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Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research and Training (AANCART) Dublin, OH, USA
Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention (APOCP)
promotes an increased awareness in all areas of cancer prevention;
stimulates research and practical intervention approaches
Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR) New York, NY, USA
Association for International Cancer Research (AICR)
Fife, UK
supports fundamental research by eminent and promising scientists
throughout the world, into the causes and prevention of cancer
Cancer and Solidarity Foundation
Geneva, Switzerland
raises funds and makes them available directly to researchers
in Switzerland and abroad
Cancer Prevention and Education Society
London, UK
reduces the current epidemic levels of cancer by reducing
human exposure to carcinogens, particularly those of man-made origin
Cancer Research And Biostatistics (CRAB) Seattle, WA, USA
Carcinoid Cancer Foundation New York, NY, USA
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Lyon, France
International Campaign for Establishment and Development of
Oncology Centers (ICEDOC)
Medina, TX, USA
increases cancer management facilities in the world; improves
the quality of the existing services; promotes the activities
of early detection of cancer
International Cancer Information Service Group (ICISG)
provide high quality cancer information services and
resources on all aspects of cancer, for those concerned
or affected by cancer throughout the world
International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research (INCTR)
Brussels, Belgium
helping to build capacity for cancer treatment and research
in countries in which such capacity is presently limited
International Society for Biological Therapy of Cancer (iSBTc)
Milwaukee, WI, USA
rapid dissemination of information in the field of cancer therapy,
with an upsurge in the integration of new biologic agents
into clinical practice
International Society for Oncodevelopmental Biology and Medicine (ISOBM)
advances understanding of fundamental and clinical aspects of oncology
International Society for Preventive Oncology (ISPO)
International Union Against Cancer (UICC)
Geneva, Switzerland
international non-governmental organization dedicated exclusively
to the global control of cancer
Metastasis Research Society (MRS)
promotes the exchange of information and furtherance of research
into all aspects of metastasis, from the molecular bases of
tumor cell invasion to clinical management of disseminated cancer
People Against Cancer Otho, IA, USA
Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO)
Hackensack, NJ, USA
studying and facilitating cancer treatment and the recovery process
through the use of integrated complementary therapeutic options
(natural and botanical products, nutrition, acupuncture, massage,
mind-body therapies, and other complementary modalities)
State-of-the-Art Oncology in Europe (START Project)
The Wellness Community (TWC)
Washington, DC, USA
international non-profit organization dedicated to providing support,
education and hope for all people affected by cancer - at no cost
Vital Options
Studio City, CA, USA
facilitates a global cancer dialogue;
advocates and communicates about cancer through a variety
of audio and video formats
World Cancer Research Fund (WCFR)
network of organizations dedicated to the prevention of cancer
American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)
Washington, DC, USA
Fonds Mondial de Recherche contre le Cancer (FMRC)
Courbevoie, France
World Cancer Research Fund - HongKong
World Cancer Research Fund - Netherlands
World Cancer Research Fund - United Kingdom
London
World Health Organization (WHO) Geneva, Switzerland
Accreditation Council of Oncology in Europe (ACOE)
Brussels, Belgium
accreditation of European CME (continuing medical education)
activities in oncology
Ecole de Formation Européenne en Cancérologie (EFEC) Paris, France
European Association for Cancer Education (EACE)
optimises cancer education across all settings by providing
a forum in which individuals, institutions, societies and organisations, with an interest in any aspect of cancer education, can share ideas, materials, experience or plan collaborative activities that may be externally funded
European Association for Cancer Research (EACR)
Nottingham, UK
supports cancer research; facilitates communication through
a variety of fellowship programmes, meetings and workshops
European Cancer Patient Coalition (ECPC)
Riemerling, Germany
promoting the fundamental rights of European cancer patients;
increasing cancer patients' influence over European health policy;
ensuring timely access to appropriate prevention advice, treatment and care;
promoting the advancement of cancer research
European Cancer Prevention Organization (ECP)
promotes collaboration between scientists working in various European
countries; uses the large population of Europe with their wide range
of lifestyles as a laboratory for the study of cancer causation and prevention
European School of Oncology (ESO)
Milan, Italy
increasing the knowledge of health professionals in cancer care
European Society for Hyperthermic Oncology (ESHO)
Rotterdam, Netherlands
promotes for the public benefit, fundamental and applied research
in physics, engineering, biological and clinical sciences relating
to the use of hyperthermia in cancer therapy
European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
Lugano, Switzerland
nurtures new scientific advances in oncology;
supports and educates oncologists and patients at all levels,
in order to improve the quality of cancer treatment and care
Federation of European Cancer Societies (FECS)
Brussels, Belgium
promotes the field of oncology by fostering a favourable environment
in Europe for research, treatment and care, with the ultimate goal
of providing optimal access to the best possible treatment for all
European cancer patients
Organization of European Cancer Institutes (OECI)
Geneva, Switzerland
improves communication and increases collaborative activities
among European cancer institutes; promoting and strengthening
Comprehensive Cancer Centres in Europe with a view to reducing
cancer incidence and mortality, and supporting cancer patients