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Dana Farber Cancer Institute Family Studies Cancer Risk Line
Information regarding familial cancers.
Voice: 1-800-828-6622
Website: http://www.partners.org
Verified: 10/21/2008
Cancer Hope Network
One-on-one support offered to
cancer patients and their families undergoing cancer treatment from
trained volunteers who have survived cancer themselves.
Voice: 1-877-467-3638
Website: http://www.cancerhopenetwork.org
E-mail: info@cancerhopenetwork.org
Verified: 10/21/2008
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund
Dedicated to advancing and supporting laboratory
and clinical research that promotes the development of new therapies
and techniques for early detection, screening and treatment of
ovarian cancer. Educational outreach, public awareness projects,
including videos and resource materials available.
Voice: 1-800-873-9569
Website: http://www.ocrf.org
Verified: 10/21/2008
Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry
Information on the
warning signs of cancer, diagnostic tests and family history.
Sponsored by Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
Voice: 1-800-682-7426
Website: http://www.ovariancancer.com
Verified: 10/24/2008
Hereditary Cancer Institute
Studies family-linked
cancer. Counseling, information on clinical trials, cancer and
hereditary factors.
Voice: 1-800-648-8133
Verified: 10/21/2008
Cancer Research Institute
Provides
general cancer resource information. Supports leading-edge research
aimed at developing immunologic methods of preventing, treating and
curing cancer.
Voice: 1-800-992-2623
Website: http://www.cancerreseaarch.org
E-mail: info@cancerresearch.org
Verified: 10/21/2008
Skin Cancer Foundation
Provides educational
materials and information on skin cancer and treatment.
Voice: 1-800-754-6490
Website: http://www.skincancer.org
E-mail: info@skincancer.org
Verified: 10/21/2008
CureSearch
Active in the search to cure childhood cancer.
Involved with research, care, public awareness, fundraising,
information and e-newsletter.
Voice: 1-800-458-6223
Website: http://www.curesearch.org
E-mail: info@curesearch.org
Verified: 10/21/2008
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Information on breast cancer and breast health.
Voice: 1-800-462-9273
Website: http://www.komen.org
Verified: 10/21/2008
International Myeloma Foundation
Information, seminars, grants and
newsletter on myeloma.
Voice: 1-800-452-2873
Website: http://www.myeloma.org
E-mail: info@myeloma.org
Verified: 10/21/2008
Cancer Care, Inc.
Free counseling for cancer patients and
their families. Financial assistance, information and referrals,
community and professional education. Teleconference programs.
On-going telephone and in-person support groups.
Voice: 1-800-813-4673
Website: http://www.cancercare.org
E-mail: info@cancercare.org
Verified: 10/21/2008
Patient Advocate Foundation
Provides education and legal
counseling to cancer patients (relative to a diagnosis) concerning
managed care, discrimination, insurance and financial issues.
Voice: 1-800-532-5274
Website: http://www.patientadvocate.org
E-mail: help@patientadvocate.org
Verified: 10/21/2008
Locks of Love
Provides custom hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children
with long-term medical hair loss. Uses donated hair.
Voice: 1-888-896-1588
Website: http://www.locksoflove.org
E-mail: info@locksoflove.org
Verified: 10/21/2008
Anderson Network
Matches
cancer patients with others with exact diagnosis for support.
Voice: 1-800-345-6324
Website: http://www.mdanderson.org
Verified: 10/21/2008
Lung Cancer Alliance
Operates a national 'phone
buddies' program, comprehensive helpline and many other additional
services for persons with lung cancer and their families.
Voice: 1-800-298-2436
Website: http://www.lungcanceralliance.org
E-mail: info@lungcanceralliance.org
Verified: 10/21/2008
American Cancer Society
Information and referral on
various issues related to cancer (treatment, services, literature,
transportation, equipment, encouragement and support). English,
Spanish and Chinese speaking.
Voice: 1-800-227-2345
Website: http://www.cancer.org
Verified: 10/21/2008
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
Makes referrals to physicians who specialize in the
treatment of gynecological cancer. Referrals to doctors, brochures,
literature and online resources.
Voice: 1-800-444-4441
Website: http://www.wcn.org
E-mail: info@thegcf.org
Verified: 10/21/2008
Look Good...Feel Better
Helps cancer patients improve their appearance
during treatment. Free workshops across the country.
Voice: 1-800-227-2345
Website: http://www.cancer.org
Verified: 10/21/2008
Cancer Information Service
Provides information about cancer and
cancer-related resources to patients, the public and health
professionals. Offers one-on-one smoking cessation counseling and
literature. Free publications. Sponsored by National Cancer
Institute.
Voice: 1-800-422-6237
Website: http://www.cancer.gov
Verified: 10/21/2008
AMC Cancer Information and Counseling Line
Provides current medical
information and counseling for cancer issues.
Voice: 1-800-525-3777
Website: http://www.amc.org
Verified: 10/21/2008
BLOCH Cancer Hotline
Networks persons with cancer and home volunteers
with same type of cancer. Free books about cancer.
Voice: 1-800-433-0464
Website: http://www.blochcancer.org
E-mail: hotline@hrblock.com
Verified: 10/21/2008
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