General Cancer Information &
Support
American Cancer Society
- Supports research, provides printed materials, educational programs
and practical help for patients & their families. 1.800.ACS.2345 - www.cancer.org
CancerCare, Inc.
- Offers free support, information, financial assistance & practical
help to cancer patients and their loved ones. 1.800.813.4673
- www.cancercare.org
Cancervive - Provides support group information, insurance information, assistance,
advocacy and educational materials. 1.800.486.2873
- www.cancervive.org
National Cancer Institute’s Cancer
Information Center - Provides information and resources for patients,
the public and health care providers.
1.800.4 CANCER - www.cancernet.nci.nih.gov
Gilda’s Club- Provides social
and emotional support along with lectures, workshops, networking groups,
children’s programs and networking groups. 1.888.445.3248 - www.gildasclub.org
The Cancer Alliance- Provides support and financial resources to cancer patients.
1.561.748.7227 CAhelpandhope@aol.com
The Wellness Community
- Offers stress reduction and education workshops, nutrition guidance,
exercise sessions & social events. 1.888.793.9355-
thewellnesscommunity.org
Patient Advocacy
Lance Armstrong Foundation
- Provides education and advocacy for those living with, through and
beyond cancer. 1.512.236.7937 - livestrong.org
National Coalition for Cancer
Survivorship - Provides information and resources on cancer support,
advocacy and quality-of-life issues. 1.877.622.7937- canceradvocacy.org
Patient Advocate Foundation
- Provides education, legal counseling and referrals concerning
managed care, insurance, financial issues, job discrimination and debt
crisis matters. 1.800.532.5274 – patientadvocate.org
Directory of Pharmaceutical
Manufacturers’ Patient Assistance Programs:
1.800.PMA.INFO or www.phrma.org/patients
Needy Meds:
- A website of pharmaceutical companies who have special patient assistance
programs. Patients can search this site for the particular drug
(chemo or not) that they will be taking to see if there is an assistance
program for that particular drug. www.needymeds.com