Resource Links

This list includes just some of the organizations that offer support to those who are living with cancer.

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Sections:

1. Lung Cancer Resources
2. General Cancer and Support Resources
3. Associations and Societies
4. Clinical Trials Information

Lung Cancer Resources

The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation

1-415-357-1278
BJALCF works with a diverse group of physicians, organizations and individuals to identify solutions and make timely and meaningful change through research, early detection, education, prevention, and treatment.
www.thelungcancerfoundation.org

Lung Cancer Alliance

1-800-298-2436
A national organization that supports research, education, advocacy and services related to cancer. The LCA hosts an online support community for patients and caregivers. For professionals, it offers cancer reference information, cancer facts and figures, research program/funding, and news updates.
www.lungcanceralliance.org

Lung Cancer.org

1-877-646-LUNG
A program of CancerCare, Lungcancer.org provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by lung cancer. Services, including counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help, are provided by trained oncology social workers and are completely free of charge.
www.lungcancer.org

Lung Cancer Online Foundation

Lungcanceronline.org is a comprehensive, annotated directory to internet information and resources for patients and families.The mission of The Lung Cancer Online Foundation (LCOF) is to improve the quality of care and quality of life for people with lung cancer by funding lung cancer research and providing information to patients and families.
www.lungcanceronline.org

Lung Cancer Research Foundation

1-212-332-4403
The mission of the Lung Cancer Research Foundation is to support national research studies and activities focused on developing innovative strategies for better treatments, screening, and prevention of all cancers of the lung.
www.lungcancerresearchfoundation.org

LUNGevity Foundation

1-312-464-0716
LUNGevity Foundation is dedicated to funding lung cancer research and providing support to people living with lung cancer. It hosts the Lung Cancer Support Community, an online community for patients and caregivers.
www.lungevity.org

National Lung Cancer Partnership

1-608-233-7905
NLCP works to decrease deaths due to lung cancer and help patients live longer, and better, through research, awareness and advocacy. The site includes resources for patients and caregivers as well as information about grants for health care professionals.
www.nationallungcancerpartnership.org

Uniting Against Lung Cancer

1-212-627-5500
Uniting Against Lung Cancer (formerly known as Joan's Legacy) is committed to fight lung cancer by funding innovative research into its diagnosis and treatment and increasing awareness of the disease and all those affected by it, including never smokers.
www.unitingagainstlungcancer.org

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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

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Associations and Societies

National Family Caregivers Association

1-800-896-3650
1-877-658-8896 (Spanish Hotline)
The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) exists to support family caregivers and to speak out publicly for caregivers' needs.
www.nfcacares.org

National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization

1-800-658-8898
An organization dedicated to leading and mobilizing social change for improved care at the end of life.
www.nhpco.org

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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 NSCLC. 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