Have you or a loved one recently been diagnosed with cancer? Do you just want to learn more?
We've assembled some great resources to help educate you and learn about potential treatment options.
At the American Cancer Society, we’re on a mission to free the world from cancer. Until we do, we’ll be funding and conducting research, sharing expert information, supporting patients, and spreading the word about prevention. All so you can live longer — and better.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the federal government's principal agency for cancer research and training. Our team of approximately 3,500 is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of 11 agencies that make up the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Founded in 1898, Roswell Park was the world’s first healthcare center to focus exclusively on cancer. As our patient, you will receive care at disease-specific clinical centers in state-of-the-art facilities. Our multidisciplinary teams of experts — all board-certified surgical, medical and radiation oncologists — will collaborate to ensure your treatment considers all options, follows evidence-based best practices, offers optimal coordination and includes compassion and respect.
To learn more about Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and the ways they are helping those affected by cancer click below.
The Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) is the largest non-profit funder of melanoma research. Since its founding in 2007, MRA has committed $143 million in funding to advance our understanding of this disease. MRA funds projects in the areas of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, with the majority of funding allocated for melanoma treatment.
The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma. Committed to the support of medical research in finding effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma, the MRF also educates patients and physicians about prevention, diagnosis and the treatment of melanoma. The MRF is an active advocate for the melanoma community, helping to raise awareness of this disease and the need for a cure. The MRF’s website is the premier source for melanoma information seekers.
We provide you with the tools you need to prevent, detect and treat skin cancer. Our most crucial role is to help you understand the risks of skin cancer, show you what you can do to avoid the disease and teach you how to spot potential skin cancers at an early stage, when they are usually curable.
Headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, the American Academy of Dermatology, founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations.
With a membership of more than 20,500 physicians worldwide, the AAD is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin, hair, and nails.