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Cancer Helpline

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Dana Farber Cancer Institute Family Studies Cancer Risk Line

Information regarding familial cancers.
Voice: 1-800-828-6622
Verified: 10/21/2008

Cancer Hope Network

One-on-one support offered to cancer patients and their families undergoing cancer treatment from trained volunteers who have survived cancer themselves.
Voice: 1-877-467-3638
Verified: 10/21/2008

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund

Dedicated to advancing and supporting laboratory and clinical research that promotes the development of new therapies and techniques for early detection, screening and treatment of ovarian cancer. Educational outreach, public awareness projects, including videos and resource materials available.
Voice: 1-800-873-9569
Verified: 10/21/2008

Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry

Information on the warning signs of cancer, diagnostic tests and family history. Sponsored by Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
Voice: 1-800-682-7426
Verified: 10/24/2008

Hereditary Cancer Institute

Studies family-linked cancer. Counseling, information on clinical trials, cancer and hereditary factors.
Voice: 1-800-648-8133
Verified: 10/21/2008

Cancer Research Institute

Provides general cancer resource information. Supports leading-edge research aimed at developing immunologic methods of preventing, treating and curing cancer.
Voice: 1-800-992-2623
Verified: 10/21/2008

Skin Cancer Foundation

Provides educational materials and information on skin cancer and treatment.
Voice: 1-800-754-6490
Verified: 10/21/2008

CureSearch

Active in the search to cure childhood cancer. Involved with research, care, public awareness, fundraising, information and e-newsletter.
Voice: 1-800-458-6223
Verified: 10/21/2008

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Information on breast cancer and breast health.
Voice: 1-800-462-9273
Verified: 10/21/2008

International Myeloma Foundation

Information, seminars, grants and newsletter on myeloma.
Voice: 1-800-452-2873
Verified: 10/21/2008

Cancer Care, Inc.

Free counseling for cancer patients and their families. Financial assistance, information and referrals, community and professional education. Teleconference programs. On-going telephone and in-person support groups.
Voice: 1-800-813-4673
Verified: 10/21/2008

Patient Advocate Foundation

Provides education and legal counseling to cancer patients (relative to a diagnosis) concerning managed care, discrimination, insurance and financial issues.
Voice: 1-800-532-5274
Verified: 10/21/2008

Locks of Love

Provides custom hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children with long-term medical hair loss. Uses donated hair.
Voice: 1-888-896-1588
Verified: 10/21/2008

Anderson Network

Matches cancer patients with others with exact diagnosis for support.
Voice: 1-800-345-6324
Verified: 10/21/2008

Lung Cancer Alliance

Operates a national 'phone buddies' program, comprehensive helpline and many other additional services for persons with lung cancer and their families.
Voice: 1-800-298-2436
Verified: 10/21/2008

American Cancer Society

Information and referral on various issues related to cancer (treatment, services, literature, transportation, equipment, encouragement and support). English, Spanish and Chinese speaking.
Voice: 1-800-227-2345
Verified: 10/21/2008

Gynecologic Cancer Foundation

Makes referrals to physicians who specialize in the treatment of gynecological cancer. Referrals to doctors, brochures, literature and online resources.
Voice: 1-800-444-4441
Verified: 10/21/2008

Look Good...Feel Better

Helps cancer patients improve their appearance during treatment. Free workshops across the country.
Voice: 1-800-227-2345
Verified: 10/21/2008

Cancer Information Service

Provides information about cancer and cancer-related resources to patients, the public and health professionals. Offers one-on-one smoking cessation counseling and literature. Free publications. Sponsored by National Cancer Institute.
Voice: 1-800-422-6237
Verified: 10/21/2008

AMC Cancer Information and Counseling Line

Provides current medical information and counseling for cancer issues.
Voice: 1-800-525-3777
Verified: 10/21/2008

BLOCH Cancer Hotline

Networks persons with cancer and home volunteers with same type of cancer. Free books about cancer.
Voice: 1-800-433-0464
Verified: 10/21/2008

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