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Electronic Mailing Lists Revolutionize Cancer Support and Education

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ACOR, the Association of Cancer Online Resources, has developed the largest collection of cancer-related mailing lists on the internet, with over 70 lists delivering more than 500,000 messages weekly across the globe. These lists cater to specific needs, ranging from online support groups like PED-ONC to highly specialized professional forums like GEN-ETHICS. ACOR's mailing lists have become a priceless resource for cancer patients and caregivers worldwide, especially in remote rural areas.

Key Takeaways:

  • ACOR's mailing lists are the largest collection of cancer-related mailing lists on the internet, with over 70 lists delivering more than 500,000 messages weekly.
  • ACOR's lists cater to specific needs, including online support groups and highly specialized professional forums.
  • ACOR's mailing lists have become a valuable resource for cancer patients and caregivers worldwide, especially in remote rural areas.
  • ACOR's partnership with L-Soft international, Inc. has enabled seamless outsourcing of technical aspects, allowing ACOR to focus on content creation and management.
  • ACOR is a 501(c)(3) corporation founded in 1996 and is a founding member of the Internet Healthcare Coalition, dedicated to providing quality healthcare information over the internet.

Statistics:

  • Over 500,000 messages are delivered weekly through ACOR's mailing lists.
  • ACOR's lists cater to 70+ specialized topics, including online support groups and professional forums.
  • LISTSERV, the mailing list manager used by ACOR, delivers 20-25 million messages on an average weekday to subscribers of over 70,000 LISTSERV lists worldwide.
  • L-Soft international, Inc. has been providing electronic mailing list solutions since 1986.
  • ACOR's mailing lists have become an essential communication tool in the fight against cancer.

Sources:

  • "Washington, Jan. 13," PRNewswire, accessed 13 January 1998,
  • Association of Cancer Online Resources, accessed 13 January 1998,
  • L-Soft international, Inc., accessed 13 January 1998,
  • L-Soft International, Inc. /CONTACT: Heather Nolen, 301-731-0440, or e-mail, heather@lsoft.com
  • SOURCE L-Soft International, Inc.

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