Patient Resources
European Cancer Patient Coalition (ECPC)
Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR)
Cancerbackup - UK
CancerCare
CancerNews on the Net(R)
Japan Cancer Society
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ONCOLOGY RESOURCES
USA:
FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research: Oncology Tools
Oncology Tools contains a variety of information related to cancer and approved cancer drug therapies.
FDA Policies and Publications Related to Cancer
A compilation of Oncology articles, documenting trials and research.
FDA Project on Cancer Drug Approval Endpoints
The Food and Drug Administration is undertaking a project to evaluate potential endpoints for cancer drug approval. Endpoints will be examined for the most common cancers, such as lung cancer, colon cancer, etc.
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
Founded in 1907, AACR strives to further the investigation and spread the knowledge of cancer.
AACR is the oldest and largest scientific organization in the world focused on every aspect of
innovative cancer research.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination,
and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of
cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.
American Cancer Society (ACS)
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation.
EUROPE:
European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC)
The aims of the EORTC are to develop, conduct, coordinate, and stimulate laboratory and clinical research in Europe to improve the management of cancer and related problems by increasing survival but also patients’ quality of life.
CancerEurope
Online source for information on cancer studies throughout Europe
focusing on Oncology studies for the prevention of cancer.
European Society For Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO)
Founded in September 1980,
as a Society of individual members working in the field of radiotherapy and oncology
European Society For Medical Oncology (ESMO)
Started in Europe with the purposes of
advancing the art, science, and practice of medical oncology. ESMO focuses on improving research and promoting education in the field of medical oncology
ASIA PACIFIC:
Clinical Oncological Society of Australia (COSA)
COSA represents health professionals whose main work is cancer control.
Cancer Trials New Zealand
Developed to assist clinical researchers, and the existing Cancer Research Units, by creating an adaptive
infrastructure to facilitate more rapid development of new ideas from investigators across all disciplines.
Singapore Cancer Society
The Singapore Cancer Society is a self-funding voluntary welfare organization on a mission to prevent and control cancer,
and enhance health and quality of life in the community through education, research and patient care services.
National Cancer Center Singapore
This website provides general information about specialist oncology clinics and other
outpatient services provided.
MIDDLE EAST:
Middle East Cancer Consortium (MECC)
The objective of the MECC is to reduce the incidence and impact of cancer in the Middle East through the solicitation and
support of collaborative research.
AFRICA:
The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA)
Promotes Cancer Research in South Africa through advocacy, prevention, early detection and care.
AMERICAS:
Canadian Cancer Resources Directory
A guide to National Organizations and
Cancer Centers throughout Canada. Information by territory as well as other resources on international foundations is also provided.
Canada- Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control (CCDPC)
Provides strategic leadership in the development and implementation of integrated chronic disease prevention and control strategies.
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
PAHO serves as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization and enjoys international recognition as part of the United Nations system.
OTHER USEFUL LINKS
OncoLink
U.S. National Library of Medicine
World Health Organization: Cancer
Kirklin Clinic: Oncology Clinical Resources
US Oncology- Cancer Resource Links
World Oncology Network
Oncology Nursing Society
Federation of European Cancer Societies
European Parliament - Orphan Drugs
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