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Partners RESOURCES
DISEASE SPECIFIC RESOURCES
American Brain Tumor Assoc. - abta.org
The mission of the ABTA is to advance the
understanding and treatment of brain tumors with
the goal of improving 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. Services include: telephone and email
support for brain tumor information and resources,
one-on-one peer mentoring program, online support
community, educational brochures, monthly webinar
series, in-person conferences and networking
opportunities and more.
A Ballsy Sense of Tumor -
aballsysenseoftumor.com
Cracking the Nut on Testicular Cancer Awareness
and Men's Health Through Humor. A Ballsy Sense
of Tumor has three primary goals: To promote
conversation about men's health in society through
humor, awareness and education, to portray an open
and honest look at what it means to be a cancer
survivor, and to provide a patient-friendly resource for
the newly diagnosed, other testicular cancer patients/
survivors, and their families.
BMT InfoNet - bmtinfonet.org
Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network
(BMT InfoNet) is a leading advocacy organization for
bone marrow, stem cell and cord blood transplant
patients. Founded in 1990, BMT InfoNet has pioneered
a vast array of services to help transplant patients
make critical decisions throughout their transplant
journey.
The Dragonfly Angel Society - dragonflyangelsociety.com
We
are a mother daughter team also known as the
caregiver and survivor duo. Our story begins with a
breast cancer diagnosis back in 2010. Finding amazing
resources and meeting other survivors and caregivers
showered light on the journey. The struggle to find
survivorship and caregiver resources was almost
more difficult than going through cancer treatment.
From books, to websites, nutrition links, organizations,
events and so much more, survivors can now find the
details all in one place - The Dragonfly Angel Society.
Handful - handful.com
Handful is owned by women, powered by women and
united by a passion for encouraging all women to grab
life by the handful. Handful's year round charitable
giving is focused on the 12.5% of women (the 1 in 8)
who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the US
each year.
Outcomes4Me - outcomes4me.com
We are on a mission to empower patients with
understandable, relevant, and evidence-based
information. We believe we can create transparency
between the medical field and patients, as well as
develop insights to improve care and accelerate
research. We're excited to announce that our app for
breast cancer patients is now available for free.
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Melanoma Research Foundation -
melanoma.org
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.
nbmtLINK - nbmtlink.org
Supporting and informing people about their cancer
diagnosis and the bone marrow/stem cell transplant
process through personalized support is at the core of
the mission of the National Bone Marrow Transplant
Link. Since 1992, the LINK has been linking and
caring, providing a number of services and resources
designed to meet the needs of the patient and
caregiver community while partnering with healthcare
professionals globally. Visit www.nbmtlink.org for more
information or call 800-LINK-BMT (800-546-5268.)
Northwest Sarcoma Foundation -
https://www.nwsarcoma.org/
NO ONE SHOULD FACE SARCOMA ALONE. Our
Mission: To provide hope, education, and support
to Sarcoma patients and their families in the Pacific
Northwest while investing in research to improve
cure rates for Sarcomas. The Northwest Sarcoma
Foundation seeks to ensure that everyone who faces
Sarcoma in the Pacific Northwest has a care team
behind them.
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
(PanCAN) - pancan.org
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is
dedicated to fighting the world's toughest cancer. In our
urgent mission to save lives, we attack pancreatic cancer
on all fronts: research, clinical initiatives, patient services
and advocacy. Our effort is amplified by a nationwide
network of grassroots support. We are determined to
dramatically improve patient outcomes.
StacheStrong - https://www.stachestrong.org/
StacheStrong is a 501(c)3 non-profit devoted to raising
funds and awareness for brain cancer research.
Defeating brain cancer and improving the quality of
patients' lives is our daily focus. Our organization has
become a beacon of hope for countless individuals
and families afflicted by this disease and we serve as
an ardent advocate for all those impacted by brain
cancer. Net proceeds raised go towards brain cancer
research initiatives and together we WILL flip the
script on brain cancer.
http://www.melanoma.org http://www.abta.org http://www.nbmtlink.org http://www.aballsysenseoftumor.com http://www.nbmtlink.org https://www.nwsarcoma.org/ http://www.bmtinfonet.org http://www.pancan.org http://dragonflyangelsociety.com http://dragonflyangelsociety.com https://www.stachestrong.org/ http://www.handful.com http://www.outcomes4me.com http://www.ELEPHANTSANDTEA.COM
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