Cancer Resources
http://copingmag.com/cwc/index.php
http://www.emmanuelcancer.org/
Proud friend of Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance.
Sharsheret is a national not-for-profit organization supporting young women and families, of all Jewish backgrounds, facing breast cancer at every stage – before, during, and after diagnosis.
www.sharsheret.org
(Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered)
FORCE is the only national nonprofit organization devoted to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Our mission includes support, education, advocacy, awareness, and research specific to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Our programs serve anyone with a BRCA mutation or a family history of cancer.
www.facingourrisk.org
Stupid Cancer: I’m to Young For This Foundation
I’M TOO YOUNG FOR THIS! 70,000 Americans between 15-40 are diagnosed with cancer each year. That’s one every eight minutes. It’s also seven times more than all childhood cancers combined. This is not OK! We exist to ensure that these young adults are made aware of – and given access to – our global support community and the wealth of age-appropriate resources that they are entitled to so they can get busy living. www.stupidcancer.com
Peppermints & Ginger Comfort Kits, Inc.
Bringing Comfort to Chemotherapy Patients
Peppermints & Ginger Comfort Kits, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to provide ‘comfort kits’ to patients receiving chemotherapy. The kits include products to help decrease some of the side effects of chemotherapy as well as reduce stress and offer relaxation.
http://www.pandgcomfortkits.com/index.php
Hugwraps: Wear Something Louder Than Cancer
Hugwraps are hospital gown alternative for cancer patiens to wear during treatments. Our mission is to put a smile on the face of the cancer patients, to give back the dignity, and to provide additional support during a difficult time.
www.hugwraps.org
American Cancer Society South Jersey Region
Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem Counties
1851 Old Cuthbert Road
Cherry Hill, NJ, 08034
856-616-1651
For additional information and offices and 24-Hour Cancer Information and Service, call 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org
Leukemia Society of Southern NJ
216 Haddon Ave., Suite 328
Westmont, NJ 08108
856 869-0200
www.leukemia.org
Breast Cancer Resource Center
914 Commons Way
Princeton, NJ 08540
www.ywcaprinceton.org
609 252-2003
Cancer Care, Inc.
1180 Ave. of the Americas, 2nd Fl.
New York, NY 10036
212 221-3300 (National Office)
800 813-HOPE (4673)
(Major national support organization serving people with cancer and their families. Through local chapters, provides counseling, support groups, educational programs and materials,financial assistance, transportation, etc.)
National Cancer Institute
Cancer Information Service Building 31, Room 10A07
31 Center Drive MSC 2580
Bethesda, MD 20892
800 4-CANCER (422-6237)
www.cancer.gov
(The major national government organization providing professional and patient information about cancer, including clinical trials, research, prevention and treatment.)
Penn Cancer Network, Abramson Cancer Center
3535 Market Street, Suite 750
Philadelphia, PA 19104
1-800 789-PENN
http://www.penncancer.org
Gilda’s Club South Jersey
700 New Rd
Linwood, NJ 08221
609-926-2699
www.gildasclubsouthjersey.org
Gilda’s Club Delaware Valley
200 Kirk Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-441-3290
www.gildasclubdelval.org
Emanuel Cancer Foundation
Southern Regional Center
1301 North Broad St.
Woodbury, NJ
856-853-4803
http://www.emmanuelcancer.org/
The Emanuel Cancer Foundation is committed to being a beacon of light for New Jersey families of children diagnosed with cancer. Through trained professionals and dedicated volunteers, our goal is to replace fear with hope and confusion with balance.
American Cancer Society (MULTILINGUAL)
1-800-227-2345 (24 hr.)
Provides information on issues related to cancer (services, transportation, encouragement and support). Spanish and English speaking.
http://www.cancer.org
Anderson Network
1-800-345-6324
Matches cancer patients with others with exact diagnosis for support.
Cancer Care, Inc.
