ICAN, the International Cancer Advocacy Network, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit patient advocacy organization that helps people with advanced cancer navigate treatment options, clinical trials, and physician referrals. Its mission centers on empowering patients and caregivers with information and personalized advocacy support.
Cancer patient advocacy, access to clinical trials, personalized medicine, health information technology, and related legislative initiatives affecting cancer care and research.
Primarily supported by donations, sponsors, and charitable contributions as a nonprofit organization.
Its materials note involvement from medical and scientific advisors, including M.D.s and Ph.D.s, and its president and CEO is an affiliate member of ASCO, AMP, and AACR.
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