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American Cancer Society (ACS)
1325 E. Harmon Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 798-6877
www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society is a volunteer based health service organization dedicated to eliminating cancer. Its support services include: Cancer Information Line (800) ACS-2345, loan closet, gift closet, support groups, "Look Good...Feel Better" program, Road to Recovery, Reach to Recovery and Camp Sunrise.
Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer
3201 South Maryland Parkway, Suite 600.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 737-1919
www.candlelighters.org
Candlelighters is a parent-run support group for families of children with cancer.
HELP of Southern Nevada
1640 E. Flamingo Road #100
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 369-4357
www.helpsonv.org
Assists families and individuals throughout Southern Nevada to overcome barriers and attain self-sufficiency through direct services, training and referral to community resources.
Leukemia Lymphoma Society
3280 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 342
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 436-4220
www.lls.org/snv
The society's mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Nevada (OCAN)
2827 Utica Circle
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 796-0430
www.ocan.org
Provide support and awareness for those afflicted with (directly or indirectly) ovarian cancer.
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National Cancer Institute
Cancer Information Services
10000 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 140
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 821-0003
www.cancer.gov
The NCI was established under the National Cancer Act of 1937 and is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training. The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.
Southern Nevada Cancer Research Foundation
601 S. Rancho Dr., C-26
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 384-0013 (P)
(702) 384-9776 (F)
www.communitylink.reviewjournal.com
The Southern Nevada Cancer Research Foundation is a non-profit research organization centrally located just north of University Medical Center South Rancho Drive and Palomino Lane.
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
4850 West Flamingo Road, Suite 27
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 822-2324
http://www.komen.org
Reno
P.O. Box 19538
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 355-7311
A leader in the fight against breast cancer through research and community based outreach programs.
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