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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 Verified: 10/26/2009
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
Makes referrals to physicians who specialize in the treatment of gynecological cancer. Brochures,literature and online resources. Voice: 1-800-444-4441 Verified: 10/25/2009
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 Verified: 10/26/2009
International Myeloma Foundation
Information, seminars, grants and newsletter on myeloma. Voice: 1-800-452-2873 Verified: 10/26/2009
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Information on breast cancer and breast health. Voice: 1-800-462-9273 Verified: 10/22/2009
Skin Cancer Foundation
Provides educational materials and information on skin cancer and treatment. Voice: 1-800-754-6490 Verified: 10/25/2009
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 Verified: 10/22/2009
Look Good...Feel Better
Helps cancer patients improve their appearance during treatment. Free workshops across the country. Voice: 1-800-227-2345 Verified: 10/26/2009
Dana Farber Cancer Institute Family Studies Cancer Risk Line
Information regarding familial cancers. Voice: 1-800-828-6622 Verified: 10/22/2009
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. Write: Cancer Care Voice: 1-800-813-4673 Verified: 10/25/2009
BLOCH Cancer Hotline
Networks persons with cancer and home volunteers with same type of cancer. Free books about cancer. Voice: 1-800-433-0464 Verified: 10/22/2009
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 Verified: 10/22/2009
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 Verified: 10/25/2009
Anderson Network
Matches cancer patients with others with exact diagnosis for support. Voice: 1-800-345-6324 Verified: 10/22/2009
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 Verified: 10/22/2009
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 Verified: 10/28/2009
Hereditary Cancer Center
Studies family-linked cancer. Counseling, information on clinical trials, cancer and hereditary factors. Voice: 1-800-648-8133 Verified: 11/2/2009
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 Verified: 10/25/2009
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 Verified: 10/22/2009
Locks of Love
Provides custom hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children with long-term medical hair loss. Uses donated hair. Voice: 1-888-896-1588 Verified: 10/25/2009
AMC Cancer Information and Counseling Line
Provides current medical information and counseling for cancer issues. Voice: 1-800-525-3777 Verified: 10/22/2009
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