Cancer

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Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation

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International. 32 groups in U.S. Founded 1970. Support for parents of children and adolescents with cancer, their families, adult survivors of childhood cancer, and the professionals working with them. Links parents, families and groups. Provides psychosocial support, educational resource materials, and advocates on behalf of childhood cancer. Newsletter, youth newsletter, educational materials and publication list.

Write:

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation

PO Box 498

Kensington, MD 20895-0498

Voice: 1-800-366-2223 or 301-962-3520

Fax: 301-962-3521

Website: http://www.candlelighters.org

E-mail: staff@candlelighters.org

Verified: 10/1/2008

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

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National network. Founded 1986. Grassroots network that works on behalf of persons with any type of cancer. Mission is to advocate for quality of cancer care for all Americans by leading and strengthening the survivorship movement, empowering cancer survivors and advocating for policy issues affecting survivors' quality of life. Provides information on employment and insurance issues, referrals and publications. Newsletter. Guidelines available to help start a similar group.

Write:

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

1010 Wayne Ave., Suite 770

Silver Spring, MD 20910

Voice: 301-650-9127

Fax: 301-565-9670

Website: http://www.canceradvocacy.org

E-mail: info@canceradvocacy.org

Verified: 10/14/2008

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, The

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(BILINGUAL) National. 66 chapters. Founded 1949. Educational materials, patient financial aid, support services for patients, families and friends coping with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and other blood cancers. Support group meetings schedule depends on location. Patients should consult local chapter. Live help online (10am-5pm EST).

Write:

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

1311 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 310

White Plains, NY 10605

Voice: 1-800-955-4572 or 914-949-5213

Website: http://www.lls.org

Verified: 10/14/2008

Patient Advocates for Advanced Cancer Treatment (PAACT)

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International. 150 affiliated groups. Founded 1984. Provides support and advocacy for prostate cancer patients, their families and the general public at risk. Information relative to the advancements in the detection, diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of prostate cancer. Information, referrals, phone help, conferences and newsletter. Group development guidelines.

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PAACT

P.O. Box 141695

Grand Rapids, MI 49514-1695

Voice: 616-453-1477

Fax: 616-453-1846

Website: http://www.paactusa.org

E-mail: paact@paactusa.org

Verified: 10/21/2008

Us Too International Prostate Cancer Education and Support Network

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International. 300 affiliated groups. Founded 1990. Education and support provided for men and their families with fellowship and peer counseling. Timely, personalized, unbiased and reliable information about prostate cancer. Monthly newsletter distributed through support groups and also on website.

Write:

Us Too International Prostate Cancer Education and Support

5003 Fairview Avenue

Downers Grove, IL 60515-5286

Voice: 1-800-808-7866 630-795-1002

Fax: 630-795-1602

Website: http://www.ustoo.org

E-mail: ustoo@ustoo.org

Verified: 10/21/2008

Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC)

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National. 60+ affiliated groups. Founded 1991. Patient-directed self-help program offering information, encouragement, support, acceptance and self-expression for persons with oral, head and neck cancer. National Survivor Volunteer Network offering one-on-one support, phone support, educational programs and publications. Assistance in starting groups. Membership dues $25 (includes 8 newsletters).

Write:

SPOHNC

P.O. Box 53

Locust Valley, NY 11560-0553

Voice: 1-800-377-0928

Fax: 516-671-8794

Website: http://www.spohnc.org

E-mail: info@spohnc.org

Verified: 10/14/2008

Man To Man Program

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(BILINGUAL) National. 325 affiliated groups. Founded 1990. Support and education for men with prostate cancer to enable them better understand their options and to make informed decisions. Phone support, information and referrals, support group meetings, education and support visitation program. Newsletter. Some chapters invite wives and partners. Other chapters have wives and partners meet separately. Assistance available for starting new groups.

Voice: 1-800-227-2345

Website: http://www.cancer.org

Verified: 10/13/2008

Kidney Cancer Association

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National. Founded 1990. Provides information about kidney cancer to patients and doctors. Sponsors research and advocates on behalf of patients. E-newsletter, literature, conferences, information and referrals.