1-800-813-4673
Free counseling for cancer patients and their families. Financial assistance, information and referrals, community and professional education. Teleconference programs. On-going telephone and in-person support groups.
http://www.cancercare.org
Cancer Hope Network
1-877-467-3638 (9am-5:30pm EST)
One-on-one support offered to cancer patients and their families undergoing cancer treatment from trained volunteers who have survived cancer themselves.
http://www.cancerhopenetwork.org
Medicare Rights Center
1460 Broadway
11th Floor New York
NY 10036
212-869-3850, ext. 19 (phone)
212-869-3532 (fax)
www.medicarerights.org
Locks of Love
1-888-896-1588 (recorded information) or 561-963-1677 (office)
Provides custom hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children with long-term medical hair loss. Uses donated hair.
http://www.locksoflove.org
Look Good, Feel Better
1-800-227-2345
Helps cancer patients improve their appearance during treatment. Free workshops across the country.
http://www.cancer.org
Patient Advocate Foundation
1-800-532-5274 (8am-8pm EST)
Provides education and legal counseling to cancer patients (relative to a diagnosis) concerning managed care, discrimination, insurance and financial issues.
http://www.patientadvocate.org
Well Spouse Association
www.wellspouse.org
(800) 838-0879
info@wellspouse.org
A national membership organization that gives support to husbands, wives, and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled. Well Spouse has a network of support groups and a newsletter for spouses.
Cancer Care at Kennedy Hospital
Center for Hope and Healing
900 Medical Center Drive
Kennedy’s Washington Township Campus
Kathy Caruso at 856-218-5777
Cooper Cancer Institute
900 Centennial Boulevard
Voorhees, NJ 08043
856-354-9777
http://www.cooperhealth.org
Asbestos.com
The Leading Mesothelioma Cancer Resource
www.asbestos.com
800-615-2270
Mesothelioma Treatment
http://www.mesotheliomatreatment.net/
At www.MesotheliomaTreatment.net, we want to show individuals that early detection is crucial to beating this disease. However, once diagnosed, we also want to make sure individuals living with mesothelioma are aware of all their treatment options and how they can maintain a high quality of life while living with this terminal illness.
Mesothelioma Prognosis Website
http://www.mesotheliomaprognosis.org
Cancer Free Radio
www.cancerfreeradio.com
Teaching Prevention, Nurturing Recovery and Celebrating Survivors
Nancy’s House: Respite For Caregivers
A non-profit organization, providing comprehensive respite care for family caregivers. At Nancy’s House, you will have 2 undisturbed nights of sleep and all your meals provided in a beautiful and serene setting. We also provide massage therapy, support groups, classes in meditation, yoga, and stress management techniques. Break the cycle of exhaustion and isolation We are here to take care of you and to help you take better care of yourself.
www.nancys-house.org
Daddy’s Spirit
A non-profit organization, providing support for young children ages 5-18 who reside in the Greater Philadelphia area and whose fathers have died.
www.daddysspirit.org
Jason’s Dreams for Kids
Jason’s Dreams for Kids, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization, which was founded in 1992 in memory of Jason Douglas Creager, who passed away on January 18, 1992 after losing his battle with cancer. The organization is devoted to granting wishes to children diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. Bringing a little happiness and putting a few smiles on these children’s faces is our goal – and hopefully, their parents faces too!
www.jasonsdreamsforkids.com
Mommy’s Light
Bringing joy and comfort to children and teens by helping them keep traditions or simple pleasures they shared with their mothers alive.
www.mommyslight.org
Songs of Love
The Songs of Love Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing personalized songs for children and teens currently facing tough medical, physical or emotional challenges, free of charge.
www.songsoflove.org
Starlight Children’s Foundation
Founded in 1983, Starlight Children’s Foundation is an international nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities.
In 1985, the New York Chapter began… since then we have expanded our service to reach seriously ill children in New Jersey and Connecticut.
www.starlight-newyork.org
The Ashley Lauren Foundation
Providing hope and help for NJ Children and their families when facing pediatric cancer.
www.ashleylaurenfoundation.org
For Petes Sake
For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation (formerly Crossing the Finish Line) is a non-profit organization that assists adult cancer patients, their caregivers and loved ones. Inspired by the late Peter R. Bossow, Jr., we give these patients a break from cancer in a secure and comfortable environment.
Eligible patients, along with their caregivers, receive a one-week expense-paid excursion to select vacation locations along the East Coast and in the Caribbean. For Pete’s Sake owns a respite home near Orlando, Florida and relies on donated vacation homes to supplement additional stays.
Must reside in Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Delaware
http://www.takeabreakfromcancer.org
