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Cancer Survivors Network
The American Cancer Society created the Cancer Survivors Network, an
online community of cancer survivors, families and friends. The mission of
the program is to provide a “private, secure way to find and communicate
with others who share your interests and experiences” and ultimately for
participants to share their experiences, strengths and hopes. For more
information, visit
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Chemo Angels
Chemo Angels is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting
people undergoing IV chemotherapy treatment for cancer. In addition
to providing information and cancer-related resources, the organization
matches patients who are going through the difficult time of chemotherapy
with “Angels.” Many of the Chemo Angels volunteers are cancer survivors
themselves or people whose lives have been affected by cancer in some way.
The function of these Angels is to bring a bit of cheer and encouragement
through gestures such as notes, cards and small gifts. For more
information, visit
Imerman Angels
Imerman Angels connects a person fighting cancer today (cancer fighter)
with someone who has beaten the same type of cancer (cancer survivor). In
addition, Imerman Angels also connects caregivers. A caregiver is a friend
or family member who is supporting a cancer fighter. Like fighters and
survivors, they may wish to be paired up with another caregiver who relates
to and understands their situation. For more information, call 877.274.5529
or visit
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FAMILY AND CAREGIVERS SUPPORT
Caregiver Action Network
The Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is the nation’s leading family
caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the more
than 65 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions,
disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age. CAN (formerly the National
Family Caregivers Association) is a non-profit organization providing
education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers across the
country free of charge. For more information, call 202-772-5050 or visit
caregiveraction.org.
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