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| Northwestern University - Feinberg School of Medicine |
Chicago, IL |
| The Robert H. Lurie Cancer Center of Northwestern University is a National Cancer Institute funded Comprehensive Cancer Center. It is a multidisciplinary laboratory and clinical research center, integrating the expertise and resources of Northwestern University Medical School and its five affiliated hospitals and the University's basic science departments on the Evanston Campus. The Cancer Center is dedicated to achieving excellence in biomedical research, cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment, and education of health professionals and the public. Patient care and research in prostate cancer is a top priority in the Cancer Center. The Cancer Center also holds an NCI grant to further foster prostate cancer research. |
| Urology Research Program at New York University School of Medicine |
New York, NY |
| Prostate cancer remains the second most frequently diagnosed cancer in American males following skin cancer. One new case is diagnosed every ninety seconds and every eight minutes another American male dies of this disease. Yet prostate cancer research receives significantly less federal funding than breast cancer and AIDS. At NYU we have embarked upon a campaign to reverse these grim statistics. With the support and guidance of the dedicated volunteers on the NYU Advisory Board, premier research programs in the field are being established and a pinnacle of excellence for the NYU institution. |
| USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center |
Los Angeles, CA |
All men are at risk for developing prostate cancer. Except for skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer afflicting American men, and the second leading cause of cancer death in men.
The USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center (NCCC) is one of 41 comprehensive cancer centers nationwide designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to lead the nation in cancer research, treatment, education and prevention. The NCCC has an international reputation for prostate cancer research and prostectomy procedures. There have been no operative mortalities in more than 1700 radical prostectomy procedures. |
| Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University Medical Center |
Washington, DC |
| Established in 1970 and named for legendary National Football League coach Vince Lombari, the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of just 41 comprehensive cancer centers nationwide - and the only one in the Washington, DC metropolitan area - to receive this highest designation given by the National Cancer Institute. To obtain a "comprehensive" designation, a center must meet strict criteria that includes a proven track record of rigorous and imaginative research, a program of high-priority clinical trials for therapies with unusual promise, and the ability to transfer research findings into clinical practice efficiently. |
| The Sarah Cannon Cancer Center / The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation |
Nashville, TN |
| The Sarah Cannon Cancer Center of the TriStar family of hospitals has grown to become the largest community based, privately funded, clinical research program in the country. Since 1992, the original protocols and clinical trials developed at Sarah Cannon have provided over 5,000 patients the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research. The network of Sarah Cannon facilities spread across middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky offer virtually everyone in the region access to service within 30 minutes of their home. In order to expand beyond our region, the Minnie Pearl Cancer Research Network was formed. This network has grown to over 300 participating Oncologists in 22 states. The Center offers patients the ben3fits of the most up-to-date treatment methods, including surgery, radiation oncology and medical oncology. |
| University of Michigan Urology Center |
Detroit, MI |
| The University of Michigan Urology Center, is the culmination of 10 years of collaboration and growth by a multidisciplinary group of physicians and scientists with a single mission of curing urologic diseases. Because of the depth of our research and clinical care programs, our team provides major contributions to the field of prostate cancer. The University of Michigan Urology Center's success in patient care and laboratory discovery comes from bringing the best and brightest minds together in an environment that fosters unique collaborations. Our goal is to translate scientific discoveries into medical realities which are made possible through ongoing philanthropic support. |
| AMC Cancer Research Center |
Denver, CO |
| AMC Cancer Research Center is a national, not-for-profit institution located in Denver. Founded in 1904, AMC's mission has been the study and treatment of major diseases, focusing in those areas of health where the need and the potential for humanitarian service to the nation are the greatest. In 1989, after 35 years of cancer treatment and research, AMC became the first institution in the nation to choose cancer prevention and control as its sole mission. AMC is now a national leader in this front-end fight against cancer, and, within the next five years, expects to be the largest institution solely dedicated to cancer prevention and control in the world. |
| Sophia and Bernard Gordon Cancer Center at Lahey Clinic |
Burlington, MA |
Through the Sophia and Bernard Gordon Cancer Center at Lahey Clinic, a complete range of medical and surgical specialty departments are extensively-and in many cases, exclusively-involved in the care of cancer patients. A multidisciplinary approach is the foundation for cancer services at Lahey. The result is the highest quality comprehensive cancer care, provided conveniently with a personalized touch.
Lahey Clinic, a physician-led, nonprofit group practice, is world-renowned for pioneering technology, medical treatment, and research. A teaching hospital affiliated with Tufts University School of Medicine, the Clinic provides quality health care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty, from primary care to kidney and liver transplantation. In 2005, Lahey Clinic was ranked among the top 19 hospitals in the nation for Urology specialty care by the "America's Best Hospitals" issue of U.S. News and World Report. |
| Day of Caring |
Denver, CO |
For 24 years in Denver, Day of Caring has worked to build a community where everyone has all the breast cancer information they need. As a volunteer-based, non-profit organization supported by donations, Day of Caring delivers education, empowerment, and hope to patients, survivors, family and friends, healthcare providers, and the community at large through two important annual programs: the Conference and the Directory.
In 2006, more than 1,000 people will attend the Day of Caring Conference to find the resources they need in seminars, exhibits, and an inspirational luncheon program including a survivor fashion show. And 15,000 people across the state will receive vital information about local resources in the Colorado Breast Cancer Resources Directory, free of charge. |
| S.H.A.R.E. |
New York, NY |
| SHARE is a not-for-profit organization that provides peer-led support for women with breast or ovarian cancer, their families and friends. SHARE's unique support model assures that no one need face breast or ovarian cancer alone. Drawing on their own experiences, cancer survivors help others address both the emotional and practical issues that arise from a cancer diagnosis. SHARE's services include multi-lingual hotlines, support groups, wellness and educational programs, outreach activities and advocacy opportunities. SHARE empowers individuals and communities to advocate for increased access to quality care, improved treatment modalities, greater funding for research, an emphasis on quality of life issues and the importance of the patient perspective. All services are free of charge. |
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