National Cancer Institute (USA)
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CANCER support organisation (non-CLL specific)
Description
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the federal government’s principal agency for cancer research and training.
Our team of approximately 3,500 is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of 11 agencies that make up the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). NCI is deeply committed to the core values of equity, diversity, and inclusion that allow all staff to reach their potential and fully contribute to the Institute’s cancer mission.
Support services offered and available resources
Patient support services
- Buddy schemes (1:1 support)
- Directory of local / national support groups
- Local support groups
- Online group / chat or forum
- Patient meetings
- Telephone support / support helpline
- Welfare / financial support
Education services / Capacity building
- Conferences
- Educational events
- Publications and presentations at relevant blood cancer meetings
- Webinars
Digital Tools & Resources
- Apps
- Newsletter
- Podcasts
- Videos
- Website pages
CLL Information
- Clinical Trials directory
- CLL news and conference coverage
- Online leaflets & booklets
- Printed leaflets & booklets
Campaigning and Advocacy
- Advisory statements and position papers
- Awareness campaigns
- Health Technology Appraisals (HTA)
- Input in writing and/or in person to government and regulatory organizations
- Fundraising resources
- Personal Advocacy
- Petitions
- Surveys of the community served