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Genentech BioOncology
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www.biooncology.com
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www.osip.com
Resource Links
The list of resources below includes just some of the organizations that offer support to those who are living with cancer.
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Sections:
- Pancreatic Cancer Resources
- General Cancer and Support Resources
- Medical Databases
- Clinical Trials Information
Pancreatic Cancer Resources
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research
1-310-473-5121
The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing pancreatic cancer research, and providing information, resources, and support to pancreatic cancer patients and their families.
www.pancreatic.org
The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research
1-866-789-1000
The Lustgarten Foundation is committed to advance the scientific and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of pancreatic cancer.
www.lustgarten.org
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN)
1-877-272-6226
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Inc. (PanCAN) is a nationwide network of people dedicated to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer. Through their PALS program (Patient and Liaison Services) they provide free information and support.
www.pancan.org
Pancreatica
1-800-525-3777
Pancreatica contains a comprehensive library of information about pancreatic cancer as well as the world's largest listing of clinical trials for the disease. They also provide free counseling to people living with pancreatic cancer.
www.pancreatica.org
General Cancer and Support Resources
American Cancer Society
1-800-ACS-2345 (24-hour access)
A nationwide community-based voluntary organization that supports research, education, advocacy and services related to cancer. For professionals, it offers cancer reference information, cancer facts and figures, research program/funding and news updates.
www.cancer.org
American Pain Foundation
1-888-615-7246
An independent nonprofit organization serving people with pain through information, advocacy, and support. Its mission is to improve the quality of life of people with pain by raising public awareness, providing practical information, promoting research, and advocating removing barriers and increasing access to effective pain management.
www.painfoundation.com
Association of Cancer Online Resources
ACOR offers access to mailing lists that provide support, information and community to everyone affected by cancer and related disorders.
www.acor.org
Cancer Net
1-888-651-3038
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.
www.cancer.net
CancerCare
1-800-813-HOPE
CancerCare is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide free professional help to people with all cancers through counseling, education, information and referral, and direct financial assistance.
www.cancercare.org
Gilda's Club
1-888-GILDA-4-U
Free of charge, Gilda's Clubs across the country offer support and networking groups to people living with cancer and their loved ones. They also host seminars, workshops, specialized children's programs and social events, in a nonresidential and home-like setting.
www.gildasclub.org
Lance Armstrong Foundation
1-866-467-7205
The mission of the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) is to inspire and empower people affected by cancer by providing practical information and tools focused on prevention, access to screening and care, improved quality of life for survivors and research.
www.Livestrong.org
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
1-877-NCCS-YES
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) is the oldest survivor-led advocacy organization working on behalf of this country's nearly 10 million cancer survivors and the millions more touched by this disease. NCCS provides the Cancer Survival Toolbox® , a free audio program designed to help cancer survivors and caregivers develop practical tools to deal with the diagnosis, treatment and challenges of cancer.
www.canceradvocacy.org
Cancer Survival Toolbox®
http://www.canceradvocacy.org/toolbox/
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
1-888-909-6226
A not-for-profit alliance of 20 of the world's leading cancer centers, dedicated to improving the quality and effectiveness of care provided to patients with cancer.
www.nccn.org
Patient Advocate Foundation
1-800-532-5274
A national non-profit organization that serves as an active liaison between the patient and their insurer, employer and creditors to resolve insurance, job retention and debt crisis matters relative to their diagnosis through case managers, doctors and attorneys.
www.patientadvocate
Prevent Cancer Foundation
1-800-227-2732
The Foundation focuses its energies and resources on those cancers - including lung, breast, prostate, colorectal, cervical, skin, oral and testicular - that can be prevented through lifestyle changes or detection and treatment in their early stages.
www.preventcancer.org
The Wellness Community
1-888-793-9355
An international non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, education and hope for all people affected by cancer - at no cost. The Wellness Community offers professionally moderated support groups, face-to-face and virtual, for adults and teens.
www.thewellnesscommunity.org
Medical Databases
MEDLINE/PubMed
PubMed is a service of the National Library of Medicine that provides access to over 11 million citations from MEDLINE and additional life science journals, and includes links to additional sites that provide full-text articles and other related resources.
www.pubmed.gov
National Cancer Institute — CancerLit
1-800-4-CANCER
A bibliographic database, provided as a service of the National Cancer Institute, that provides citations and abstracts from medical articles pertaining to a variety of health-related topics.
www.cancer.gov/search/pubmed
Clinical Trials Information
You may consider speaking with your doctor about taking part in a clinical trial either before or after you start treatment for your pancreatic cancer. For more information on clinical trials, including locating ongoing clinical trials in your area, visit these websites:
ClinicalTrials.gov
This site provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers.
www.ClinicalTrials.gov
Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups
1-877-520-4457
The Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life and survival of cancer patients by increasing participation in cancer clinical trials. They feature a variety of resources to educate and connect patients to clinical trials.
www.cancertrialshelp.org
National Cancer Institute
1-800-422-6237
The National Cancer Institute website has extensive information on cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, statistics, research, clinical trials, and news, as well as links to other NCI Web sites. Cancer information specialists have access to comprehensive, accurate information on a range of cancer topics, including the most recent advances in cancer treatment.
www.cancer.gov
The NCI also has a list of NCI-designated comprehensive cancer treatment centers, which are actively engaged in transdisciplinary research to reduce cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality. http://cancercenters.cancer.gov/cancer_centers/cancer-centers-list.html
National Institutes of Health
1-301-496-4000
The nation's medical research agency - making important medical discoveries that improve health and save lives. The NIH provides a clinical trials registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world.
www.nih.gov
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