Online Resources & Support Groups
Here are valuable cancer resources, which we hope you will find helpful in expanding your research and understanding your disease:
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) provides current information on cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, genetics and supportive care. It also lists clinical trials and specific cancer topics, as well as offering free publications such as Facing Forward: Life After Cancer Treatment.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (ACS) provides information and support to patients, families and caregivers. They also endorse research, advocacy and community support such as I Can Cope and Look Good Feel Better.
National Coalition of Cancer Survivorship
The National Coalition of Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) provides information and resources on cancer support, advocacy and quality of life issues to cancer survivors and their loved ones. Their Cancer Survival Toolboxes are offered free of charge.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) offers free services to patient and families touched by blood cancers. Their Information Resource Center provides accurate, up-to-date disease and treatment information. They offer co-pay assistance and the Patient Financial Aid program offers a limited amount of financial aid to qualified patients with a blood cancer diagnosis.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) provides information and resources regarding diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancers. They offer free NCCN Guidelines for Patients on specific cancer diagnoses.
Family and Medical Leave Act
(U.S. Dept. of Labor)
1-800-959-3652
www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla
The FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee had not taken leave.
Cleaning for a Reason
211 South Stemmons, Suite G
Lewisville, TX 75067
1-877-337-3348
www.cleaningforareason.org
Cleaning for a Reason provides free home cleaning to patients battling cancer.
United Ostomy Association of America, Inc. (UOAA)
PO Box 525
Kennebunk, ME 04043
1-800-826-0826
www.ostomy.org
UOAA is a nonprofit organization that supports, empowers, and advocates for people who have had or who will have ostomy or continent diversion surgery.
Cancer Support Groups
A Time to Heal
- Survivorship 101
- Create Your Best Life
- Brain Fog
- Advanced Metastatic
Must pre-register for support groups through their website at https://atimetohealfoundation.org
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
- Banding Together: Feeling Good Fridays
- Caregivers
- Living with NHL
- Living with Myeloma
- YA Connect: Young Adults with Blood Cancer
- Living with CML
- Living with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Living with Acute Leukemia
Must pre-register for support groups through their website at https://www.lls.org/support/support-groups
Cancer Care
Provides large variety of survivor and bereavement support groups for individuals and caregivers impacted by cancer. Support groups designed for different types of cancer and demographic needs.
Must pre-register for support groups through their website at https://www.cancercare.org/support_groups
Coping with Cancer
Different types of support groups depending on type of cancer.
Go to https://www.cancer.net/coping-with-cancer/finding-social-support-and-information/support-groups
Please reach out to Social Worker, Kellie Sterkel, at 402-460-5591 for assistance locating support group or peer-to-peer support to best fit your needs.