African American Breast Cancer Alliance, Inc. [AAABCA]

(612) 825-3675
www.geocities.com/aabcainc
Support groups for breast cancer patients and survivors at different stages, offers experiences to help address the specific needs of black women.

 

Air Lifeline
(877) AIRLIFE

http://www.nffr.org/Airlifeline.htm

Free air transportation for medical reasons.

 

Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support, and Education
(800) 298-2436
www.alcase.org
Lung cancer advocacy, support, and education to improve quality of life through: a toll-free telephone service, a quarterly newsletter, a person-to-person telephone support service, and customized information.

 

Alternative Medicine Foundation

www.amfoundation.org

Evidence-based information; Offers pain management guide.

 

Alternative Medicine Homepage

www.pitt.edu/~cbw/altm.html

Provides links to internet information sources; maintained by Medical Librarian of University of Pittsburgh, PA

 

American Academy of Dermatology
(888) 462-3376
www.aad.org
Provides dermatology related education, referrals, and research.


 

American Association for Cancer Research
(215) 440-9300 or (866) 423-3965)
www.aacr.org
A politically active member of the research community.

 

American Board of Medical Specialties
(866) 275-2267 or (847) 491-9091
www.abms.org
Information on physician credentials by subspecialty including Board Certification

 

American Cancer Society
(800) 227-2345
www.cancer.org
Programs for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, including support groups such as "I Can Cope," "Man to Man," "Reach to Recovery," and "Look Good . . . Feel Better." The ACS also offers cancer information and other services. Please contact your local ACS office for more information.

 

American College of Physicians: Home Care Guide for Advanced Cancer

www.acponline.org/public/h_care/index.htm

Downloadable guide includes information about pain, helping, caregiving, etc.

 

American Foundation for Urologic Disease
(410) 468-1800
(800) 828-7866
www.afud.org

Prostate cancer support and information via a toll-free information line, a prostate cancer support network, a magazine, a resource guide, other publications and education materials.


 

American Institute for Cancer Research [AICR]
(202) 328-7744
(800) 843-8114
www.aicr.org
Information about cancer prevention, particularly through diet and nutrition.

 

American Lung Association of New Jersey
1600 Route 22 East

Union, NJ 07083

(908) 687-9340
http://www.alanewjersey.org/

Lung health promotion and advocacy through education, research, community action, and legislation.  Information about lung cancer offered.

 

American Medical Association

(800) 621-8335
www.ama-assn.org
Medical association resource.

 

American Pain Society [APS]
(847) 375-4715
www.ampainsoc.org
A directory of specialized pain treatment centers.

 

American Self-Help Groups Clearinghouse
(973) 326-6789 (Outside NJ)

NJ:  (800) 367-6274
www.selfhelpgroups.org
Support for starting a local support group and availability of local support groups.

 

American Social Health Association: National HPV and Cervical Cancer Prevention Resource Center

www.ashastd.org/hpv/hpv_overview.cfm

HPV and cervical cancer prevention information and resources and support group information.


American Society of Clinical Oncology [ASCO]
(703) 299-0150
www.asco.org
Information for patients, physicians and scientists.  Locates oncologists.

 

American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology [ASTRO]

(800) 962-4282 (US only)

www.astro.org/

Find a radiation oncologist; information about radiation treatment for many cancer types.

 

American Thyroid Association

www.thyroid.org/patients/index.html

Professional society specializing in the research and treatment of thyroid diseases. Provides patient brochures on specialist locations.

 

American Urological Association [AUA]

(866) 746-4282 (US only)

www.urologyhealth.org

Provides prostate cancer resources.

 

AMGEN

By My Side
www.ByMySide.com
Information about cancer treatment, side effects, linkages to resources, and offers support group

 

Avon Breast Cancer Crusade
www.avoncrusade.com
Funds research, clinical care, support services, education and early detection.

 

Bereavement Magazine

Bereavement Publishing, Inc.

