and advocacy organization committed to ending the breast cancer epidemic, based in San Francisco California Breast Cancer Research Program, based in Oakland Between Women - Ca. Y-ME Chapter - advocacy, education and support organization in the Imperial Valley providing support services for local women
The Cancer Federation - A non-profit
corporation which supports cancer immunology research Desi Geestman Foundation - dedicated to assisting families of children with cancer Kids Cancer Network - pediatric oncology patient resources, based in Santa Barbara Melanoma Education Foundation - aims to save lives by promoting awareness and the need for early detection via self-examination
The Northern California Cancer Center
- Offers education and information, Union City Orange County Foundation for Oncology Children & Families - serving pediatric cancer patients
Pam Logasa Cancer Research Fund
- information about the diverse research opportunities, Santa Rosa Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation - improved care, quality of life, and survival rate of children with malignant diseases, Irvine (outstanding design)
Colorado
Colorado Cancer Foundation
- Boulder Day Of Caring - national program of community events for breast cancer awareness and breast cancer survivors, based in Denver GlobalWalk - Polly Letofsky left her Colorado home to walk 18,000 miles around the world to raise funds for breast cancer
Zac's Legacy Foundation
- financial assistance to families enduring the struggles of childhood cancer
Connecticut
Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy
- raises and distributes funds for gene therapy and medical research
Foundation For Cancer Survival - information and assistance to cancer patients
Why Me, Inc. - provides essential emotional and financial support for children living with cancer
Delaware
Florida
Cancer Hope Foundation - information resource for anyone interested in learning about cancer Chairwomen of Gainesville - donations generated by this show will provide mammograms to local women support of breast cancer awareness 21st Century C.A.R.E. - committed to research, community education & financial assistance for cancer patients
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Kootenai County Relay For Life - encouragement and support for individuals and families
Illinois
Cancercompass - outstanding non-for-profit online cancer information provider Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation - funds national research projects for pediatric cancer
Coleman Foundation - offers grants for entrepreneur ship, cancer research, housing and education
Hairy Cell Leukemia Research Foundation - education, services and information Walter Payton Cancer Fund - dedicated to cancer treatment, research, clinical trials, alternative therapy, and alternative treatment
Indiana
SouthCentral Indiana - support group for families dealing with childhood cancer with info and links
Iowa
Kansas
The Kansas City Cancer Information Project - a portal to cancer-related web sites and local resources
R.A.Bloch Cancer Foundation - dedicated to patient empowerment
Veterans: War On Cancer - Vietnam Veterans of America chapter #243 support site
Kentucky
Miracles Unlimited - a post-cancer seminar and retreat for patients, their spouses and support people
Louisiana
Maine
Choose Life Foundation - providing hope, financial support, encouragement and spiritual inspiration
The Tammy Martin Memorial Foundation - provider of wishes and services to cancer stricken children
Maryland
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation - educating, supporting and serving the families and carers of children with cancer Friends of Allison - funding for the recruitment of potential marrow donors Brain Cancer Research For A Cure Foundation - a passion for treating & curing paralyzing brain cancer
Massachusetts
ACS Relay For Life: Abington 2002 - Relay fund raiser and event schedules, Abington
Camp Carole - New England camp for children living with cancer
Cancer-Help - working to expand access to developmental drugs CancerSourceKids.com - provides information for children with cancer with quiz and answers
The Kenneth B. Schwartz Center
- A center founded by a cancer patient
The Jimmy Fund - supporting the
fight against cancer in children and adults, Boston
Why Me, Inc - provides essential emotional
and financial support for children living with cancer
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Camp Bluebird - sponsors weekend retreats for adult cancer survivors
twice a year
Missouri
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Metro St. Louis - short term and long-term housing for families
Turkey Breasticle Festival - group supporting breast and testicular cancer patients, St.Louis
Montana Camp Make-A-Dream - cost-free camp
for children and young adults with cancer Payden Memorial Foundation - Financial aid to familes wiht children diagnosed with cancer
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
Jen's Friends Cancer Foundation
- financial assistance to cancer patients in Mount Washington Valley
New Jersey
Camp Quality New Jersey - providing a free week long camping experience and support program for children with cancer RNS Show House at the Shore - events at the Ruth Newman Shapiro Regional Cancer Center, Atlantic City Tomorrows Children's Fund - privately funded organization which aims to ease the pain and suffering of children with cancer
New Mexico
New York
Brittany Miller Foundation - assisting families from NYC who have children undergoing cancer treatment at Westchester Medical Center CancerCare - radiation and chemotherapy side-effects, controlling pain, nutrition, bereavement and more Catie Hoch Foundation, The - organization established in memoriam of Catie Hoch, a victim of neuroblastoma, helping kids take a break from cancer Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation - supports extraordinary young U.S. scientists committed to curing cancer The Eye Cancer Network Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) - fundraising charity events for cancer research in Israel Kids Against Cancer - improving the quality of life for children afflicted with cancer The Kimberly D. Holland Hodgkins Disease Foundation - survivor's account and foundation for research The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research Lymphatic Research Foundation Lymphoma Research Foundation of America Making Headway Foundation - programs and support services for children with brain and spinal cord tumors New York Presbyterian Hospital Cancer Prevention Program - newsletter published twice yearly Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer, Inc. Tennis Against Breast Cancer - tennis community and enthusiasts raising awareness and funds to fight breast cancer North Carolina
Earlier - fundraising for an earlier breast cancer detection test North Dakota Ohio Hope Street Kids - elimination of childhood cancer through advocacy, education and research Oklahoma Oregon Breast Friends - support for women who don't want to go through cancer alone Pennsylvania
OncoLink - Psychosocial support and personal experiences Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas
Cancer Care Services - financial and emotional support assistance to patients in Tarrant, Parker and Hood Cancer Kids - forum for children with cancer to tell their stories to the world Cancer Students' Computer Fund - computers for students recovering from treatment, Corpus Christi Celebrating Life - promoting breast cancer awareness specifically targeting African American women and women of color, Dallas Children's Art Project - cards and gifts designed by pediatric cancer patients Cruzin To Cure, Houston M.D.Anderson: WHO Center for Supportive Cancer Care - treatment and research to developing countries Mesothelioma Aid - Site well designed to help patients and their families live with this form of cancer National Breast Cancer Foundation - saving lives by increasing awareness through education and providing mammograms for those in need
Utah
Chase Pullan Foundation - Supporting Families as they comfort their loved ones
Vermont
Virginia
Abigail Alliance for Better Access to Developmental Drugs - wider access to developmental cancer drugs Association for the Support of Children with Cancer - supporting pediatric oncology research and providing care to children with cancer Washington
Washington, D.C.
National Breast Cancer Coalition - Grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to fighting breast cancer
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
International