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To ease suffering, provide hope, and save lives of people stricken with cancer

The mission of the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (Meso Foundation) is to eradicate mesothelioma as a life-ending disease. Malignant mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the linings of the chest or abdomen. Asbestos exposure is the only known cause. The Meso Foundation solicits and rigorously reviews applications, and then awards significant grants, for research on the prevention, early detection, and treatment of mesothelioma. Through its web site and literature, its direct communications, and annual Symposium the Foundation provides patients, family members and physicians with hope, encouragement, and information. The Meso Foundation employs a full-time mesothelioma nurse practitioner to help patients navigate their treatments. In addition, the Foundation works to enhance awareness of this disease and to encourage federal funding for research.

ACCF helps alleviate the financial burden felt by patients who are struggling due to the costs associated with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. We provide fast, flexible, compassionate assistance with whatever their greatest financial need may be, so that they can focus on what matters most -- their treatment and recovery.

Basic Health International exists to eliminate cervical cancer on a global level through cutting edge research for the prevention and treatment of cervical cancer in low resource settings. Through research and field-work in Latin American countries, BHI is creating a scalable blueprint of sustainable strategies that can be applied in communities throughout the world to prevent, identify, and treat cervical cancer. Aligned with the World Health Organization’s mission to eliminate cervical cancer globally by 2030, BHI’s team of experts focuses on research, community education, outreach, and policy. During COVID-19 we are building laboratory infrastructure for SARS-CoV-2 testing which can later be used for the HPV testing critical to cervical cancer elimination.

Connecting people to cancer resources in the community.

The foundation is an IRS registered non-profit 501(c) 3, public service charity designed for advocacy and service, created to promote change, through proactive means, in both the public and medical/dental professional sectors. At the forefront of our agenda is the firm establishment in the minds of the American public for the need to undergo an annual oral cancer screening, combined with an outreach to the dental and medical communities to provide this service as a matter of routine practice. Oral cancer takes more lives than cancers we routinely hear about, such as cervical, Hodgkin's lymphoma, skin (malignant melanoma), testicular, and many others. In the efforts to reduce the death rate from cancers in the US, the most significant progress has been made through early detection. Cervical, skin, prostate, and others that lend themselves to simple, opportunistic screenings and exams have all had their death rates reduced through programs promoting early discovery. Early discovery and diagnosis, yields better long-term outcomes, and lower morbidity to those who undergo treatments. Oral cancer is not hidden within the body in some hard to find location requiring an invasive examination, the majority of the time it is literally in plain view, right under your nose, and can be seen with the naked eye or felt with the fingers. In most cases, its early, highly survivable stages are easily detected in a 3 to 5 minute painless visual and tactile examination. Even the precancerous lesions, which can progress into malignancy, can be seen with the naked eye. An annual oral examination conducted by members of the dental and medical communities will have a definite impact on reducing the death rate associated with oral cancer. It is our mission to bring this about.

HELP PEOPLE FIGHTING CANCER IN THE INLAND NORTHWEST BY IMPROVING THEIR DAILY LIVES AND CIRCUMSTANCES.

PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE PEOPLE OF STARK COUNTY, OH WITH ALL TYPES OF CANCER

For 3 Sisters is committed to raising awareness, and improving the quality of life of people affected by breast cancer.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people affected by cancer through education and integrative oncology care.

Prevent Cancer Foundation's mission is to empower people to stay ahead of cancer through prevention and early detection.

Kids & Art uses the power of the arts and creativity to mitigate stress, anxiety, and trauma induced from the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric cancer and other critical medical conditions.Kids & Art provides families dealing with critical illnesses opportunities to engage in creative arts and wellness, effective in distracting children from adverse effects associated with treatment. Our programs focus on giving agency and control in the moment, community building and connection, and helping families feel less isolated, anxious, and fearful. Art is the secret sauce that enables us to make a difference in the lives of the families we work with.