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SUPPORT GROUPS
There are a wide variety of support groups available on site at North Star Lodge. Additionally, there are many support groups affiliated with other cancer organizations locally and nationally.
On-Site Support Services:
Celebrate Life Scrapbooking
Artful Expressions Workshops
Journaling Workshop
Healing Yoga
American Cancer Society’s “Look Good/Feel Better” Classes
Nutrition Counseling
Patient and Family Support Groups
If you are interested in any of these services, please talk to your doctor or nurse. You may also call 574-3514 for support information, or 574-3441 for workshop information.
LOCAL/Regional Support
Wellness House
Harmony Hill
NATIONAL/ONLINE SUPPORT
American Cancer Society
Provides funding for cancer research and offers support programs.
800-227-2345
Regional Office
West Yakima Avenue/98902
Post Office Box 2152 Yakima, WA 98901
PHONE: 509-575-8568 515 or 1-800-227-2345
Patient Services: 509-453-2599
Association of Cancer Online Resources
Roster of discussion sites and support groups
Cancer Care, Inc.
Offers counseling, education, and limited financial assistance
800-813-4673
Cancer Hope Network
Peer support program
877-467-3638
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 Source
Live chats, community resources, and cancer information
Managing Your Pain
Managing Your Pain is a patient and family education program co-sponsored by the UCSD Center for Pain and Palliative Medicine and the UCSD Department of Nursing.
(619) 543-3640 Contact: Pat McCormick, Patient Education Department
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
The Wellness Community
An international non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, education and hope for all people affected by cancer - at no cost.
For Specific Cancer Support, click links below;
BREAST
CERVICAL & GYNECOLOGIC
COLON
KIDNEY
LEUKEMIA/LYMPHOMA
LUNG
LYMPHEDEMA
MELANOMA
MYELOMA
OVARIAN
PANCREATIC & PROSTATE
RELATED PRODUCTS & SERVICES
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Breast Cancer.org
Breast Cancer treatment, information and pictures
Living With It
On-line support for patients living with breast or lung cancer
877-548-4649
MAMM Magazine
A consumer publication devoted to the needs of women diagnosed with breast and reproductive cancer
212-243-2918
SHARE
A peer-led support for women with breast and ovarian cancer, and their family and friends
800-891-2392
Sisters Network, Inc.
Individual and group support, and community education regarding breast cancer among the African American Community
713-781-0255
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
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Coalition
Breast Cancer 24-hour hotline, support services, and educational programs
English 1-800-221-2141 Spanish 1-800-986-9505
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Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
Supports cancer research, public awareness, and education
800-444-4441
National Cervical Cancer Coalition
Cervical cancer public outreach and education
800-685-5531
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 Return to top of page
Medicine Online for Colon Cancer
Specific education on colon cancer
KIDNEY Return to top of page
The Kidney Cancer Association
Funds medical research, patient and physician information, and patient advocacy
800-850-9132
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA Return to top of page
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
310-204-7043
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American Lung Association
Information packets on lung cancer
800-586-4872
Regional Office
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
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National Lymphedema Network
Education and guidance to lymphedema patients and health care professionals
800-541-3259
MELANOMA Return to top of page
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
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International Myeloma Foundation
Physician and patient education about multiple myeloma, quarterly newsletter, "Myeloma Today"
800-452-2873
OVARIAN Return to top of page
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
Information on treatment options, educational materials for family/friends, public policy and research guides
202-331-1332 ext.301
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Promotes ovarian cancer awareness and early detection and education about the disease
Local - 925-974-8189
National - 888-682-7426
CONVERSATIONS
The international newsletter for those fighting ovarian cancer
806-355-2565
PANCREATIC & PROSTATE Return to top of page
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
Prostate Forum
A monthly newsletter for prostate cancer patients
800-305-2432
Prostate Patient Advocates for Advanced Cancer Treatment (PAACT)
An independent information and advocacy organization for men with prostate cancer
616-453-1477
RELATED PRODUCTS & SERVICES
"TLC" - Tender Loving Care
Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, featuring hair loss and mastectomy products for sale.
800-850-9445
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