Updated August 27, 2007
Cancer Information and Support
American Cancer Society · 1-800-ACS-2345 Information is provided for patients and their advocates, cancer survivors, healthcare professionals and people simply seeking knowledge about cancer. It also provides interactive help with exploring treatment options and making treatment decisions as well as helping individuals find resources in their own communities.
Breast Cancer Options ·
845-339-HOPE (4673)
This organization provides information regarding breast cancer, breast
cancer risk reduction and also offers an Advocacy/ Companions program for
Ulster, Dutchess, Columbia, Greene and Sullivan Counties, NY residents who
are diagnosed with this disease. It’s annual conferences and email
newsletters provide information to people across the country.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
· 301-650-9127
This site offers useful information and resources for making healthcare
decisions and communicating with healthcare professionals. One such
offering is the Cancer Survivor's Toolbox, a free CD that covers
communicating, finding information, making decisions, solving problems,
negotiating, standing up for your rights and more.
Oncology Nursing Society ·
No Phone Listed
This website is designed for patients and caregivers to provide
information on learning about and managing common cancer treatment
symptoms that include: anorexia, cognitive dysfunction, depression,
dyspnea, fatigue, hormonal disturbances, neutropenia, pain, peripheral
neuropathy, and sexual dysfunction.
Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups
· No Phone Listed
This site offers information about clinical
trials: what should be known about them, and how to find support for those
participating in them. It has information specific to patients and their
caregivers, patient advocates, and the medical community.
Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center
·
No Phone Listed
This site offers suggestions for getting through chemotherapy, as well as
reports of survivors' experiences, message boards, information on
complementary therapies, and resources.
More links may be found in the Medical Library Association's User Guide which recommends a number of web sites for cancer information and support as well as sites for general information.
Reviews of Helpful Books
Aftershock From Cancer Diagnosis to Healing: A
step-by-step guide to help you navigate your way
By Puja A. J.
Thomson
Otherwise
Healthy:
A Planner to Focus Your
Thoughts on Organizing Life After Being Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
By Lynday G.
Shrager, MSW, OTR
Understanding Cancer:
A Patient's Guide
to Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment
By C. Norman
Coleman, MD