Resource List
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CancerCare
1-800-813-HOPE (4673), website: www.cancercare.org
Provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer including counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help and are provided by trained oncology social workers free of charge
American Cancer Society
1-800-227-2345, website: www.cancer.org
Focuses on cancer research, education and advocacy; and provides patient and family support services, which vary by locality.
Gilda’s Club
1-888-445-3248, website: www.gildasclub.org
Support and networking groups, lectures, workshops and social events are available for people with all kinds and stages of cancer.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
1-800-422-6237, website: www.cancer.gov
Information specialists can answer questions about cancer and provide materials. The NCI website provides comprehensive information on cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, statistics, research, clinical trials and news.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
1-877-622-7937, website: www.canceradvocacy.org
Advocates for quality cancer care for all Americans and the empowerment of cancer survivors through federal policy initiatives.
Wellness Community
1-888-793-9355, website: www.thewellnesscommunity.org
Offers professionally led support groups, educational workshops and mind/body programs.