National Association of Cancer Center Development Officers (NACCDO) and Public Affairs & Marketing Network (PAMN), a venture between NCI/AACI cancer centers. The Public Affairs & Marketing Network (PA&MN) is professional organization created specifically for PR & Marketing pros working in the cancer industry. The Public Affairs and Marketing Network (PAMN) is a cooperative venture of academically based comprehensive, clinical, basic and consortium cancer centers as designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) or that are members of the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) The Network works in close association with the NCI's Office of Media Relations and Public Affairs to further public awareness of cancer research, prevention, detection and treatment. The Network was established to share information and resources among the communications and marketing professionals at cancer centers to enhance understanding of the nation's cancer research effort; and to collectively address critical issues of common concern.