Resources

Cancer Treament Centers of America
800-333-CTCA
http://www.cancercenter.com/cancerfighters
Cancer Treatment Centers of America offers patients the most sophisticated forms of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy in combination with complementary therapies that include; nutrition, spiritual support, mind-body medicine, and naturopathic medicine. If you or a loved one are exploring cancer treatment options

American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)
800.843.8114
http://www.aicr.org
AICR provides information about cancer prevention‚ particularly through diet and nutrition. It offers a toll-free nutrition hotline‚ pen pal support network and funding of research grants. Spanish language publications are available.

Our Journey of Hope
1-800-296-9333
http://www.ourjourneyofhope.com/
While some cancer patients have a spiritual support system in place in their lives when they receive a diagnosis of cancer, they may need their faith strengthened by hearing from those who have traveled the same path they're now walking and have emerged victorious on the other side. Others may not have access to local or neighborhood spiritual support. This website, ourjourneyofhope.com is one aspect of the entire Our Journey of Hope program.

American Lung Association
800.LUNG-USA
http://www.lungusa.org
ALA is dedicated to preventing lung disease and promoting lung health.

Cancer Treatment Research Foundation
1-888-221-CTRF
http://www.ctrf.org
Cancer Treatment Research Foundation (CTRF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1991 based on the conviction that patients need and deserve the best possible treatments the world has to offer.

Colorectal Cancer Network
301.879.1500
http://www.colorectal-cancer.net
This national advocacy group raises public awareness about colorectal cancer and provides support services to colorectal cancer patients. Services include support groups‚ e-mail and Internet information‚ and a “One on One” service that connects newly diagnosed individuals with long-term survivors.

Bladder Cancer Web Cafe

http://www.blcwebcafe.org
The Café is dedicated to providing the latest in bladder cancer treatments clinical trials,and alternatives. It includes e-mail support.

National Brain Tumor Foundation (NBTF)
800.934.CURE (800.934.2873)
http://www.braintumor.org
NBTF provides patients and their families with information on how to cope with their brain tumors. Spanish-language help available.

The Brain Tumor Society
800.770.8287
http://www.tbts.org
BTS provides supportive services, educational resources, news, events, and clinical trial information for patients, families, and healthcare providers.

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
800.I'M AWARE (800.462.9273)
http://www.breastcancerinfo.com/www.komen.org
A toll-free breast cancer helpline (1.800.I'M AWARE) is answered by trained volunteers whose lives have been personally touched by breast cancer. Breast health and breast cancer materials are available.

Gynecological Cancer Foundation (GCF)
800.444.4441
http://www.wcn.org/gcf
GCF works to increase public awareness of ways to prevent, detect and treat gynecological cancers. They also support innovative research

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
800.955.4572
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
The goal of the society is to find cures for leukemia‚ lymphoma‚ Hodgkin’s disease and multiple myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. The society provides patient financial aid for specified treatment expenses and transportation‚ family support groups‚ First Connection (a professionally supervised peer support program)‚ referrals and school re-entry materials.

Cancer Facts.com

http://www.cancerfacts.com
This online resource for cancer patients, their families, and caregivers is dedicated to delivering accurate and personalized information at a time of need.

American Institute for Cancer Research
800-843-8114
http://www.aicr.org
The American Institute for Cancer Research is the cancer charity that fosters research on diet and cancer prevention and educates the public about the results.

American Cancer Society (ACS)
800.ACS.2345 (800.227.2345)
http://www.cancer.org
This voluntary organization offers a variety of services to patients and their families. The ACS also supports research‚ provides printed materials and conducts educational programs. Spanish language help is available.

Cancer Legal Resource Center
213-736-1455
http://www.wlcdr.org
The Cancer Legal Resource Center (CLRC) provides information and education on a broad range of cancer-related legal issues, including health insurance, employment, government benefits, estate planning, advance directives, family law and financial assistance.

Oncolink

http://www.oncolink.com
The latest news on cancer treatment, cancer research, oncology advances, and cancer clinical trials.

National Cancer Institute
800-422-6237
http://www.cancer.gov
Disease Specific Information, Clinical Trials and much more.

People living with cancer
703-797-1914
http://www.plwc.org
People Living With Cancer, the patient information website of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), is designed to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions.

The Wellness Community
888-793-9355
http://www.wellness-community.org
The Wellness Community (TWC) is a national nonprofit organization that provides support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones.

Partners against pain
888-726-7535
http://www.partnersagainstpain.com
Partners Against Pain® is an alliance of patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers working together to alleviate unnecessary suffering by leading efforts to advance standards of pain care through education and advocacy.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
877-622-7937
http://www.canceradvocacy.org/
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship is the oldest survivor-led cancer advocacy organization in the country and a highly respected authentic voice at the federal level, advocating for quality cancer care for all Americans and empowering cancer survivors.

Patient Advocate Foundation
800-532-5274
http://www.patientadvocate.org
Patient Advocate Foundation is a national non-profit organization that seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability.

