Support Groups

Cancer Support Group

National Cancer Institute Website

National Cancer Institute

This site lists clinical research studies open around the country

CancerCare

A national cancer-support group, has more than 45 oncology social workers that help patients research information on their particular type of cancer for no cost.

Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support, & Education (ALCASE)

800-298 2436

Colon Cancer Alliance

877-422 2030

Centerwatch

Lists clinical trials, clinical research and new drug therapies in research and approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA).

Colorectal Cancer Network

301-879 1500

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

800-955 4572

Kidney Cancer Association

800-850 9132

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

Run by cancer survivors, provides information and links to sites by cancer type.

877-622 7937

Association of Cancer Online Resources

More than 150 online chat groups where cancer patients offer help and suggestions to other members.

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance

202-331 1332

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

877-272 6226

The Wellness Community

888-793 WELL

Vital Options International

818-788 5225

American Cancer Society

800-ACS 2345

Us TOO, International

800-808 7866

Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization

800-221 2141

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

703-299 0150

National Comprehensive Cancer Network

888-909 6226

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

800-658 8898

American Society of Clinical Oncology

People Living with Cancer

703-797 1914

Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative

877-520 4457

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

OncoLink

Founded by the University of Pennsylvania cancer researcher, offers information on cancer treatments and research advances

The Lustgarten Foundation