Cancer Organizations

Here are some of the major Cancer Organizations you can donate time,
money, or other services to, in order to help research Cancer Medicines
and help Cancer Patients, Survivors, Families, and Medical
Professionals. If you know of another Cancer Organization that we have
not included, please email the information to info@cancer.sc

American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a US based, community volunteer heath
organization. The National Headquarters is based out of Atlanta, GA ,
and there are more than 3,400 local offices that help Cancer Patients
and Survivors in their area.



Susan G. Komen For The Cure Komen
For The Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of Breast Cancer
Survivors and Activist. Since 1982 Komen For the Cure has rased amost
$1 billion to fight Breast Cancer.



Lance Armstrong Foundation The
Lance Armstrong Foundation works with the Center for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) and various other local Non-Profit Organizations
to address the needs of Cancer Patients, Survivors, and their Families.
They have also raised more than $20.3 million since 1998 to fund cancer
research, and an additional $4.8 million for local non-profit
organizations across the country.



Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation Candlelighters
was founded in 1970 by a group of parents of children with cancer.
Candlelighters supports Childhood Cancer Patients, Survivors, Families,
Teachers, and Doctors.



Skin Cancer Foundation
The Skin Cancer Foundation was Founded in 1979, and has been a driving
force in educated the public and medical professional about Skin
Cancer. They strive to decrease the number of skin cancer cases through
education, medical training and research.





Breast Cancer Research Foundation
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is striving to achieve prevention
and a cure for Breast Cancer in our lifetime. They provide funding for
clinical and genetic research at leading medical centers worldwide, and
promote Breast Cancer awareness in local communities. 85 cents of every
dollar donated goes to research and awareness programs.



Prostate Cancer Foundation
The Prostate Cancer Foundation is the world’s largest supporter of
Prostate Cancer Research. They strive to find better treatments for
Prostate Cancer, and ultimately to find a cure. Since 1993 the Prostate
Cancer Foundation has raised over $300 million to support over 1,400
researchers at 200 institutions worldwide. They also are strong
supporters of Prostate Cancer Awareness and lobby for increased
government funding of Prostate Cancer Foundation.



John Wayne Cancer Foundation The
John Wayne Cancer Foundation supports awareness, education, and support
groups for men fighting cancer. They partner with the Lance Armstrong
Foundation.




National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. The National Breast Cancer Foundation works to save lives by increasing awareness of Breast cancer through education and




The V Foundation For Cancer Research
The V Foundation is dedicated to saving lives and finding a cure for
cancer. The Foundation provides advocacy, education, fundraising, and
philanthropy.



The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation
The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation was founded in 1968. They work to too
conduct, encourage and support research into Carcinoid Cancer and
Neuroendocrin Tumors. The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation also works to
educate the public and heath care professionals.



The Angiogenesis Foundation The Angiogenesis Foundation works to improve global heath by advancing the field of Angiogenesis medicine.




The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is the largest organization dedicated
to funding Blood Cancer Research, Education, and Patient Services. It
was founded in 1949 and has invested more than $550.8 million in Blood
Cancer research.



American Association For Cancer Research The American Assication For Cancer Reserch is a professional organization





ENACCT/Education Network to Advance Cancer Clinical Trials ENACCT was founded in 2004 to identify, implement and validate effective Cancer Clinical Trial Education.




Fertile Hope
Fertile Hope provides reproductive information, support , and hope for
Cancer Patients and Survivors whose medical treatments present a risk
of infertility.



The Intercultural Cancer Council The Intercultural Cancer Council promotes programs and research to eliminate cancer in racial and ethnic minorities.







The Wellness Community The Wellness Community provides free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their families.




Chemo Angels Chemo Angles is a volunteer organization that supports Cancer Patients undergoing IV chemo treatment.




The National Children’s Cancer SocietyThe
National Children’s Cancer Society provides assistance, advocacy and
support services for children with cancer, and their families.




Cancer Care Cancer Care provides free support services for anyone affected by cancer.






Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation
The Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation is committed to improve the
treatment, quality of life, and outlook for children with brain and
spinal cord tumors through research, support, education, and advocacy
to families and survivors.



Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation The
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation supports extraordinary young
scientist across the nation who are committed to discovering the causes
and cures for cancer.



Lymphoma Research Foundation The Lymphoma Research Foundation promotes and supports research aimed at more effective and safe treatment.




North American Brain Tumor CoalitionThe North American Brain Tumor Coalition is working to improve the quality of life and prognosis for brain tumor patients.