Resource
Center

Doctors, nurses and social workers can provide a wealth of information about your cancer diagnosis and treatment. The libraries at cancer centers are also excellent sources of information. Hospital social workers and discharge planning coordinators are great resources for information about counseling, home care, transportation and child care., oncology social workers are licensed professionals who counsel people affected by cancer and can help people navigate resources based on individual needs.

General
Resources

Sisters Network® Inc. - A National African American Breast Cancer Survivorship Organization
866‑781‑1808, sistersnetworkinc.org

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Information on public assistance and food stamps
www.hhs.gov

The Assistance Fund
855‑845‑3663, tafcares.org

The National Children's Cancer Society (NCCS)
314‑241‑1600, thenccs.org

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Co-Pay Assistance Program
877‑557‑2672, lls.org/copay

Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation
testicularcancerawarenessfoundation.org

U.S. Administration on Aging
Benefits for older adults
800-677-1116, www.eldercare.gov
(Eldercare Locator finds resources in your community)

Social Security Administration
800-772-1213, www.ssa.gov

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
800-633-4227, www.cms.gov

Community
Organizations

To find local resources, check to see if there is a 211 information and referral service (www.211.org) in your area.

Pharmaceutical Patient
Assistance Programs

Programs and services offered differ among drug manufacturers but may include:

• Help with insurance reimbursement
• Referrals to co-pay relief programs
• Help with the application process
• Discounted or free medications for patients who do not qualify for other assistance

Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA)
888-477-2669, www.pparx.org

Cancer
Organizations

CancerCare
800-813-HOPE(4673), www.cancercare.org

American Cancer Society
800-227-2345, www.cancer.org

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
800-955-4572, www.lls.org

Lymphoma Research Foundation
800-500-9976, www.lymphoma.org

Be the Match (National Marrow Donor Program)
800-627-7692, www.bethematch.org

Patient Advocate Foundation's Colorectal Careline
866-657-8634, www.colorectalcareline.org

Sarcoma Alliance
415-381-7236, www.sarcomaalliance.org