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Patient Advocate Foundation
Offers patient mediation and support. If you're facing cancer, the last thing you want to do is worry about not receiving the proper medical treatment. Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) acts as a mediator, helping the patient's emotional and financial situation remain as stable as possible through advice and peer support. Offers A Promise of Hope silent auction to raise funds for the organization. Stay up to date on the latest news with the twice a month newsletter. |
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Cancer Forums
Online support group for cancer survivors. In addition to the discussion groups, you can find information about cancer in the information libraries. Details on colon cancer, Leukemia, lung cancer, breast cancer, prostrate cancer and a category for other, less common cancers. You can subscribe the MOL Cancer Forums and get your own unique login and password. You can also find daily medical news for the latest breakthroughs in cancer treatments. |
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Cancer Hope Network
One of the best features of this network is that those going through cancer treatment can connect with those who've already been through it and survived. This allows someone with a cancer diagnosis to get the support they need, but to also see that there is hope for recovery. Take some time to read through the cancer survivor stories for some inspiration. You can read their newsletter, get matched with a cancer survivor, volunteer to help others or get more information. |
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Daily Strength
Offers absolutely free and anonymous support for whatever type of cancer you might be facing. For example, you can find support for ovarian cancer specifically. Daily Strength also offers wellness blogs to help you avoid getting ill and encourage you to do everything you can to stay as healthy as possible. You'll even find a list of members, be able to see who is online and chat in real time with them. Need encouragement right this instant? Then, the chat area is just what you're looking for. |
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Share
Share Cancer Support is a website supported by breast and ovarian cancer survivors. Those who've survived cancer are there to answer questions, offer advice or just lend support. Learn more about the telephone hotlines, in case you really need to hear the sound of another human voice. Learn about some of the special events planned by Share and get a complete calendar so you can participate in some of the fun activities. |
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Colon Cancer Alliance
The Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) offers patients education, information on the latest research, advocacy and of course support. The nice thing about this organization is that they have local chapters where those suffering cancer and those in remission can meet and share ideas and concerns. CCA also provides information on colorectal cancer, such as statistics, an overview about the disease, risk factors, stages of colon cancer and potential treatments. |
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Prostrate Cancer Foundation
A complete list of support groups for those suffering from prostrate cancer. You'll also get a complete list of suggested reading materials to help you understand prostrate cancer and your options. Get conversation tips on and learn what to ask your doctor and how to handle questions about your illness. PCF also offers info for those who are caring for prostrate cancer patients and support that meets their specific needs. |
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MD Junction
Website made up of doctors, survivors and cancer patients. You can join in the online support group forums to get the advice and support you need to make it through whatever stage of cancer you might be in. Also offers a physician search feature to help patients find a doctor in their area. The power of the site is in the community of users. People go to the site to get help and then come back to help others. This type of community support can help during rough periods of chemotherapy or help to allay fears. |
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Cancer Care Caregivers Support
Those caring for cancer patients often need a support system of their own. Not only can the physical aspect of caring for an ill patient be taxing, but often the caregiver is the closest family member too. This means that the caregiver has the added stress of worry over the potential loss of a loved one. Offers information on cancer care for kids, information on rare cancers and the potential treatment and telephone education workshops. |
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Thyroid Cancer Survivors Association (ThyCa)
The site was created by cancer survivors and is maintained by them as well. Offers information on thyroid cancer and links to support information for survivors and those suffering from the disease. Support services are categorized by newly diagnosed patients or places to find the support you need. Support types listed are local support groups, E-mail support groups and the Person-to-Person Network, which is run by ThyCa. Person-to-Person makes sure everyone has a mentor of some sort through their matching service. |
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