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American Cancer Society
250 Williams Street NW Atlanta, GA 30303 Local Phone: 404-320-3333 (Responds to calls in English only) Free Line: 1-800-227-2345 (1-800-ACS-2345) (Responds to calls in English and Spanish)
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. In addition to providing a wide variety of services and programs for cancer patients, family, friends, and caregivers, the ACS also supports cancer research, advocacy, and education. The Cancer Helpline, available 24 hours/day, connects callers with trained staff that can help answer general questions about cancer, recent diagnoses and treatment. Cancer Information Specialists can also provide information on support services and assist in finding local and national financial assistance programs. Information is available in both English and Spanish, with select topics available in 11 other languages. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, some services and programs may have been suspended. For up-to-date information on available services, visit the Support Programs and Services web page or contact the ACS at the phone number above. ACS programs and services include: Health Insurance Assistance Service: health insurance specialists provide information for those who have lost, or are in danger of losing, their health care coverage Hope Lodge: lodging for patients and caregivers I Can Cope: online cancer education classes for patients and loved ones Online Support Communities Reach to Recovery: breast cancer support Road to Recovery: rides to treatment tlc (Tender Loving Care): catalog and website of hair loss and mastectomy products
Categories: Health Insurance (includes co-payments), Lodging & Travel, Medical Supplies, Wigs, Prostheses , Medication (includes co-payments), Screening, Treatment, Peer/Buddy Programs , Support Groups
GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer
1700 K Street NW
Suite 660
Washington, DC 20006
Local Phone: 202-463-2080
Free Line: 1-800-298-2436 (Lung Cancer Helpline)
support@go2foundation.org
GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer (formerly the Lung Cancer Alliance) is dedicated to improving the lives of those living with or at risk of lung cancer. Through the Lung Cancer Helpline, callers can access free one-on-one support, educational materials, guidance on screening, treatment and clinical trials, referrals and a variety of other resources. Programs include peer-to-peer support, support groups and online patient communities, clinical trial matching, webinars, and monthly presentations. Most resources, including their Helpline, are available in English only.
Categories: Lung, Screening, Treatment, Advocacy, Educational Programs , Peer/Buddy Programs , Support Groups
National Cervical Cancer Coalition
PO Box 13827
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Local Phone: 818-992-4242 (Responds to calls in English only)
Free Line: 1-800-685-5531 (Responds to calls in English only)
nccc@ashasexualhealth.org
The National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving women with, or at risk for, cervical cancer and HPV disease. Its mission is to promote prevention through education about early vaccination, Pap testing and HPV testing, when recommended. Services include access to online educational materials (publications, videos and webinars), a variety of patient and family support resources, and information on free/low-cost Pap testing. Some resources are available in Spanish.
Categories: Cervical, Screening, Advocacy, Educational Programs , Peer/Buddy Programs , Support Groups
ZERO the End of Prostate Cancer
515 King Street Suite 420 Alexandria, VA 22314 Free Line: 844-244-1309 (Patient Support)
ZERO's mission is to end prostate cancer by advancing research, encouraging action, and providing education and support to men and their families. Direct services include patient support to help patients navigate insurance services, provide transportation assistance, locate financial resources, and find emotional support. ZERO maintains a national database of free or low-cost prostate cancer screening sites.
Categories: Screening, Support Groups