Cancer in Ethnic and Minority Groups

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Menu: Cancer in Ethnic and Minority Groups Resources by Disease Type Resources by Country Resources in Languages other than English Cancer in Ethic and Minority Groups Cancer in Ethic and Minority Groups (14 links) African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust (UK) The Trust aims to raise awareness in the Black community, and increase the number of African Caribbean registered bone marrow donors worldwide. Asian American Network for Cancer Awarenesss, Research and Training (USA) This was founded by the National Cancer Institute and Ohio State University to increase cancer awareness, promote greater accrual of Asian Americans in clinical studies, increase training opportunities for Asian American. Bulletin of the Intercultural Cancer Council (USA) The ICC aims to promote policies to improve care and treatment in minorities and medically underserved cancer patients. Cancer Black Care (UK) This is a charity, founded in 1995, which aims to address the cultural and emotional needs of black people affected by cancer. The site includes details of information, support, and advocacy services, contact lists etc. Cancer in Minorities - Facts and Figures 2000 (American Cancer Society) Cancer Issues and Minority Health Resource Guide (Intercultural Cancer Council, USA) Cancer Support Groups for African Americans (Oncolink) article by Joretha N. Bourjolly, University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center, 1995. Chai Lifeline/ Camp Simcha (USA) a not-for-profit organization founded in 1986 by Rabbi Simcha Scholar. providing support for children and their families who are coping with life-threatening illnesses. Programs include camps, counseling, education and financial assistance. Chinese-American Cancer Association (American Cancer Society) Information in both English and Chinese Intercultural Cancer Council (USA) The ICC aims to promote policies to improve care and treatment in minorities and medically underserved cancer patients. Medically Underserved (American Cancer Society, News Today, April 1999) Mind, Body, and Soul - A Health Guide for African Americans (Tulane Cancer Center, New Orleans, USA) Includes sections on Breast cancer, Prostate cancer, Lung cancer, Uterine cancer, Healthy earting, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular disease. Office of Minority Health Resource Center (USA) Unidos por la Salud -National Coalition of Hispanic Health and Human Service Organizations (USA) Unidos por la Salud brings together Comprehensive Cancer Centers and community-based health professionals and organizations in an effort to ensure competent service delivery and improve cancer survival rates in Hispanic communities.