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A terrific site specializing in pancreatic cancer for referrals for doctors across the U.S., as well as: treatment facilities, financial aid information, second opinions, nutrition, financial aid, and emotional support for patients, families, and caregivers.
Provides funding for alternative methods of cancer research, clinical trials, prevention, and awareness with an emphasis on anal and pediatric cancers.
The Life Raft Group (LRG) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization providing support, through information, education, and innovative research to patients with a rare cancer called Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
A blog for men who are considering active surveillance a management plan for their localized low-grade, low-risk prostate cancer.
A wide of resources and information on melanoma.
A non-profit organization that provides breast cancer patients with direct assistance, community referrals and compassionate support.
The International Myeloma Foundationâs goal is to help cancer patients seek out the best care possible as they work toward developing better treatments and ultimately a cure.
The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkinâs disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS is the worldâs largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.
The National Lymphedema Network (NLN) is an internationally recognized non-profit organization founded in 1988 to provide education and guidance to lymphedema patients, health care professionals and the general public by disseminating information on management of primary/secondary lymphedema and related disorders, and education in risk reduction practices for all individuals at risk for or affected by lymphedema.
The Oral Cancer Foundation is a national public service, non-profit entity designed to reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and patient support activities.
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure.
Pancreatica advocates for  strong patient-physician bonds, scientifically-based pancreatic cancer treatment, and that comfort can come from knowing that everything that reasonably can be done â is being done.
The Pink-Link Breast Cancer Support Network provides valuable community and support resources for women affected by Breast Cancer. Pink-Link is a nonprofit organization and all breast cancer support services are free. Pink-Linkâs key service, our online database of Breast Cancer patients and survivors, creates an intimate and personal link between breast cancer patients and survivors.
The Prostate Cancer Research Institute is a charitable not-for-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of menâs lives by supporting research and disseminating information that educates and empowers patients, families and the medical community.
The Sarcoma Alliance strives to improve the lives of people affected by sarcoma through accurate diagnosis, improved access to care, guidance, education and support.
The mission of the Tug McGraw Foundation is to provide resources and hands-on support, foster understanding, promote awareness, and stimulate research and scientific collaboration to improve quality of life for people with brain-related trauma and tumors.
The mission of the American Brain Tumor Association is to advance the understanding and treatment of brain tumors with the goals of improving, extending and, ultimately, saving the lives of those impacted by a brain tumor diagnosis.
We do this through interactions and engagements with brain tumor patients and their families, collaborations with allied groups and organizations, and the funding of brain tumor research.
The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is the worldâs largest professional society concerned with the causes and treatments of blood disorders. The mission of the Society is to further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic and vascular systems, by promoting research, clinical care, education, training, and advocacy in hematology.
The National Brain Tumor Society is fiercely committed to finding better treatments, and ultimately a cure, for people living with a brain tumor today and anyone who will be diagnosed tomorrow. This means effecting change in the system at all levels.
The Lymphoma Foundation is dedicated to the discovery of innovative and practical medical therapy by encouraging and supporting creative clinical and basic research scientists in their quest to find the cure for all lymphomas and cancer in general.
The Kidney Cancer Association (KCA) is a charitable organization made up of patients, family members, physicians, researchers, and other health professionals globally. It is the worldâs first international charity dedicated specifically to the eradication of death and suffering from renal cancers. It is also by far the largest organization of its kind, with members in more than 100 countries.
The Lung Cancer Alliance are the only national non-profit organization dedicated solely to providing support and advocacy for people living with or at risk for the disease. Their mission ending injustice and saving lives through an alliance of advocacy, education and support. Their vision is to reduce lung cancer mortality by at least 50% by 2020.
Lymphoma Foundation of America is the national organization devoted to helping lymphoma patients and their families. They were founded in 1986 by four lymphoma patients who came together to help each other recover from cancer. They organized the first Lymphoma Support Group in the United States in December, 1986 and they offer advice, experience, and a helping hand.