(888) 60-4HOPE
www.bereavementmag.com
Magazine for all those who are bereaved.

 

BCMets.org (Metastatic Breast Cancer)
www.bcmets.org
Information about metastatic breast cancer.


 

Bone Marrow Transplant Information Network
(888) 597-7674
www.bmtinfonet.org
Medical information in easy-to-understand language.

 

Brain Tumor Society
(800) 770-8287
www.tbts.org
Patient information.

 

Cancer Answer
www.thecanceranswer.org
A guide to cancer therapy. How cancer is diagnosed, treated and managed day to day.

 

Cancer Care
(212) 712-8080 (800) 813-HOPE
(800) 813-4673
www.cancercare.org
Free professional help including education, information and referral and direct financial assistance.  Grants and programs for the medically underserved, prosthesis and wig clinics.

 

Cancer Consultants

(888) 912-9111
www.cancerconsultants.com
Cancer information regarding prevention, screenings, treatment, protocols, clinical trials.

 

Cancer Fund of America
(865) 938-5281
www.cfoa.org
Support and services to financially indigent patients.

 

Cancer Guide
www.cancerguide.org
Information to help patients find the questions that should be asked.


Cancer Hope Network
(877) 467-3638
www.cancerhopenetwork.org
Confidential one-on-one trained volunteer support by those who have undergone a similar experience.

 

Cancer Information Service [CIS]
(800) 422-6237

http://cis.nci.nih.gov/

Information including smoking cessation, types of cancer, treatments, including referral to clinical trials, many other topics, and a live-messaging information service.

 

CancerInfoNet.org

www.cancerinfonet.org/english/index.htm

En Espanol

www.cancerinfonet.org/spanish/index.htm

Information about the diagnosis and treatment of the most common cancers, cancer prevention and research, and links to other cancer resources.

 

Cancer Institute of New Jersey

www.cinj.org

A National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center that provides prevention, detection, treatment and care of patients with cancer.

 

CANCERLIT search engine

(800) 422-6237
www.cancer.gov

Bibliographic database that contains more than 1.5 million citations and abstracts.


Cancer Pain
www.cancer-pain.org
Information about cancer pain management for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals.

 

CancerQuest

www.cancerquest.org

En Espanol

www.cancerquest.org/index.cfm?page=1& lang=spanish&changeto=spanish

Teaches the biology of cancer. Topics include cell structure, cell division, the genes of cancer and tumor biology.


 

Cancer Research Foundation of America
(800) 227-2732
www.preventcancer.org
Dedicated to cancer prevention through research and education.

 

Cancer Research Institute
(800) 992-2623
www.cancerresearch.org
Funds cancer and immunology research, and provides information on clinical trials.

 

Cancer Source
www.cancersource.com
Produced in partnership with the Oncology Nursing Society. Information for patients and professionals; also has live chats with nursing professionals.

 

Cancer Supportive Care
www.cancersupportivecare.com
Internet resource offering 31 website modules of educational support for many cancer types.

 

Cancer Survivor Toolbox
www.cancersurvivaltoolbox.org
A free audio program designed to help cancer survivors and caregivers develop the practical tools to deal with the diagnosis, treatment and challenges of cancer.

 

Cancer Wellness Center
(847) 509-9595
(866) 292-9255
www.cancerwellness.org
Psychological, emotional, and social support.

 

Cancer Legal Resource Center

http://www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org/

Provides legal and related services.

 

CANCERLIT search engine
www.cancer.gov
Bibliographic database that contains more than 1.5 million citations and abstracts found on the cancer.gov Web site.


CancerNet
www.CancerNet.nci.nih.gov
Information on cancer, treatment, prevention, screening, coping, support, and resources.

 

Celebrating Life Foundation
(800) 207-0992
www.celebratinglife.org
Breast cancer awareness and education, specifically targeting African-American women and women of color.

 

Center for Coping
(516) 822-3131
www.coping.com
Coping skills information and education.

