Links

Links for various resource and professional organizations are provided here. For ease of locating the desired link, this site has been organized as follows:
Cancer Resource Organizations
   -Professional Oriented
   -Patient Oriented
Professional Oncology Organizations
   -National
   -Regional
   -International
If you have any other recommended links, please contact Linda Barber, Web Editor.

Cancer Resource Organizations

Professional Oriented
Bone and Cancer Foundation
The Bone and Cancer Foundation is an important new information and education resource for patients, their physicians, and others concerned with the care and treatment of cancer that spreads to the bone. BCF provides information through print publications, which are free of charge and the BCF website.
CancerCare
CancerCare is dedicated to helping people face the many challenges of a cancer diagnosis. As the largest national non-profit organization of its kind, CancerCare provides free professional support services including counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help to people across the country. Since our inception in 1944, CancerCare has offered help and hope to more than two million people with cancer, their family members and friends, as well as healthcare professionals. Our services are available to people of all ages, with all types of cancer and at any stage of the disease. More information about CancerCare can be found at www.cancercare.org or by calling 1-800-813-HOPE.
CancerIndex.org
The aim of "Guide to Internet Resources for Cancer" is to make it easier to find more specific information quickly. This is achieved by providing an directory of some of the key cancer-related sites and pages. Links are sorted into categories (by disease-type, medical speciality country etc.), and where possible annotation is provided to give the reader a brief description of each site / organisation. The site aims to draw the readers attention to issues about cancer-related information on the Internet, especially those relating to the quality of information.
European LeukemiNet (ELN)
ELN Website is focused on information related to Leukemias, Diagnostics, and Treatment Reseach. There is a wealth or relevant information that may be of interest. The attached link is to the Treatment Research area that includes a Supportive Care category. This site includes information on relevant research and currently includes information regarding the development of European Guidelines for the Prophylaxis and Treatment of Infections in Patients with Leukemia.
European School Oncology - Online Educational Resources
Mesothelioma Center
The Mesothelioma Center is committed to providing the latest, up-to-date information to our visitors in the hopes of spreading awareness about the dangers of asbestos cancer. This website offers a one-stop resource on all asbestos issues ranging from occupational exposure to mesothelioma treatment options, if you have received a mesothelioma prognosis. As the leading asbestos and mesothelioma resource, Asbestos.com offers more than 3,000 pages of the most comprehensive and cutting edge information on the web, including an extensive list of local cancer centers and mesothelioma doctors.
Mouth Cancer Foundation (MCF)
Initiated by the Restorative Dentistry Oncology Clinic in 2002, the Mouth Cancer Foundation (MCF) web site aims to help patients, carers and health professionals find free information on mouth, throat and other head & neck cancers easily. It provides direct links to the relevant sections of existing cancer sites and includes patient experiences as well as an online support group.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCI has launched a new portal on its website:  Science Serving People
We encourage you to bookmark this important new site.  It will be updated often, and provides the tools the public and advocates have asked for to effectively communicate about NCI and the impact of cancer research in the U.S.
Oncology Special Edition (ONCSE)
Oncology Special Edition (ONCSE) is an annual reference guide consisting of practical treatment guidelines for a variety of tumor types, hematologic malignancies and supportive care issues. ONCSE publishes each April just before the ONS and ASCO meetings, and reaches every US-based oncologist as well as hematology oncologists, oncology pharmacists and oncology nursing supervisors for a full audience of 16,705 oncology professionals.
Palliative Care Network and Palliative Care Network Community
Palliative Care Network provides a platform for palliative care professionals to teach, interact, and exchange ideas with fellow colleagues in places around the world where the knowledge gap is wider than the technology gap.

Patient-Oriented
HopeLab
HopeLab's mission is to combine rigorous research with innovative solutions to improve the health and quality of life of young people with chronic illness.
Imerman Angels
Imerman Angels is a 501(c )(3) not-for-profit organization that connects cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers for 1-on-1 support. Imerman Angels is FREE service that provides support to anyone touched by any type of cancer, at any cancer stage level, at any age, living anywhere in the world so that no one faces cancer alone! To get involved as a cancer fighter, survivor or caregiver, please call us toll-free: 1-877-274-5529.
peoplelivingwithcancer.org 
A patient information website of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), is designed to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions.

Professional Oncology Organizations

National
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
ASCO is the world’s leading professional organization representing physicians who treat people with cancer. ASCO’s members set the standard for patient care worldwide and lead the way in carrying out clinical research aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. ASCO's efforts are also directed toward advocating for policies that provide access to high-quality care for all patients with cancer and at supporting the increased funding for clinical and translational research.
Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW)
AOSW and its members are dedicated to increasing awareness about the social, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of cancer patients through research, writing, presenting workshops and lectures. As an organization we are involved in collaborating with other patient advocacy groups, national and international oncology organizations with the primary focus access and quality care for cancer patients.
CMEZONE
In support of our commitment to continuing education, and to further facilitate clinicians’ access to learning, McMahon Publishing Group has launched CMEZONE.com, a free, full-service Web site addressing the educational needs of physicians, nurses and pharmacists in oncology as well as numerous other specialties. After a brief registration, you can participate in activities designed to enhance practice and patient outcomes. All activities are free and can be completed online, and certificates of completion can be printed instantly.
Hellenic Association of Supportive Care of the Oral Cavity in Cancer (HASCOCC)HASCOCC is a non-profit scientific Greek organization founded in 2005. The members are dentists, oncologists of various fields and other health care providers. The scope of the Association is the promotion of supportive care of the oral cavity in patients with cancer, who undergo cancer therapy and the promotion of the concept of oral health- related quality of life in oncology. The Association is working in close co-operation with the Dental Oncology Unit of the School of Dentistry, University of Athens, Greece.
Israeli Society of Oral Medicine (ISOM)
The Israeli Society of Oral Medicine (ISOM) was established in 1994 as part of the Israeli Dental Association. Membership is open to specialists and residents in the fields of oral medicine and oral pathology.z
Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA)
KEHPCA’S Mission: To Promote and support acceptable, accessible and affordable quality palliative care throughout Kenya
Goal: To improve the quality of life of persons affected with life threatening illness and their families.
North-Eastern German Society of Gynecologic Oncology (NOOGO) 
NOGGO is one of the largest cancer organizations in Europe whose mission is to provide state of the art information to health care professionals involved in the care of patients with gynecologic malignancies.  Furthermore, our mission is clinical research in the prevention, cure and palliation of gynecological cancer. Therefore the NOGGO has initiated various multicenter trials according the criteria of the Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is a professional organization of more than 32,000 registered nurses and other healthcare providers dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research, and administration in oncology nursing. The overall mission of ONS is to promote excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care.
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance

Regional
African Palliative Care Association (APCA) 
APCA's mission is to promote and support affordable and culturally appropriate palliative care throughout Africa. They work on many fronts to promote palliative care across Africa: raising awareness, developing skills, connecting people, opening minds and harnessing resources.
European Association of Oral Medicine (EAOM)
The EAOM was founded in 1998 based on representation from European countries.Objectives include promotion of the field of oral medicine through improvement of clinical practice, conducting research and providing education.
European Oncology Nursing Society-(EONS)
EONS is dedicated to developing, enhancing and promoting cancer nursing in Europe through educational, research, and practice based initiatives. We are comprised of individual cancer nurses, national oncology nursing societies and institutions and agencies in Europe involved in cancer care. EONS has a membership of over 50 organisations, which in turn represent approximately 15000 nurses in 25 European countries.
European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) is the leading European professional organization, committed to advancing the specialty of medical oncology and promoting a multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment and care. The myESMO community is a powerful alliance of more than 6,000 committed oncology professionals from over 100 countries.
 Since its founding in 1975 as a non-profit organization, ESMO’s mission has been to advance cancer care and cure. We achieve this through fostering and disseminating good science that leads to better medicine and determines best practice. In this way ESMO fulfils its goal to support oncology professionals in providing people with cancer with the most effective treatments available and the high-quality care they deserve.
 ESMO serves the oncology community and its members through a brand of excellence in post-graduate oncology education and training, leadership in transforming evidence-based research into standards of cancer care in Europe, dedicated efforts to foster a more favorable environment for scientific research, and innovative international platforms to share expertise, best practices and disseminate the most up-to-date scientific research to as wide an audience as possible.

The Latin American and Caribbean Society of Medical Oncology (SLACOM)  
The mission of SLACOM is to improve cancer care and prevention in Latin America and the Caribbean. The long term goal is to build a strong Latin American professional Medical Oncology Society with individual members  from all the countries within  the region. SLACOM would be the leading resource on cancer in the region and partner for interactions with other International Organizations.

International
International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC)
The International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC) is an organization dedicated to the development and the improvement of palliative care worldwide. We promote the relief of unnecessary pain and suffering by advocating availability of adequate treatment, including access to potent analgesics and the inclusion of palliative care in the public health agenda. IAHPC works with existing associations and agencies as well as individuals, to improve communications and access to resources and foster opportunities in education and training around the globe.
International Academy of Oral Oncology (IAOO) 
The International Academy of Oral Oncology (IAOO) was established in 2005, and draws together for the first time formally, clinicians and scientists worldwide, working on issues relating to the etiopathogenesis, epidemiology, prevention and management of oral and perioral tumors and of oral disease in patients with malignancies. IAOO consists of a wide range of clinicians and scientists worldwide, leaders in their fields, who have united to establish the Academy.
International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)
The International Federation of Social Workers(IFSW) is a global organization dedicated to the enhancement of the social work profession through international collaboration with an emphasis to the profession’s values, standards, ethics and scientific knowledge. Created in 1956, IFSW has more than 450.000 members from 77 countries. IFSW has been successful in fostering communication and support among social workers of all countries. IFSW continues to strive to maintain and establish relationships with other national/international organizations concerned with social planning and welfare.
International Psycho-Oncology Society [IPOS]
Founded in 1984, the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) was created to foster international multidisciplinary communication about clinical, educational and research issues that relate to the subspecialty of psycho-oncology and two primary psychosocial dimensions of cancer:  1) Response of patients, families and staff to cancer and its treatment at all stages; 2) Psychological, social and behavioral factors that influence tumor progression and survival.
International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG)
The purpose of SIOG is to advance the art, science and practice of oncology in elderly patients and to disseminate knowledge in order to maintain a high common standard of healthcare in elderly cancer patients.
International Society of Nursing in Cancer Care (ISNCC)
ISNCC is the international voice of oncology nursing improving standards of cancer care through the provision of education, research and training using international expertise. The society fosters international networking and interaction amongst cancer nursing groups and individuals.
International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (ISOPP)
ISOPP members share a common interest: providing optimal drug therapy to cancer patients. They are pharmacists practicing in a variety of settings, who provide clinical pharmacy and/or cytotoxic preparation services for cancer patients.
International Union Against Cancer (UICC)
As the world's largest independent, non-profit, non-governmental association of cancer-fighting organizations, UICC is a catalyst for responsible dialogue and collective action. UICC brings together a wide range of organizations, including voluntary cancer societies, research and  treatment centers, public health authorities, patient support networks and advocacy groups.