Helpful Links
There are many organizations that can help patients and their families understand a cancer diagnosis. Here are a few:
General Cancer Resources
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network is an alliance of 21 of the world’s leading cancer centers, working together to develop treatment guidelines for most cancers, and dedicated to research that improves the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of cancer care. NCCN offers a number of programs to help you and your family make informed decisions about your health.
1-888-909-NCCN
1-888-909-6226
www.nccn.org
American Cancer Society
1-800-ACS-2345
www.cancer.org
American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
1-800-962-7876
www.astro.org
Cancer Hope Network
1-877-HOPENET
www.cancerhopenetwork.org
Fertile Hope
1-888-994-HOPE (4673)
www.fertilehope.org
Gilda’s Club Worldwide
1-888-GILDA-4-U (445-3248)
www.gildasclub.org
Lance Armstrong Foundation
1-877-WEARYELLOW (932-7935)
www.livestrong.org
National Cancer Institute
1-800-422-6237
www.cancer.gov
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
301-650-9127
www.canceradvocacy.org
National Lymphedema Network
1-800-541-3529
www.lymphnet.org
Patient Advocate Foundation
1-800-532-5274
www.patientadvocate.org
People Living with Cancer
703-797-1914
www.peoplelivingwithcancer.org
RadiologyInfo
1-800-381-6660
www.radiologyinfo.org
Vital Options International
1-800-477-7666
www.vitaloptions.org
Wellness Community
www.thewellnesscommunity.org
Breast Cancer
Imaginis: The Breast Cancer Resourc
www.imaginis.com
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
1-888-753-LBBC (5222)
www.lbbc.org
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
972-855-1600
www.komen.org
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
312-986-8338
www.y-me.org
Brain Tumors
Brain Tumor Foundation
212-265-2401
www.braintumorfoundation.org
Brain Tumor Society
1-800-770-TBTS
www.tbts.org
Childhood Cancers
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
1-800-366-2223
www.candlelighters.org
Colon and Rectal Cancers
Colorectal Cancer Coalition (C3)
202-244-2906
www.fightcolorectalcancer.org
Head and Neck Cancer
Oral Cancer Foundation
949-646-8000
www.oralcancerfoundation.org
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer
1-800-377-0328
www.spohnc.org
Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association
1-877-588-7904
www.thyca.org
Gynecologic Cancer
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
202-331-1332
www.ovariancancer.org
Lung Cancer
American Lung Association
1-800-LUNG-USA
www.lungusa.org
Lung Cancer Alliance
1-800-298-2436
www.lungcanceralliance.org
Lymphoma – Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
1-800-955-4572
www.lls.org
Lymphoma Research Foundation
1-800-500-9976
www.lymphoma.org
Prostate Cancer
Malecare
212-844-8369
www.malecare.org
National Prostate Cancer Coalition
202-463-9455
www.pcacoalition.org
Prostate Cancer Foundation
1-800-757-CURE
www.prostatecancerfoundation.org
Us TOO! Prostate Cancer Education and Support
630-795-1002
www.ustoo.com
Skin Cancer
Melanoma Research Foundation
1-800-673-1290
www.melanoma.org