 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov
Informational resource for all cancers.

 

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [CMS]

http://www.cms.hhs.gov/

Regional Offices
(212) 616-2205

Call for information about reporting a complaint directly to the CMS.

 

Chemocare.com
www.chemocare.com
Internet resource from Scott Hamilton.
Provides the latest information about chemotherapy.

 

ClinicalTrials.gov

http://clinicaltrials.gov

Information about federally and privately supported clinical research includes information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details.

 

Colon Cancer Alliance

www.ccalliance.org

Patient support, education, research and advocacy, colorectal cancer information, a comprehensive glossary and patient support resources.


 

Colorectal Network

(301) 879-1500

www.colorectal-cancer.net

Support groups, e-mail and internet information, connects patients with long-term survivors.

 

Commission on Cancer Research

New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services

(609) 292-7837

Hot line (800) 792-8820

PAAD (800) 792-9745

New Jersey Family Cares (800) 701-0710

www.state.nj.us/health/ccr/index.html

Cancer resources for cancer patients and their families.  Offers resource book for NJ, lists NJ hospitals with clinical trials.

 

Corporate Angel Network
(914) 328-1313
www.corpangelnetwork.org
Provides free air transportation for cancer patients traveling to and from recognized treatment centers in the United States

 

Cosmetic Executive Women

21 East 40th Street, Suite 1700

New York, NY 10016

(212) 685-5955

www.cancerandcareers.org

Resources for living and working with cancer.

 

Crisis, Grief & Healing - A website
www.webhealing.com
Crisis, grief and healing to discuss, chat or simply browse to understand and honor the many paths to heal strong emotions.

 

Cure for Lymphoma Foundation
(800) 235-6848
www.lymphoma.org
Support and education through a "patient-to-patient" telephone service, a newsletter, patient workshops and a library of information, funding for lymphoma research.

 

Department of Veteran's Affairs
(800) 827-1000
Benefits, information and assistance.

 

Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families

(503) 775-5683
www.dougy.org
Peer support group for grieving children and families that offers information, education and support for children and adults.

 

FDA - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
www.fda.gov
Information for consumers on drugs, disease(s), clinical trials, product safety and more.

 

Family Caregiving 101

www.familycaregiving101.org

Workbook/resources for caregivers.

 

Gillette Cancer Connection
www.gillettecancerconnect.org
Books, support groups and linkages to other related websites.

 

Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
www.wcn.org
Promotes research and awareness of gynecologic cancers, their treatment and supportive services.

 

Healthfinder

www.healthfinder.gov
also in Espanol
www.healthfinder.gov/espanol
Resource for English and Spanish speaking patients sponsored by the Department of Health & Human Services.

 

HealthyNJ

www.healthynj.org

Prevention, education, treatment information in English and Spanish provided by the University Libraries at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Links to other web-sites provided.


 

Hospice Association of America

National Association of Home Care

(202) 547-7424
www.nahc.org/haa/home.html
Hospice information including consumer guides, fact sheets and links to other hospice related organizations and Web sites.

 

House of Representatives

(202) 224-3121

www.house.gov
Website for the United States House of Representatives.

 

Inflammatory Breast Cancer
www.ibcsupport.org
Education and support IBC patients, En Espanol.

 

International Cancer Alliance for Research and Education
(800) 422-7361
www.icare.org
Cancer information and education.

 

International Myeloma Foundation
(800) 452-2873 or (213) 656-1182
www.myeloma.org
Education, treatment and research support for multiple myeloma through a toll-free telephone hotline, educational sessions and materials.

 

Journey to Wellness
Breast Cancer and African American Women http://www.journeytowellness.com/

Examines the problem of breast cancer in the African-American community.

 

Kidney Cancer Association
(800) 850-9132 or (847) 332-1051
www.nkca.org
Professional and public information about kidney cancer. Offers newsletter, meetings, patient advocacy, and information on clinical trials and research.


