The NH Comprehensive Cancer Collaboration makes this resource list available as a courtesy and it is not meant to be all-inclusive nor does it serve as an endorsement of the organization.
General Resources:
American Cancer Society (ACS)
The American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer (CoC) is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for cancer patients through standard-setting, prevention, research, education, and the monitoring of comprehensive quality care.
Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS-CDC)
Cancer Control PLANET provides access to web-based resources to assist planners, program staff, and researchers in designing, implementing and evaluating cancer prevention and control programs.
C-Change is comprised of the nation's key cancer leaders from government, business, and nonprofit sectors. These cancer leaders share the vision of a future where cancer is prevented, detected early, and cured or is managed successfully as a chronic illness.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) – Cancer Page
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
National Comprehensive Cancer
Control Program features information about CDC's national cancer control
program and related activities, as well as state, tribal and territorial
program contacts; state cancer profiles; and numerous resources for cancer
control planning efforts.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
New Hampshire State Cancer Registry (NHSCR)
North American Associations of Central Cancer Registries(NAACCR)
Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER)
The CEO Cancer Gold Standard defines what CEOs and their organizations can do to prevent cancer, to detect it early, and to ensure access to the best available treatment for those who are diagnosed with cancer.
The Guide to Community Preventive Services is a free resource to help you choose programs and policies to improve health and prevent disease in your community. Systematic reviews are used to determine which interventions that have been proven to be effective and cost-efficient might be adapted to your community. The Guide has sections related to breast, cervical, skin and colorectal cancers as well as informed decision making, survivorship, physical activity, tobacco use and obesity.
The
Research Tested
Intervention Programs (RTIPS) on Cancer Control PLANET are available for
screening for breast, cervical and colorectal cancers in addition to
diet/nutrition, informed decision making, survivorship, physical activity,
sun safety and tobacco control.
Palliation Resources
American Academy of Hospice
and Palliative Medicine
The Academy is the professional organization for physicians specializing in
hospice and palliative medicine. Membership is also open to nurses and other
healthcare providers who are committed to improving the quality of life of
patients and families facing life-threatening or serious conditions. The
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) is dedicated to
expanding access of patients and families to high quality palliative care, and
advancing the discipline of Hospice and Palliative Medicine through professional
education and training, development of a specialist workforce, support for
clinical practice standards, research and public policy.
American Academy of Pain
Management
The goal of the American Academy of Pain Management is to bring together the
many professionals who work with individuals in pain and to assist in the
creation of quality services for those individuals.
Center to Advance Palliative Care
The Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) provides health care professionals
with the tools, training and technical assistance necessary to start and sustain
successful palliative care programs in hospitals and other health care settings.
Located at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, CAPC is a national organization
dedicated to increasing the availability of quality palliative care services for
people facing serious, complex illness.
Hospice and Palliative Nurses
Association
This Association provides resources and support for advanced practice nurses,
registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing assistants who care
for people with life-limiting and terminal illness.
Hospice Education
Institute
The Institute is an independent, not-for-profit organization, serving members of
the public and health care professionals with information and education about
the many facets of caring for the dying and the bereaved.
International Association for
the Study of Pain
The International Association for the Study of Pain® (IASP) is the leading
professional forum for science, practice, and education in the field of pain.
Membership in IASP is open to all professionals involved in pain research or the
diagnosis and treatment of pain.
Melanoma
Foundation of New England
The Foundation was created to combat the rising rate of melanoma and
melanoma deaths. We provide a variety of educational programs targeting
the prevention and early detection of skin cancer and melanoma for both
children and adults.
National Hospice and Palliative
Care Organization
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) is the largest
nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care
programs and professionals in the United States. The organization is committed
to improving end-of-life care and expanding access to hospice care with the goal
of profoundly enhancing quality of life for people dying in America and their
loved ones.
New Hampshire Hospice and
Palliative Care Organization
New Hampshire Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHHPCO) is a non¬profit,
charitable organization offering resources and support to improve end-of-life
care in New Hampshire. In collaboration with others, NHHPCO advocates for
improved access to excellent hospice and palliative care and other related
services to meet health care needs of people facing life-threatening conditions
and provide support to their families.
New Hampshire Pain Initiative
New Hampshire Pain Initiative (NHPI) is a grass-roots organization committed to
improving the way pain is managed in New Hampshire. NHPI educates both
healthcare professionals and the citizens of NH about pain, advocates for public
awareness and legislation that supports state of the art pain management and
provides current, accurate information about resources and services within NH to
help people affected by pain.
Palliative care specialists are for people of any age, and at any stage in an illness, whether that illness is curable, chronic or life-threatening. Palliative medicine specialists work alongside and support your other doctors, who may be providing treatments to cure or reverse the course of your illness.
Prevention and Early
Detection Resources:
American Cancer Society
The ACS has many programs in the area of prevention and early
detection. Among them are the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early
Detection Program (NBCCEDP), Tell A Friend (Breast Cancer) and Let’s
Talk About It (Prostate Cancer).
American Lung Association
The ALA’s mission is to prevent lung disease and to promote lung health. They
provide lots of information about tobacco cessation and other prevention and
early detection resources.
Cancer.com
This website provides, “Information For Those Whose Lives Are Touched By
Cancer”. It contains important information about the prevention and detection
of a wide range of cancers.
