Category: National Organizations & Websites
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Provides resources for healthcare providers but includes patient-friendly tools such as help finding an oncologist and up-to-date information about cancer policy issues.
American Psychosocial Oncology Society
Helpline through which cancer patients, caregivers, and advocacy organizations may obtain referrals for local counseling services throughout the United States. This referral program aims to connect cancer patients and their caregivers to psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and counselors skilled in the management of cancer-related distress.
info@apos-society.org
Referral Helpline: (866) 276-7443
5034A Thoroughbred Ln
Brentwood, TN 37027
American Institute for Cancer Research
Champions the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight, and physical activity so they can help people make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their cancer risk.
(800) 843-8114
1560 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 425
Arlington, VA 22209
American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
www.facs.org/quality-programs/cancer-programs/commission-on-cancer
The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for cancer patients through standard-setting, prevention, research, education, and the monitoring of quality comprehensive quality care. The CoC is the only multidisciplinary accreditation program for cancer programs in the United States. Currently, nearly 1,400 hospitals and cancer centers are accredited by the CoC.
Cancer Programs: (312) 202-5085
coc@facs.org
General Inquiries: (312) 202-5000
633 North St. Clair Street
Chicago, IL 60611
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
The mission of AACR is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, collaboration, science policy and advocacy, and funding for cancer research.
After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD)
www.abcdbreastcancersupport.org
Free, personalized one-to-one mentoring to anyone impacted by breast cancer, ensuring no one faces it alone. Their service creates a unique match between participants and professionally trained mentors based on shared diagnosis, treatment plans, and similar life factors like age, career, and family dynamics. This virtual support is available internationally to patients, survivors, previvors, and caregivers, offering hope, compassion, and understanding when needed the most.
CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation
www.cancercare.org/copayfoundation
We help people with cancer overcome financial access and treatment barriers by assisting them with co-payments for their prescribed treatments. We offer easy-to-access, same-day approval over the phone and online.
Sisters Network, Inc. (SN)
SN seeks to increase local and national attention to the devastating impact that breast cancer has in the Black community. All chapters are run by breast cancer survivors. The NE Florida Chapter is in Jacksonville.
Dianne Townsend
neflorida@sistersnetworkinc.org
Northeast Florida Chapter: 904-757-6622
P.O. BOX 28122
Jacksonville, FL 32226-8122
Florida Cancer Clinical Trial Navigator
www.clinicaltrialnavigator.com
Florida Cancer Clinical Trial Information and Matching Service: This is a web-based resource that allows the user to search for and identify active clinical trials throughout Florida for more than 100 different cancers. The patient would be matched to trials and research studies that require Informed Consent Forms.
4women.com
Provides fashionable scarves, accessories and natural makeup for women and girls who are experiencing hair loss. The beaubeau scarf is a unique alternative to wearing a wig. It comes in several different fabric choices and a myriad of colors and designs. Our swim cap (swimbeau) is a wonderful alternative to the traditional rubberized swim cap. It’s secure, comfortable and very fashionable. Our motto is “just because you have lost your hair does not mean you have lost your sense of style.”