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Karmanos
Cancer Institute -
Based in midtown Detroit, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
is committed to a future free of cancer. The Meyer L. Prentis
Comprehensive Cancer Center of Metropolitan Detroit, operated
by the Institute, is one of 39 National Cancer Institute-designated
comprehensive cancer centers in the United States. |
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Upper
Michigan Center for Interventional Oncology
The Upper Michigan Center for Interventional Oncology is a division
of the Interventional & Vascular Institute of Northern Michigan
and is part of the Upper Michigan Cancer Center at Marquette
General Hospital and Marquette General Health Systems. |
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Brain Tumor Center |
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Mesothelioma Cancer Center
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Colon
Cancer Resources |
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American
Cancer Society - Colon Testing Saves Lives |
| National
Resources |
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GliomaEd.com provides physicians and other healthcare providers with an array of free CME/CE educational activities regarding the management of patients with brain tumors. |
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Michigan
Cancer Consortium |
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Michigan
Cancer Consortium - Michigan Providers Tobacco
Cessation Tool Kit |
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The
Cancer Survival 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. |
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American
Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-
based voluntary health organization. |
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MCC
- Michigan Cancer Consortium
Making the Choice, Deciding on what to do About early stage
of Prostate Cancer |
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Confronting
Pancreatic Cancer
This Pancreatica.org site is funded and maintained by the Lorenzen
Cancer Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated
in the State of California. |
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National
Cancer Institute
The NCI, established under the National Cancer Act of 1937,
is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research
and training. |
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National
Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
1-888-909-NCCN - NCCN publishes Oncology Practice Guidelines,
including patient versions of the guidelines. |
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National
Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine |
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Cancer
Care, Inc.
1-800-813-4673
Free professional counseling, support groups, educational and
information and referrals to cancer patients and their families
to help them cope with the psychological and social consequences
of cancer. |
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Cancer
Hope Network
(877)-Hopenet (toll free)
Offers one-on-one support to cancer patients and their fimilies
undergoing cancer treatment from trained volunteers who have
survived cancer themselves. |
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R.A.
Bloch Cancer Foundation, Inc.
The Cancer Hotline
1-800-433-0464
Provides a hotline that matches newly diagnosed cancer patients
with someone who has survived the same kind of cancer. Offers
free information, resources and support groups. Also supplies
three books at no charge: Fighting Cancer, Cancer.....There's
Hope, and Guide for Cancer Supporters. |
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Look
Good... Feel Better
(The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Assoication Foundation)
1-800-395-5665
Gilda's Club Worldwide
1-888-445-3248
Provides meeting places where men, women, and children living
with cancer and their families can join with others to build
emotional and social support. Check for a location near you. |
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Patient
Advocate Foundation (PAF)
1-800-433-0464
Provides education, legal counsulting, and referral services
for cancer patients facing employment discrimination, denial
of insurance coverage, or a need to negotiate for services from
government assistance programs. |
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National
Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
1-888-650-9127
Raises awareness of cancer survivorship through its publications,
quarterly newsletter, education to eliminate the stigma of cancer,
and advocacy for insurance, employments, and legal rights for
people with cancer. |
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National
Family Caregivers Association (NFCA)
1-800-896-3650
A nationwide group dedicated to supporting the work and improving
the lives of caregivers through education and awareness programs. |
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KidsCope
1-404-233-0001
Produces and distributes educational materials to help families
and children better understand the feects of cancer and chemotherapy
in a parent. |
| Breast
Cancer Resources |
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Breast
Cancer Education Network
Interactive resource for patients and families. Part of Health
Talk Interactive®, which broadcasts information and presentations
via phone and the Internet. |
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BreastCancer.Net |
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Breastcancer.org |
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Susan
G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
1-800-462-9273 (1-800-IM-AWARE) help line
http://www.komen.org |
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National
Lymphedema Network (NLN)
1-800-541-3259
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Susan
Love M.D. |
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Y-ME
National Breast Cancer Organization
1-800-221-2141 (English)
1-800-986-9505 (Spanish)
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