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Californian Cancer Resources (46 links) See also: USA: National Organisations See also: USA: Cancer Menu See also: Resources about Specific Cancers Association of Northern California Oncologists, Inc. ANCO is a professional organization, founded in 1990 to advocate for, educate, and inform the practicing medical oncologists in Northern California. The Web site includes details of individual and organisational membership, newsletter etc. Burnham Institute (La Jolla, California, USA) a NCI designated Cancer Center. California Cancer Registry (USA) A statewide population-based cancer surveillance system founded in 1985. The Web site includes details of the registry and regional offices. The Web site includes data querying, resources for researchers and registrars, publications etc. California Kidney Cancer Center (San Fransisco, USA) This is a center of the California Kidney Cancer Foundation, which is a non-profit organisation. The center is involved in treatment and research into kidney cancer including immunotherapy. California Oncology Consortium This is a consortium of the Medical Oncology Association of Southern California and the Association of Northern California Oncologists. The Web site includes oncology news, advocacy issues and legislative alerts. Camp Okizu This is a camp in Northern California for kids with cancer and siblings of kids with cancer run by the Okizu Foundation. It also has a variety of family camp sessions as well as a program for teen and twenties. Cancer 411 - Cancer Library and Resource (California, USA) A site by The Rory Foundation, a non-profit organisation aimning to provide a comprehensive website library. The site includes information/links about specific cancers and Rory Foundation newsletter. Cancer Surveillance Program of Orange County (California, USA) this registry was established by the University of California Irvine in 1983, since 1985 state legislation has made cancer a reportable disease. The site includes facts and figures, details about CSPOC, and hospitals in the county. Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (California, USA) a NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. This center incorporates UCI Medical Center at Orange and the University of California at Irvine. The site includes a Newsletter, and information about clinical trials, research etc. Childrens Hospital Los Angeles - Ewing's sarcoma / pPNET genetics study A confidential study investigating the role of genes in Ewing's sarcoma looking for participation by patients and their parents and siblings from around the world. DNA is extracted from mouthwash or blood samples from volunteers. Childrens Hospital Los Angeles: Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases (California, USA) CHLA was founded in 1901 and is a non-profit 330 bed hospital. The page about the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases includes details about the Center, programs, services, and staff. Childrens' Hospital of Los Angeles Tumor Registry (USA) was established in 1968 and is the largest pediatric cancer registry in California, reporting approximately 275 or more cases annually. This page provides a summary of the registry and contact details. City of Hope National Medical Center (City of Hope, USA) a NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center Clinical Trials (University of California) Community Breast Health Project (Stanford University's Medical Center, USA) Non-profit organisation providing support, education, and other services. Includes medical and practical information, events, newsletter, organisatiions, and many links to related information Division of Ophthalmology - Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (USA) The center includes physicians who specialise in treating retinoblastoma. The web pages include a summary of ophthalmology programs and services including experimental therapeutics. Home Page of ModrnGrl - Medical links (California) ModrnGrl attends junior high school, but already has the ambition of becoming a pediatrician ! Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Association (Capitola, USA) a non-profit organisation founded in 1998 to provide support for children with cancer and their families. The site includes details of the Association, services, contact information and links. Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (Los Angeles, USA) a NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory -Resource for Molecular Cytogenetics (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of California, USA) Includes research resources about FISH, Probe Mapping Data, Images. Funded by the US Department of Energy Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - California Chapters voluntary health agency dedicated to leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and Hodgkin's disease. Links to Chapter home pages for Greater Sacramento, Northern California, greater Los Angeles, Tri County, and San Diago Life Program - Childrens Hospital Los Angeles This is a program for survivors of childhood cancer run by the Childrens Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at CHLA. The Web site includes sections on survivors stories, a FAQ, checklist for survivors, cognitive difficulties, and useful links. Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research - San Diego Branch (San Diego, USA) Medical Oncology Association of Southern California MOASC was founded in 1990 and is a professional organization representing oncologists and their patients in Southern California. Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center (University of Southern California, LA, USA) a NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center Northern California Melanoma Center (Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, San Francisco, USA) The web site includes details about NCMC and services, news and events and information about melanoma. Orange County Foundation for Oncology Children and Families (OCF-OCF) (California, USA) An all-volunteer organisation formed in 1982 serving pediatric cancer patients and their families in Orange County. This web site gives details of the events the OCF-OCF support, in particular their summer camp for cancer kids. Pacific Coast Breast Center (USA) Packer Laboratory at the University of California (Berkley, USA) the lab specialises in research into how reactive oxidants are generated in biological systems, how redox-based antioxidants and other natural antioxidants respond to oxidative stress and how these processes modulate gene expression. Prostate Cancer Research Institute A non-profit organisation based in Los Angeles, founded by oncologists in 1996 to educate patients and families about prostate cancer and its treatment. The Web site includes a list of Drs by state, educational resources, Insights Newsletter, events, etc Salk Institute- Cancer Research Center (La Jolla, CA) a NCI designated Cancer Center Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center San Diego regional cancer center. An independent, non-profit research + development of novel biological therapies for cancer Stanford University School of Medicine - Department of Radiation Oncology Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation - Los Angeles County Chapter (USA) Sutter Cancer Center (California, USA) This center serves Greater Sacramento and Northern California and is part of the Sutter Health Network. The web site provides details of the centers facilities, physician information, and patient support. Teddy Bears for Cancer Kids (Taybear Company, Vista CA, USA) this is the site of Taylor a remarkable 8 year old girl who makes and sells hair clips, all the profits go to buy Teddy Bears as presents for kids with cancer. Teen Age Grief, Inc (USA) A non-profit organization based in Newhall, California. It was founded in 1984 to provide emotional support for young people and training for teachers and other professionals helping teenagers grieve. The Kimo Bear Project, Inc The Kimo Bear Project Inc., is a not for profit organization based out of San Francisco, California, benefiting Cancer stricken children. Bears are donated to children with cancer in California and elsewhere in North America. UC Davis Cancer Center (California, USA) University of California at San Diego Cancer Center (USA) a NCI designated Clinical Cancer Center. University of California San Francisco Cancer Center (USA) a NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center USC Oncology Radiation (Los Angeles, USA) W.M. Keck Foundation (USA) Center for Integrative Neuroscience UCSF Women's Cancer Resource Center - drop in center (Berkeley, CA, USA) Women's Cancer Resource Center of Berkeley (California, USA) founded in 1986 to provide support and advocay for women with cancer in the San Francisco Bay Area. The web site includes details of services, events, articles and information, links etc. Young Professionals Against Cancer (YPAC) YPAC is the fund raising arm of the Orange County Foundation for Oncology Children and Families (OCFOCF).