American Cancer Society at http://www.cancer.org
1-800-227-2345
This website details answers to questions about the nature of cancer, its causes, risk factors, strategies for prevention and early detection, new diagnostic techniques, and the latest treatment options. There is information for people living with cancer, descriptions of cancer drugs, free brochures, access to support groups and links to other cancer related websites. The ACS provides financial support to patients who qualify.
Cancer Care at http://www.cancercare.org
1-800-813-4673
This site provides access to all of Cancer Care’s education and counseling programs as well as online support groups, website links, and briefs that offer tips on coping with cancer. Cancer Care offers some financial assistance with transportation needs for patients who qualify.
Cancer Hope Network at www.cancerhopenetwork.org/
1-877-467-3638
The Cancer Hope Network provides support by matching cancer patients with trained volunteers who have undergone a similar experience.
American Cancer Research Center at www.amc.org
800.321.1557
AMC Cancer Research Center is a not-for-profit research institute dedicated to the prevention and control of cancer and other chronic diseases
Cancer Information and Counseling Line (CICL) at www.amc.org/html/info/h_info_cicl.html
1-800-525-3777
The site provides access to the nationwide, toll-free telephone service for cancer patients, family members and friends to reach professional counselors, who can provide up-to-date medical information, emotional support, and resource referrals. Individuals may also submit questions about cancer and request resources via email at email address: cicl@amc.org.
Cycle of Hope at http://www.cycleofhope.org/
The Cycle of Hope campaign is a partnership between the Lance Armstrong Foundation and Bristol-Myers Squibb designed to help support early cancer detection, to reduce fear associated with treatment, to encourage a team approach to cancer, and to foster hope in patients and their families fighting the disease.
Excecptional Cancer Patients (EcaP) at http://www.ecap-online.org/
814-337-8192
EcaP provides emotional support, education and hope to people living with cancer, AIDS, and other life-threatening illnesses. Of particular interest is their online reading list.
The Intercultural Cancer Council (ICC) at http://www.icc.bcm.tmc.edu/
713-198-4617
The ICC is dedicated to eliminating the unequal burden of cancer among racial and ethnic minorities and medically underserved populations. Their website includes cancer fact sheets specific to medically underserved populations in the United States as well as links to other cancer resources.
Re-Mission: The Game at www.re-mission.net
650- 569-5900
The game, developed by HopeLab, focuses on the behavioral and psychological aspects of successful cancer treatment. In Re-Mission, the player becomes a microscopic robot named Roxxi. Roxxi travels through the bodies of fictional cancer patients, annihilating cancer cells and battling the side effects of treatment. The game is free to cancer patients and can be downloaded or ordered at www.re-mission.net.
Patient Advocate Foundation at www.patientadvocate.org
757-873-6668
The PAF website provides patients, families and friends with important information about managed care, health insurance, financial issues, job discrimination, and debt crisis matters.
Resource list from the National Cancer Institute - "Financial and Other Resources for People With Cancer"
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