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knowledge is power and attitude is everything” and they provide practical
tools and information to help the cancer community. For more information,
call 855.220.7777 or visit
.
Lotsa Helping Hands
Lotsa Helping Hands is a simple immediate way for friends, family,
colleagues and neighbors to assist loved ones in need. Users can create a
free, private web page and then invite family and friends to view a private
group calendar specifically designed for organizing helpers. The aim is
to facilitate everyone pitching in with the tasks necessary for life to run
smoothly during a crisis such as delivery of meals, rides, babysitting and
many others. For more information, visit
.
National Children’s Cancer Society
For survivors of childhood cancers, the National Children’s Cancer Society
(NCCS) has created a program called Beyond The Cure. The mission
of Beyond The Cure is to help childhood cancer survivors integrate the
cancer experience into their new life as survivors and successfully handle
the challenges that are ahead of them and to celebrate survivorship. For
more information, visit
or call 800.5.FAMILY
(32-6459).
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) is the oldest
survivor-led cancer advocacy organization in the U.S. and a highly
respected authentic voice at the federal level, advocating for quality cancer
care for all Americans and empowering cancer survivors. NCCS has also
developed several programs with the goal of informing and empowering all
those dealing with a cancer diagnosis through credible and accurate patient
information. For more information, visit
or call
877.622.7937.
National LGBT Cancer Network
The National LGBT Cancer Network works to improve the lives of
LGBT cancer survivors and those at risk by educating LGBT people and
health providers about the cancer risks and survivor experiences of gay
men, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people; increasing awareness of
LGBT cancer risks and survivor experiences; advocating for high quality
research on LGBT cancer risks, treatment and survivorship; giving
voice to LGBT cancer survivors; and offering consultation to healthcare
providers. For more information, visit
.
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