Let's Face It
(360) 676-7325
www.faceit.org
Networking services, information and resources about specific categories of conditions for facial disfigurement, tools for parents and educators information about surgery and recovery, and legal resources.

 

Liver Cancer Network

www.livercancer.com

Information about the liver and liver cancer and treatment information.

 

LiverTumor.org

www.livertumor.org/default.asp

Information about liver cancer, a physician finder and a glossary of terms.

 

Living Beyond Breast Cancer
(888) 753-5222
www.lbbc.org
Information, education and outreach through educational conferences, a newsletter, outreach to medically underserved women, a help line, etc.

 

Lance Armstrong Foundation

(512) 236-8820
www.laf.org
Education, advocacy, program funding and research.

 

Legal Services of New Jersey

100 Metroplex Dr Ste 402
Edison, NJ 08818

(888) 576-5529

888-LSNJLAW for managed care advice

Offers free or reduced cost legal services for cancer patients to low-income persons in civil matters.

 

Leukemia Research Foundation
(847) 424-0600
www.leukemia-research.org

Educational information about lymphoma and hotline and referrals to clinical trials and support groups.


 

Lung Cancer.org

It's Time to Focus on Lung Cancer

1-877-646-5864
www.lungcancer.org
Education, support groups, teleconferences, news updates and newsletters to encourage early diagnosis; information about developments in screening and treatment; and offers clinical trial information,.

 

Lung Cancer Alliance

www.lungcanceralliance.org

Support, education, advocacy to improve the quality of life of people living with lung cancer

 

Lung Cancer Online

www.lungcanceronline.org

Annotated directory to internet information and resources.

 

Lymphoma Research Foundation

www.lymphoma.org

Information on the disease and patient support and locate a local chapter.

 

Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer
(202) 332-5536
www.mautnerproject.org

Education and information and advocacy.

 

Mayo Clinic
www.mayoclinic.com
Information about specific diseases and conditions and drugs.

 

MD Anderson Network
(800) 345-6324
www.mdacc.tmc.edu
Network telephone hotline that links patients and caregivers with another of the same diagnosis and treatment.


Medicare - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
(800) MEDICARE

TTY/TDD 1-877-486-2048 (hearing/speech impaired)
www.medicare.gov
Medicare basics - publications, compare group plans, compare nursing homes, questions about coverage.

 

Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Questions
Palmetto Government Benefits Administration
(800) 583-2236

TTY/TDD: (800)788-5414 (
24 Hour Voice Mail Service for Medicare Publications
(800) 633-4227
www.medicare.gov
24-hour voice-mail to order publications.

 

Medicine Program
www.themedicineprogram.com
Assists patients in program enrollment procedure but requires them to pay $5 per medication as a processing fee.

 

MedlinePlus

www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus

En Espanol

www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish

Comprehensive consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases, conditions, and concerns.

 

Melanoma information page

www.mpip.org
Provides information regarding melanoma.

 

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: About Herbs, Botanicals & Other Products

www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/11570.cfm

Information about alternative/complementary products.


 

Mothers Supporting Daughters with Breast Cancer [MSDBC]
(410) 778-1982
www.mothersdaughters.org
Support program for mothers with daughters who have breast cancer, information booklets available, mothers are matched with volunteer mothers based on daughter’s diagnosis and treatment.

 

Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation [MMRF]
(203) 972-1250
www.multiplemyeloma.org
Supports research grants,
and professional and patient symposia on multiple myeloma and related blood cancers.

 

National Agricultural Library: Food and Nutrition Information Center

www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/etext/000007.html

Nutritional information including for cancer patients.

 

National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations

www.nabco.org/support.htm

Information, assistance, and referrals provided by a network of breast cancer organizations.

 

National Asian Women's Health Organization (NAWHO)
(415) 989-9747
www.nawho.org
Information on breast and cervical cancer, research, education, leadership, and public policy programs.
  .

 

National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses, Inc
(800) 542-9730
www.nahhh.org
Lodging resource locator for patients and their families who are away from home while the patient is in treatment.


