General Cancer Resources
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide voluntary health organization committed to fighting cancer through research, education, advocacy, patient service, and rehabilitation. ACS has more than 3,400 local offices across the country.
www.cancer.org
Cancer.Net / American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Cancer.net is the patient information website of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Visitors to Cancer.Net, formerly known as People Living With Cancer (PLWC), will have quick access to the same high quality, oncologist-approved cancer information previously available on PLWC, as well as the ASCO.org website and The ASCO Cancer Foundation website through direct links.
www.cancer.net
www.asco.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is the agency devoted to conducting and supporting public health activities through health promotion, disease prevention, and preparedness.
www.cdc.gov
Lance Armstrong Foundation
The Lance Armstrong Foundation unites people with cancer and fights against cancer by educating on prevention, increasing access to screening and care, improving the quality of life for survivors, and investing in research.
www.livestrong.org
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the federal government’s principal agency for cancer research and training.
www.cancer.gov
Breast Cancer Resources
Breast Cancer Research Foundation
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) provides an environment, like the Infinite Boundaries four-day retreat, for women to recover from breast cancer emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
www.bcrf.org
National Breast Cancer Foundation
The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), founded in 1991, aims to educate women about breast cancer and provides free mammograms for those in need.
www.nationalbreastcancer.org
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Komen for the Cure, a network of breast cancer survivors and activists spanning across 125 communities, strives to save lives, empower people, guarantee quality healthcare, and inspire breast cancer research.
www.komen.org
Complementary & Alternative Medicines
Natural Standard
Natural Standard is an international research collaboration that aggregates and synthesizes data on complementary and alternative therapies. Please note that the information available through this link is not provided by Texas Oncology, and Texas Oncology does not necessarily endorse this information. All information provided through this link is for your reference only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your physician before acting or relying upon such information.
www.naturalstandard.com
Colorectal Cancer Resources
Colon Cancer Alliance
The Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) strives to raise screening rates, provide support to colon cancer patients, and increase education, research and advocacy in the U.S.
www.ccalliance.org
National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance
The National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance (NCCRA), part of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, works to decrease colorectal cancer incidence by promoting early medical screening and funding research.
www.eifoundation.org/national/nccra/splash
Leukemia and Lymphoma Resources
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
As the world's largest voluntary health organization, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society strives to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma by funding blood cancer research, education, and patient services.
www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
Lung Cancer Resources
American Lung Association
The American Lung Association, the oldest voluntary health organization in the nation, works to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.
www.lungusa.org
Lung Cancer Alliance
The Lung Cancer Alliance is a non-profit organization supporting people with lung cancer and those at risk. It strives to eliminate lung cancer by increasing public knowledge and awareness.
www.lungcanceralliance.org
Prostate Cancer Resources
Prostate Cancer Foundation
The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF), formerly CaPCURE, is a philanthropic organization dedicated to finding better treatments and a cure for recurring prostate cancer.
www.prostatecancerfoundation.org
Us Too
Us Too, a non-profit organization founded by prostate cancer survivors in 1990, uses education and support programs to enhance the life quality of people diagnosed with prostate cancer.
www.ustoo.org