Links
Providing Information and Resources on your Journey with Cancer
General Cancer Information and Support
USA Resources
- American Psychosocial Oncology Society - The only multidisciplinary professional organization in the U.S. dedicated to the psychosocial aspects of cancer treatment: Advancing the science and practice of psychosocial care for people with cancer.
- Cancer Support Community - Global network of education and hope.
- American Institute for Cancer Research - 800.843.8114 - Cancer resources
- American Pain Foundation - 888.615.PAIN - Resources for pain management
- American Psychosocial Oncology Society - 866.APOS.4.HELP - resources and information on psychosocial aspects of cancer
- Intercultural Cancer Council
- National Lymphedema Network - 800.541.3259
- National Marrow Donor Program - 800.MARROW.2
- Native American Cancer Research - 303.838.9359
- The Patient/Partner Project - 1.8.MORAL.SUPPORT
- The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine - 888.644.6226
- Cancer Hope Network - 877.HOPE.NET
- Cancer Survivors Network - a program of the American Cancer Society
- Pink Heals Foundation - young survivors activities to rebuild self-confidence and post treatment transition
- American Cancer Society website offers resources upon resources for people experiencing cancer including networking and education opportunities. They also run support groups, peer counseling, and other programs to help cancer survivors thrive not just survive.
- National Cancer Institute - Comprehensive Cancer Information US website provides information on clinical trials, cancer information, and cancer centers around the country.
- CancerCare - Professional Support for People Affected by Cancer US website that provides wide range of services and supports for anyone affected by cancer.
Canadian Resources
- Canadian Cancer Society - Société canadienne du cancer - a national, community-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer
Australian Resources
- Cancer Australia a national government agency, working to reduce the impact of cancer on all Australians.
- Cancer Council Australia National non-government cancer control organisation with the aim of facilitating prevention, research, support, and care.
United Kingdom Resources
- Macmillan Cancer - UK cancer care and support charity UK website offers resources for practical, medical and financial support
- Marie Curie Cancer Care UK website provides information to access free nursing care to cancer patients and those with other terminal illnesses in their own homes
- Cancer Research UK website provides links to cancer information.
- Gilda's Club provides a network of clubhouses where people living with cancer can go free of charge to build community.
- CancerCare provides a variety of services including counseling and financial assistance to people experiencing cancer.
- Cancer Hope Network links people who are experience cancer with trained volunteers who have experienced similar diagnosis.
- Caring Bridge gives cancer survivors and their families personal webpages to maintain communication during treatment and recovery.
- Mayo Clinic website provides information and treatment options for many different types of cancers
- Livestrong provides community support, information, and survivor stories to enhance the lives of people experiencing cancer.
- The Wellness Community provides education, support, and tips for finding wellness with a cancer diagnosis. It is well organized and through.
- Patient Advocate Foundation connects cancer survivors and others experiencing chronic illness with patient advocates who can help the person navigate the medical system. They also provide school scholarships to cancer survivors.
Publications
- Heal: Living Well After Cancer magazine
- Institute of Medicine: Cancer Care for the Whole Patient
- Cancer 101: Basics for those diagnosed with cancer and planner
- Cure Today is a periodical that cancer survivors and their care givers can apply to receive for free. Has up to date info on treatments and news as well as other resources.
- Nothing Personal - Disturbing undercurrents in cancer care, by Mitzi Blennerhassett, Radcliffe Publishing LTD, Foreward Professor Karol Sikora - Relevant to patients with any illness: seeing the person in the patient, compassion in care, patient safety, cancer survivorship strategy, supportive and palliative care
Hospice
- American Hospice Foundation - 202.223.0204 - Resources for hospice services and support
- The American Hospice Association information on what hospice care is a resources for finding hospice care in your area
Young Adult Cancer Survivors
- Planet Cancer provides resources, retreats, and online networking for young adults experiencing cancer.
- Fertile Hope provides information, resources, and financial assistance around protecting the fertility of young women and men who are in treatment for cancer.
- Teenage Cancer Trust - Charity devoted to improving the lives of teenagers and young adults with cancer UK web provides education and awareness programs for teens and young adults
- I'm Too Young for This has more links than you can imagine of great cancer resources. They also put on a weekly web radio show addressing young adult cancer survivors and the issues that they face.
- Young Survival Coalition provides resources, web community, and networking opportunities for young women experiencing breast cancer
- Rise Above It helps young adult and adolescent cancer survivors with financial assistance.
- Bleed Purple helps college students or those on leave from college and have cancer with grants to assist with financial hardship.
- Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund provides financial assistance for cancer survivors 18-40 years of age.
- Hope for Two - The Pregnant with Cancer Network provides resources and peer support for women who are pregnant and have been diagnosed with cancer.
- Surviving and Moving Forward with Cancer - The SAM Fund provides financial assistance to young adults who are through with active treatment to help with medical bills, school tuition, and other variety of things to help young adult survivors keep moving forward.
- Teenage Cancer Trust a UK charity that provides support and resources for cancer survivors age 18-25.
- Vital Options was one of the first organizations formed to advocate for young adult cancer survivors. It works to facilitate communication about cancer. One of the programs is the Group Room, which is a call in radio show.
- Young Cancer Spouses provides resources for young spouses supporting their partners through cancer. It has practical care giving tips and networking opportunities.
- The Ulman Cancer Fund For Young Adults a program that addresses areas of concern for young adults including networking and support.
Cancers, by type
- Mesothelioma Center - US Organization which provides information on mesothelioma cancer, asbestos exposure, and mesothelioma statistics.
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation - research and support on inflammatory breast cancer
- Breast Cancer Stories.org - A place to write, read and share your experiences with loved ones and with one another
- Welcome to Breakthrough Breast Cancer - Breakthrough Breast Cancer UK organization providing information, education and funding research for a cure for breast cancer
- Adult Bone Cancer Survivors provides links, resources, and online support for adult survivors of bone cancers
- Ovarian Cancer National Alliance US organization provides information on ovarian cancer and clinical trials.
- NOCC - National Ovarian Cancer Coalition - US organization provides newly diagnosed kits and information on ovarian cancer
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society US organization provides educational services and supports for people with Leukemia and Lymphoma.
- National Breast Cancer Foundation US Breast cancer information, facts, statistics, symptoms and treatments, early detection, mammography screenings, and breast cancer research
- LBBC - Living Beyond Breast Cancer A nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life.
- Breast Cancer Care UK organization providing support and information for anyone affected by breast cancer
- Pink Ribbon a global community to support breast cancer
- National Breast Cancer Foundation - Australia The National Breast CancerFoundation (NBCF) is the leading community-funded organisation in Australia raising money for research into the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer.
- Sisters Network is a national network that connects African American breast cancer Survivors
- BreastCancer.org Information on breast cancer
- Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation US organization provides resources for women experiencing breast cancer
