Cancer Helpline

Self Help Clearinghouse

Dana Farber Cancer Institute Family Studies Cancer Risk Line

Information regarding familial cancers.
Voice: 1-800-828-6622
Verified: 10/15/2010

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 (Mon.-Thurs., 8am-8pm; Fri., 8:30am-7pm EST)
Website: http://www.patientadvocate.org
Verified: 10/15/2010

American Cancer Society

(MULTILINGUAL) 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 (24 hr.)
Website: http://www.cancer.org
Verified: 10/15/2010

Hereditary Cancer Center

Studies family-linked cancer. Counseling, information on clinical trials, cancer and hereditary factors.
Voice: 1-800-648-8133 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm CST)
Website: http://medicine.creighton.edu
Verified: 10/15/2010

Cure Search

Active in the search to cure childhood cancer. Involved with research, care, public awareness, fundraising, information and e-newsletter.
Voice: 1-800-458-6223
Website: http://www.curesearch.org
Verified: 10/15/2010

Cancer Information Service

(BILINGUAL) 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
Website: http://www.cancer.gov
Verified: 10/15/2010

Skin Cancer Foundation

Provides educational materials and information on skin cancer and treatment.
Voice: 1-800-754-6490 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm EST)
Website: http://www.skincancer.org
Verified: 10/15/2010

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 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm EST)
Website: http://www.cancerresearch.org
Verified: 10/22/2009

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

(BILINGUAL) Information on breast cancer and breast health.
Voice: 1-800-462-9273 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5:30pm CST)
Verified: 10/15/2010

Look Good...Feel Better

Helps cancer patients improve their appearance during treatment. Free workshops across the country.
Voice: 1-800-227-2345
Verified: 10/15/2010

International Myeloma Foundation

Information, seminars, grants and newsletter on myeloma.
Voice: 1-800-452-2873 (8am-5pm PST)
Website: http://www.myeloma.org
Verified: 10/15/2010

Locks of Love

Provides custom hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children with long-term medical hair loss. Uses donated hair.
Voice: 1-888-896-1588 (recorded information)
Verified: 10/15/2010

Cancer Information and Counseling Line

Provides current medical information and counseling for cancer issues.
Voice: 1-800-525-3777 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm MST)
Verified: 10/15/2010

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 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm EST)
Verified: 10/15/2010

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 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5:30pm EST)
Website: http://www.cancerhopenetwork.org
Verified: 10/15/2010

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: 10/15/2010

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
Website: http://www.wcn.org
Verified: 10/15/2010

Cancer Care, Inc.

(BILINGUAL) 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.
Voice: 1-800-813-4673
Website: http://www.cancercare.org
Verified: 10/15/2010

Anderson Network

Matches cancer patients with others with exact diagnosis for support.
Voice: 1-800-345-6324 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm CST)
Website: http://www.mdanderson.org
Verified: 10/15/2010

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 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5:30pm EST)
Website: http://www.ocrf.org
Verified: 10/15/2010

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