Resources
American Cancer Society
800-ACS-2345
Provides information about cancer in general and available resources in your community. Offers the Cancer Survivors Network and information on local support programs covering a variety of survivorship issues.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
888-753-5222
Founded by a radiation oncologist, offers information and programs dedicated to breast cancer.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
877-465-6636
Promotes breast cancer research, has programs and information for survivors.
The Wellness Community
215-879-7733
Offers programs and support groups for all types of cancer.
The Joan Karnell Cancer Center at Pennsylvania Hospital
215-829-6466 or 800-789-PENN (7366)
Provides free support programs and groups. Join us in celebrating National Cancer Survivors Day, held annually, at Pennsylvania Hospital.
CancerCare
800-813-4673
(Calls are answered Monday – Thursday, 9 am – 7 pm)
Offers support to cancer survivors and their families.
LIVESTRONG™ Survivor Care Program
866-235-7205
(Survivor Care Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm)
Designed to help survivors face the everyday issues that arise after treatment. Calls are forwarded to a social worker who responds within 48 hours.
ACOR.org
Association of Cancer Online Resources provides cancer survivors with an opportunity to meet and talk with other survivors in a safe, convenient online environment.
Cancer Hope Network
877-467-3638
Provides an opportunity to speak with someone who has recovered from a similar cancer experience.
Person-to-Person
215-829-5954
Through this program, those who have recovered from cancer help new survivors and their families cope with the many uncertainties that arise after treatment.
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