Below is a list of community resources that other families have found to be helpful. There are many other programs, agencies, and organizations that we have not listed that may be able to assist your family.
- American Cancer Society (ACS) - The ACS sponsors support groups for patients, parents and siblings and may also be able to help with non-medical expenses such as wigs, transportation, wheelchairs, hospital beds, and non-medical bills. ACS is based in each county and services may vary from chapter to chapter. Call (888) 227-5445 or visit them online. They also offer the Look Good, Feel Better program, which teaches cancer patients hands-on cosmetic techniques to help them cope with appearance-related side effects from chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
- The American Society of Clinical Oncology - Oncologist-approved information on more than 120 types of cancer and cancer-related syndromes.
- CureSearch - This website is sponsored by the National Childhood Cancer Foundation and the Children's Oncology Group. Information on specific cancer types, treatment stages, age groups, and how to navigate the healthcare system is available.
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)
- National Cancer Institute - Information about cancer for patients, the public and the media. Features research updates, plus advice on prevention and early detection.
- The National Children's Cancer Society (NCCS) - NCCS can help to provide financial assistance to families for non-medical expenses such as travel reimbursement, meals for inpatient hospital stays, phone cards, and lodging. Call 1-800-5-FAMILY or visit them online.