Cancer Institute

• Developmental Therapeutics Program - Plans, conducts, and facilitates development of therapeutic agents for cancer and AIDS
• Division of Cancer Prevention - Devoted to cancer prevention research. Develops and supports research training and career development and coordinates program activities with federal and private agencies.
• National Cancer Institute at Frederick - More than 100 principal investigators direct research aimed at exploring the causes of cancer, AIDS, and related diseases. Located on Fort Detrick U.S. Army base.
• Office of Preventive Oncology - Provides training for individuals from a multiplicity of health science disciplines in the field of cancer prevention and control.
• Office of Technology and Industrial Relations (OTIR) - Speeds the progress of cancer research by encouraging development of new technologies and promoting scientific collaborations between NCI and the private sector.
• 2007 Plans and Priorities for Cancer Research - (Bypass Budget) - This annual proposal sets forth new goals and objectives for the Nation's investment in cancer research.
• Progress Review Groups - Cancer-specific research agendas developed by prominent members of the scientific, medical, and advocacy communities and provided to the National Cancer Institute.
• Science Planning and Assessment - This office leads, coordinates, and supports the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) scientific planning and evaluation activities.
• Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) - A program of the National Cancer Institute, SEER is a source of information on cancer incidence and survival in the United States.

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• American Society of Clinical Oncology - The information provided by ASCO is and aimed towards health professionals.
• The Barbados Cancer Society - Dedicated to public education about cancer, as well as promoting prevention measures and efforts at early detection.
• caBIG - An initiative of the U.S. National Cancer Institute to link researchers, physicians, and patients throughout the cancer community.
• Cancer Research Institute - Researching the science of cancer immunology.
• Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program - CTEP is a program of the U.S. National Cancer Institute that provides support for clinical trials.
• CancerWorld - Coalition of international cancer organizations with an aim to bring providers together for the good of developed and lesser-developed countries.
• Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System - CCRI is a database sponsored by the National Cancer Institute containing data and information on carcinogens, mutagens and tumor promotors.
• International Agency for Research on Cancer - The World Health Organization's source for information about cancer. The mission is to coordinate and conduct research on causes and to develop scientific strategies for control.
• International Association of Cancer Registries - Portal for links to registries worldwide. Gives information on the activities of the organization including software, publications, guidelines and standards.
• International Institute of Anticancer Research - Information about the organization, AntiCancer Research journal, In Vivo journal, Cancer Genomics and Proteomics journal and related international conferences.
• International Psycho-Oncology Society - A professional organization concerned with the psychosocial and behavioral dimensions of cancer.
• Modena Cancer Registry - Italian entity that collects and presents information concerning tumors diagnosed in the province of Modena.
• NCI: Center for Cancer Research - Details about the organization, including a mission statement, press releases, event calendar, research opportunities and a newsletter.
• Walker Cancer Research Institute, Inc. - WCRI is dedicated to the discovery of innovative anticancer agents derived from chemical synthesis and natural products and aims to educate the public about early detection of cancer and treatment options. Gives details about the facilities, achievements and how you can help.