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- International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) based in Lyon, France. The IARC was founded in 1965 by the World Health Organisation to coordinate and conduct research into the causes and control of cancer, particularly by epidemiological and laboratory studies
- International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research A not-for-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 1998 by the UICC to assist developing countries through research, education and training programmes. The Web site includes details of projects, meetings, publications, newsletter and membership.
- International Oncology Study Group IOSG is a cooperative research group, founded in 1993 to conduct clinical studies in cancer. There are members from over 90 centres predominantly located in Asia and Oceania
- Union Internationale Contre le Cancer - International Union Against Cancer (UICC) This site gives information about the programs of the UICC, calendar of events, details of member organisations, publications, resources, fellowships etc.
- World Health Organisation (WHO) An international agency of the United Nations, founded in 1946. The Web site includes details of WHO, programs, reports, information sources for various disease and health issues including cancer and tobacco use.
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- Histiocyte Society Hosted at The Texas Children's Cancer Center and Hematology Service this Web site provides details about the Histiocyte Society, information about histiocytosis etc.
- International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer IASLC was founded in 1972 and has over a thousand professional members worldwide. The aims of the Association are to promote the study of the etiology, epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, education, and all other aspects of lung cancer.
- International Myeloma Foundation This site contains details of the IMF, telephone hotline, and information packs. Online resources include a newsletter, email discussion group, and patient handbook. Also there is information for researchers: grant applications etc.
- International Neurofibromatosis Association The Association aims to promote awareness of neurofibromatosis, encourage collaborations among scientists and NF organisations throughout the world. Details of the Association are included on the Web pages of the US National NF Foundation.
- International Waldenstrom's Maroglubulinemia Foundation This site includes the pages of the Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Support Group, an international non-profit organisation for WM patients and their families. There is information on WM, Newsletter, membership details, medical links etc.
- Josep Carreras International Leukaemia Foundation Spanish and English language support. JCILF was founded in 1988 at the behest of the tenor Josep Carreras, and funds leukemia research and the Redmo register of marrow donors. Details of the foundation and grant applications.
- Melanoma Program - World Health Organisation An international co-operative group founded in 1965 which is involved in clinical trials, basic research and education. The web site includes details of participating institutions, reports, trials, events, newsletter and related links.
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- Children's Oncology Camping Association, International COCA-Intl. was set up with the purpose of promoting excellence in oncology camping programs providing education and sharing ideas and information. The site includes a directory of camps (mostly North America) and links.
- Globcan 1: Cancer Incidence and Mortality Worldwide in 1990 (JAVA) (Cancer Mondial, International Agency for Research on Cancer) An interactive program to generate charts, cancer-maps, tables for cancer incidence by disease type, gender and country. Requires a JAVA enabled browser.
- List of International Cancer Help Lines (CancerNet) - list of organisations and telephone numbers sorted by country.
Advances in Neuroblastoma Research This is an international meeting held every 2 years for researchers and clinicians with an interest in neuroblastoma. The Web site includes details of past and future research meetings, links etc.
- Camp Quality International
- Cancer Mondial - IARC (Unit of Descriptive Epidemiology, International Agency for Research of Cancer) This project provides online access to IARC held data on the incidence, prevalence, survival and mortality of cancer around the world.
- Cancer Mortality Databank - WHO (Cancer Mondial, IARC) Data from the World Health Organisation.The database gives access to mortality data by year, cancer type and country.
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CAPP: Colorectal Adenoma / Carcinoma Prevention Programme An international project which aims to find out how to prevent bowel cancer with the help of families with a genetic predisposition to the disease (FAP and HNPCC). The site includes details of clinical trials and patient information. Office in Newcastle.
- Connective Tissue Oncology Society An international group of physicians and scientists founded in 1995 to advance the care of patients and to advance basic and clinical research into connective tissue tumors. The site includes details of the society, membership, meetings, registry etc
- Electronic Journal of Oncology EJCO is an exclusively electronic peer-reviewed journal with an international Editorial Board (English language) . The web site allows free access to abstracts, complete original publications and reviews. Comments can be submitted by email.
