ORGANIZATIONS THAT DEAL WITH MANY TYPES OF CANCER
American Cancer Society (ACS)
1599 Clifton Road, N.E
Atlanta, GA 30329
Tel: 800-ACS-2345
www.cancer.org
This site and the free phone line provide information
to patients on cancer treatment, early detection and
prevention.
American Pain Foundation
111 South Calvert Street,
Suite 2700
Baltimore,
MD 21202
Tel: 888-615-7246
www.painfoundation.org
The organization's mission is to
mprove the quality of life for people with
pain by providing practical information for
patients
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
225 Reinekers Lane,
Suite 650 Alexandria,
VA 22314
Tel: 703-299-1010
www.asco.org
ASCO is the world's leading professional
society representing physicians who treat
people with cancer.
American Society of Plastic
Surgeons (ASPS)
444 E. Algonquin Rd.
Arlington Heights,
IL 60005
Tel: 888-4-PLASTIC
(888-475-2784)
www.plasticsurgery.org
The ASPS site has information about both
reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery.
American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
(ASTRO) 12500 Fair Lakes Circle,
Suite 375 Fairfax,
VA 22033
Tel: 800-962-7876
www.astro.org
The mission of ASTRO includes advancing
the practice of radiation oncology by disseminating
the results of scientific research and promoting
excellence in patient care and infomation on
choice to use radiation therapy in the treatment
of prostate and breast cancers.
Association of Oncology Social Workers (AOSW)
4700 West Lake Avenue
Glenview,
IL 60025
Tel: 847-375-4721
Fax: 847-375-6321
www.aosw.org
The AOSW is the professional organization for
oncology social workers and its work includes
advocacy for the support and care of people with
cancer. The organization is dedicated to increasing
awareness about the social, emotional, educational,
and spiritual needs of cancer patients.
CancerCare, Inc. 275 7th Avenue
New York,
NY 10001
Tel: 800-813-HOPE
Tel: 212-221-3300
English
Español
info@cancercare.org
Cancer Care is an organization that provides
assistance free of charge to people with cancer.
There are information on support groups,
financial assistance, and cancer treatment
and also a section on legislative action.
Cancer Education.com
Cancer Education.com
The mission of this site is improving
cancer care by keeping professionals, patients,
and care givers informed and up-to-date. The
site has resources for finding physicians and
treatment centers, and features videos and
animation about most common types of cancer
Registration required to access some services,
including webcasts.
Cancer Hope Network
Two North Road, Ste. A
Chester,
NJ 07930
Tel: 908-233-1103 in NJ
Tel: 800-552-4366
www.cancerhopenetwork.org
e-mail
Cancer Hope Network is a not-for-profit
organization that provides free and confidential
one-on-one support to cancer patients and their
families.
Support is provided by matching cancer patients
and/or family members with trained volunteers who
have themselves undergone and recovered from a similar
cancer experience.
CancerSource.com
CancerSource.com
CancerSource, created by the Jones & Bartlett Publishers,
seeks to provide users with the most accurate and comprehensive information
and services available. These resources are designed for both those affected
by the disease and for oncology professionals.
Gilda's Club
195 West Houston Street
New York,
NY 10014
Tel: 888-GILDA-4U (888-445-3248)
www.gildasclub.org
Gilda's Clubs provide social and emotional
support to cancer patients, their families, and
friends. Lectures, workshops, networking groups,
special events, and a children's program are available.
Hospice Education Institute
190 Westbrook Road Essex,
CT 06426-1511
Tel: 800-331-1620
Tel: 860-767-1620
Fax: 860-767-2746
www.hospiceworld.org
Hospice Link helps patients and their
families find support services in their
communities. It offers information about
hospice and pain management and can refer
cancer patients and their families to
local hospice programs.
International Cancer Alliance (ICARE)
4853 Cordell Avenue, Suite
11 Bethesda,
MD 20814
Tel: 800-ICARE61 (800-422-7361)
Tel: 301-654-7933
Fax: 301-654-8684
www.icare.org
infor@icare.org
A non-profit organization, ICARE provides
high-quality, user-friendly cancer information to
patients and physicians.
The site's Online Cancer Information Guide provides
detailed information about many types of cancer
including breast, colorectal, lung, ovarian, and
prostate, as well as Hodgkin's disease and lymphomas.
