Organizations - Resources: Cancer
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Organizations
The American Cancer Society (800) ACS-2345 www.cancer.org
Provides educational materials, sponsors support groups, and funds research on the causes of cancer. Has affiliates in all 50 states.
American Institute for Cancer Research 1759 R St., NW Washington, DC 20009 (800) 843-8114; (202) 328-7744 in DC www.aicr.org
Sponsors research and provides information about cancer prevention strategies, especially the link between diet and cancer. Publishes books, brochures, and videos.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Rd. Atlanta, GA 30333 (800) 311-3435; (404) 498-1515 in Atlanta www.cdc.gov
Provides pamphlets and informative materials about how to prevent cancer. Especially helpful are the following divisions:
Division of Cancer Prevention and Control www.cdc.gov/cancer
Tobacco Information and Prevention Source www.cdc.gov/tobacco
Environmental Protection Agency Ariel Rios Building 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20460 (202) 272-0167 www.epa.gov
Has clearinghouses and public information centers that can provide guidance about asbestos removal, air quality standards, etc. Also has regional offices.
Food and Drug Administration 5600 Fishers Ln. Rockville, MD 20857-0001 (888) INFO-FDA (463-6332) www.fda.gov
Regulates and provides information about the safety of food and medications.
FDA Mammography Information Service
1-800-838-7715
www.fda.gov/CDRH/MAMMOGRAPHY/
To find a mammography facility near you that's certified by FDA.
Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention 665 Huntington Ave., Building 2, Room 105 Boston, MA 02115 (617) 432-0038 Conducts research into the causes of cancer and provides tips on how to reduce your risk. The Web site offers an interactive quiz that provides a personal risk profile for major cancers.
National Cancer Institute NCI Public Inquiries Office 6116 Executive Boulevard Room 3036A Bethesda, MD 20892-8322 (800) 4-CANCER www.cancer.gov/
Provides information about cancer prevention, screening, treatments, and support groups.
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