- CancerCare
U.S. national nonprofit organization that provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. CancerCare programs include counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help, and are provided by trained oncology social workers and are completely free of charge. Site in English and Spanish.
www.cancercare.org
- Gilda's Club (21)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Support/Gilda_s_Club
- fertileHOPE
Nonprofit organization dedicated to helping cancer patients faced with infertility.
www.fertilehope.org
- Life Raft Group, The
Support group for care givers and patients dealing with Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) and the drug Glivec.
www.liferaftgroup.org
- BC Cancer Agency (BCCA)@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/BC_Cancer_Agency__BCCA_
- Association of Oncology Social Workers
Nonprofit, international organization dedicated to the enhancement of psychosocial services.
www.aosw.org
- Wellspring - Cancer Support Centre
Provides a comprehensive range of cancer support programs and services with the aim of meeting the emotional, social and informational needs of people living with cancer.
www.wellspring.ca
- Chemo Angels
Dedicated to adding a ray of sunshine to the lives of those undergoing treatment for cancer.
www.chemoangels.com
- Lesbian Community Cancer Project - Chicago, IL
Provides support, information, education, advocacy, and direct services to lesbian and non-lesbian women with a focus on cancer related issues.
www.lccp.org
- Cancer Wellness Center
Offering free emotional and psychological support to cancer patients.
www.cancerwellness.org
- GIST Support International
Support and education for patients and others interested in GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor).
www.gistsupport.org
- Oesophageal Patients Association (OPA)
Founded by oesophageal cancer patients in the U.K. to help other patients and their families.
www.opa.org.uk
- Cam Neely Foundation
Provides housing and support services for families of both adult and pediatric patients undergoing cancer treatment at New England Medical Center.
www.camneelyfoundation.com
- Gillette Women's Cancer Connection
Providing emotional support for women with cancer and their families and friends.
www.gillettecancerconnect.org
- Cancer As A Turning Point
Psychotherapy workshops for people with cancer.
www.cancerasaturningpoint.org
- Shop Well With You
Helps women with a history of cancer improve their quality of life by using clothing as a creative means towards wellness.
www.shopwellwithyou.org
- Cancer Family Care
Provides counseling and support services to cancer patients and families in Ohio and Kentucky.
www.cancerfamilycare.org
- Caron Keating Foundation, The
Fund raising partnership set up by Gloria Hunniford, Paul, and Michael Keating. Offers financial support to professional caregivers, complementary healing practitioners, and support groups dealing with cancer patients, as well as individuals and families.
www.caronkeating.org
- Cancer Community Center - South Portland, Maine
Offers support and networking groups, lectures, workshops, and social events for individuals and families living with cancer.
www.cancercommunitycenter.org
- Why Me Inc.
A Central MA-based organization that provides emotional and financial support to area children with cancer and their families.
www.WHYME.org
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