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Cancer Care Resources
Once a person has been given a diagnosis of cancer, information and support become important elements to better cope with the many challenges that accompany the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. We hope this list of Internet resources will be of help to you.
Cancer Lifeline offers a wide range of programs, support groups, classes, activities and presentations aimed at optimizing the quality of life for cancer patients and cancer survivors and their families, friends, co-workers and caregivers.
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People Living with Cancer, the patient information website of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), provides oncologist-approved information on more than 50 types of cancer and their treatments, clinical trials, coping and side effects. Additional resources include a "Find an Oncologist" database, live chats, message boards, a drug database and links to patient support organizations.
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Chemo Care is designed to provide the latest information about chemotherapy to patients and their families, caregivers and friends.
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Cancer Symptoms is designed for patients and caregivers, providing information on how to manage each of six common cancer treatment symptoms: fatigue, anorexia, pain, depression, neutropenia and cognitive dysfunction.
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Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center provides information on cancer and treatment, prevention and screening and clinical trials.
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Association of Cancer Online Resources, Inc. offers free online information for everyone affected by cancer and related disorders.
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The Cancer Index is a guide to Internet Resources for Cancer, a family of websites established in 1996, now with over a thousand pages.
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National Cancer Institute provides information on different types of cancer, treatment, side effect management and support resources.
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American Cancer Society website.
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Oncolink provides information on types of cancer, treatment options, coping with cancer, clinical trials and cancer resources.
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Partners Against Pain is an alliance of patients, caregivers and healthcare providers working together to alleviate unnecessary suffering by leading efforts to advance standards of pain care through education and advocacy.
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Columbia Legal Services website. Download the latest Medicaid information and other handy information.
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Job Accommodation Network provides information on simple job accommodations that can help patients stay active and at work. Information on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and simple solutions as well as information about products to help with accommodations in the workplace.
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ACOS Highline’s Cancer Care Program was awarded full accreditation and received commendation in seven areas and has been fully accredited for 24 years.
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Financial Resources
Department of Health and Human Services information on Medicaid services.
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Social Security website. How to apply and who is eligible.
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Needy Meds is a place to learn about pharmaceutical manufacturers' drug assistance programs. This is an informational site only; it is very detailed.
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