National Breast Cancer Coalition

www.natlbcc.org

Breast cancer advocacy group focused on breast cancer research and treatment

 

National Bone Marrow Transplant Link [BMT Link]
(248) 358-1886 or (800) LINK-BMT http://www.nbmtlink.org/

Information and referrals, patient advocacy and bone marrow transplant resource guide.

 

National Brain Tumor Foundation [NBTF]
(800) 934-CURE
www.braintumor.org
Information on how to cope with a brain tumor; support and counseling; and offers publications, support group lists, and patient-to-patient telephone support line.

 

National Breast Cancer Coalition [NBCC]
(800) 622-2383
www.natlbcc.org
Breast cancer advocacy group focused on breast cancer research and treatment.

 

National Cancer Institute [NCI]
(301) 496-5583 or

(800) 4-CANCER (Hotline)
www.cancernet.nci.nih.gov
Extensive cancer information and resources, PDQ (physicians data query)a toll-free cancer hotline.

 

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine [NCCAM] Clearinghouse
(888) 644-6226
www.nccam.nih.gov
Complementary and alternative medicine Information with links to other websites.


 

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental
(703) 548-9004
www.nccaom.org
Acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioner information and directory of diplomats.  Promotes national recognized standards of competency.

 

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
(877) 662-7937
(888) 650-9127
www.canceradvocacy.org
Cancer survivorship and support network of individuals, organizations, and treatment centers working in the area of.

 

National Comprehensive Cancer Network
(888) 909-6226
www.nccn.com
Treatment guidelines, clinical trial information, physician finder, and other information provided.

 

National Family Caregivers Association

www.thefamilycaregiver.org

Education, support and advocacy for caregivers.

 

National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization [NHPCO]
(703) 243-5900
(800) 658-8898
www.nhpco.org
Search engine provides contact information about local hospice programs.

 

National Institutes of Health

www.nih.gov

Information on health resources, clinical trials, Medline Plus, health hotlines; Smoking Cessation tips and resources.


National Institute of Nursing Research
(301) 496-8230
www.nih.gov/ninr
Supports clinical research and basic research among the nursing professionals.

 

National Lymphedema Network Inc
(800) 541-3259 or (510) 208-3200
www.lymphnet.org
Information, support and referrals to lymphedema treatment centers, health care providers, and support groups.

 

National Marrow Donor Program
(800) MARROW-2 or (800) 627-7692
www.marrow.org
A bone marrow donor registry that provides donor information and organizes donor recruitment drives.

 

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition [NOCC]
(561) 393-0005 or 1-888-OVARIAN
www.ovarian.org
Patient advocacy, support, and education; toll-free telephone service and promotes

 

National Patient Advocate Foundation
(800) 532-5274
www.npaf.org
Legislative and policy reform information

 

National Patient Air Travel Helpline
(800) 296-1217, (757) 318-9145
www.npath.org
Data base of known organizations providing long and short distance air medical transport.

 

National Prostate Cancer Coalition
(202) 463-9455 or (888) 245-9455
www.fightprostatecancer.org

Education, advocacy and creates new opportunities for federal and state investments in prostate cancer research.


 

National Women's Health Network

(202) 347-1140
www.nwhn.org
Consumer group dealing with women's rights in health care and cancer.

 

Needy Meds

(215) 625-9609
www.needymeds.com
Information about each participating company's assistance program, including how the drug will be dispensed, refill information, and limitations of the program.

 

New Jersey Cancer Trials Connect

(1-800-788-3929)

www.njctc.org

educational resources, linkages, descriptions of clinical trial; provides insurance information and enables people to find current clinical trials in New Jersey.

 

New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research

www.state.nj.us/health/cancer

Cancer resources for cancer patients and their families.  Offers resource book for NJ, lists NJ hospitals with clinical trials

 

New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services

(609) 292-7837

Hot line (800) 792-8820

PAAD (800) 792-9745

New Jersey Family Cares (800) 701-0710

www.state.nj.us/health

Information and linkages to programs, statistics, smoke-free NJ information, etc.


