HOA Cancer Center recommends the following health-related links.
People Living With Cancer - This is the best resource for cancer patients and their families. Find accurate, reliable, oncologist-approved information about cancer from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
American Brain Tumor Association - Offers free publications on brain tumors, support groups, referrals, pen pal program and funds research.
American Cancer Society - Publications on treatment and patient care; support groups. Wigs are available through the local office.
American Institute for Cancer Research - Cancer research information
BMT Family Support Network - Links patients with survivors for emotional support. Call 1-800-826-9376 for information.
Cancer Books - Online source of related books.
Cancer Care - Publications and phone counseling.
Cancer Hope Network - Information on support groups and networks.
Cancer Research Institute - Information on cancer research.
Cancer Resource Center - Local (Lincoln, Nebr.) resource center; access to research trials.
Leukemia Society of America - Free public information resource line, publications, support groups, peer connections and other programs for people with leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and Hodgkin's disease.
Lymphoma Research Foundation - Funds research grants for lymphoma; provides educational materials, support group and networking information; newsletter.
Make Today Count - A mutual support organization that brings together persons affected by a life-threatening illness. Call 1-800-432-2273 for more information.
Monroe Cancer CenterNational Cancer Institute (NCI) - Information on current cancer treatment and clinical trials.
National Coalition on Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) - Publications; referrals; national advocate on rights of cancer patients and survivors. Call 1-888-650-9127 for more information.
National Hospice Organization - Information and publications regarding hospice care. Online list of local hospices, reimbursements and basic hospice information.
National Lymphedema Network, Inc. - Publishes quarterly newsletter and provides referrals.
National Marrow Donor Program - Transplant center director; publication on donor searches, recruitment and being a volunteer.
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition - Promotes education regarding all the facts, issues and problems surrounding ovarian cancer.
Oncolink - Education and support resource.
Patient Advocate Foundation - National non-profit 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.
Support for People with Oral, Head and Neck Cancer, Inc. (SPOHNC) - Self-help program of support for those dealing with head and neck cancer.
Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - Sponsor of "Race for the Cure" events; funds national breast cancer research, project grants and local education, screening and treatment projects.
The Skin Cancer Foundation - Provides education and resource materials.
US TOO International, Inc. - Provides prostate cancer survivors with emotional and educational support through a network of support groups and quarterly newsletters.
Y-ME - Hotline counseling, educational programs and self-help meetings for breast cancer patients, families and friends. Also provides a Y-ME Mens' Support Group.
American Academy of Family Physicians - All of the information within familydoctor.org has been written and reviewed by the physicians and patient education professionals at the American Academy of Family Physicians. |
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