Archives: Listings
Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)
The Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) is a national nonprofit organization that serves as an active liaison between the patient and their insurer, employer and/or creditors to resolve insurance, job retention and/or debt crisis matters relative to their diagnosis through case managers, doctors and attorneys.
OncoLink
Affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center, this website provides information about specific cancers, updates on treatments and research advances.
National Volunteer Caregiving Network (NVCN)
National Volunteer Caregiving Network (NVCN) is an interfaith volunteer caregiving initiative that brings together volunteers to help people of all ages with long-term health needs to maintain their independence for as long as possible. Program availability and eligibility vary from one geographic area to another based on age, illness type and other criteria. Services are listed by state on the Website.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
The NCCN Guidelines for Patients™ aim to help people with cancer and their loved ones discuss the best treatment options for them with their physicians. The NCCN Website covers a wide array of cancer topics for patients, caregivers and their families.
215-690-0300
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
A network of groups and individuals that offer support to cancer survivors and their loved ones. Offers the Cancer Survival Toolbox, a free, self-learning audio program designed to help people cultivate important skills to better meet and understand the challenges of their illness.
National Cancer Institute’s (NCI’s) Cancer Information Service (CIS)
The National Cancer Institute’s (NCI’s) Cancer Information Service (CIS) is a federally funded cancer education program that was established in 1975 as an essential part of NCI’s mission and information efforts. The CIS provides accurate, up-to-date, and reliable information on cancer that is easy to understand. Information specialists provide personalized responses to a range of cancer questions, including cancer research and clinical trials, cancer prevention, risk factors, symptoms, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, living with cancer, and quitting smoking.
NCIinfo@nih.gov
1-800-422-6237
National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service
BG 9609 MSC 9760
9609 Medical Center Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892-9760
National Cancer Institute
Provides uptodate information on all cancer types, information on clinical trials, resources for people dealing with cancer, and information for researchers and health professionals.
Mesothelioma Hope
Mesothelioma Hope is a comprehensive resource for the patients and families of those that are suffering from mesothelioma & other asbestos related diseases.
Livestrong: Lance Armstrong Foundation
Focuses its activities on: survivor resources and support, survivorship programs, national advocacy initiatives, scientific and clinical research grants. A particularly useful tool is the Livestrong Guidebook which functions as a workbook and provides information that is needed from the time of diagnosis through cancer treatment and beyond—free through website.
855-220-7777
Intercultural Cancer Council (ICC)
ICC promotes policies, programs, partnerships, and research to eliminate the unequal burden of cancer among racial and ethnic minorities and medically underserved populations in the US.
