Cancer Helpline

Self Help Clearinghouse

Information regarding familial cancers. Sponsored by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Write:
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
44 Binney St.
Boston, MA 02115
Voice: 1-800-828-6622
Website: http://www.partners.org
Verified: 6/12/2007

Information on the warning signs of cancer, diagnostic tests and family history. Sponsored by Roswell Park Cancer Inst.
Write:
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Elm and Carlton Sts.
Buffalo, NY 14263-0001
Voice: 1-800-682-7426
Website: http://www.ovariancancer.com
Verified: 6/12/2007

Information on breast cancer and breast health.
Write:
Breast Cancer Foundation
5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250
Dallas, TX 75244
Voice: 1-800-462-9273
Website: http://www.komen.org/
Verified: 6/12/2007

Information, seminars, grants and newsletter on myeloma.
Write:
International Myeloma Foundation
12650 Riverside Dr., Suite 206
North Hollywood, CA 91607
Voice: 1-800-452-2873
Website: http://www.myeloma.org
E-mail: info@myeloma.org
Verified: 6/12/2007

Active in the search to cure childhood cancer. Involved with research, care, public awareness, fundraising, information and e-newsletter.
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CureSearch
4600 East West Highway, Suite 600
Bethesda, MD 20814
Voice: 1-800-458-6223
Website: http://www.curesearch.org
E-mail: info@curesearch.org
Verified: 1/8/2007

Information and referral on various issues related to cancer (treatment, services, literature, transportation, equipment, encouragement and support). English, Spanish and Chinese speaking.
Write:
American Cancer Society
1599 Clifton Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30329-4251
Voice: 1-800-227-2345
Website: http://www.cancer.org
Verified: 6/12/2007

One-on-one support offered to cancer patients and their families undergoing cancer treatment from trained volunteers who have survived cancer themselves.
Write:
Cancer Hope Network
2 North Rd., Suite A
Chester, NJ 07930
Voice: 1-877-467-3638
Website: http://www.cancerhopenetwork.org
E-mail: info@cancerhopenetwork.org
Verified: 6/12/2007

Provides general cancer resource information. Supports leading-edge research aimed at developing immunologic methods of preventing, treating and curing cancer.
Write:
Cancer Research Institute
681 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10022
Voice: 1-800-992-2623 or 212688-7575
Website: http://www.cancerreseaarch.org
E-mail: info@cancerresearch.org
Verified: 6/12/2007

Studies family-linked cancer. Counseling, information on clinical trials, cancer and hereditary factors.
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Creighton University
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178
Voice: 1-800-648-8133 or 402-280-2942
Verified: 6/12/2007

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.
Write:
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund
14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1400
New York, NY 10122
Voice: 1-800-873-9569
Website: http://www.ocrf.org
Verified: 6/12/2007

Networks persons with cancer and home volunteers with same type of cancer. Free books about cancer.
Write:
R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation
1 HandR Block Way
Kansas City, MO 64106
Voice: 1-800-433-0464
Website: http://www.blochcancer.org
E-mail: hotline@hrblock.com
Verified: 6/12/2007

Operates a national 'phone buddies' program, comprehensive helpline and many other additional services for persons with lung cancer and their families.
Write:
Lung Cancer Alliance
888 16th St. NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20006
Voice: 1-800-298-2436
Website: http://www.lungcanceralliance.org
E-mail: info@lungcanceralliance.org
Verified: 6/12/2007

Provides education and legal counseling to cancer patients (relative to a diagnosis) concerning managed care, discrimination, insurance and financial issues.
Write:
Patient Advocate Foundation
700 Thimble Shoals Blvd.,Suite 200
Newport News, VA 23606
Voice: 1-800-532-5274 or 757-873-6668
Fax: 757-873-8999
Website: http://www.patientadvocate.org
E-mail: help@patientadvocate.org
Verified: 6/12/2007

Matches cancer patients with others with exact diagnosis for support.
Write:
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd., Box 216
Houston, TX 77030
Voice: 1-800-345-6324
Website: http://www.mdanderson.org
Verified: 6/12/2007

Provides educational materials and information on skin cancer and treatment.
Write:
Skin Cancer Foundation
149 Madison Ave., Suite 901
New York, NY 10016
Voice: 1-800-754-6490
Website: http://www.skincancer.org
E-mail: info@skincancer.org
Verified: 6/12/2007

Provides current medical information and counseling for cancer issues.
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AMC Cancer Research Center
1600 Pierce St.
Denver, CO 80214
Voice: 1-800-525-3777
Website: http://www.amc.org
Verified: 6/12/2007

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
275 7th Ave.
New York, NY 10001
Voice: 1-800-813-4673
Website: http://www.cancercare.org
E-mail: info@cancercare.org
Verified: 6/12/2007

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.
Write:
Nat'l Cancer Inst., Suite 3036A
6116 Executive Blvd. MSC 8322
Bethesda, MD 20892
Voice: 1-800-422-6237
Website: http://www.cancer.gov
Verified: 6/12/2007

Makes referrals to physicians who specialize in the treatment of gynecological cancer. Referrals to doctors, brochures, literature and online resources.
Write:
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
230 W. Monroe, Suite 2528
Chicago, IL 60606
Voice: 1-800-444-4441
Website: http://www.wcn.org
E-mail: info@thegcf.org
Verified: 6/12/2007

Provides custom hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children with long-term medical hair loss. Uses donated hair.
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Locks of Love
2925 10th Ave. N., Suite 102
Lake Worth, FL 33461
Voice: 1-888-896-1588 or 561-963-1677
Website: http://www.locksoflove.org/
E-mail: info@locksoflove.org
Verified: 6/12/2007

Helps cancer patients improve their appearance during treatment. Free workshops across the country.
1599 Clifton Rd. North East
Atlanta, GA 30329
Voice: 1-800-227-2345
Website: http://www.cancer.org
Verified: 6/12/2007