The following resources are for informational purposes only. Gilda’s Club Delaware Valley is not responsible for any of the information on these web sites.
GENERAL CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT
American Cancer Society (ACS)
A voluntary organization that 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 available.
(800) ACS-2345 (800-227-2345)
www.cancer.org
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American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)
Provides information about cancer prevention, particularly through diet and nutrition. They offer a toll-free nutrition hotline, pen pal support network, and funding of research grants. Spanish language publications available.
(800) 843-8114
aicrweb@aicr.org
www.aicr.org
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American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Online
Contains more than 40,000 pages of information, including: cancer resources on the Internet, finding an oncologist, and up-to-date information about cancer policy issues.
(703) 299-0150
Asco@asco.org
www.asco.org
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Cancer Care, Inc.
A national nonprofit agency that offers free support, information, financial assistance, and practical help to people with cancer and their loved ones. Services are available in person, over the phone, and through the agency’s website. Spanish language help available.
(800) 813-HOPE (800-813-4673)
info@cancercare.org
www.cancercare.org
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Cancer Hope Network
The Cancer Hope Network provides individual support to cancer patients and their families by matching them with trained volunteers who have undergone and recovered from a similar cancer experience.
877-HOPENET (877-467-3638)
www.cancerhopenetwork.org
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Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups, Inc.
Provides basic information about cancer clinical trials, a list of available trials offered by seven cooperative groups, and helpful links to patient advocate groups.
(877) 520-4457
www.cancertrialshelp.org
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Corporate Angel Network, Inc. (CAN)
CAN finds free air transportation (on corporate planes) for cancer patients who need medical treatment. Patients must be ambulatory.
(866) 328-1313
info@corpangelnetwork.org
www.corpangelnetwork.org
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Fertile Hope
A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping cancer patients with fertility issues.
1-888-994-4673
www.fertilehope.org
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Lance Armstrong Foundation
The Foundation focuses its activities in the following areas: survivor resources and support, survivorship programs, national advocacy initiatives, scientific and clinical research grants.
(512) 236-8820
www.laf.org
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The Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer
Provides support, education, information and advocacy for health issues relating to lesbians with cancer and their families. Help also available in Spanish.
(202) 332-5536
mautner@mautnerproject.org
www.mautnerproject.org
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National Cancer Institute
Provides accurate, up-to-date information on many types of cancer, information on clinical trials, resources for people dealing with cancer, and information for researchers and health professionals. Help also available for the deaf and in Spanish.
(800) 4-CANCER (800-422-6237)
www.cancer.gov
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National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation (NCSD)
National Cancer Survivors Day is the world’s largest cancer survivor event and is celebrated on the first Sunday in June of each year in more than 700 communities throughout North America and elsewhere. A free celebration planning kit is available from the foundation.
(615) 794-3006
ncsd@aol.com
www.ncsdf.org
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National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
NCCS is a network of groups and individuals that offer support to cancer survivors and their loved ones. It provides information and resources on cancer support‚ advocacy‚ and quality-of-life issues. A section of the NCCS website and a limited selection of publications are available in Spanish.
(877) 622-7937
www.canceradvocacy.org
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National Lymphedema Network, Inc
Cancer organization focusing on Lymphodema. The network publishes a quarterly newsletter, provides referrals, presents a biennial national conference and offers educational materials for purchase.
(800) 541-3259
www.lymphnet.org
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OncoLink
Affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center. A comprehensive website that provides information about specific types of cancer, updates on cancer treatments and news about research advances.
(215) 349-5445
www.oncolink.upenn.edu
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R. A. Bloch Cancer Foundation, Inc.
The foundation matches newly diagnosed cancer patients with trained‚ home-based volunteers who have been treated for the same type of cancer. Informational materials and a list of institutions that offer second opinions also available.
800-433-0464
www.blochcancer.org
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Vital Options International TeleSupport Cancer Network
An organization that facilitates a weekly syndicated call-in cancer talk show linking callers with other patients, long-term survivors, family members, physicians, researchers and therapists. Offers services in English and French.
(800) 477-7666
info@vitaloptions.org
www.vitaloptions.org
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The Wellness Community
Provides free psychological and emotional support to cancer patients and their families. They offer support groups on stress reduction and cancer education workshops‚ nutrition guidance‚ exercise sessions‚ and social events.
(888) 793-WELL (888-793-9355)
help@wellness-community.org
www.thewellnesscommunity.org
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Cancer.com
Developed by Ortho Biotech Products, Cancer.com is a portal aggregating links to cancer-related Web sites and online tools. The information is organized by topic, and there are special sections for caregivers and healthcare professionals.
www.cancer.com
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Chemocare.com
Scott Hamilton’s website is designed to provide the latest information about chemotherapy to patients and their families, caregivers and friends.
www.chemocare.com
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Cancervive, Inc.
For the past 17 yrears, Cancervive has provided counseling, education and advocacy to cancer patients, family members and health professionals. Our patient education materials (books, documentary videos and games) are being used and valued in every major cancer center.
(800) 4-TO-CURE
cancervivr@aol.com
www.cancervive.org
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Cancer Consultants
Cancer Consultants is dedicated to providing comprehensive prevention and treatment information, up-to-date news, and clinical trials listings for cancer patients and their families.
(208)727-6880
ldubose@cancerconsultants.com
www.cancerconsultants.com
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National Cancer Institute: Clinical Trials at NIH
In depth information on clinical trials
1-888-NCI-1937
ncicssc@mail.nih.gov
http://ccr.cancer.gov/trials/cssc/
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Hospice Education Institute
Includes programs such as HospiceLink, which helps patients and their families find support services in their communities. They offer information about hospice and palliative care and can refer cancer patients and their families to local hospice and palliative care programs.
(800) 331-1620
www.hospiceworld.org
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National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
The NHPCO is an association of programs that provide hospice and palliative care. Help in Spanish is also available.
(800) 658-8898
www.nhpco.org
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Patient Advocacy
Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)
The PAF provides education‚ legal counseling‚ and referrals to cancer patients and survivors concerning managed care‚ insurance‚ financial issues‚ job discrimination‚ and debt crisis matters.
(800) 532-5274
help@patientadvocate.org
www.patientadvocate.org
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CarePages
CarePages are patient websites that deliver emotional support to patients and families by making it easy for them to stay in touch during a hospital stay or any time when care giving is needed.
773.348.0720
support@carepages.com
www.carepages.com
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Shop Well With You
Shop Well with You is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that helps women with a history of cancer improve their quality of life by using clothing as a creative means towards wellness.
(800) 799-6790
info@shopwellwithyou.org
www.shopwellwithyou.org
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