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The foundation's namesake, Susan Goodman Komen, died of breast cancer in 1980 at age 36. [8] [9] Her younger sister Nancy Brinker, who has stated that she believed Susan's outcome might have been better had she known more about cancer and its treatment, founded the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in 1982.
Endure to Cure Pediatric Cancer Foundation (E2C) is a non-profit foundation that raises funds to aid in the research and treatment of pediatric cancer, and to provide support for pediatric cancer patients. Endure to Cure Pediatric Cancer Foundation was founded by former Wall Street business professional, Jason Sissel. The foundation's mission ...
Save A Brain Foundation; SHARE Cancer Support; Sharsheret (organization) Side-Out Foundation; Spenser Somers Foundation; Stand Up to Cancer; Sunshine Kids Foundation; Susan G. Komen for the Cure; Swim Across America
Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body. Some types of cancer have better survivability than others.
Foundation for Advancement in Cancer Therapy was established in 1971. They are a federally approved 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization. Ruth Sackman, featured in the film, was co-founder and president of FACT until her death in December 2008 at age 93.
Still, researchers have wondered if women truly benefit from this treatment, said Dr. Ann Partridge, interim chair of medical oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and another lead author ...
The AACR Foundation for the Prevention and Cure of Cancer is a 501(c)(3) public charity that provides financial support for scientific research, education, and communication. The foundation funds programs deemed by the AACR to be of the highest priority and impact in promoting research, supporting scientists, and raising awareness.
Once a cancer has metastasized, prognosis normally becomes much worse. About half of patients receiving treatment for invasive cancer (excluding carcinoma in situ and non-melanoma skin cancers) die from that cancer or its treatment. [25] A majority of cancer deaths are due to metastases of the primary tumor. [203]