Resources
National Cancer InstituteProvides current information on cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, genetics, and supportive care. Lists clinical trials and specific cancer topics in NCI's Physician Data Query (PDQ®) database.
| Visit: | www.cancer.gov |
| Cancer Information Service Answers questions about cancer, clinical trials, and cancer-related services and helps users find information on the NCI Web site. Provides NCI printed materials.
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Administration on Aging
Provides information, assistance, individual counseling, organization of support groups, caregiver training, respite care, and supplemental services.
| Phone: | 1-202-619-0724 |
| Visit: | www.aoa.gov |
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Provides information for consumers about patient rights, prescription drugs, and health insurance issues, including Medicare and Medicaid.
| Toll-free: | 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) |
| Visit: | www.medicare.gov (for Medicare information) or www.cms.hhs.gov (other information) |
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Provides fact sheets about job discrimination, protections under the Americans With Disabilities Act, and employer responsibilities. Coordinates investigations of employment discrimination.
| Toll-free: | 1-800-669-4000 |
| TTY: | 1-800-669-6820 |
| Visit: | www.eeoc.gov |
U.S. Department of Labor
Office of Disability Employment Policy
Provides fact sheets on a variety of disability issues, including discrimination, workplace accommodation, and legal rights.
| Toll-free: | 1-866-ODEP-DOL (633-7365) |
| TTY: | 1-877-889-5627 |
| Visit: | www.dol.gov/odep/ |
Private/NonProfit Organizations
American Cancer Society
National Cancer Information Center
Available to answer questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
| Toll-free: | 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345) |
| Visit: | www.cancer.org |
CancerCare
Offers free support, information, financial assistance, and practical help to people with cancer and their loved ones.
| Toll-free: | 1-800-813-HOPE (1-800-813-4673) |
| Visit: | www.cancercare.org |
Cancer Support Community
Cancer Support Community is a national organization that provides support groups, stress reduction and cancer education workshops, nutrition guidance, exercise sessions, and social events.
| Toll-free: | 1-888-793-WELL (1-888-793-9355) |
| Visit: | www.cancersupportcommunity.org |
Kids Konnected
Offers education and support for children who have a parent with cancer or who have lost a parent to cancer.
| Toll-free: | 1-800-899-2866 |
| Visit: | www.kidskonnected.org |
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Provides information on cancer support, employment, financial and legal issues, advocacy, and related issues.
| Phone: | 1-877-NCCS YES (1-877-622-7937) |
| Visit: | www.canceradvocacy.org |
National Employment Lawyers Association
Can help find a lawyer experienced in job discrimination cases.
| Phone: | 1-415-296-7629 |
| Visit: | www.nela.org |
NeedyMeds - Indigent Patient Programs
Lists medicine assistance programs available from drug companies. NOTE: Usually patients cannot apply directly to these programs. Ask your doctor, nurse, or social worker to contact them.
| Visit: | www.needymeds.com |
Patient Advocate Foundation
Offers education, legal counseling, and referrals concerning managed care, insurance, financial issues, job discrimination, and debt crisis matters.
| Toll-free: | 1-800-532-5274 |
| Visit: | www.patientadvocate.org |
| * For a complete list of resources, see NCI's database, National Organizations That Offer Services to People With Cancer and Their Families. Or call 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) to ask for it. |