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The following organizations and websites offer a variety of cancer services for specific cancers and all cancers. Telephone numbers and websites are listed where available.
All Cancers | Breast | Cervical & Gynecologic | Chemotherapy | Colon | Kidney Leukemia/Lymphoma | Lung | Lymphedema | Melanoma | Myeloma | Ovarian
Pancreatic & Prostate | Products & Services
- American Cancer Society
Provides funding for cancer research and offers support programs.
(800) 227-2345
- Association of Cancer Online Resources
Roster of discussion sites and support groups
- Cancer Care, Inc.
Offers counseling, education, and limited financial assistance
(800) 813-4673
- Cancer Hope Network
Peer support program
(877) 467-3638
- Cancer Legal Resource Center
Provides information, educational outreach, and referrals to people with cancer who are facing legal problems because of their disease.
(213) 736-1455
- Cancer News
Cancer education
- Cancer Source
Live chats, community resources, and cancer information
- Managing Your Pain
Managing Your Pain is a patient and family education program co-sponsored by the UCSD Center for Pain and Palliative Medicine and the UCSD Department of Nursing.
Contact: Pat McCormick, Patient Education Department
(619) 543-3640
- National Cancer Institute
Highest ranking federal agency providing cancer resources, clinical trials, and health services
(800) 422-6237
- National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Cancer survivors who work on research, public policies, and survivor programs
(888) 937-6227
- NIH/National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Acts as a clearinghouse for alternative medicine education
(888) 644-6226
- Breast & Cervical Cancer Care (CCAN)
California statewide program offering assistance with transportation, personal use items, and to locate childcare and caregiver resources
(888) 921-7465
- Breast Cancer Early Detection Program - San Diego/Imperial County Regional Partnership
Provides free clinic breast exams and mammograms to women who qualify. If you are age 40 or older and have limited or no health insurance, please call. If you are less than 40 years old, call the main line at (858) 554-5561; you may qualify for other programs and services.
(800) 400-4922 (English & Spanish)
- Living With It
On-line support for patients living with breast or lung cancer
(877) 548-4649
- MAMMA Magazine
A consumer publication devoted to the needs of women diagnosed with breast and reproductive cancer
(212) 243-2918
- SHARE
A peer-led support for women with breast and ovarian cancer, and their family and friends
(800) 891-2392
- Sisters Network, Inc.
Individual and group support, and community education regarding breast cancer among the African American Community
(713) 781-0255
- Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Global leader in the fight against breast cancer by funding research grants, supporting education, screening and treatment projects
(972) 855-1600
- Women's Cancer Task Force
A San Diego County organization acting as a political advocate about breast cancer issues. A monthly newsletter is also available
(877) 929-9283
- Y-ME National Breast Cancer Coalition
Breast Cancer 24-hour hotline, support services, and educational programs
English: (800) 221-2141
Spanish: (800) 986-9505
- Chemocare
A source for chemotherapy, chemo side effects and managing them, and chemotherapy drugs.
- American Melanoma Foundation
In addition to funding research, AMF was founded to provide education to the public on melanoma prevention and to support melanoma patients and their families. San Diego meetings are held monthly. Call for dates and locations.
(619) 448-0991
- Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
Information on treatment options, educational materials for family/friends, public policy and research guides
(202) 331-1332 ext.301
- National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Promotes ovarian cancer awareness and early detection and education about the disease
Local: (925) 974-8189
National: (888) 682-7426
- CONVERSATIONS
The international newsletter for those fighting ovarian cancer
(806) 355-2565
- SHARE
A peer-led support for women with breast and ovarian cancer, and their family and friends
(800) 891-2392
- SK Sanctuary
The SK Sanctuary is a day spa in La Jolla that is run by a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who had a dream to benefit cancer patients.
(858) 459-2400
- "TLC" - Tender Loving Care
Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, featuring hair loss and mastectomy products for sale.
(800) 850-9445
- Wigs & Hairpieces - D&N Hair Design
Donna Good and Nadene Bruders have over 35 years of experience designing and fitting custom wigs and hairpieces for women in men.
(619) 295-8151 and (619) 867-2065
Information Tape: (619) 297-2909
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