National Breast Cancer Coalition
The NBCC’s mission includes the promotion of research, improving access to high
quality breast cancer screening (diagnosis, treatment and care) and increasing
the involvement and influence of those living with breast cancer
National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Coalition
This is a growing non-profit organization dedicated to education, awareness and
research developments for breast and ovarian cancer.
National Cancer Institute: Prevention and Early Detection
NCI is the US Government’s principal agency for cancer research. They provide
information and resources about prevention and early detection.
National Prostate Cancer Coalition
The National Prostate Cancer Coalition (NPCC) sets the standard for rapidly reducing the
burden of prostate cancer on American men and their families through awareness,
outreach, and advocacy.
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
The Alliance provides support, advocacy and information about ovarian cancer.
Among other topics, they provide up-to-date information on the early detection
of ovarian cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer Collaborative – Cancer Registry Project
PCCR is designed to unite centers with expertise in pancreatic cancer
epidemiology, genetics, biology, early detection and patient care to facilitate
rapid and uniform collection of critical information and biological samples to
be used in developing prevention and treatment strategies against pancreatic
cancer.
Skin Cancer Foundation
The Skin Cancer Foundation sets the standard for educating the
public and the medical profession about skin cancer, prevention by means of sun
protection, and the need for early detection and prompt, effective treatment.
Susan G. Komen For the Cure
This is the largest grassroots network of breast cancer advocates and
survivors. They provide information on risk factors and screening, along with
lots of other information.
The Mesothelioma & Asbestos Cancer Resource Center provides information about mesothelioma and issues stemming from asbestos exposure.
The New Hampshire Breast and Cervical Cancer Program offers the Let No Woman Be Overlooked program that provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings to women who meet certain eligibility requirements as well as public education, coalition building, quality assurance, case management, professional education and surveillance.
The New Hampshire Prostate Cancer Coalition seeks to eliminate or significantly reduce prostate cancer deaths in New Hampshire, thereby raising the quality of life for men and their loved ones.
Agency for Health Care Research and Quality- Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update, sponsored by the Public Health Service, includes new, effective clinical treatments for tobacco dependence.
Aim for Action, Aim for Answers, Aim for a Cure for Melanoma.
HEAL NH (Healthy Eating Active Living) envisions a New Hampshire where all residents improve health and quality of life through healthy eating and active living.
Smokefree.gov provides free, accurate, evidence-based information and professional assistance to help support the immediate and long-term needs of people trying to quit smoking.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide basic information, statistics, and numerous posters, brochures and other tools to use related to skin cancer.
The New
Hampshire Try To STOP TOBACCO Resource Center serves the general
public, tobacco control professionals, educators, health care providers,
physicians and others who want to reduce tobacco's heavy toll on
society.
Services and the NH Smokers' Helpline are provided at no cost and are
confidential.1-800-Try-To-STOP (1-800-879-8678)
The SunWise Program is an environmental and health education program that aims to teach children and their caregivers how to protect themselves from overexposure to the sun through the use of classroom-, school-, and community-based components.
The RTIPs provide sun safety research tested intervention programs on Cancer Control PLANET.
The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control provide nutrition resources for health professionals.
The National Cancer Institute addresses the effects of nutrition on cancer care with sections for both the public and health professionals.
WebMD features a Fit Food Handbook including information for children about nutrition and fitness.
Treatment and Survivorship Resources:
American Cancer Society
Cancer Survivors Network
Provides online support groups and resources for cancer survivors.
C3: Colorectal Cancer
Coalition
The C3 Coalition is a non-profit, non-partisan advocacy organization that fights
colorectal cancer through research, empowerment and access.
CancerCare:
CancerCare has teamed up with the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) for the
LIVESTRONG™ SurvivorCare program, which focuses on the needs of people after
they finish treatment including counseling services, education, financial
assistance and practical help.
Centers for
Disease Prevention and Control
The CDC provides successful strategies to help the millions of people who live
with, through, and beyond cancer.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
Provides information for consumers about patient rights, prescription drugs, and
health insurance issues, including Medicare and Medicaid.
DisabilityInfo.gov
The New Freedom Initiative’s online resource for Americans with
Disabilities…Employment menu. Includes state and local resources.
Drug Assistance Programs from Pharmaceutical Companies
Cancer Supportive Care provides a collection of links of programs offered by
pharmaceutical companies for specific drugs.
Foundation for Healthy Communities
This non-profit organization in New Hampshire provides documents and educational
materials to assist with Advanced Care planning as defined in NH law RSA137-J,
including: Do Not Attempt Resuscitation Forms, Advance Care Directives, Making
Medical Decisions for Someone Else handbook and an Educational Manual.
Lance Armstrong Foundation
The Lance Armstrong Foundation seeks to inspire and empower people living with,
through and beyond cancer. Provides educational materials, advocacy support,
public health information and tools to live strong.
National Cancer Institute’s Office of
Cancer Survivorship
NCI provides information and resources for survivors, caregivers, advocates,
researchers, health professionals, and the general public.
National Coalition for
Cancer Survivorship
NCSS provides information and resources on cancer support, advocacy and
quality-of-life issues to cancer survivors and their loved ones.
National Institute of Mental Health
Depression Awareness, Recognition and Treatment Program
Provides information specific to cancer and depression.
Patient Advocate
Foundation
The Foundation is a national non-profit organization that serves as an active
liaison between the patient and their insurer, employer and/or creditors to
resolve insurance, job retention and/or debt crisis matters relative to their
diagnosis.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
The U.S. National Institute of Health provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers. ClinicalTrials.gov gives you information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details.
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