National Organisations: USA (58 links)

Title Link to Website	Description
American Association for Cancer Research	Founded in 1907; the AACR is a scientific society of over 15,000 laboratory and clinical cancer researchers. The site provides details of the organisation, conferences, publications, mebership, journals etc.
American Cancer Society	A nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Established 1913. ACS has 11 geographic Divisions, >900 local offices nationwide.
American Society of Clinical Oncology	ASCO is a professional membership society, founded in 1964.
National Cancer Institute	NCI was established by Congress in 1937 and is Part of the National Institutes of Health. NCI coordinates the National Cancer Program; conducts and supports cancer research; trains physicians and scientists; and disseminating information about cancer detection, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, control, palliative care, and survivorship.   Research Institutes and Laboratories
Association of Community Cancer Centers	ACCC was founded in 1974 to represent oncology practitioners in the community. The Web site includes details about the Association, state level chapters, meetings, publications, news and related information.
Southwest Oncology Group	Founded in 1956, SWOG designs and conducts multidisciplinary clinical trials to improve the practice of medicine in preventing, detecting, and treating cancer, and to enhance the quality of life for cancer survivors. Involves over 4,000 researchers.
Society for Neuro-Oncology	A multidisciplinary, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting advances in neuro-oncology through research and education. Established 1994.   Brain and Spinal Cord Tumours Neuro-Oncology Brain and CNS Tumors
American Brain Tumor Association	A national nonprofit organisation founded in 1973 to advance the understanding and treatment of brain tumors with the goals of improving, extending and, ultimately, saving the lives of those impacted by a brain tumor diagnosis.   Brain and Spinal Cord Tumours Childhood Brain Tumours Brain and CNS Tumors Childhood Brain Tumors
American Childhood Cancer Organization	A non-profit organisation which aims to educate, support, serve, and advocate for families of children with cancer, survivors, and health professionals. Established in 1970. Childhood Cancer
American College of Radiation Oncology	ACRO is a professional membership college, promoting highest quality care for radiation therapy patients and through education, responsible socioeconomic advocacy, and integration of science and technology into clinical practice.   Radiation Oncology
American Society for Radiation Oncology	ASTRO is a professional organisation which aims to promote excellence in the practice of radiation oncology, scientific research and in patient care. The site has details of membership, events, patient information etc.    Radiation Oncology
American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology	ASPHO was founded in 1981 and is a professional society dedicated to the study and treatment of childhood cancer and promote care, education and research. The web site includes details of membership, meetings, resources etc   Pediatric Oncology Childhood Cancer
Cancer Research Institute	A charitable organization that raises funds for cancer immunology research and provides direct support to cancer scientists through fellowships, grants, and awards.   Biological Therapies
Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation	CBTF is a a non-profit, volunteer-run organization driven to help educate and counsel families whose children have been diagnosed with brain tumors and provide funds for research. Established 1994.   Childhood Brain Tumours Childhood Brain Tumors Childhood Cancer
Childhood Leukemia Foundation	A national non-profit organization which supports families and children with Leukemia.   Childhood Leukaemia Childhood Cancer
Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation	CNCF is a non-profit national organization committed to finding a cure for neuroblastoma through research, education, awareness and advocacy. Founded in 2000 by parents. The site includes news, details of events information for newly diagnosed, in-treatment and post-treatment.   Neuroblastoma Neuroblastoma - Molecular Biology
