Jun
17
Written by:
CancerDoctor
6/17/2008
People with cancer and their families need assistance coping with the emotional and practical aspects of the disease.
Below are some useful info:
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
703-299-0150
www.asco.org
American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)
800-843-8114
www.aicr.org
Asian and Pacific Islander Cancer Education Materials (APICEM)
www.cancer.org/apicem
A searchable online database of Asian language cancer materials. Co-sponsored by The Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research and Training (AANCART) and the American Cancer Society (ACS), the program is designed to help Asians and Pacific Islanders with limited English-speaking abilities gain access to information on how to reduce their risks of cancer.
Association of Cancer Online Resources
www.acor.org
Provides resources for cancer patients wanting to find others with
Bloch Cancer Hotline
800-433-0464
www.blochcancer.org
Matches newly diagnosed cancer patients with trained, home-based volunteers who have been treated for the same type of cancer. Information at hotline@hrblock.com
Cancer and Careers
www.cancerandcareers.org
Provides a free workbook, educational resources, support and information for both cancer patients and survivors, as well as coworkers, managers, CEOs and human resources personnel about cancer patients and survivors working through their treatment and returning to work
More > 100 at http://www.curetoday.com/toolbox.html
Provides information about cancer prevention‚ particularly through diet and nutrition. They offer a toll-free nutrition hotline‚ pen pal support network‚ and funding of research grants
Contains more than 40‚000 pages of information‚ including: cancer resources on the Internet‚ finding an oncologist‚ and up-to-date information about cancer policy issues.
CURE, in association with the American Cancer Society, publishes an annual Cancer Resource Guide—the most crucial cancer information for each step of the journey. CURE’s updated 2008 Cancer Resource Guide will be sent to every new subscriber throughout the year, so sign up now for a free subscription to CURE to receive this essential handbook. In-depth articles on these and many other topics can found in our back issues section.
Part 1: About Cancer
What Is Cancer?
Pathology & Staging
Cancer Therapies
Part 2: At Diagnosis
Dealing With Emotions
Special Issues by Age
Cancer Information Online
Part 3: Before Treatment
Medical Decisions
Seeking a Second Opinion
Understanding Clinical Trials
Insurance Issues
Part 4: During Treatment
Side Effects of Therapy
Nutrition Facts
Cancer & Your Career
Financial Matters
EXPANDED FOR THE WEB:
Help for Patients
Part 5: After Treatment
A Post-Treatment Prescription
Exercise & Recovery
Fear of Recurrence
Part 6: Survivorship
Long-Term and Late Effects
Genetic Risk