American Cancer Society
Cancer information, General Resources & Insurance/Financial Assistance
Phone: 1-800-227-2345
Website: www.cancer.org
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
General & Online Resources, Programs & Publications, Events, Policy & Advocacy
Phone: 1-877-NCCS-YES (622-7937)
Website: www.canceradvocacy.org
Lung Cancer Alliance
Overview of Lung Cancer Information/Treatment, Support, Events, & Research
Phone: 1-800-298-2436
Website: http://www.lungcanceralliance.org
Cancer Care
Resources for Patients & Survivors, Caregivers & Loved Ones, Patient Support, Counseling via phone up to 6, 30 min. free short-term sessions, Financial Assistance, Co-Payment Assistance
Phone: 1-800-813-4673
Website: http://www.cancercare.org
Cancer Hope Network
Matched cancer patients or family members with trained volunteer cancer survivors who themselves have undergone and recovered from a similar cancer experience. Patient Support, stories of hope (online)
Phone: 1-800-552-4366
Website: www.cancerhopenetwork.org
ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Breast Cancer information hotline. Offers peer-peer mentor support by matching patients with survivors and caregivers with other caregivers. Information online on how to receive a mentor
Phone: 800-977-4121
Website: www.abcdbreastcancersupport.org
Cancer Information Service
A federally funded program that is an essential part of the National Cancer Institute’s cancer education and information efforts. Live Chat is available M-F 8am-11pm EST.
Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) M-F 8am-8pm EST
Website: http://www.cancer.gov/contact
Crisis Connections
A non-profit organization that provides immediate, confidential assistance for people in emotional distress and in need of help.
Phone: 1-866-4CRISIS (427-4747) or 206-461-3222
Website: http://www.crisisconnections.org
Cancer Pathways
Formerly Gilda’s Club, Cancer Pathways offers programs of education, support, and community options for men, women, teens and children living with cancer along with their families and friends. Programs are offered in Seattle and throughout the State with collaborating partners in varied locations such as hospitals, community centers and schools.
Phone: 206-709-1400
Website: http://www. http://cancerpathways.org
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
The world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services to improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
Phone: For General Information: 888-557-7177; For Clinical and Medical Information: 800-955-4572