New Jersey State Medical Assistance Office
(800) 221-3943
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmahs/dhsmed.html

Programs to help pay medical bills for people with low incomes.

 

NIH Senior Health

http://Nihseniorhealth.gov

Aging-related health information including many types of cancer.  A talking function reads the text aloud and there are buttons to enlarge or enhance the text.

 

NOAH

www.noah-health.org

Consumer health information in English and Spanish.

 

Office of Cancer Control and Prevention

New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services

 (609) 292-7837

Hot line (800) 792-8820

PAAD (800) 792-9745

New Jersey Family Cares (800) 701-0710

www.state.nj.us/health/ccp/index.html

Statewide program responsible for comprehensive cancer control and prevention in NJ.  Provides linkages to cancer facts, county cancer capacity and needs, and other cancer resources.

 

Office of Women's Health
www.fda.gov/womens/
Information on women's health topics; funds research and education/outreach on pressing women's health issues, including cancer.

 

Oncolink
www.oncolink.upenn.edu
Information on all types of cancers, risk and prevention, screening, updates on cancer treatments, and news about research advances and clinical trial information options.


 

Oncology Nursing Society
ONS Online
(412) 859-6100
www.ons.org
Information regarding cancer and cancer treatment through peer-reviewed links, educational events, educational materials, and textbooks and a legislative action center.

 

Online and In-print Internet Directories in Medicine
www.eMedguides.com
Listings dealing with bereavement, patient education and support groups.

 

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
(202) 331-1332
www.ovariancancer.org
Increases understanding and advocates for better ways to diagnose, treat, and cure ovarian cancer.

 

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, Inc
(800) 873-9569
www.ocrf.org
Dedicated to the formulation of early diagnostic treatment programs and research.

 

PanCan

www.pancan.org

Education, information about pancreatic cancer, support services and clinical trials. There is also a section for caregivers.

 

Pancreatica

www.pancreatica.org

Information about clinical trials and other responsible medical care in the treatment of pancreatic cancer.


Partners Against Pain

One Stamford Forum

Stamford CT 06901

(888) 726-7535
www.partnersagainstpain.com
Pain control information for patients and professionals.

 

Patient Advocate Foundation
(800) 532-5274

www.patientadvocate.org
Advocates and serves as a liaison between patient and their insurance, employer, creditors to resolve matters relative to their diagnosis.

 

Patient Centered Guides

(800) 998-9938
www.patientcenters.com
Information grounded in western medicine told by people who have been there.

 

People Living with Cancer
The American Society of Clinical Oncology
www.plwc.org
Oncologist approved information about cancer.  Cancer specific sections, clinical trial information, medical dictionary and drug database, discussion groups, family and friend section, symptom management, coping strategies, oncologist directory.

 

Pharmacy Web
www.pharmweb.net
Information on pharmaceutical drugs.

 

PhRMA

(202) 835-3414
www.phrma.org
Prescription drug patient pharmacy assistance programs.

 

Prescription Drug Indigent Programs
(800) 762-4636
www.needymeds.com
Prescription drug patient assisted programs.


 

Prostate Cancer Foundation CaPCURE
(800) 757-CURE
(310) 570-4700
www.capcure.org
Funds research, offers support and education, and fosters collaboration among various organizations and agencies.

 

Prostate Cancer Research Institute
(310) 743-2116
www.prostate-cancer.org

Information on prostate cancer research and improved quality of life.

 

Prostate Cancer Coalition of New Jersey

www.pcc-nj.org

Email:  contactus@ppc-nj.org.  Prostate cancer resources. 

 

The Prostate Net

P.O. Box 2192

Secaucus, NJ 07096-2192

(888) 477-6763

http://www.prostate-online.org

Information, direct consultation for patients with prostate cancer.  Focuses on prevention, education, support and advocacy.

