Support Links

General Cancer Information and Support


Website
Web Address
Description
American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org
Contact Margo Toussant - 214-631-3972
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
http://www.lls.org
Contact Jane Beeson
Cancer.net
http://www.cancer.net
For societies and help for ANY specific type of cancer
Manage Cancer
Comprehensive cancer resources
National Cancer Institute
Comprehensive cancer info and resources
National Cancer Institute--comprehensive list
A list of links to many kinds of cancer


Connecting Cancer Patients


Website
Web Address
Description
Cancer Care
Online support groups
Healing Well
http://www.healingwell.com/
Forums and online chat groups
Cancer Hope Network
http://www.cancerhopenetwork.org/
Connect with a survivor of your type of cancer
I had Cancer
http://www.ihadcancer.com/
Connect with other cancer patients

Financial Assistance


Website
Web Address
Description
Patient Access Network
Financial aid
Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition
Financial and resource support
Cancer Care
Financial and resource support
National Collegiate Cancer Foundation
Information and financial support for young adults with cancer who are pursuing a higher education
The C.H.A.I.N Fund, Inc.
Need-based financial assistance with bills, mortgage, insurance co-pays etc
Benefits Check Up-National Counsel on Aging
Senior citizen financial help with medications, bills, food
CancerCare CoPay Assistance Foundation
Financial help with co-pays for certain types of cancer
Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief
Financial help with co-pays and insurance requirements
Needy Meds
Financial assistance with medication
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Financial assistance with medication


Top US Cancer Centers


MD Anderson, Houston, TX
UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX
Sloan Kettering, New York, NY
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN/Phoenix, AZ
Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicaco, IL
Emory Hospital, Atlanta, GA
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI