American Cancer Society
1-800-ACS-2345; www.cancer.org
You may call this 1-800 number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
ACS is an excellent source for information, referral to a support group, and practical help for transportation, lodging and financial assistance.

Cancer Care, Inc.
1-800-813-HOPE; www.cancercare.org
Cancer Care provides free professional support services including counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help to people facing the many challenges of a cancer diagnosis.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America
1-800-955-4572; www.lls.org
Provides accurate, up-to-date information on blood-related cancers through their Information Resource Center available Monday through Friday, 9 am to 6 pm EST.
They also provide peer-to-peer support programs for patients and survivors as well as financial reimbursement for those who qualify.

National Cancer Institute - Cancer Information Service
1-800-4-CANCER; www.nci.nih.gov
This agency provides up-to-date accurate information, and confidential, personalized service.

Resources by Tumor Type

Brain Tumors

National Brain Tumor Foundation
1-800-934-2873; www.braintumor.org
Provides patients and families with information on tumor types, treatments, support groups and more including nurse consultation by phone or e-mail.

Breast Cancer

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
1-800-462-9273; www.komen.org
Toll-free breast cancer help line answered by trained volunteers whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. Breast health and breast cancer materials available.

National Breast Cancer Organization
Y-Me-1-800-221-2141; www.y-me.org
Offers a hotline, open-door groups, early detection workshops, and support programs.

Colorectal

Colon Cancer Alliance
1-877-422-2030; www.ccalliance.org
Offers patients support, a resource center, news, research, advocacy and events.

Colorectal Cancer Network
www.colorectal-cancer.net
Services include support groups, e-mail and Internet information and a “One on One” service that connects newly diagnosed individuals with long term survivors.

Head and Neck

Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC)
1-800-377-0928; www.spohnc.org
Provides education, support, a “Survivor to Survivor” network, clinical trials and a newsletter.

Kidney

Kidney Cancer Association
1-800-850-9132; www.kidneycancerassociation.org
Supports research, offers materials about the diagnosis and treatment of kidney cancer, sponsors support groups, and provides physician referral information.

Lung Cancer

Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support and Education (ALCASE)
1-800-298-2436; www.alcase.org
Offers programs designed to help improve the quality of life of people with lung cancer and their families. Programs include education about the disease, psychosocial support, and advocacy.

Melanoma/Skin Cancer
www.mpip.org
Features a community bulletin board, research links, and the latest news in melanoma.

Myeloma, Leukemia, and Lymphoma

International Myeloma Foundation (IMF)
1-800-452-2873; www.myeloma.org
Supports education, treatment, and research for multiple myeloma. Provides seminars and educational materials for patients and families.

Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF)
1-800-500-9976; www.lymphoma.org
Provides educational information and a help line, as well as referrals to other resources, oncologists, clinical trials, and support groups.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
1-800-955-4572; www.lls.org
Provides financial aid for treatment expenses and transportation, family support groups, and more.

Ovarian

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC)
1-888-OVARIAN (682-7426); www.ovarian.org
Offers support groups, a database of gynecologic oncologists searchable by state, and educational materials.

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance (OCNA)
1-202-331-1332; www.ovariancancer.org
Works to increase public and professional understanding of ovarian cancer, distributes materials, and sponsors an annual advocacy conference.

Pancreatic

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCan)
1-877-272-6226; www.pancan.org
Educates health professionals and the general public about pancreatic cancer. Information about support networks, clinical trials and reimbursement for care also available

Prostate

Us Too! International, Inc.
1-800-808-7866; www.ustoo.org
Educates newly diagnoses men, offers support, and provides the latest information about treatment options.

Sarcoma

Sarcoma Foundation of America
1-301-520-7648; www.curesarcoma.org
Dedicated to raising funds for sarcoma research, local patient networking and support. Provides information on clinical trials, education and resource links.

Thyroid Cancer

ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association
1-877-588-7904; www.thyca.org
Provides support, news, events, education and communication for thyroid cancer survivors, their family and friends.

Local Agencies

American Cancer Society
1100 Ireland Way
Birmingham, AL 35205
205-879-2242

American Lung Association
3125 Independence Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
205-933-8821

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Alabama Chapter
100 Chase Park South, Suite 220
Birmingham, AL 35244
205-989-0098