Look Good...Feel Better (LGFB)
1100 Connecticut Ave. N.W.
Washington,
DC 20036
Tel: 800-395-LOOK (1-800-395-5665)
English
Español
This organization is dedicated to providing
female cancer patients with beauty and coping
techniques to help restore their appearance and
self-image during cancer treatment.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue
New York,
NY 10021
Tel: 212-639-3573
www.mskcc.org
Established in 1884, MSKCC is the world's
oldest and largest private institution devoted to
prevention, patient care, research, and education
in cancer. The site has a large section on
diagnosing and treating cancer for both patients
and professionals.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Building 31
31 Center Dr.
Bethesda,
MD 20892-2590
Tel: 800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
www.cancer.gov
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) conducts
and supports research, training, health information
dissemination, and other programs with respect to
the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of
cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the
continuing care of cancer patients and the families
of cancer patients.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
1010 Wayne Avenue,
Suite 505
Silver Spring,
MD 20910
Tel: 877-NCCS-YES (1-877-622-7937)
www.cansearch.org
Cansearch is produced by the National Coalition
for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) to provide survivors
and patients with a step-by-step guide to the many
cancer resources found on the Web.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
1700 Diagonal Road,
Suite 300 Alexandria,
VA 22314
Helpline: 800-658-8898
www.nhpco.org
The NHPCO is committed to improving end of life care
and expanding access to hospice care with the goal of
profoundly enhancing quality of life for people dying
in America and their loved ones. The organization offers
information on local hospice and palliative care programs
across the country, operates a toll-free Helpline,
and maintains a website.
National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
233 Canterbury Drive
Wallingford,
PA 19086-6617
Tel: 610-872-7608
www.nsgc.org
The professional organization for genetic
counselors, the NSGC site gives information
about the role of genetic counselors as part
of a health care team.
Office of Minority Health Resource Center
PO Box 37337
Washington,
DC 20013
Tel: 800-444-6472
www.omhrc.gov
A service of the Office of Minority Health,
this site contains information on a variety
of subjects that affect the health of minorities,
including cancer.
OncoLink
OncoLink was founded in 1994 by cancer
specialists at the University of Pennsylvania
with a mission to help cancer patients,
families, health care professionals and
the general public get accurate cancer-related
information. OncoLink has comprehensive information
about specific types of cancer, updates on cancer
treatments, and news about researc4h advances.
Oncology.com
Oncology.com
Oncology.com is a vast, up-to-date source of online
cancer news and information for patients, health-care
professionals and the entire cancer community. All of
the medical information on the site has been reviewed
by a health-care professional. The site includes a
discussion area, a personal diary, a library, and a
referral service. Registration is required to access
some services.
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
1100 15th Street, NW,
Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005
Tel: 202-835-3400
www.phrma.org
The PhRMA represents over 100 pharmaceutical
research companies.
The site provides extensive information about drug
development and research including
New Medicines in Development for Cancer.
Quackwatch
Quackwatch.com,
Your Guide to Health Fraud, Quackery, and Intelligent
Decisions, Stephen Barrett, MD. Quackwatch, a member
of Consumer Federation of America, is a nonprofit
corporation whose purpose is to combat health-related
frauds, myths, fads, and fallacies. The site gives
details and warnings about treatments, practicioners,
and authors and publishers. Also in French and German.
Sisters Network, Inc.
8787 Woodway Drive,
Suite 4206 Houston,
TX 77063
Tel: 713-781-0255
www.sistersnetworkinc.org
The Sisters Network Inc. is a National,
African-American, Breast Cancer Survivors
Organization. Sisters Network is committed
to increasing local and national attention to
the devastating impact that breast cancer has
in the African-American Community as well
as providing a support network and cancer
prevention programs in the community.
WebMD
WebMD.com
A general medical information site, WebMD has some cancer specific
content. There is a physician referral service, a medical
library, and resources for those diagnosed with a
particular disease. Some resources require membership.
The Wellness Community - National
35 East 7th
Street, Suite 412
Cincinnati,
OH 45202
Tel: 888-793-WELL (793-9355)
Fax: 513-421-7119
www.wellness-community.org
help@wellness-community.org
The Wellness Community provides free
psychological and emotional support to cancer patients
and their families. It offers support groups facilitated
by licensed therapists, stress reduction and cancer
education workshops, nutrition guidance, exercise
sessions, and social events.
