Take an active role in your own care. Talking with your team will assure that all aspects of your cancer treatment work together to provide the best outcome. Research, ask questions, feel comfortable with the decisions you make.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network: The National Comprehensive Cancer Network is an alliance of 21 of the world’s leading cancer centers, working together to develop treatment guidelines for most cancers, and dedicated to research that improves the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of cancer care. NCCN offers a number of programs to help you and your family make informed decisions about your health.
1-888-909-NCCN • 1-888-909-6226 • www.nccn.org
American Cancer Society: 1-800-ACS-2345 • www.cancer.org
American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology: 1-800-962-7876 • www.astro.org
Cancer Hope Network: 1-877-HOPENET • www.cancerhopenetwork.org
Fertile Hope: 1-888-994-HOPE (4673) • www.fertilehope.org
Gilda’s Club Worldwide: 1-888-GILDA-4-U (445-3248) • www.gildasclub.org
Lance Armstrong Foundation: 1-877-WEARYELLOW (932-7935) • www.livestrong.org
National Cancer Institute: 1-800-422-6237 • www.cancer.gov
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship: 301-650-9127 • www.canceradvocacy.org
National Lymphedema Network: 1-800-541-3529 • www.lymphnet.org
Patient Advocate Foundation: 1-800-532-5274 • www.patientadvocate.org
People Living with Cancer: 703-797-1914 • www.peoplelivingwithcancer.org
Radiology Info: 1-800-381-6660 • www.radiologyinfo.org
Vital Options International: 1-800-477-7666 • www.vitaloptions.org
Wellness Community: www.thewellnesscommunity.org
Imaginis: The Breast Cancer Resource: www.imaginis.com
Living Beyond Breast Cancer: 1-888-753-LBBC (5222) • www.lbbc.org
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer: 972-855-1600 • www.komen.org
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization: 312-986-8338 • www.y-me.org
Brain Tumor Foundation: 212-265-2401 • www.braintumorfoundation.org
Brain Tumor Society: 1-800-770-TBTS • www.tbts.org
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation: 1-800-366-2223 • www.candlelighters.org
Colorectal Cancer Coalition (C3): 202-244-2906 • www.fightcolorectalcancer.org
Oral Cancer Foundation: 949-646-8000 • www.oralcancerfoundation.org
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer: 1-800-377-0328 • www.spohnc.org
Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association: 1-877-588-7904 • www.thyca.org
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance: 202-331-1332 • www.ovariancancer.org
American Lung Association: 1-800-LUNG-USA • www.lungusa.org
Lung Cancer Alliance: 1-800-298-2436 • www.lungcanceralliance.org
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: 1-800-955-4572 • www.lls.org
Lymphoma Research Foundation: 1-800-500-9976 • www.lymphoma.org
Malecare: 212-844-8369 • www.malecare.org
National Prostate Cancer Coalition: 202-463-9455 • www.pcacoalition.org
Prostate Cancer Foundation: 1-800-757-CURE • www.prostatecancerfoundation.org
Us TOO! Prostate Cancer Education and Support: 630-795-1002 • www.ustoo.com
Melanoma Research Foundation: 1-800-673-1290 • www.melanoma.org
The information provided on this website is informational only and is not intended to be a substitute for a thorough discussion or diagnosis with your doctor.
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