Local, Regional and National Resources
Cancer
American Cancer Society
754 Mangrove Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
Available 24-hours a day 530-222-1058 or 1-800-227-2345
National Cancer Institute and Information Services (NCI)
Hotline provides information on cancer causes, prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and counseling services.
Free publications available on a variety of subjects. 1-800-4-CANCER
AMC Cancer Information and Counseling Line
Latest information on cancer, it’s diagnosis and treatment, and counseling services.
1-800-525-3777
Leukemia Society of America
Offers education, information, advocacy and financial aid program for individuals with leukemia and related illnesses
(lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, multiple myeloma).
1-800-955-4572
ALCASE (Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy)
Dedicated to improving quality of life for lung cancer survivors by providing resource and referral information
www.alcase.org or 1-800-298-2436
American Foundation for Urologic Disease
Dedicated to prevention and cure of urologic diseases through expansion of medical research, education and awareness
www.afud.org
International Myeloma Foundation
Promotes education for physicians and patients about myeloma, its treatment and management.
1800-452-CURE
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Funds national breast cancer research, project grants, local education, screening and treatment projects in communities from coast to coast. The Helpline provides information to callers with breast health or breast cancer concerns.
1-800-462-9273
Lymphoma Research Foundation of American, Inc
Provides educational materials, free support group, a quarterly newsletter and a national "buddy system" linking patients.
1-310-204-7040
American Brain Tumor Association
Provides patient support by offering: contract with other brain tumor patients, information about brain tumors and treatment, national and local conferences, a national listing of support groups, assistance starting support groups and a national newsletter.
1-800-886-2282
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
Raises awareness of cancer survivorship though publications, quarterly newsletters, education to eliminate the stigma of cancer, and advocacy for insurance, employment, and legal rights for people with cancer.
1-888-650-9127
National Lymphedema Network
Disseminates information on lymphedema
1-800-541-3259
Patient advocates for Advanced Cancer Treatments (PAACT)
An association for both patients and physicians for diagnostic and therapeutic treatments of prostate cancer.
1-616-453-1477
R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation, Inc.
Offers a hotline that matches newly diagnosed cancer patients with others who have survived the same type of cancer. Provides free information, resources and support groups. Also offers three books at no charge: Fighting Cancer, Cancer…There’s hope, and Guide for Cancer Supporters.
1-800-433-0464
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer, Inc.
A self-help program of support addressing emotional, psychological and humanistic needs related to head and neck cancer.
1-516-759-5333 or 1-800-377-0928
The Skin Cancer Foundation
Provides educational material including brochures, videos, quarterly newsletters, posters, books, an annual journal, CD-ROM and two new publications on melanoma. Membership offers access to extensive resources on a continuing basis.
1-800-SKIN-490
United Ostomy Association, Inc
Association of ostomy chapters dedicated to complete rehabilitation of all ostomates.
1-800-826-0826
US TOO International, Inc
Provides prostate cancer survivors with emotional and educational support through a network of support groups and a quarterly newsletter.
1-800-808-7866
Breast Cancer Network of Strength
Hotline counseling, educational programs and self-help meetings for breast cancer patients, their families and friends. Also offers a Y-ME support line for men.
1-800-221-2141 (24-hour)
Add a Resource
To add a resource please e-mail the name of the resource, contact name and phone number, and a brief description of the resource to Communication Coordinator, Michael Burke at mburke@chw.edu
