Resources

Cancer Advocacy Groups for Better Medical Care & More Research

When you want to expand your cancer experience and unite with others who have a mission to raise political and social consciousness about cancer, here are some sites you may want to start with.

Being an advocate can be very empowering and connect you with other like-minded people who have experienced cancer.

canceradvocacy.org
Advocates for quality cancer care and education resources.

knowbreastcancer.org
The site of the National Breast Cancer Coalition. Advocacy is an important part of this site and it includes information on advocacy training as well as specific ways to be an advocate for improving research and treatment for breast cancer. The site also provides comprehensive information about breast cancer.

preventcancer.com
Goal is to reduce escalating cancer rates through a strategy of public education,public policies initiatives and advocacy. The site can be used to search for scientific articles relating to cancer causing factors.