The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) is the nationâs largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to funding innovative lymphoma research and providing people with lymphoma and healthcare professionals with up-to-date information about this type of cancer. LRFâs mission is to eradicate lymphoma and serve those touched by this disease.
The mission of the NOCC is to raise awareness and promote education about ovarian cancer. The Coalition is committed to improving the survival rate and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer.
SHAREâs mission is to create and sustain a supportive network and community of women affected by breast or ovarian cancer. SHARE brings these women and their families and friends together with others who have experienced breast or ovarian cancer, and provides participants with the opportunity to receive and exchange information, support, strength and hope.
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC) is a self-help nonprofit organization involved in the development of programs of support. As such it can have an enormous positive impact on meeting the psychosocial needs of patients as well as preserving, restoring and promoting physical and emotional health.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is one of the largest groups in the U.S. focused on curing breast cancer offering support and information for breast cancer patients.
Us TOO International Prostate Cancer Education & Support Network is a grassroots, registered 501(c)(3) non-profit prostate cancer education and support network of 325 support group chapters worldwide, providing men and their families with free information, materials and peer-to-peer support so they can make informed choices on detection, treatment options and coping with ongoing survivorship.
The purpose of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Organization International is to create a worldwide community of ACC patients and supporters who share information, support and hope while working together to help develop a cure for ACC.
The Advanced Breast Cancer Communityâs mission is to recognize those living with advanced breast cancer, their caregivers, supporters, friends, and family members.
The mission of the Alliance for Prostate Cancer Prevention is to promote prostate cancer awareness, education and advocacy. Special emphasis is directed towards prostate cancer prevention strategies for healthy men in their 40s and 50s. APCaP supports theses strategies through a quarterly newsletter, a website, physician-led educational lectures, exhibits at national meetings, patient peer counseling, as well as fundraising events.
The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is recognized as the leader for patient-centered education â continually developing high quality, professionally written, edited and reviewed educational pieces covering every level of kidney disease.
The mission of the Liver Foundation is to facilitate, advocate and promote education, support and research for the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease.
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through Education, Advocacy and Research.
The mission of Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation is to bring answers, support and hope to patients with aplastic anemia, MDS and PNH.
The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Networkâs mission is to increase public awareness about bladder cancer; to advance bladder cancer research; and to provide educational and support services for the bladder cancer community.
The Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMT InfoNet) is dedicated to providing transplant patients, survivors and their loved ones with emotional support and high quality, easy-to-understand information about bone marrow, peripheral blood stem cell and cord blood transplants.
The mission of the Breast Cancer Alliance is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure. Â To promote these goals, we invest in innovative research, breast surgery fellowships, regional education, dignified support and screening for the uninsured and underserved.
BreastCancer.Org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer.
Breast Friends is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for female cancer patients.
The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization chartered by the State of New York for the purpose of encouraging and supporting research and education on carcinoid and related neuroendocrine cancers.
The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation provides help for patients and caregivers, advocates for those afflicted and educates those who do not understand. The non-profit 501(c)(3) foundation is run solely by volunteers having lost a loved one to cholangiocarcinoma or suffering from cholangiocarcinoma and surviving. Their mission is to find a cure and improve the quality of life for those affected by bile duct cancer. As their reach continues to expand, they examine ways to improve diagnosis and early detection and advance therapies for prolonging life.
The Colon Cancer Allianceâs vision is for a world free of colon cancer where education, early detection and treatment lead to survivorship for all.
Fight Colorectal Cancer demands a cure for colon and rectal cancer. They educate and support patients, push for changes in policy that will increase and improve research, and empower survivors an those touched by cancer to raise their voices against the status quo.
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The above link features examples and inspiring stories from survivors of mesothelioma despite adverse prognosis.
Evidence
- Cancer and stress: counselling the cancer patient
- Effect of psychosocial treatment on survival of patients with metastatic breast cancer
- Malignant melanoma
- Impact of psychotherapeutic support for patients with gastrointestinal cancer undergoing surgery
- Psychologic intervention improves survival for breast cancer patients
- The Science and Practice of Beat the Odds