Cancer Support
ACS Man-to-Man Program
http://www.cancer.org
This support group of the American Cancer Society offers advice on coping with illness and the side effects of treatment, along with newsletter archives and a directory of prostate cancer publications. Call toll-free 1-800-ACS-2345.
American Pain Foundation
http://www.painfoundation.org
Non-profit information resource and patient advocacy organization serving people with pain.
American Urological Association Foundation
http://www.urologyhealth.org/auafhome.asp
The AUA Foundation provides information on urologic diseases and dysfunctions, including prostate cancer treatment options, bladder health, and sexual function. Call toll-free 1-800-828-7866.
Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support and Education
http://www.alcase.org
Information, support, referral and advocacy on behalf of people with lung cancer.
Association of Cancer Online Resources, Inc.
http://www.acor.org
Creates, produces, hosts and manages a large number of specific online resources for cancer patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals and basic research scientists.
Breast Cancer Action
http://www.bcaction.org
A national education and grassroots advocacy organization working to make the eradication of breast cancer a national priority. Bi-monthly newsletter, public forums.
The Breast Cancer Fund
http://www.breastcancerfund.org
National nonprofit organization whose mission is to end breast cancer through research, action and policy initiatives.
Breast Health Access for Women With Disabilities (BHAWD)
http://www.bhawd.org
BHAWD is a non-profit organization that provides free breast exams and education for women with disabilities.
Breastpath.Com, Your Breast Pathology Report
http://www.breastpath.com
Information on how to read and interpret your breast pathology report.
CancerCare
http://www.cancercare.org
CancerCare is a national nonprofit agency that offers free support, information, financial assistance, and practical help to people with cancer and their loved ones. Call toll-free 1-800-813-HOPE.
CancerLynx
http://www.cancerlynx.com
An online resource for cancer patients and professionals.
Cancer News on the Net
http://www.cancernews.com
Cancer News on the Net® is dedicated to bringing patients and their families the latest news and information on cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Cancer Pain Release
http://www.medsch.wisc.edu/painpolicy/publicat/cprguid.htm
Promotes the goals of World Health Organization's Cancer Pain and Palliative Care Program.
Cancer Supportive Care Program (CSCP)
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com
Provides multidisciplinary information and services for cancer patients and their families and friends.
Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic
http://www.charlottemaxwell.org
CMCC is a state licensed clinic providing free complementary alternative health treatments to low income women with cancer.
Commonweal
http://www.commonweal.org
Health and environmental research institute. Principal areas of work are with people with cancer and health professionals who work with people with life-threatening illnesses, children and young adults with learning and social difficulties, and the global search for a healthy and sustainable future.
Fertile Hope
http://www.fertilehope.org
Fertile Hope is a national organization that provides reproductive information, support, and hope to cancer patients whose medical treatments present the risk of infertility. The organization offers fertility preservation financial assistance options for patients. Call toll-free 1-888-994-HOPE.
Imaginis
http://www.imaginis.com
An independent, comprehensive resource for news and information on breast cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment and related women's health topics.
International Myeloma Foundation
http://www.myeloma.org
Research, information, and support for people with multiple myeloma.
Kidscope
http://www.kidscope.org
Information to help children better understand the effects of cancer and chemotherapy in a parent.
Leukemia Society of America
http://www.leukemia.org
Research, information, and outreach to people with leukemia, lymphoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and Hodgkin's disease.
Lymphoma Research Foundation of America, Inc.
http://www.lymphoma.org
Research, information, and outreach to people with leukemia, lymphoma, non-Hodgkins lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and Hodgkin's disease.
Mesothelioma Web
http://www.mesotheliomaweb.org
For nearly a decade, Mesothelioma Web has been one of the most comprehensive sites on mesothelioma, providing facts about palliative care, nutrition, and chemotherapy, as well as information on clinical trials.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinformation
Comprehensive information on all types of cancer, treatment options, and availability of clinical trials.
Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/
24-hour information, support and referrals from breast cancer survivors.
NNCI Office of Cancer Complementary Alternative Medicine
http://www.cancer.gov/cam/
CAM research and clinical trials for cancer.
National Cervical Cancer Coalition
http://www.nccc-online.org
A grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to serving women with, or at risk for, cervical cancer and HPV disease.
National Kidney Cancer Association
http://www.nkca.org
Research, information and advocacy for kidney cancer patients and their families.
National Lymphedema Network
http://www.lymphnet.org
Information about prevention and treatment of lymphedema, the most common long-term complication of breast cancer surgery. Guidelines and referrals for medical treatment, physical therapy and support.
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
http://www.ovarian.org
Promotes awareness of and research on ovarian cancer to health professionals and the public.
Prostate Cancer Foundation
http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.org
The Prostate Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides funding for research projects to improve methods of diagnosing and treating prostate cancer. It also offers printed resources for prostate cancer survivors and their families. Call toll-free 1-800-757-CURE.
Shared Experience Cancer Support
http://www.sharedexperience.org
An open, freely searchable, collection of first-hand accounts by cancer patients and their caregivers.
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Helpline
http://www.komen.org
Research, information and awareness about breast cancer. Sponsor of Race for the Cure in major cities.
SusanLoveMD.org
http://www.dslrf.org/
Information on primary and metastatic breast cancer, as well as issues and information relevant to menopause, hormone replacement therapy, and other mid-life health issues.
University Of Pennsylvania Oncolink
http://www.oncolink.com
OncoLink represents thousands of hours of labor by dozens of doctors, nurses, and others devoted to the fulfillment of its mission to help cancer patients, families, health care professionals and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge.
Us TOO International
http://www.ustoo.org
Us TOO International Prostate Cancer Education provides men and their families with fellowship, peer counseling, and timely, personalized, unbiased, and reliable information about prostate cancer, enabling informed choices about detection, treatment options, and quality of life after treatment. Call toll-free 1-800-80-USTOO.
Vital Options
http://www.vitaloptions.org
Information for young people with cancer.
The Wellness Community
http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org
The Wellness Community gives 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. Call toll-free 1-888-793-WELL.
Women's Cancer Resource Center
http://www.wcrc.org
Offers information, referral, support, advocacy and other direct services to meet the needs of all women with cancer.