INNOVATORS | breastcancer

Society funded researchers contribute----ACS invested more than $4 billion in research
This organization is unique because it is the biggest non-profit organizion that makes major cancer dicoveries like developing drugs for advanced breast cancer and for discovering that mamograms is the best way to discover breast cancer.

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The objective is to promote international collaboration in cancer research
Emphasis is placed on understanding that most cancers are connected to environmental factors
The role is to describe the burden of cancer worldwide
The benefit is that education and training is offered. It can achieved through fellowship, courses and publications.
Major funding sources include the European Commission, the US National Institutes of Health, the World Cancer Research Fund International, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
This organization is special because its research is done worldwide with different types of approved treatments all leading to the cure of cancer.

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Founded in 1933 by Evelyn H. Lauder
It is a non profit organization committed to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer
It raised more than half a billion dollars for lifesaving research
“Our goal: No more fear. No more hospital visits. No more side effects or needless suffering. No more loved ones lost to breast cancer.We believe research—and research alone—has the power to bring an end to cancer. Until the number of deaths from breast cancer is zero, we will not stop.”
This organization is unique because it sponsors 222 scientists from top universties around the globe, most likely causing major breakthroughs that may even prevent cancer in the future
For more information visit: http://www.bcrfcure.org/about

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Founded by Helen Coley Nauts in 1953
Mrs. Nauts’ work interested the medical community in exploring the connection between cancer and the immune system.

CRI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to use the power of the immune system to conquer cancers
Promising new class of cancer treatment called immunotherapy
Fundraising partners: American Association for cancer research(AACR). Community health charities, Health Research Alliance, Ludwig Cancer Research, Stand up to Cancer, Melanoma Research Alliance, Lustgarten Foundation, and Concern Foundation.
This organization has a new and promising way into treating all cancers. It focuses on the immune system, strengthening it to combat this terrible disease. Although it may seem like a false hope, many oncologists like Dr.Patrick Soni is getting credible results and thinks that "immunotherapy" may result in a promosing treatment.

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Founded in 1907
The mission is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication and collaboration
“Cancer is not a single disease, but more than 200”
it is a source of information about causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer.
This organization is unique because not only does it develop ways on how to terminate cancer but also it educates and trains people for better understanding.

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Contributors to Cancer Research and Technology

Founded in 1913 in New York City
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dedicated to eliminate cancer as a major health problem
“Together with our millions of supporters, the American Cancer Society (ACS) SAVES lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back”.
More than 14 million people alive in the Unites States alone have survived cancer. More than 400 lives are being saved each day that would have otherwise lost to cancer.