Resource Guide for Uterine (Endometrial) Cancer
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Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
Address:
230 W. Monroe, Suite 2528
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone:
1- 800-444-4441 (hotline)
Internet address:
http://www.wcn.org/gcf
Description of services provided:
The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization established by the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists. The organization provides educational materials and raises money to support programs that benefit women who have uterine cancer or who are at risk of developing the disease.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Address:
NCI Public Inquiries Office
Bldg. 31, Rm. 10A31
31 Center Drive, MSC 2580
Bethesda, MD 20892-2580
Phone:
1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
Internet address:
http://www.cancer.gov
Description of services provided:
The National Cancer Institute provides information about uterine and other cancers. The institute funds research related to cancer, and the website includes information about clinical trials.
American Cancer Society (ACS)
Address:
1599 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone:
1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)
Internet address:
http://www.cancer.org
Description of services provided:
The American Cancer Society provides information and support to patients and families through a network of local chapters. The society supports cancer-related research, taking an active approach to teaching people ways to reduce their risk of developing cancer.
Last reviewed April 2009 by Igor Puzanov, MD
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