Children’s Oncology Group	COG member institutions treat nearly 90% of children with cancer in the USA and Canada, there are also members around the world. The Website includes details of COG research studies and information for patients and families.   Pediatric Oncology Childhood Cancer
Colon Cancer Alliance	The Alliance was founded in 1998 by patients, survivors, cargivers and others whose lives have been toched by colorectal cancer. It provides information, support, advocacy, on-line chat and a toll free Helpline.    Colorectal (Bowel) Cancer Colorectal Cancers
Fanconi Anemia Research Fund, Inc.	An organisation founded in 1989 to find effective treatments and a cure for Fanconi anemia and to provide education and support services to affected families worldwide.   Fanconi Anaemia Fanconi Anemia - Molecular Biology Childhood Cancer
Foundation for Women's Cancer	A non-profit organisation founded in 1991 to increase awareness and education, support expanded research and training, and provide knowledge and hope for women diagnosed with cancers specific to them.   Gynacological Cancers Cervical Cancer Cervical Cancer
Gynecologic Oncology Group	A non-profit international organization with the purpose of promoting excellence in the quality and integrity of clinical and basic scientific research in the field of Gynecologic malignancies. GOG is funded by the National Cancer Institute (USA).   Gynacological Cancers Gynecologic Oncology
Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association	A nonprofit professional organization established in 2004. Membership includes oncology pharmacists, pharmacy interns, residents, nurses, technicians, researchers, and administrators.   Oncology Pharmacy
Lung Cancer Foundation of America	Founded in 2002 LCFA aims to improve the survival rate of lung cancer by raising money from the private sector and channeling those funds to lung cancer researchers, so that researchers find effective ways to predict, detect, and treat lung cancer.   Lung Cancer Lung Cancer
Lymphoma Research Foundation	A non-profit national organization devoted exclusively to funding innovative lymphoma research and providing people with lymphoma and healthcare professionals with up-to-date information.    Hodgkin's Lymphoma Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma Hodgkin Lymphoma - Molecular Biology NHL - Molecular Biology
Melanoma Research Foundation	Detailed information and pictures of melanoma, causes and risks, detection, diagnosis and treatment.   Melanoma Melanoma
Musculoskeletal Tumor Society	Membership organisation for medics in the USA and Canada   Bone Cancers Soft Tissue Sarcomas Soft Tissue Sarcoma
National Brain Tumor Society	A national organisation, integrating research and advocacy for public policy to improve outcomes for people with brain tumors, and providing support and information. Established in 1981.   Brain and Spinal Cord Tumours Brain and CNS Tumors
National Cancer Registrars Association	NCRA is a not-for-profit association representing cancer registry professionals and Certified Tumor Registrars (CTR). Founded 1974.   Registry and Registrar Associations Cancer Epidemiology
National Cervical Cancer Coalition	NCCC,founded in 1996,is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving women with, or at risk for, cervical cancer and HPV disease. The NCCC has members around the world, and chapters across the U.S. The Website includes extensive resources.   Cervical Cancer Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Vaccination, and Cervical Cancer Cervical Cancer Screening Cervical Cancer
National Children's Leukemia Foundation	The NCLF is a non-profit organization providing services, support, and referrals for leukemia patients and their families.The site provides details of their telephone help line, and information on various topics related to childhood leukemia.   Childhood Leukaemia
National CML Society	The Society, founded in 2007, was created by and for patients and their families in order to provide a centralized hub of information for this rare form of leukemia. The site includes Ask the Experts, FAQ, and support information.   Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) CML - Molecular Biology
National Comprehensive Cancer Network	A national alliance founded in 1995 to develop and institute standards of care for the treatment of cancer and perform outcomes research. It aims to promote continuous quality improvement and creates clinical practice guidelines to improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of oncology practice.