- Environmental Tobacco Smoke - World Health Organisation This is part of the WHO Tobacco-Free Initiative, the Web site includes consultation documents which can be downloaded in PDF format. There are multiple documents on adverse health effects, measurement of health impact, and interventions.
- International Association for the Study of Pain An international, multidisciplinary, non-profit professional association dedicated to furthering research on pain and improving the care of patients with pain. The Web site has details of chapters, working groups, publications, grants and membership.
- International Association of Cancer Registries IACR is a professional society founded in 1966 aiming to foster the aims and activities of population based cancer registries around the world. The web site includes information about IACR, membership, software, publications, meetings etc.
- International Cancer Alliance for Research and Education (ICARE) a non-profit organization offering cancer information
- International Cancer Alliance for Research and Education (ICARE) a patient oriented non-profit organisation providing information and other services.
- International Cancer Information Center (Natioanl Cancer Institute, USA)
- International Collaborative Group on Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colorectal Cancer The ICG-HNPCC was formed in 1989 by experts with the aim of improving patient education, establishing international collaborative studies and founding registries of HNPCC. The web site includes a mutation database.
- International Confederation of Childhood Cancer Parent Organizations ICCCPO was founded in 1994 and is a network of organizations of parents of children with cancer aiming to share information and experience to improve access to the best possible care for children with cancer around in the world.
- International Genetic Epidemiology Society (IGES) The Society is devoted to the development of the methodology for, and undertaking of studies of disease in a manner that integrates both host and environmental factors. The Web site includes details of membership, meetings, committees and announcements.
- International Journal of Cancer (International Union Against Cancer)
- International Society for Free Radical Research Founded in 1982 the society promotes interest in all aspects of research into the reactions and properties of free radicals. SFRR has 4 regional groups; Oxygen Society (Pan America), SFRR Asia, Europe and Australasia.
- International Society for Oncodevelopmental Biology and Medicine The web site includes details of ISOBM, email list, meetings, Antibody Workshop, slides page, links etc. The ISOBM began in the early 1970s and at that time it was called the International Research Group for Carcinoembryonic Proteins
- International Society for Quality of Life Research
- International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care ISNCC was founded in 1984 to facilitate and network national and regional cancer nursing societies. It has over 60 member groups in 25 countries. The Web site includes information about ISNCC, news, publications etc.
- International Society of Paediatric Oncology - Societe Internationale d'Oncologie Pediatrique (SIOP) This is a professional membership based organisation founded in in 1969. The Web site has details about the Society, congresses, clinical trials, and respective committees.
- Make a Wish Organisation A non-profit organization which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses. It has 80 chapters across the USA and 22 international affiliates on 5 continents.
- Musculoskeletal Tumor Society A non-profit organization bringing together orthopaedic surgeons and other physicians to forward musculoskeletal oncology research. MSTS was founded in the early 1980's and has members accross North and South America
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation The Foundation was established by a group of international physicians and researchers to provide an ongoing exchange of information about MDS. The web site includes information for patients, health professionals and researchers.
- NBL-PROF - Neuroblastoma On-line Research Forum An international Email discussion list for those involved in treatment and research into neuroblastoma open to basic scientists, physicians, epidemiologists, clinical trialists, and others involved in neuroblastoma research.
- Oxygen Society, The A Pan American organisation founded in 1987 for those with a professional interest in free radical biology, chemistry, and medicine.
- Tobacco Free Initiative - World Health Organisation This Web site includes details of the programs of the Tobacco Free Initiative, events, media information, economic and legislative issues, and related links.
- US TOO International, Inc. An independent network of support groups for men with prostate cancer and their families, founded in 1990. The site includes listings of support groups, medical information, events etc with input from a Medical Advisory Board.
- World Health Organisation - Office of World Health Reporting (WHO) this site contains world health data including statistics in annual World Health Reports from 1995 onwards. English and Spannish language.
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