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Kidney Cancer Association

1234 Sherman Ave., Suite 203

Evanston, IL 60202

Voice: 1-800-850-9132 or 847-332-1051

Fax: 847-332-2978

Website: http://www.kidneycancer.org

E-mail: office@kidneycancer.org

Verified: 10/14/2008

People Living Through Cancer

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Model. 35 groups in New Mexico. Founded 1983. Helps cancer survivors and their loved ones make informed choices and improve the quality of life by sharing in a community of people who have 'been there.' Newsletter, information and referrals, support groups and advocacy. Dues $35/yr. (includes subscription to journal). Conducts national training for American Indians and Alaskan natives who are interested in developing cancer survivorship programs based on a grassroots program serving Pueblo Indians.

Write:

People Living Through Cancer

3401 Candelaria NE, Suite A

Albuquergue, NM 87107

Voice: 505-242-3263

Fax: 505-242-6756

Website: http://www.pltc.org

E-mail: pltc@pltc.org

Verified: 10/15/2008

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition

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National. 80 affiliated divisions. Founded 1995. Promotes education and awareness regarding ovarian cancer for patients, families and medical community. Information and referrals, networking, conferences, literature and phone support. Helps develop statewide divisions.

Write:

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition

2501 Oak Lawn, Suite 435

Dallas, TX 75219

Voice: 1-888-682-7426

Website: http://www.ovarian.org

E-mail: nocc@ovarian.org

Verified: 10/14/2008

Cancer Care, Inc.

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National. Founded 1944. Support for cancer patients and their families. Financial assistance, information and referrals, community and professional education. On-going telephone, online and in-person support groups. Free counseling.

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Cancer Care Inc.

275 Seventh Ave.

New York, NY 10001

Voice: 1-800-813-4673

Fax: 212-719-0263

Website: http://www.cancercare.org

E-mail: info@cancercare.org

Verified: 10/1/2008

Mautner Project, the National Lesbian Health Organization

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Model. Several groups in Washington, DC. Founded 1990. Cancer support and survivorship groups for lesbian, bisexual and transgender women who partner with women (WPWs) their partners and caregivers. Bereavement support groups for WPWs who have lost a partner, friend or loved one. Smoking cessation groups for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Health self-empowerment groups for black WPWs. Provides phone and online support to WPWs outside the DC-Metro area. Provides LGBT cultural competency training to health care professionals and their staff members. Educates the lesbian/WPW community about health issues. Information and referrals, phone support, literature, newsletter and advocacy.

Write:

Mautner Project

1875 Conn. Ave. NW, Suite 710

Washington, DC 20009

Voice: 1-866-628-8637 or 202-332-5536

Fax: 202-332-0662

TDD: 202-332-5536

Website: http://www.mautnerproject.org

E-mail: mautner@mautnerproject.org

Verified: 10/21/2008

International Myeloma Foundation

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International network. Helps support over 89 myeloma support groups in the US. Founded 1990. Mission is to improve the quality of life of myeloma patients while working toward a prevention and a cure. Educational and supportive programs, information packets, phone support and newsletter. Networks patients together for mutual support. Referrals to self-help groups nationwide. Guidelines offered to assist those interested in starting a group.

Write:

International Myeloma Fdn.

12650 Riverside Dr., Suite 206

North Hollywood, CA 91607

Voice: 818-487-7455 or 1-800-452-2873

Fax: 818-487-7454

Website: http://www.myeloma.org

E-mail: TheIMF@myeloma.org

Verified: 10/13/2008

Lymphoma Research Foundation

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National. 20 chapters. Founded 1991. Devoted exclusively to funding lymphoma research and providing patients and healthcare professionals with critical information on the disease. Provides information and emotional support for lymphoma patients and their families. Offers free educational materials, lymphoma helpline, national buddy program, quarterly newsletter, annual patient educational forum and local seminars. Fundraises for research. Advocacy. Some materials available in Spanish and Chinese.

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Lymphoma Research Fdn. of America

8800 Venice Blvd., #207

Los Angeles, CA 90034

Voice: 310-204-7040 or 1-800-500-9976

Fax: 310-204-7043

Website: http://www.lymphoma.org

E-mail: LRF@lymphoma.org

Verified: 10/14/2008

Kids Konnected

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National. 17 affiliated groups. Founded 1993. Opportunity for children who have a parent with cancer to connect with other children in similar situations for support and understanding. Groups are headed by youth leaders and co-facilitated by professionals. Youth Leadership program, monthly meetings, newsletter, summer camps, information and referrals.

Voice: 1-800-899-2866 or 949-582-5443

Website: http://www.kidskonnected.org

E-mail: info@kidskonnected.org

Verified: 10/14/2008

FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered)

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Online. Founded 1999. Support and education for women whose family history and genetic status put them at high risk of getting ovarian or breast cancer. Open to family members. Provides resources for women to determine if they are at high risk. Forums, chats, bulletin boards, member profiles and phone support network.

