Education

Annie Appleseed Project
The Annie Appleseed Project is a non-profit whose mission is to “Challenge the Existing treatment paradigm, to Question the existing research methods and subjects, and to Propose new directions for both ending with true Integrative Oncology. Thus the program name Cheqpt, designed to bring complementary, alternative therapies to the mainstream as soon as may be, while serving as a place where all ideas are scrutinized.”
The Bone and Cancer Foundation
A new information resource for patients and health professionals concerned with care and treatment involving bone.
Cancer Schmancer
We are fighting cancer a different way: CATCHING IT EARLY. By shifting this nation’s focus from just searching for a cure to education, prevention and early detection, we can save lives TODAY. By empowering ourselves and the women we love to become medical consumers; to listen to our bodies, ask the right questions of our doctors and seek second opinions, we can prevent cancer and, if we still end up with it, detect cancer in its earliest stages. At Cancer Schmancer, we aren’t reinventing the wheel. We are shedding light on a method that works to end mortality due to late stage diagnosis. And that’s EARLY DETECTION. Join us in saving lives.
Embodiworks
Embodiworks is a non-profit organization focused on creating a better world by providing definitive, reliable educational resources and supporting advocacy focused on integrative cancer care. Visit their educational website for integrative cancer care resources about whole person health and healing in five areas -body, mind, spirit, social, and environmental. The goals of EmbodiWorks are to reduce cancer risk and improve cancer-related survival, quality of life, and whole person health care.
The Heroes of Hope Grey Ribbon Crusade
The Heroes of Hope Grey Ribbon Crusade joins organizations and individuals as one united force against brain tumors. The group provides support for those affected by the disease and serves as a hub, allowing people to gather information and share resources, while providing a vehicle for fundraising.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer(LBBC)
is dedicated to assisting you, whether you are newly diagnosed, in treatment, recently completed treatment, are years beyond or are living with advanced (metastatic) disease. We are also here for your family members, caregivers, friends and healthcare providers to provide breast cancer information and support.
Looking for CURE
Looking for CURE is a unique portal to the latest information and education on breast cancer. It is through volunteer work of medical students, house staff, and faculty at University Of Illinois Medical center that this site is possible. This site is the exclusive creation of a team of professionals dedicated to giving patients, survivors, and their families the most comprehensive care and up-to-date resources available for breast cancer.
Love Hope Strength Foundation
is an international, music-centric cancer charity dedicated to providing support for cancer centers, and inspiration to those affected, throughout the world. The mission is to save lives, right now, with the advances that have already been made in cancer care. We do not fund cancer research, rather we use our funds to purchase medical equipment and supplies, raise awareness through special events, documentaries and media, build cancer centers and find bone marrow donors.
Mesothelioma Web
is a comprehensive, patient-focused website that explains the causes, symptoms, and treatments for the cancer mesothelioma. The editors keep up with medical research and are include links to on-line resources for more information. Our coordinators are available to answer questions by phone or email and to help patients find treatment centers. The site also is certified by the Health on the Net Foundation as meeting their criteria for accuracy and ethics.
National Cancer Institutes: Education
NCI has information for patients and healthcare providers on the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, as well as a focus on survivorship. Talk to cancer information specialists, get information about specific types of cancer, learn about new clinical trials, find NCI-designated cancer centers, and get free NCI publications.
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
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.
Patient Resource
A cancer treatment and facilities guide for patients and their families is designed to provide newly diagnosed cancer patients with the information and resources you need to find the best treatment possible for your cancer so you can survive and thrive through treatment and beyond.
Pink Ribbon Club Foundation
promotes the formation of high school based Pink Ribbon Clubs. We provide support, resources, education and imagination for the clubs to increase teen awareness, provide community service opportunities, and raise funds in the fight against breast cancer.
STOP Colon and Rectal Cancer Foundation
The mission of the STOP colon and rectal Foundation is the eradication of colon and rectal cancer through education about preventive screening and early detection, combined with teaching healthy lifestyle choices.
Team Kick Cancer
Team Kick Cancer produces events that raise funds to enable passionate individuals to increase cancer awareness. Team Kick Cancer produces local events such as galas, runs and walks, and concerts to raise monies that fund the Team Kick Cancer Grants. Team Kick Cancer Grants are awarded to help individuals educate others about cancer as well as build local programs, distribute information and make a statement or create a buzz about cancer.
Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation
Educate. Navigate. Empower. Connect.

Educate
Educating the importance of early detection through the practice of monthly testicular self-exams. (TSE)

Navigate
Helping navigate patients with the best protocols for testicular cancer that yield the best outcomes.

Empower
To empower patients to have a voice to seek a second opinion. Empower them with resources for financial hardships and insurance issues.

Connect
We provide mentorship for the newly diagnosed by connecting with others who are, or who have already gone through the treatment of testicular cancer.
Well Spouse Association
A national, not for profit membership organization which gives support to wives, husbands, and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled. Well Spouse support groups meet monthly. Here, our members can share their thoughts and feelings openly with others facing similar circumstances in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.