CANCER RESOURCES
General
American Cancer Society – 800-ACS-2345
Cancer Care, Inc. – 800-813-HOPE (4673)
Cancer and Careers – Dedicated to empowering and educating people with cancer to thrive in their workplace by providing expert advice, interactive tools and educational events
Cancer Net – Oncologist-approved cancer information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology
Wig and Cap Boutique for Cancer Patients
National Cancer Institute – 1-800-4-CANCER (800-422-6237)
National Comprehensive Cancer Network – An alliance of 21 of the world’s leading cancer centers dedicated to improving the quality and effectiveness of cancer care
A non-profit that helps cancer patients and their families find a place to stay when traveling away from home for medical treatment.
Breast
BeBrightPink.org – Education and support for young women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer.
Breast Cancer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Breast Cancer, National Cancer Institute
JD Breast Cancer Foundation – Empowers women diagnosed with breast cancer to make educated decisions about their health and future while providing coping strategies and a supportive environment. Also provides emergency financial assistance. 216.791.9447
Northern Ohio Breast Cancer Coalition
Pink Ribbons Project – Using the arts, Pink Ribbons Project saves lives and improves the quality of life for those touched by breast cancer.
Young Survival Coalition For women under age 40 who are diagnosed with breast cancer
SHARE – self-help for women with breast or ovarian cancer
Hotlines answered by women with breast or ovarian cancer
Breast Cancer: 212-382-2111
Breast Cancer toll-free in English & Spanish: 866-891-2392
Ovarian Cancer: 212-719-1204
Ovarian Cancer toll-free: 866-537-4273
Espanol (seno y ovario): 212-719-4454
Sharsheret – Hebrew for “chain,” Sharsheret is a national not-for-profit organization supporting young women and their families, of all Jewish backgrounds, facing breast cancer
Susan G. Komen for the Cure 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636)
Cervical and Gynecological
Cervical Cancer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Cervical Cancer, National Cancer Institute
“Inside Knowledge” about Gynecologic Cancer, Centers for Disease Control
Lung
Ovarian
BeBrightPink.org
Education and support for young women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer.
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Ovarian Cancer, American Cancer Society
Ovarian Cancer, CancerCare.org
Ovarian Cancer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Ovarian Cancer, National Cancer Institute
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
SHARE – self-help for women with breast or ovarian cancer
Hotlines answered by women with breast or ovarian cancer
- Breast Cancer: 212-382-2111
- Breast Cancer toll-free in English & Spanish: 866-891-2392
- Ovarian Cancer: 212-719-1204
- Ovarian Cancer toll-free: 866-537-4273
- Espanol (seno y ovario): 212-719-4454
Treatment Options
Chemotherapy
Guide to Cancer Drugs, American Cancer Society
Chemotherapy information, American Cancer Society