Archives: Listings
National Cancer Institute Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine
dctd.cancer.gov/programs/occam
Provides evidence‑based health information on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches used by people with cancer. Resources include explanations of specific CAM therapies, guidance on discussing CAM use with healthcare providers, and tools to help patients evaluate potential benefits, risks, and interactions with standard cancer treatment. OCCAM also offers practical consumer guidance on understanding insurance coverage, out‑of‑pocket costs, and financial considerations related to CAM therapies. More information about Complementary and Alternative Medicine can be found here: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) – NCI
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center – Integrative Medicine
www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/diagnosis-treatment/symptom-management/integrative-medicine
Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Integrative Medicine program offers evidence‑based therapies such as touch therapy, mind‑body practices, acupuncture, creative arts therapy, nutrition counseling, and exercise programs to support symptom management, improve strength, and promote relaxation. Services are available to people with cancer and, in many cases, their family members and caregivers.
(646) 608-8550
1275 York Avenue
New York, NY 10065
MD Anderson Cancer Center – Integrative Medicine Resources
MD Anderson provides evidence‑based education on complementary and integrative therapies to help patients and clinicians safely incorporate them alongside standard cancer treatment. These resources, offered through the Integrative Medicine Center and Integrative Medicine Program, focus on improving quality of life while avoiding therapies that may interfere with cancer care.
(833) 339-1636 (New patients)
(832) 750-3685 (Current patients)
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
Life Force Health and Wellness
Life Force Health and Wellness is a network of healthcare providers specialized in integrative medicine. Our program is designed to facilitate a variety of services complementary to one another so that you can experience the benefits of holistic healthcare. Our goal is to provide you with services that are effective and affordable so that natural medicine can be a integrative part of your everyday life. Now is the time to start your journey to better health with our “Bridge to Living Wellness” program. Whether you are seeking relief from treatment side effects, nutrition counseling, or stress management, our program will help you remain strong and balanced for the best possible outcome. We support life!
lifeforcehealthgnv@gmail.com
(352) 745-7554
2727B NW 43rd St.
Suite 8
Gainesville, FL 32606
Young Survival Coalition
A global organization dedicated to the critical issues unique to young women with breast cancer. Young Survival Coalition offers resources, connections, and outreach so young women feel supported, empowered, and hopeful. Free support groups over the phone and online advice about managing insurance or the lack thereof. Resources for the uninsured are listed as well.
Wigs for Kids
Wigs for Kids is a nonprofit organization providing hair replacement solutions for children affected by hair loss subsequent to medical conditions or treatment procedures. The hairpieces and services are provided without any associated costs to the families of the children.
Stupid Cancer
Stupid Cancer (formerly the I’m Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation) is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to adolescents and young adults (ages 15–39) affected by cancer. The organization provides education, advocacy, and community‑building through digital and in‑person programs, nationwide meetups, educational workshops, and its annual international conference, CancerCon. Stupid Cancer amplifies the voices of young adults with cancer to reduce isolation and advance equity in care.
CureSearch
CureSearch for Children’s Cancer is a 501(c)3 U.S.-based non-profit foundation that accelerates the search for cures for children’s cancer by driving innovation, overcoming research barriers, and solving the field’s most challenging problems. We fight every day to make new, better treatments possible for the 42 children diagnosed with cancer each day.
We do this by:
- Catapulting strong medical research through the research pipeline to advance better, less-toxic children’s cancer treatments
- Breaking down barriers and convening the right players to focus on our shared goal: saving kids NOW
- Providing resources and education, so no child faces a cancer diagnosis without a fully-equipped support team
Children With Hair Loss
Provider offers hair replacement to children with any form of medically-related hair loss. Program provides a wig and wig care kit, a hat with attachable hair, and free styling services. Provider also accepts donated hair.
(734) 379-4400
12776 Dixie Hwy
South Rockwood, MI 48179
Vital Options International
Vital Options International is a global health foundation dedicated to patient education, advocacy, and support for individuals and families affected by chronic, terminal, and rare conditions. The organization provides financial assistance through the Selma Schimmel Vital Grant and amplifies the voices of patients and caregivers through educational initiatives and advocacy programs that combine patient experiences with expert clinical insight.