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Resources
National Cancer Institute
Provides 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.
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.
| Toll-free: | 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) |
| TTY: | 1-800-332-8615 |
| Visit: | www.cancer.gov/cis |
| Chat online: | Click on "LiveHelp." |
Administration on Aging
Provides information, assistance, individual counseling,
organization of support groups, caregiver training, respite
care, and supplemental services.
| Phone: | 1-202-619-0724 |
| TTY: | 1-800-877-8339 |
| 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.
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.
Aging With Dignity
Provides information and materials regarding advance
directives. You can order the document Five Wishes, which
states your end of life decisions for your health care team,
and friends and family members.
American Cancer Society
National Cancer Information Center
Available to answer questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
CancerCare
Offers free support, information, financial assistance, and
practical help to people with cancer and their loved ones.
Hospice Foundation of America
Provides programs and materials on hospice care, caregiving,
grief, and end of life. They also provide a hospice locator
service, and links to other organizations and resources.
Kids Konnected
Offers education and support for children who have a
parent with cancer or who have lost a parent to cancer.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Provides information on cancer support, employment,
financial and legal issues, advocacy, and related issues.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Provides information on hospice care, local hospice
programs, state specific advance directives, and locating a
local health care provider. They also provide education and
materials on palliative and end of life issues, as well as links
to other organizations and resources.
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.
Patient Advocate Foundation
Offers education, legal counseling, and referrals concerning
managed care, insurance, financial issues, job discrimination,
and debt crisis matters.
The Wellness Community
Provides free psychological and emotional support to cancer
patients and their families.
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