National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention	A national advocacy and awareness raising organisation.   Prevention of Skin Cancer
National Familial Lung Cancer Registry	The Registry was established at The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in September 1993. Over 270 lung cancer families are registered to date. So far, research with these families includes studies of DNA repair capacity and genetic markers and their relationship to environmental factors.   Lung Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention of Lung Cancer Lung Cancer
National Familial Pancreas Tumor Registry	The registry was established in 1994 and aims to establish whether or not neoplasms of the pancreas do occur in families, understanding the genetic basis of these cancers and to provide a resource for researchers.   Familial Pancreatic Cancer
National Lung Cancer Partnership	Founded in 2001 NLCP is an advocacy organization founded by doctors and researchers working together with survivors and advocates to increase lung cancer awareness and research funding.   Lung Cancer Lung Cancer
New Approaches to Neuroblastoma Therapy	A group of institutions throughout North America, committed to working together on clinical trials of novel approaches to treating high-risk neuroblastoma. The Website includes information about neuroblastoma and about the NANT clinical trials.   Neuroblastoma Neuroblastoma - Molecular Biology
Ocular Melanoma Foundation	A charity which aims to accelerate and enhance scientific research, advocacy, and awareness of ocular melanoma and to provide education and support to patients, their families, and healthcare professionals.   Ocular Melanoma IntraOcular Melanoma
Oral Cancer Foundation	A non-profit charity for advocacy, information and promoting the need to undergo an annual oral cancer screening. The site includes a message board and chat room.    Oral Cancer Oral Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network	An advocacy organization founded by patients and families in 1999 to focus attention on the need to find the cure for pancreatic cancer. The Web site provides details of events, services and informatiion for patients and health professionals.   Cancer of the Pancreas Pancreatic Cancer
Prevent Cancer Foundation	A nonprofit organization, advocates and supports the prevention and early detection of cancer through research, education, advocacy and community outreach.   Cancer Prevention and Risk Reduction
Radiation Therapy Oncology Group	RTOG is a national research study group running radiotherapy trials in centres across the USA and Canada. The Web site includes details of trials, procedures, member institutions, meetings, abstracts, newsletter, and tissue bank.   Radiation Oncology
Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer	A non-profit society for health professions aiming to improve cancer patient outcomes by advancing the science, development and application of cancer immunology and immunotherapy.   Biological Therapies
Society for Radiation Oncology Administrators	SROA is a membership society established in 1984, providing education, advocacy and information to radiation oncology administrators.   Radiation Oncology
Society of Gynecologic Nurse Oncologists	Membership organisation with about 600 registered nurses and associates.   Gynacological Cancers Oncology Nursing Gynecologic Oncology
Society of Gynecologic Oncology	A professional membership organisation encouraging research, providing education, raising standards of practice, advocating for patients and members and collaborating with other domestic and international organizations. US + international members.   Gynacological Cancers Cervical Cancer Gynecologic Oncology Cervical Cancer
Society of Surgical Oncology	Professional society founded in 1940, dedicated to advancing and promoting the science and treatment of cancer.   Surgical Oncology
Stroud Foundation	Organization founded to raise awareness of CUP.   Cancer of Unknown Primary
Cancer and Leukemia Group B	Founded in 1956, CALGB is a national clinical research group involving 26 university medical centers, more than 200 community hospitals in collaborative clinical trials.   Leukemia Leukemia - Molecular Biology
American Bone Marrow Donor Registry	A national non-profit organization established in 1985. The American Registry is responsible for donor education, recruitment, subsequent compatibility testing, and advocacy throughout the donor designation and harvest process.
Acoustic Neuroma Association	A non-profit organization founded in 1981. ANA aims to inform, educate and provide national and local support networks for those affected by acoustic neuromas, and to be an essential resource for health care professionals who treat acoustic neuroma patients.   Acoustic Neuroma
American Head and Neck Society	AHNS is a professional organisation, formed in 1998 to promote research and education in head and neck oncology. The Web site includes clinical practice guidelines, details of events, grants, and patient information.   Head and Neck Cancers Head and Neck Cancers - Molecular Biology
National Organization for Rare Disorders	NORD is a non-profit federation of voluntary health organizations dedicated to helping people with rare "orphan" diseases and assisting the organizations that serve them. Founded in 1983.   Rare Cancers and Related Disorders
Oncofertility Consortium	A national, interdisciplinary initiative designed to explore the reproductive future of cancer survivors. The site includes sections for patients, health professionals and researchers.
SEER - Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results	A program of the National Cancer Institute - source for cancer statistics for the USA. SEER collects information on incidence, prevalence and survival from specific geographic areas representing 28 percent of the US population and compile reports on all of these plus cancer mortality for the entire country.   Cancer Registries
Children's Tumor Foundation	A non-profit medical foundation, dedicated to improving the health and well being of individuals and families affected by the neurofibromatoses.   Neurofibromatosis
Oncology Nursing Society	A professional organization of over 35,000 registered nurses and other healthcare providers in the USA, dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research, and administration in oncology nursing. Founded 1975.   Oncology Nursing
TayBear	Teddy Bears for Cancer Kids - non-profit organization set up by Taylor in 1997, at age 7, making and selling hair clips, all the profits go to buy Teddy Bears as presents for kids with cancer. Childhood Cancer