Website: http://www.facingourrisk.org

E-mail: info@facingourrisk.org

Verified: 10/15/2008

Intestinal Multiple Polyposis and Colorectal Cancer (IMPACC)

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National network. Founded 1986. Support network to help patients and families dealing with familial polyposis and hereditary colon cancer. Provides information and referrals, encourages research, educates professionals and public. Phone support network, correspondence and literature.

Write:

IMPACC

P.O. Box 11

c/o Ann Fagan

Conyngham, PA 18219

Voice: 570-788-1818 or 570-788-3712

Fax: 570-788-4046

E-mail: impacc@epix.net

Verified: 10/15/2008

Johns Hopkins Disease Information

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Online. Provides information and support to cancer patients and their families. Specific cancer websites include: colon, pancreas, ovarian, gallbladder and bile duct. Also has message boards for Barrett's esophagus and non-cancerous conditions.

Website: http://www.pathology2.jhu.edu/department/patientcare.cfm

Verified: 10/17/2008

Cancer and Careers

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Online. A resource for working women with cancer, their employers, coworkers and caregivers. Offers first-hand experiences and articles for working women with cancer. Provides resource information and publications via the website.

Website: http://www.cancerandcareers.org

E-mail: ksweeney@cew.org

Verified: 10/16/2008

SHARE: Self-Help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer

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(BILINGUAL) Model. Founded 1976. Provides support to women with breast or ovarian cancer, their families, and friends. Support groups led by trained survivors. Cutting edge educational forums and advocacy activities held throughout the five boroughs of New York City.

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SHARE

1501 Broadway, Suite 704A

New York, NY 10036

Voice: 1-866-891-2392

Fax: 212-869-3431

Website: http://www.sharecancersupport.org

Verified: 10/14/2008

Pregnant with Cancer Network

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National. Founded 1997. Created by three women who were diagnosed with cancer while pregnant. Mission is to let women know that they are not alone facing cancer and pregnancy. Links women together who have a similar diagnosis. Newsletter.

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Pregnant With Cancer Network

P.O. Box 1243

Buffalo, NY 14420

Voice: 1-800-743-4471

Website: http://www.pregnantwithcancer.org

Verified: 10/14/2008

ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc.

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National. Support, education and communication for people with all types of thyroid cancer, as well as caregivers. Outreach to the public for thyroid cancer awareness and early detection. Nine online support groups, local support groups, free online newsletter, free downloadable low-iodine cookbook, free regional workshops, annual international conference and free thyroid cancer awareness brochures. Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, funding for research and educational website.

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ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association

P.O. Box 1545

New York, NY 10159-1545

Voice: 1-877-588-7904

Fax: 630-604-6078

Website: http://www.thyca.org

E-mail: thyca@thyca.org

Verified: 10/21/2008

Group Loop

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Online. Support for teens with cancer and their parents. Weekly scheduled online support groups with professionals, discussion boards, resources, information and news about many types of cancers and their affect on teens.

Website: http://www.grouploop.org

Verified: 9/25/2008

Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network

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Online. Founded 2005. National advocacy organization dedicated to improving public awareness of bladder cancer, increasing research directed towards the diagnosis, treatment and cure of the disease. Weekly online support chats. Plans to help local chapters nationwide.

Website: http://www.bcan.org

E-mail: dzquale@bcan.org

Verified: 10/17/2008

DES Action

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National. Founded 1983. Mutual support and education for DES-exposed women, with a special focus on DES cancer issues. Provides research advocacy and medical/legal resources.

Write:

DES Action

2925 Garber St.

Berkeley, CA 94705

Website: http://descancer.org

Verified: 10/14/2008

Carcinoid Cancer Foundation

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National. Founded 1968. Provides support, information and educational materials to patients, caregivers and medical professionals dealing with carcinoid cancer and related neuroendocrine tumors. Support groups located throughout the United States. Online support groups, e-mail and toll-free telephone support available. Conducts conferences, supports research and maintains a carcinoid and neuroendocrine tumor database.

Write:

Carcinoid Cancer Foundation

333 Mamaroneck Ave., #492

White Plains, NY 10605

Voice: 1-888-722-3132 or 914-683-1001

Website: http://www.carcinoid.org

E-mail: carcinoid@optonline.net

Verified: 8/18/2008

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