 

Safe Ride
(800) 858-9163
(800) 587-1479
Transportation for Medicaid Patients in New Jersey, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Scottsdale, Arizona.

 

Sarcoma

(617) 632-5122
www.sarcoma.net#
Information for sarcoma patients.

 

Office of Senator [Name]

United States Senate

(202) 224-3121
www.senate.gov
State government internet resources for patients.


Security/SSI

Office of Public Inquiries

(800) 772-1213
www.ssa.gov
Disability benefits.

 

SHARE: Self-help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer
Breast Hotline  (212) 382-2111
Latina Hotline  (212) 719-4454
Ovarian Hotline  (212) 719-1204
Toll-free  (866) 891-2392
(212) 719-1204
www.sharecancersupport.org
Information and hotlines, for breast and ovarian cancer. In English and Spanish.

 

Sisters Network
(866) 781-1808
www.sistersnetworkinc.org
Awareness of breast cancer in African-American women and provides local support.

 

Sisters Network of Central Jersey
(732) 246-8300
sisterscentral@aol.com
National African-American women breast cancer survivors support organizations.

 

Skin Cancer Foundation
(800) 754-6490
www.skincancer.org
Increase public awareness of the importance of taking protective measures against the damaging rays of the sun.

 

SPOHNC: Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer
(800) 377-0928
www.spohnc.org
Patient-run support offers a "survivor to survivor" network, a newsletter, information and educational materials.

 

Strength for Caring

www.strengthforcaring.com

Information and community for family caregivers. 


 

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

(972) 855-1600 or

(800) IM-AWARE

www.breastcancerinfo.com

Funds education, research and advocacy.

 

Susan Love MD Foundation
(310) 230-1712
www.susanlovemd.com
Funds research and provides education and advocacy.

 

Testicular Cancer Resource Center
www.acor.org/diseases/TC
Information on testicular cancer.

 

ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivor’s Association, Inc

www.thyca.org

Information, access to support groups by thyroid cancer survivors and an online low iodine cookbook.

 

Thyroid-Cancer.net

www.thyroid-cancer.net

Information on thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer and treatments.

 

Thyroid Foundation of America

www.tsh.org/index.html

Information regarding diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and ongoing support and research.

 

Urology Channel: Prostate Cancer

www.urologychannel.com/prostate/cancer

Information on the symptoms, diagnostic testing, and treatment options associated with prostate cancer, as well as chat forums, support groups, recent news articles, and educational materials.


US Too Prostate Cancer Education & Support

(201) 288-8223

www.ustoo.com

Regular meetings for men living with prostate cancer and their families to provide unbiased information from experts in areas related to prostate cancer.

 

Val Skinner Foundation

www.valskinnerfoundation.org/

Educational information to generate breast cancer awareness among young women.

 

Volunteers of America - Community Emergency Assistance Coalition
(800) 889-0089
www.voa.org

Faith-based organization provides emergency services, support

 

WebMD
www.webmd.com
Comprehensive general information as well as extensive oncology resources.

 

Well Spouse Associates

 (800) 838-0879
www.wellspouse.org
Support groups for spouses of people with chronic/disabling diseases.


Wellness Community
(513) 421-7111
(888) 793-9355
www.thewellnesscommunity.org/default.asp

Free support and networking groups, educational workshops, stress management, talks by experts, and social gatherings.

 

Women's Cancer Network
(312) 578-4139
www.wcn.org
Information to empower women to be their own health advocates.


 

Women's Health Hotline
(203) 264-9704
www.libov.com
Public education about women's health issues including cancer and cancer prevention.

 

Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
(800) 221-2141 (Hotline-English)

(800) 986-9505 (Hotline-Espanola)
www.y-me.org
24-hour hot line, educational materials, support programs and services.

 

Young Survival Coalition

(212) 916-7667

www.youngsurvival.org

Information, support for young women with breast cancer.