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MEDICAL RESEARCH

Medical Research

Diseases, Disorders, Medical Disciplines

The North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society's (NANETS) mission is to improve outcomes for patients with neuroendocrine tumours through multidisciplinary medical education, NET related medical research, the publication of guidelines and the exchange of knowledge and innovation.

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE FREE MEDICAL EDUCATION AND TREATMENT TO POOR AND UNDERPRIVILEGED CANCER PATIENTS. THE ORGANIZATION WILL RELY ON ITS BOARD AND OTHERS WHO WILL PRIMARILY BE COMPRISED OF MEDICAL DOCTORS, RESEARCHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS, AND THEY WILL OVERSEE TWO PRIMARY PROGRAMS: EDUCATION AND TREATMENT. MANY UNDERPRIVILEGED CANCER PATIENTS IN THIRD-WORLD COUNTRIES SIMPLY DO NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY INFORMATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR MEDICAL CIRCUMSTANCES AND THEIR TREATMENT OPTIONS. THE INITIAL AND ONGOING FOCUS IS TO GET THE INFORMATION TO THOSE PATIENTS WHO MOST NEED IT. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES FREE CLASSES AND MATERIALS (SUCH AS LEAFLETS AND HANDOUTS). THE SECOND PROGRAM IS THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS. THIS PROGRAM WILL NECESSARILY REQUIRE SUBSTANTIAL FUNDING IN THE LONG-TERM, TO COVER THE COST OF MEDICATION, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, FACILITIES AND STAFF.

To assist low income cancer patients with transportation to treatments and doctor's appointments and with the cost of oral medications. We serve a 23 county area in southeastern Nebraska and Northeastern Kansas.

Providing financial assistance for the essential, non-medical living expenses of adults undergoing cancer treatment in the state of Florida so that they can concentrate on what really matters - getting well.

The Mission of The Ferrari Kid is to provide a "Celebrity" for a day experience for kids coping with cancer, and other severe medical issues. coping with cancer, and other medical issues. coping with cancer, and other medical issues they suffer from Our long term Vision is to provide a life changing experience for every child suffering in every community we serve. We provide each child a day of fun filled with love, hope and encouragement thru our CORE VALUES: Love- Unconditionally, reminding every child we serve they are loved. Hope-Positively filling their Hope tank, with words of affirmations. Encouragement- Reminding them, that they are PRICELESS and a gift from GOD. Community - Build a community to support each other during a difficult time. Compassion - Demonstrate

Me Squared Cancer Foundation helps adults newly diagnosed with cancer in the Dallas–Fort Worth area by providing short‑term, cancer‑related financial grants (medical bills, transportation, lodging) and educational support to reduce financial barriers to treatment and ease patients’ journeys.

DKMS is an international not for profit organization dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders by: creating awareness; recruiting bone marrow donors to provide a second chance at life; raising funds to match donor registration costs; supporting the improvement of therapies through research; and supporting patients from day one of their diagnoses.

The Queen of Hearts Foundation is committed to making a difference in women's lives. They want the women diagnosed with ovarian cancer to know there is hope for survival. They remain passionate that early detection, early awareness and intelligent medical attention are the keys to fighting this cancer. They are the only foundation in Southern California specifically dedicated to funding ovarian cancer research projects.

The foundation provides education and awareness about breast cancer and offers timely, direct financial assistance to people undergoing breast cancer treatment (helping with medical co-pays, housing, transportation, groceries and other essential needs). Its work emphasizes fast, patient-centered support for women in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.