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Survivor Alert

Cancer Survivorship Issues - Young Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors
http://www.survivoralert.org/

SURVIVOR ALERT is a nationwide campaign to spread the word about what young adult childhood cancer survivors can do to stay healthy. The campaign is launching celebratory, educational events in dozens of communities around the country to offer survivors life-saving information and time with health professionals, as well as fun activities and the chance to meet other young adult survivors.
American Cancer Society

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Cancer Survivorship Issues - General Information
http://www.cancer.org/

Medical information, treatment decision tools, news updates and support resources. Articles before, during and after treatment of cancer. They also discuss insurance, financial and legal matters, support for cancer patients and their families and home and hospice care. This site focuses primarily individuals currently facing cancer.
National Patient Advocacy Foundation (NPAF)

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Cancer Survivorship Issues - General Information
http://www.npaf.org

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation

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Cancer Survivorship Issues - General Information
http://candlelighters.org

A site with a membership of over 43,000 that was founded by parents of children with cancer. Provides information for kids, teens and siblings. Provides cancer awareness links, lots of information on treatments, support, advocacy, survivorship and other helpful information.
THE Children's Cause, Inc.

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Cancer Survivorship Issues - General Information
http://childrenscause.org

Provides pending legislation affecting childhood cancer including survivorship research and quality of life act, biomedical research funding and advocacy opportunities. Also links on clinical trials and resources.
Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN)

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Cancer Survivorship Issues - General Information
http://www.cbcn.ca/

(in English & French) A Canadian site listing links and information on linking women with breast cancer, listing breast cancer information resources, information on handouts and forms such as finding out about research, a reading list, record keeping form and other information.
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