The following organizations and websites offer a variety of cancer services for specific cancers and all cancers. Telephone numbers and websites are listed where available.

Many population groups across the United States and around the world suffer disproportionately from cancer and its after-effects -- a term called "Cancer Disparities." Special web sites are now providing more education on this important topic, linked from the table below.

ALL CANCERS
American Cancer Society
Search this Community Resources web for support programs and services right in your zip code area.
(800) 227-2345
Regional Office

Association of Cancer Online Resources
Roster of discussion sites and support groups.

California Health Collaborative
California statewide program offering assistance with transportation, personal use items, and to locate childcare and caregiver resources.
(888) 921-7465

Cancer Care, Inc.
Offers counseling, education, and limited financial assistance.
(800) 813-4673

Cancer Hope Network
Peer support program
(877) 467-3638

Cancer Legal Resource Center
Provides information, educational outreach, and referrals to people with cancer who are facing legal problems because of their disease.
(213) 736-1455  

Cancer News
Cancer education.

Cancer Source
Live chats, community resources, and cancer information.

National Cancer Institute
Highest ranking federal agency providing cancer resources, clinical trials, and health services.
(800) 422-6237

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Cancer survivors who work on research, public policies, and survivor programs.
(888) 937-6227

NIH/National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Acts as a clearinghouse for alternative medicine education.
(888) 644-6226

People Living With Cancer
Oncologist-approved cancer information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Steps For Living, Inc.
Mission is to increase quality of life for adolescents and young adults with cancer.
(877) 735-4673

The Wellness Community
An international non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, education and hope for all people affected by cancer - at no cost.

BREAST
Breast Cancer Early Detection Program - San Diego/Imperial County Regional Partnership
Provides free clinic breast exams and mammograms to women who qualify.  If you are age 40 or older and have limited or no health insurance, please call.  If you are less than 40 years old, call the main line at
(858) 554-5561; you may qualify for other programs and services.
Toll free:  (800) 400-4922 (English and Spanish)

Living With It (sponsored by Sanofi Aventis)
On-line support for patients living with breast or lung cancer, available in English or Spanish.

MAMM Magazine
A consumer publication devoted to the needs of women diagnosed with breast and reproductive cancer.
(646) 365-1350

SHARE
A peer-led support for women with breast and ovarian cancer, and their family and friends.
(866) 891-2392

Sisters Network, Inc.
Individual and group support, and community education regarding breast cancer among the African American Community.
(713) 781-0255
Toll-free: (866) 781-1808

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Global leader in the fight against breast cancer by funding research grants, supporting education, screening and treatment projects.
(972) 855-1600 - Regional Office
Toll-Free: (800) 462-9273

Women's Cancer Task Force
A San Diego County organization acting as a political advocate about breast cancer issues. A monthly newsletter is also available.
(877) 929-9283

Y-ME National Breast Cancer Coalition
Breast Cancer 24-hour hotline, support services, and educational programs.
English (800) 221-2141 Spanish (800) 986-9505

CERVICAL & GYNECOLOGIC
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
Supports cancer research, public awareness, and education.
(800) 444-4441

National Cervical Cancer Coalition
Cervical cancer public outreach and education.
(800) 578-1439

Women's Cancer Network
Public awareness and patient education on gynecologic cancers.
(312) 644-6610

CHEMOTHERAPY
Chemocare
A source for chemotherapy, chemo side effects and managing them, and chemotherapy drugs.

COLON
Medicine Online for Colon Cancer
Specific education on colon cancer.

KIDNEY
The Kidney Cancer Association
Funds medical research, patient and physician information, and patient advocacy.
(800) 850-9132

LEUKEMIA/LYMPHOMA
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Information resource center offering peer-to-peer support, education, and limited financial aid.
(800) 955-4572
Regional Office

Lymphoma Research Foundation
Annual symposium, buddy program, education and support programs.
Toll Free: (800) 500-9976; (310) 04-7040

Cure for Lymphoma Foundation
Active in public policy and research, and educational materials for patient, family, and friends.

LUNG
American Lung Association
Information packets on lung cancer.
Lung Health Pro: (800) 548-8252
Regional Office (800) 586-4872

Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support & Education
Support phone buddies, education, and research information.
(800) 298-2436

Living With It
On-line support for patients living with breast or lung cancer.
(877) 548-4649

LYMPHEDEMA
National Lymphedema Network
Education and guidance to lymphedema patients and health care professionals.
(800) 541-3259

MELANOMA
American Melanoma Foundation
In addition to funding research, AMF was founded to provide education to the public on melanoma prevention and to support melanoma patients and their families. San Diego meetings are held monthly. Call for dates and locations.
(619) 448-0991

MYELOMA
International Myeloma Foundation
Physician and patient education about multiple myeloma, quarterly newsletter, "Myeloma Today."
(800) 452-2873

OVARIAN
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
Information on treatment options, educational materials for family/friends, public policy and research guides.
(202) 331-1332

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Promotes ovarian cancer awareness and early detection and education about the disease.
Local - (561) 393-0005
National - (888) 682-7426

CONVERSATIONS
The international newsletter for those fighting ovarian cancer.
(806) 355-2565

SHARE
A peer-led support for women with breast and ovarian cancer, and their family and friends.
(800) 891-2392

PANCREATIC & PROSTATE
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN)
Offers peer support and pancreatic cancer information
(877) 272-6226

Prostate Cancer Foundation Research
Funds prostate research, features clinical trials, and offers a therapeutics database.
(800) 757-2873

Prostate Cancer Research Institute
Disseminates information that educates and empowers patients, families and the medical community.
(310) 743-2110 or (800) 641-7274

Prostate Oncology Specialists
Medical treatment for prostate cancer patients who have medical insurance.
(310) 827-7707

Prostate Forum
A monthly newsletter for prostate cancer patients (Rivanna Health Publications).
(800) 305-2432

Prostate Patient Advocates for Advanced Cancer Treatment (PAACT)
An independent information and advocacy organization for men with prostate cancer.

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

A Pink Ribbon ... a Unique Boutique
Offers wigs, prosthetics, chemotherapy-grade skin products, books, awareness items, and free resource materials. A one-stop location owned and operated by cancer survivor, Suzanne Penny.
7740 El Camino Real, Suite B, Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 632-pink (7465)

SK Sanctuary
The SK Sanctuary is a day spa in La Jolla that is run by a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who had a dream to benefit cancer patients. 
(858) 459-2400

"TLC" - Tender Loving Care
Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, featuring hair loss and mastectomy products for sale.
(800) 850-9445

Hair Unlimited ~ Mission Valley
Synthetic Wigs, Human hair Wigs, Hand Tied, Extensions, Professional Styling. A 15% discount is applied to wigs for medical-related hair loss.
1400 Camino De la Reina, San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 299-6060

CANCER DISPARITIES

Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities
Cancer Health Disparities
Minority-focused information about cancer -- including statistics -- and more.