_There are an abundance of active organizations devoted to cancer research and care. These organizations are extremely helpful in the process of trying to eradicate cancer and in comforting patients. Here are a few organizations that you might want to donate to, volunteer at or check out if you have any questions about NSCLC or other cancers.
http://www.cancer.org
Telephone: 1-800-ACS-2345
1-866-228-4327 for TTY
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a national organization working to eradicate cancer through research, advocacy, and service. Among its many services, the ACS has a call center that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to answer questions about cancer and link callers with resources in their communities.
http://www.cancercare.org
Telephone: 1-800-813-4673
E-mail: [email protected]
CancerCare offers counseling, education, financial assistance, and practical help programs that are completely free.
http://www.lungusa.org
Telephone: 1-800-LUNGUSA
Call American Lung Association Lung Helpline to talk with a lung health professional 1-800-548-8252
The American Lung Association is a national organization fighting lung disease and promoting lung health. One of its many services is a web-based smoking cessation support program.
http://www.lungcanceralliance.org
1-800-298-2436
This organization and website offer unique support programs to those with lung cancer, including a phone buddy program and a Lung Cancer Awareness Month campaign.
http://www.cancer.gov
1-800-422-6237
TTY: 1-800-332-8615
The NCI is a component of the National Institute of Health and a federal organization. The NCI supports and conducts research and distributes cancer information. The website includes a wide array of information about cancer, research, and statistics.
- American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org
Telephone: 1-800-ACS-2345
1-866-228-4327 for TTY
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a national organization working to eradicate cancer through research, advocacy, and service. Among its many services, the ACS has a call center that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to answer questions about cancer and link callers with resources in their communities.
- CancerCare
http://www.cancercare.org
Telephone: 1-800-813-4673
E-mail: [email protected]
CancerCare offers counseling, education, financial assistance, and practical help programs that are completely free.
- American Lung Association
http://www.lungusa.org
Telephone: 1-800-LUNGUSA
Call American Lung Association Lung Helpline to talk with a lung health professional 1-800-548-8252
The American Lung Association is a national organization fighting lung disease and promoting lung health. One of its many services is a web-based smoking cessation support program.
- Lung Cancer Alliance
http://www.lungcanceralliance.org
1-800-298-2436
This organization and website offer unique support programs to those with lung cancer, including a phone buddy program and a Lung Cancer Awareness Month campaign.
- National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov
1-800-422-6237
TTY: 1-800-332-8615
The NCI is a component of the National Institute of Health and a federal organization. The NCI supports and conducts research and distributes cancer information. The website includes a wide array of information about cancer, research, and statistics.