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Support Resources:

Cancer Facts - "This online resource for cancer patients, their families, and caregivers is dedicated to delivering accurate and personalized information at a time of need. The Cancer Profiler™ interactive decision support tools help people with cancer make informed treatment decisions for an optimal outcome. " If you click on the SUPPORT link on left hand side of page, the have a helpful map of the USA to locate support in your area.

The NABCO listing (http://www.nabco.org/) that follows is principally regional support groups for cancer and breast cancer patients, many of which offer services free of charge. Listing is by State.

ACOR (Assoc. of Cancer On-line Resources) - A very large listing of "email exchange groups" called LISTSERVs, all on specific types of cancer and cancer issues.

Coming to New York City? Miracle House (www.miraclehouse.org) provides housing and support ( in New York City) to the visiting family and friends of people living with Cancer and AIDS. Whether someone is coming to visit an ill loved one or accompany someone who is undergoing surgery or treatment at one of the NY hospitals, Miracle House can provide a wonderful home away from home. They provide volunteers who can help with practical and emotional matters, a breakfast support group each morning as well as a beautiful, comfortable and supportive enviroment to stay.

US Too: "US TOO is an independent network of support group chapters for men with prostate cancer and their families. US TOO groups offer fellowship, peer counseling, education about treatment options, and discussion of medical alternatives without bias. One of our goals is to foster public awareness of prostate disease."

Prostate Care Management : Pro-active patient and family centered support for men, wives, companions, children and friends of those living with Prostate Cancer.

- Free Support Group in New York City.
- Information and Referral.
- Advocacy for disputes with insurance and health care providers.
- Individual and family therapy.
- Spouse support program.
- Patient and family network.
- Medical management.

The International Myeloma Foundation by State Listing

Cancer Hope Network, "...we provide free, confidential, one-on-one support to people with cancer and their families. We match patients with trained volunteers who have themselves undergone a similar experience. And we provide support and hope, to help patients and families look beyond the diagnosis"

Bloch National Cancer Hotline- A Toll-Free Hotline that matches cancer patients with cancer survivors. 1-800-433-0464 (24 hours a day)

Testicular Cancer Email Support network: "Because of the often personal nature of Testicular Cancer, some folks prefer to get some one-on-one advice rather than broadcast their situation to the whole world. To help out in this, this page lists people who are willing to provide confidential TC related support...many thanks to all who participate in this valuable manner of support! And if you would like to join in this effort, please see the end of this page."