Following is a list of major cancer resources and information organizations.
National Cancer Institute
Part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is one of the 11 agencies that compose the Department of Health and Human Services. It is the Federal Government’s principal agency for cancer research and training.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Alliance of 21 major cancer centers with expert panels that analyzes research and recommend treatments.
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
An advocate to advance the interests of women with ovarian cancer. Offers information and suggestions for newly diagnosed patients and support groups.
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
The USPSTF strives to make accurate, up-to-date, and relevent recommendations about preventive services in primary care. For the USPSTF to recommend a service, the benefits of the service must outweigh the harms.
QuitDay.org
This organization works to raise awareness on how smoking accelerates cancer.
Cancer Resources and Support Community
Supports QuitDay’s cause to end preventable cancer.