Angel Flight
877-621-7177
http://www.angelflightamerica.org
Angel Flight America is a national network of seven autonomous regional members--arranges free flights of hope and healing by transporting patients and their families in private planes to hospitals for medical treatment.

National Patient Travel Helpline
800-296-1217
http://www.patienttravel.org
The NATIONAL PATIENT TRAVEL HELPLINE provides information about all forms of charitable, long-distance medical air transportation and provides referrals to all appropriate sources of help available in the national charitable medical air transportation network.

National Patient Travel Helpline
800-296-1217
http://www.patienttravel.org
The NATIONAL PATIENT TRAVEL HELPLINE provides information about all forms of charitable, long-distance medical air transportation and provides referrals to all appropriate sources of help available in the national charitable medical air transportation network.

National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
800-546-5268
http://www.nbmtlink.org
This site is designed to help patients, their caregivers and families understand and deal with the emotional and practical aspects of transplants and post-transplant concerns.

Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
203-972-1250
http://www.multiplemyeloma.org
MMRF is the world's number one private funder of myeloma specific research.

The Skin Cancer Foundation
800-754-6490
http://www.skincancer.org
The mission of the Foundation is to decrease the incidence of skin cancer through public and professional education, medical training, and research.

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
800-331-1332
http://www.ovariancancer.org
Information about approaches to treatment, informaion, clinical trials, research

The Oral Cancer Foundation
949-646-8000
http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org
The Oral Cancer Foundation is a national public service, non-profit entity designed to reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and support.

PanCAN
877-272-6226
http://www.pancan.org
PanCAN's is the premier source of quality education and resources for pancreatic cancer patients, families and health professionals.

American Foundation for Urologic Disease
800-242-2383
http://www.afud.org
Education, research and advocacy

Kidney Cancer Association
800-377-0928
http://www.kidneycancerassociation.org
The Kidney Cancer Association (KCA) is a charitable organization made up of patients, family members, physicians, researchers, and other health professionals. We fund, promote, and collaborate with the National Cancer Institute (NCI), American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO), American Urologic Association (AUA), and other institutions on research projects. We educate families and physicians, and serve as an advocate on behalf of patients at the state and federal levels.

The Lung Cancer Alliance
800-298-2436
http://www.alcase.org
The Lung Cancer Alliance is a non-profit dedicated solely to patient support and advocacy for people living with lung cancer and those at risk for the disease.

The Sarcoma Alliance
415-381-7236
http://www.sarcomaalliance.com
All services provided by The Sarcoma Alliance are provided free of charge. Guidance,Education and Support

ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivor's Association
877-588-7904
http://www.thyca.org
Current information about thyroid cancer and support services available to people at any stage of testing, treatment, or lifelong monitoring for thyroid cancer, as well as their caregivers. This site also serves as a resource for anyone interested in thyroid cancer survivors' issues. Dedicated to support, education, and communication for thyroid cancer survivors, their families and friends.

Cancer.com

http://www.cancer.com
A comprehensive listing of credible Web sites for those whose lives are touched by cancer.

Breastcancer.org

http://breastcancer.org
breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer.

Cancer Health Alliance

http://www.cancerhealthalliance.com/

The Cancer Health Alliance of Metropolitan Chicago is a network of four Chicago area centers that specialize in resources and guidance for people who are dealing with cancer. The four Chicago area centers consist of The Cancer Wellness Center, The Wellness House, The Wellness Place, and The Cancer Support Center.

Cancer Wellness Center

http://www.cancerwellness.org/

Their mission is supporting & empowering people living with cancer. The Cancer Wellness Center, through psychosocial support and education, seeks to empower those affected by cancer to enhance the quality of their lives.

Wellness Place

http://www.wellnessplace.org/

They exist to enhance the quality of life for those touched by cancer through education, encouragement, and empowerment. Their vision is to distinguish itself by enhancing the lives of all individuals and families in our service area throughout their entire cancer experience.

The Wellness House

http://www.wellnesshouse.org/

Wellness House is a community-based independent organization that offers psychosocial support, education and information, as a complement to medical treatment to cancer patients, their families and friends. Wellness House exists to improve the quality of life for people whose lives are affected by cancer and its treatment. Program offerings include: support groups, education programs, classes focusing on nutrition, exercise and stress reduction, bereavement counseling and programs for children who have a loved one with cancer. Wellness House has a comprehensive library that includes cancer specific information from the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society. Services are provided at no charge to participants. Funding comes from individual contributors, organizations, corporations and foundations. Our mission is: Challenging Cancer. Creating Community. Changing Lives.

Jennifer S. Fallick Cancer Support Center

http://www.cancersupportcenter.org/
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The Jennifer S. Fallick Cancer Support Center in Homewood, Ill. was formed in 1994 when two newly widowed, young mothers were looking for support for their families after the passing of their husbands. The Center provides services free of charge to a diverse participant base including cancer patients, caregivers, children, teens and friends of the cancer patient. Having seen their ideas grow to fruition, several of the original “seed planters” still serve in day-to-day roles at the Cancer Support Center.

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