Cancer

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• Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support, and Education, (800)-298-2436,

  The Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support, and Education (ALCASE) is the only nonprofit organization dedicated solely to helping those living with lung cancer. Visit this site for ongoing workshops, support group services, education and advice regarding symptom management.

• American Cancer Society, (800) 227-2345

  The American Cancer Society's web site provides consumer information regarding cancer. Visit this site if you are looking for an explanation of a particular type of cancer, prevention and risk factors, detection and symptoms of cancers, available treatments and drugs and FAQ's. Also available are publications, brochures, news and additional educational resources.

• American Lung Association, (800) 586-4872

  The American Lung Association is committed to keeping you informed in order to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. Their site offers in-depth information on asthma, tobacco control, air quality and many lung diseases. You will also find information on occupational health and school programs, and lots of links to additional information on the web. Their "Press Center" has eight separate sections for you to access: Asthma, Tobacco, Environmental Health, Lung Disease, Advocacy, Lung Association News Releases and Lung Disease Fact Sheets. Click and browse for more information.

• Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry, (800) 682-7426

  This site is a comprehensive resource for those who want to learn more about ovarian cancer. The site provides patient education as well as numerous links to additional ovarian cancer sites. Topics covered within the site include: What is Ovarian Cancer?, Statistics, Risk Factors, Family History, and answers to the 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions about ovarian cancer. You can also receive the latest issue of the Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry Newsletter.

• National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, (888)-OVARIAN

  The NOCC web site will provide you with information about this disease, including symptoms and available diagnostic testing. They have just added a new feature to their website, "Speak to the Experts", which is a real-time online chat session with a member of the NOCC Medical Advisory Board. This new feature will be a monthly event. Quick Links will take you to areas which include: Facts About OVCA - Symptoms, Risks, Prevention - The Fact Sheet on Ovarian Cancer. There is information regarding your local NOCC State Chaper and "Discuss It", the NOCC Ovarian Cancer Support Message/Discussion Board.

• Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, (800) 462-9273

  The Susan G. Komen web site offers you breast cancer news and press releases. The site is filled with information regarding breast cancer events taking place around the Country. From time to time, they may also offer you their opinion on the latest breast cancer findings and related controversial subjects.

• National Action Plan on Breast Cancer

  Founded in 1993, the goal of the National Action Plan on Breast Cancer is to identify and access new priorities for enhancing the quality of life for persons with breast cancer, improving survival, preventing the disease, and curing breast cancer. In addition, this group works to foster communication, collaboration, and cooperation among diverse partners united in the common fight against breast cancer. Visit this site to find information regarding national events, clinical trials that are underway, Frequently Asked Questions, activities, products and new breast cancer developments.

• National Cervical Cancer Coalition, (800) 685-5531

  The National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) founded in 1995, is an organization interested in educating the public about the benefits, limitations and reimbursement difficulties related to the cervical cancer screening test, the Pap smear, new cervical/gyn technologies, treatments, and research. The group's primary concern is that reimbursement rates for the traditional Pap smear and the new FDA approved technologies, will be at levels that are below cost to properly perform the cervical cancer screening procedure. Visit this site to learn about the latest research and treatments, managed care options, health news, patient information, controversial issues and what cancer books and resources are available to you.