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based knowledge systems that allow the public to find and use credible
information relevant to their families. For more information, visit
.
Cancer.Net (An ASCO Website)
ASCO’s patient information website -- Cancer.Net (
-- brings the expertise and resources of ASCO to people living with cancer
and those who care for and care about them. Well-informed patients are
their own best advocates and invaluable partners for physicians. Cancer.
Net provides timely, comprehensive information to help patients and
families make informed health care decisions. For more information, visit
or call 888.651.3038.
Cancer
Care
Cancer
Care
is a national nonprofit organization that provides free,
professional help to people with all cancers through counseling, education,
information and referral, and direct financial assistance. Cancer
Care
has a
variety of programs in place to assist those in need. For more information,
visit
or contact 800.813.HOPE (4673).
Cancer Support Community
The mission of the Cancer Support Community (CSC) is to ensure that
all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened
by action, and sustained by community. The CSC is an international
nonprofit dedicated to providing support, education and hope to people
affected by cancer. Likely the largest employer of psychosocial oncology
mental health professionals in the United States, CSC offers a menu of
personalized services and education for all people affected by cancer. Its
global network brings the highest quality cancer support to the millions
of people touched by cancer. These support services are available through
a network of professionally-led community-based centers, hospitals,
community oncology practices and online, so that no one has to face cancer
alone. For more information, visit
or
contact 888.793.9355.
Cancer Survivor Toolbox
The Cancer Survivor Toolbox® is a program of the National Coalition
for Cancer Survivorship. The toolbox is a free audio program designed to
help cancer survivors and caregivers develop practical skills to deal with the
diagnosis, treatment and challenges of cancer. Transcripts of the program
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