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ECAN's mission is to save lives by stressing the crucial link between heartburn and esophageal cancer; fostering prevention and early detection among those at risk; supporting medical research into prevention, early detection, treatment and a cure; and, connecting patients and caregivers with resources for information, encouragement and compassionate support.

To educate, support and promote the dealing of patients with terminal illness. 

To EDUCATE local, state and national legislators and the public about all aspects of breast cancer: the importance of early detection, lifestyle changes, treatment and research; To ADVOCATE at the state and national levels for increased breast cancer research funding, health care reform and breast cancer legislation that will be of benefit to all; and To ERADICATE breast cancer -- We are Georgia's VOICE to END Breast Cancer!

The Male Breast Cancer Global Alliance (formerly the Male Breast Cancer Coalition) brings men with breast cancer together with researchers, clinicians and oncologists around the world for the purpose of advancing research, clinical trials and treatments for men diagnosed with breast cancer. Our mission is to advocate for all men diagnosed with breast cancer to ensure they receive equal access to support and treatment; to serve as a source of support and resources for the men, their caregivers, and their families; to ensure that men are appropriately represented in research and clinical trials, and to recruit volunteer “ambassadors” to increase awareness of breast cancer in men on a global scale.

IMPROVE QUALITY OF CARE AND LIFE THROUGH PATIENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS, CLINICAL RESEARCH, AND PROFESSIONAL/PUBLIC EDUCATION. PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS, CANCER PREVENTION, DETECTION AND TREATMENT OPTIONS TO PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS.

The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity working to raise awareness, encourage early detection and to fund research of esophageal cancer...in hopes of a cure.\u2122 The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation aims to spread the mission across the United States and internationally. The foundation awards research grants to 501(c)(3) organizations within the United States.

Located at 86 Colborne St. West in Oshawa, Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre has a warm, home like, atmosphere which offers a variety of both peer and professionally facilitated support groups for each of the major types of cancer. The centre also offers a variety of wellness classes to promote effective coping strategies such as yoga, tai chi, exercise classes, relaxation and visualization, art therapy and the Healing Journey. Caregiver support, grief support and programs for children and teens are available as Hearth Place recognizes the impact cancer has on the extended family and friends.