The Society also provides online support through Cancer Survivors web link and WhatNext.
CancerCareCancerCare helps recently diagnosed patients and their families cope emotionally through telephone or online counseling and support groups.
It also helps them financially, through direct assistance or by helping them find other monetary support.
The goals: early detection of women’s cancers, prevention and policy change.
Check out the site to read up on facts.
Don’t have access to life-saving screening tests?
you could also order or download books free of charge from CSC’s Speaking Frankly About Cancer series.
Access info on assessing and lowering your cancer risk and clear up common misconceptions.
The pages on the site are all written by pathologists.
NCI-Designated Cancer CentersThe NCI-designated cancer centers meet rigorous criteria for world-class, state-of-the-art programs in multidisciplinary cancer research.
They are dedicated to development of more effective approaches to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Forty-one NCI centers in the program are also comprehensive cancer care centers where treatment is available.Find one near you.
There are maid service partners serving the United States and Canada.
The app process is handled through the organization’s website.
If a patient is not able to apply herself, someone can do it on her behalf.
A physician must provide proof of the patient being in current cancer treatment.
To learn more visitLivestrong.org.
Individualized support is offered through their toll-free CareLine or by email.
Brain Tumor FoundationNot sure how to find the best doctor?
BTF has a list of referrals, so you are sure to find the right one.
Sign up for one of four support groups, including telephone support to a live webcast.
Ask questions, get advice and share support in this online community.
National Breast Cancer CoalitionYou can make a difference!
National Breast Cancer FoundationNBCF is fighting breast cancer through early detection and education.
It is their mission to save lives through early detection and to provide mammograms for those in need.
Visit their site for health information and ways to find support.
METAvivorMETAvivor is an organization dedicated to awarding annual stage IV breast cancer research and raising public awareness.
Foundation for Women’s CancerDiagnosed with cervical, ovarian or uterine (endometrial) cancer?
Sign up with your family for free day-long courses taught by leading gynecologic cancer experts.
CDC HPV HomepageRead about the signs and symptoms of HPV, how it’s screened and treatment options.
Learn the ins and outs of the vaccine and who should get it.
The site provides detailed information on monthly events and programs scheduled nationwide.
They also have a toll-free helpline that provides support and information.
Fight Colorectal CancerJoin the movement!
Sign up for Our Call-on Congress, March 16-18, 2015.
HNCA connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration.
The website also offers educational and emotional support programs for those battling cancer.
LRF’s mission is to eradicate lymphoma and serve those touched by this disease.
Their website provides support and services to people with lymphoma, their families, and caregivers.
American Liver FoundationThe American Liver Foundation provides financial support for medical research, and education.
Visit their site to check out their Liver Update webcasts and read stories from those living with the disease.
LCA empowers millions at risk with information about risk and responsible screening.
American Lung AssociationYou aren’t alone.
There’s also a free lung helpline staffed by nurses and respiratory therapists at 1-800-LUNG-USA.
Watch their videos to find out about ways to fight lung cancer and learn how new therapies work.
Learn how to create your own personal fundraising page to support research.
LUNGevity FoundationThe Foundation connects people affected by lung cancer with other patients/survivors, caregivers and medical experts.
The Foundation also encourages women to stop tanning and Go With Your Own Glow, a nationwide educational campaign.
Their site also offers a free Ovarian Cancer Symptom Diary App.
Foundation for Women’s CancerDiagnosed with cervical, ovarian or uterine (endometrial) cancer?
Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkExploring treatment options?
Click to learn about a free customized clinical trial database search.
You don’t have to go to Washington to advocate for more federal funding to fight the disease.
Become an advocate in your community.
The organization also educates the public through awareness campaigns and fundraising events.
Plus you’re free to download free recipes made for thyroid cancer patients undergoing radioiodine treatments.
Information is also provided in Spanish, Japanese, French and Chinese.
Frank includes strategies to cope with cancer on a daily basis, as well as patient anecdotes.
Surviving the Cancer System: An Empowering Guide to Taking Control of Your Careby Mark Fesen, M.D.
($16, Amacom Books)“Cancer is not only a disease.
It is a highly sophisticated, multibillion dollar system.”
So cut the red tape.
Also get the inside scoop on cancer centers, pharmaceutical companies and insurance.
Finally, Dr. Fesen answers 50 questions he gets most often from his patients.
Davidson knows from experience.
The Adventures of Cancer Bitchby S.L.
The book is an extension of her blog of the same name.
Hilary Mantel, author ofWolf Hall, called the book “full of intelligence and insight”.
