American Cancer Society (ACS) is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.
http://www.cancer.org

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Founded in 1951, ACOG is the nation’s leading group of professionals providing health care for women. With a membership of over 51,000 physicians, ACOG serves as a strong advocate for quality health care for women. It is a private, voluntary, nonprofit organization.
http://www.acog.org

American College of Radiology (ACR) is a major national medical specialty association comprised of radiologists, radiation oncologists, and medical physicists. The College has grown from a group of 20 physicians meeting for the first time in 1923 to a 32,000 member service organization. The key objectives are to advance the science of radiology, improve the quality of care for patients, study the socio-economic aspects of radiologic practice, and promote improved and continuing medical education for radiologists and allied health workers.
http://www.acr.org

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is the world's leading professional society representing physicians who care for people with cancer. With more than 25,000 members, ASCO is committed to improving cancer care through scientific meetings, educational programs and peer-reviewed journals. http://www.cancer.net and
http://www.asco.org

AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation is a nonprofit organization and a principle sponsor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Established in 1993, the Foundation, a tax-exempt entity, is organized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is dedicated to promote public awareness of healthcare issues, to provide public education of medical knowledge, and to support or contribute to charitable and qualified organizations consistent with its charitable purposes.
http://www.astrazeneca.com

Breast Cancer Network of Strength® (formerly known as Y-ME) provides immediate emotional relief to anyone affected by breast cancer through the YourShoes™ 24/7 Breast Cancer Support Center. YourShoes is the country’s only 24-hour toll-free breast cancer hotline staffed exclusively by breast cancer survivors who are trained peer counselors. The YourShoes Support Center provides real-time interpretation in 150 languages. For more information about Breast Cancer Network of Strength, visit www.networkofstrength.org. Peer counselors can be e-mailed or contacted at 1-800-221-2141.
http://www.networkofstrength.org

CancerCare, Inc. is a national non-profit organization that provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. CancerCare programs-including counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help-are provided by trained oncology social workers and are completely free of charge. Founded in 1944, CancerCare now provides individual help to more than 90,000 people each year, in addition to the more than one million people who gain information and resources from its Web site. Find out more about CancerCare by calling 1-800-813-HOPE (4673) or at
http://www.cancercare.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides a foundation for supporting effective screening and early detection of breast and cervical cancers at the state and community levels. They provide support and guidance to all 50 states, 4 U.S. territories, the District of Columbia, and 13 American Indian/Alaska Native organizations. To date, the CDC has performed over 5 million screens done through the NBCCEDP, almost 50 percent have been provided to minority women. Through these screenings, as of September 2004, 18,839 breast cancers, 66,295 highly treatable precancerous cervical lesions, and 1,262 cases of invasive cervical cancer have been diagnosed.
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CMS runs the Medicare program, Medicaid program, and State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) - three national health care programs that benefit over 80 million Americans. The mission of the CMS is to assure health security for beneficiaries.
http://www.cms.hhs.gov

Men Against Breast Cancer (MABC) , founded in 1999, is the first national non-profit to provide national support services to educate and empower men to be effective care givers and helping men cope with the impact of a loved one's breast cancer diagnosis and treatment; as well as, target and mobilize men to be active participants in the fight to eradicate breast cancer as a life threatening disease. Additionally, MABC offers various services such as the workshop "Partners in Survival" and the "For The Women We Love, A Breast Cancer Action Plan and Caregiver's Guide For Men." Also, learn about MABC's Annual Caregiver's Conference For Men. For more information on the services provided, please access the Web site
http://www.menagainstbreastcancer.org

National Cancer Institute (NCI) , based in Bethesda, MD, is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Federal government's lead agency for cancer research and education. NCI conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.
http://www.cancer.gov

National Medical Association (NMA) , established in 1895, is the largest and oldest professional, educational and scientific organization representing the interests of African American physicians and their patients. Through its membership, professional development, community health education, advocacy, research, and its collaborative efforts with federal and private agencies and entities, the NMA is committed to improving the health status and outcomes of minorities and the underserved.
http://www.nmanet.org/

Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is a national organization of more than 32,000 registered nurses and other health care professionals dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching, research, administration, and education in the field of oncology. It is the largest professional membership oncology association in the world. The Society was established in 1975 and has 221 chapters. Over the past decade, ONS and its affiliate, The ONS Foundation, have funded thousands of dollars for research, community service, and support related to breast cancer care and treatment.
http://www.ons.org

Prevent Cancer Foundation is a national nonprofit health organization whose mission is the prevention of cancer through scientific research and education. Founded in 1985, the organization’s commitment is fueled by the fact that certain cancers are preventable through lifestyle changes and screening, yet more than 556,000 Americans are expected to die from the disease annually. Since its inception, the Foundation has supported research, education, and early detection and screening programs with nearly $60 million.
http://www.preventcancer.org

Susan G. Komen for the Cure Susan G. Komen for the Cure is a global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested more than $1 billion since inception in 1982. As the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, Komen is working to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®, and generous contributions from partners, sponsors and fellow supporters, Komen has become the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. http://ww5.komen.org
http://ww5.komen.org