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American
Cancer Society (ACS)
The ACS provides patients, family, and friends with medical
information, treatment decision tools, news updates, and
support resources.
The
Breast Cancer Site
The Breast Cancer Site helps to offer free mammograms to
underprivileged women nationwide.
Cancercare
Find information on financial assistance programs, web links
for financial assistance, and tips for getting assistance.
Cancer
Hope Network
Cancer Hope Network provides free and confidential one-on-one
support to cancer patients and their families.
The Cancer
Institute of New Jersey
This web site has extensive information on cancer prevention,
treatment, and research.
Livingwithit.org
Find general information on support groups, money matters,
health insurance, diet and exercise.
National
Cancer Institute (NCI)
Find general support information and resources.
The
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
NCCS educates all those affected by cancer and speaks out
on issues related to quality cancer care.
People Living
With Cancer
This web site is designed to help people with cancer make
informed health care decisions.
The Susan
G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation – North Jersey Affiliate
Their mission is to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening
disease by advancing research, education, screening and
treatment.
Caregiving
Information for people caring for a loved one with cancer.
Cancer
Support Groups in New Jersey
Although the emphasis here is on prostate cancer support
groups, many of these sources also offer support groups
focusing on other types of cancer.
Resource
Book for Cancer Patients
Lists regional and state cancer organizations offering wide
range of services, including support groups.
Oncology
Support Groups
Support groups for patients and survivors in the southern
New Jersey and Philadelphia area.
When
Someone in Your Family Has Cancer
Booklet and other information on this National Cancer Institute
site.
Dealing
with a Cancer Diagnosis
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Center offers up to date information on Mesothelioma cancer and all the different treatment options
Many hospitals and health organizations in the
state also offer support groups for people dealing with
cancer. Contact your local or regional hospital for more
information.
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