The American Association for Cancer Research

http://www.aacr.org

• Public Ledger Building, Suite 826, 150 South Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3483

• Phone: (215) 440-9300

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), a scientific society of over 17,000 laboratory and clinical cancer researchers, was founded in 1907 to facilitate communication and dissemination of knowledge among scientists and others dedicated to the cancer problem; to foster research in cancer and related biomedical sciences; to encourage presentation and discussion of new and important observations in the field; to foster public education, science education, and training; and to advance the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world.

 

American Board of Medical Specialties

http://www.abms.org

• 1007 Church Street, Suite 404, Evanston, IL 60201

• Phone: (847) 491-9091

The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is an organization of 24 approved medical specialty boards.  The intent of the certification of physicians is to provide assurance to the public that those certified by an ABMS Member Board have successfully completed an approved training program and an evaluation process assessing their ability to provide quality patient care in the specialty. The ABMS serves to coordinate the activities of its Member Boards and to provide information to others concerning issues involving specialization and certification of medical specialists.

 

American Academy of Oral Medicine

http://www.aaom.com

• P.O. Box 2016, Edmonds, Washington 98020-9516

• Phone (425) 778-6162

Oral Medicine is the specialty of dentistry concerned with the oral health care of medically complex patients and with the diagnosis and non-surgical management of medically-related disorders or conditions affecting the oral and maxillofacial region. These doctors are usually associated with teaching institutions and treatment facilities, but a few are in private practice. They are ideal individuals for the diagnosis of suspect tissues  in the oral environment, to determine if and what disease state exists, such as oral cancer.

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American Head and Neck Society

http://www.ahns.info

• 11300 W. Olympic Blvd, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90064

• Phone: (310) 437-0559

In 1998, The American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) became the single largest organization in North America for the advancement of research and education in head and neck oncology. The merger of two societies, the American Society for Head and Neck Surgery and the Society of Head and Neck Surgeons, formed the American Head and Neck Society. The society was formed to promote and advance the knowledge of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer and other diseases of the head and neck

 

American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

http://www.entnet.org

• One Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3357

• 703-836-4444

The world’s largest society of physicians who treat disorders of the ear, nose, and throat and related structures of the head and neck.

 

Find an ENT web resource

http://www.entnet.org/ent_otolaryngologist.cfm

The special skills of otolaryngologists include diagnosing and managing diseases of the sinuses, larynx (voice box), oral cavity, and upper pharynx (mouth and throat), as well as structures of the neck and face. Otolaryngologists diagnose, treat, and manage specialty-specific disorders as well as many primary care problems in both children and adults. This web resource will allow you to find an ENT otolaryngologist in any geographic area in the US by searching using an area code or geographic location.

 

American Dental Association

http://www.ada.org

• 211 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

• 312-440-2500

The ADA is the professional association of dentists dedicated to serving both the public and the profession of dentistry. The ADA assists in education, research, advocacy and the development of standards in the dental industry. Dentists, which the ADA represents, and the dental community at large, are the best hope for early discovery of oral cancer. 

 

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

http://www.aaoms.org

• 9700 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, IL 60018-5701

• 847-678-6200

AAOMS is a professional association of oral and maxillofacial surgeons and is dedicated to promoting the highest quality of patient care and education. If a dentist finds an area of suspect tissue in your mouth, this is the group of doctors they will most likely refer you to for a biopsy.

 

American Society of Clinical Oncology

http://www.asco.org

• 1900 Duke Street Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314

• 703-299-0150

The American Society of Clinical Oncology is a nonprofit organization, which represents 15,000 cancer professionals worldwide; the Society offers scientific and educational programs and a wide range of other initiatives intended to foster the exchange of information about cancer.

 

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

www.asha.org

• 10801 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852

This site has excellent information and resources related to speech and swallowing disorders, both which may affect those who have had surgery for oral cancer. References to therapists are also on this link.

 

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association

http://www.adha.org

• 444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60611

• 312-440-8900

The mission of the ADHA is to advance the art and science of dental hygiene by increasing the awareness of, and ensuring access to, quality, cost-effective oral health care. Their site has good oral cancer information. The dental hygiene community of RDH’s are strong proponents of screening and early detection of oral cancers.

 

American Association of Cancer Research

http://www.aacr.org

• Public Ledger Building, Suite 826,150 South Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3483

• 215-440-9300

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), a scientific society of over 15,000 laboratory and clinical cancer researchers, was founded in 1907 to facilitate communication and dissemination of knowledge among scientists and others dedicated to the cancer problem; to foster research in cancer and related biomedical sciences; to encourage presentation and discussion of new and important observations in the field; to foster public education, science education, and training; and to advance the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world.

 

American Society for Therapeutic Radiology And Oncology (ASTRO)

http://www.rtanswers.org

• 8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Suite 500, Fairfax, VA 22031

• Phone: 703.502.1550

Created by physician members of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, Radiation Therapy Answers (RT Answers) explains how radiation is used safely and effectively used to treat cancer. It contains pictures and descriptions of the types of radiation therapy used to treat cancer, including external beam radiation therapy, 3D conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT), intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), proton therapy and brachytherapy, also called seed implants.