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Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Address:
383 Main Avenue
5th floor
Norwalk, CT 06851
Phone:
1-203-229-0464
Internet address:
http://www.multiplemyeloma.org
Description of services provided:
The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation provides information about the disease and funds research to find a cure. The organization also offers information about clinical trials.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Address:
NCI Public Inquiries Office
Bldg. 31, Rm. 10A31
31 Center Drive, MSC 2580
Bethesda, MD 20892-2580
Phone:
1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
Internet address:
http://www.cancer.gov
Description of services provided:
The National Cancer Institute provides information about multiple myeloma and other cancers. The institute funds research related to cancer, and the website includes information about clinical trials.
American Cancer Society (ACS)
Address:
1599 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone:
1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)
Internet address:
http://www.cancer.org
Description of services provided:
The American Cancer Society provides information and support to patients and families through a network of local chapters. The society supports cancer-related research and takes an active approach to teaching people ways to reduce their risk of developing cancer.
Last reviewed April 2009 by Igor Puzanov, MD
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