The following is list of organizations, websites and material that we have found helpful for cancer patients and their families. We hope you do as well. If there are others you think should be on this list, please send us a note and tell us about it.
Beating Cancer with Nutrition by Patrick Quillin
A well-nourished cancer patient can better manage and beat his or her disease. Chemotherapy, radiation and surgery can temporarily reduce tumor burden, but these therapies do not change the underlying cause of the disease. Dr. Patrick Quillin shares his extensive and very practical experience in helping hundreds of cancer patients with a nutrition program of diet and supplements that is available on Amazon.com and at local bookstores. Make your purchase through www.GoodShop.com, select Lazarex Cancer Foundation as the charity you “shop for” and a percentage of your purchase will be donated to Lazarex.
Cancer Support Community
The Cancer Support Community is an international non-profit dedicated to providing support, education and hope to people affected by cancer. As the largest employer of psychosocial oncology mental health professionals in the United States, the organization offers a network of personalized services and education for all people affected by cancer. Its global network brings the highest quality cancer support to the millions of people touched by cancer. To ensure no one has to face cancer alone, these support services are available through a network of professionally led community-based centers, hospitals, community oncology practices and other non-profits, as well as online.
Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center is scheduled to open the Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center, at 3100 Summit Street in Oakland, in early 2008. The new center will offer all related services for breast health and breast cancer: Imaging, high-risk assessment program, expedited evaluation program, second opinion service, peer support, navigation services, bone densitometry, non-invasive surgical procedures, research studies, survivorship program, community outreach, a young women’s program for women under 40 and proximity to a newly developed family resource center.
Clinicaltrials.gov
A service provided to you by the U. S. National Institutes of Health. Clinicaltrials.gov provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers. This site gives you information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details. The information provided here should be used in conjunction with advice from health care professionals.
Pancreatica.org
Pancreatica.org serves as a worldwide gathering point on the Internet for the latest news and disinterested information in regard to clinical trials and other responsible medical care in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Additionally, their aim is to present impartial knowledge about pancreatic cancer where interested parties can sort through a large amount of information efficiently in order to give a sense of the range of existing treatment options, to aid patient/doctor partnerships, and thus, to help optimize personal treatment strategies.
Premiere Oncology
Premiere Oncology is a center of excellence dedicated to treating cancer by providing comprehensive and holistic clinical care with attention to issues of survivorship and longevity. More information can be found on the Premiere Oncology website.
Premiere Oncology Foundation
The Premiere Oncology Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in February, 2006. The foundation’s mission is to enhance the care of cancer patients through psychosocial support, research, education and integrative medicine. “We believe that every cancer patient deserves access to the best and most innovative treatments available. We believe in the science of research and the art of medicine. We are here to help cancer patients and their loved ones live their lives to the fullest.” More information can be found on the Premiere Oncology Foundation website.
Women's Cancer Resource Center of Oakland, CA
WCRC provides a variety of in depth information, services and support to women with cancer and their families. In 1986 a small group of women with cancer created the Women’s Cancer Resource Center to provide direct services to women with cancer as well as advocate for broad changes in the health care system. The WCRC Mission Statement is "To empower women with cancer to be active and informed consumers and survivors; to provide community for women with cancer and their supporters; to educate the general community about cancer; and to be actively involved in the struggle for a life-affirming, cancer-free society."
The Mesothelioma Center
The Mesothelioma Center is an up-to-date resource for all mesothelioma issues ranging from mesothelioma statistics to diagnosis options.
Additional Links
Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition
Cancercare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation
21st Century c.a.r.e. - a Foundation for Cancer Assistance, Research & Education
