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Resources for Learning More
| National Cancer Institute |
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Cancer Information Service
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| American Cancer Society |
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Toll-free:
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1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)
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Online:
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www.cancer.org
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Offers a variety of services to patients and their families. It also supports research,
provides printed materials, and conducts educational programs.
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| American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology |
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Toll-free:
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1-800-962-7876
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Online:
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www.astro.org
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A society of radiation oncology professionals who specialize in treating patients with
radiation therapy. Patients can get information on treating cancer with radiation and find
a radiation oncologist in their area.
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| CancerCare, Inc. |
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Toll-free:
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1-800-813-HOPE (1-800-813-4673)
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Online:
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www.cancercare.org
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E-mail:
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info@cancercare.org
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Offers free support, information, financial assistance, and practical help to people with
cancer and their loved ones.
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| fertileHOPE |
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Toll-free:
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1-888-994-HOPE (1-888-994-4673)
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Online:
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www.fertilehope.org
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Dedicated to helping people with cancer faced with infertility.
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| National Brain Tumor Foundation |
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Toll-free:
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1-800-934-2873
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Online:
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www.braintumor.org
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Dedicated to providing information and support for brain tumor patients, their family
members, and health care professionals, while supporting innovative research into better
treatment options and a cure for brain tumors.
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| National Lymphedema Network |
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Toll-free:
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800-541-3259
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Phone:
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510-208-3200
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Online:
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www.lymphnet.org
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E-mail:
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nln@lymphnet.org
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Provides education and guidance to lymphedema patients, health care professionals, and
the general public by disseminating information on the prevention and management of
primary and secondary lymphedema.
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| National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse |
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Phone:
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301-402-7364
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Online:
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www.nidcr.nih.gov
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A service of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research that provides oral
health information for special care patients.
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