The American Cancer Society
The nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.
www.cancer.org
Call 1-800-ACS-2345
All American Cancer Society Patient Services are free.
Reach to Recovery
Volunteers are breast cancer survivors themselves. Volunteers can meet fact-to-face or over the phone to give you and your family the support and information you need to cope with a breast cancer diagnosis.
Look Good...Feel Better
This program teaches cancer patients hands-on cosmetic techniques to help them cope with appearance-related side effects from chemotherapy and radiation treatments provided by certified/trained cosmetologists.
Man to Man
A support and education program for those affected by prostate cancer. The program may include a group support program, visitation component, and support for partners.
Transportation: Road to Recovery
Volunteers assists ambulatory cancer patients with ground transportation to and from cancer treatment.
Resources, Information and Guidance
This program provides accurate information about cancer and offers support, programs and services to help cancer patients and their families.
I Can Cope
I Can Cope is an online educational program for people facing cancer – either personally, or a caregiver. www.cancer.org
Personal Health Manager
Organizer for newly diagnosed cancer patients. This organizer helps patients keep track of their treatment plan, also includes information on their cancer site.
Cancer Resource Center - Gift Closet
Provides specific items to cancer patients at no charge: The ONLY items carried are: Breast Prosthesis and bras, wigs, turbans, and limited Ostomy supplies.
"R.O.C.K." (Reaching Out to Cancer Kids) Camp
Camping experience provided for Children 7-16 affected by cancer
“R.O.C.K.” (Reaching Out to Cancer Kids) Family Weekend
An educational and fun retreat for children with cancer and their families.
College Scholarships
R.O.C.K College Scholarship Program is open to Florida residents who received a diagnosis of cancer before age 21.
Financial Assistance
• Pain medication
• Transportation reimbursement
• Lodging during treatment
Online Support Community
Cancer Survivors Network Contact: www.cancer.org
• Offers Discussion boards and chat rooms