Resources

Many organizations are available to help as you work with patients and families.

This list should not be considered as an endorsement of these organizations by the NMDP. The choice to work with these groups is solely that of the patient and his or her representative. For the most current listing of resources, please visit our patient organization database at www.marrow.org/resources.

American Cancer Society
(800) 227-2345
Web site: www.cancer.org

ACS is a health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

CancerCare
(800) 813-4673 (HOPE)
(212) 712-8080
Fax: (212) 712-8495
Web site: www.cancercare.org
E-mail: info@cancercare.org

CancerCare is dedicated to helping people face the many challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Provides free professional help to people with all cancers through counseling, education, information and referral and direct financial assistance.

National Cancer Institute (NCI)
(800) 422-6237 (1-800-4-CANCER)
(310) 435-3848
Web site: www.cancer.gov

Information on cancer, current cancer treatment options and clinical trials.

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