Organizations for Education, Support, and Products
The following organizations and websites offer a variety of cancer services. Use the list below to find groups, arranged by cancer type. Telephone numbers and websites are listed where available.
All Cancers
American Cancer Society
Search the Community Resources section for support services in your zip code.
(800) 227-2345
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 Support Community
An international non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, education and hope for all people affected by cancer - at no cost.
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
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)
Online 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
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 And Services
Clean for a Reason
Free professional housecleaning and maid services to improve the lives of women with cancer.
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.