Melanoma
Additional Resources
AMC Cancer Research Center
A national toll-free AMC Cancer Information and Counseling Line provides up-to-date medical information, short-term counseling, and resource referrals.
1600 Pierce Street • Denver, CO 80214
1.800.525.3777 • T: 1.303.233.6501 •
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• www.amc.org
American Cancer Society
A major information source. Gives support to patients, survivors and caregivers, including seniors and minors.
1599 Clifton Road NE • Atlanta, GA 30329
1.800.ACS.2345 • www.cancer.org
American Melanoma Foundation
Maintains a support group in San Diego, CA. Advises anyone wanting to start a support group. Gives information about melanoma from screening to staging, including clinical trials that patients may wish to join. 2160 Fletcher Parkway, Ste. 0 • El Cajon, CA 92020
T: 1.619.448.0991 • F: 1.619.448.2902
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• www.melanomafoundation.org
Angel Flight America
Seven regional Angel Flight organizations work with Mercy Medical Airlifts to take patients to health care facilities or distant destinations free of charge.
3161 Donald Douglas Loop South • Santa Monica, CA 90405
1.888.426.2643 • T: 1.310.390.2958 • F: 1.310.397.9636
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• www.angelflightamerica.org
Association of Cancer Online Resources
Maintains special ACOR websites, such as Cancer-Pain and Oncochat.org, and provides access to mailing lists of support services and information.
173 Duane Street, Suite 3A • New York, NY 10013
T: 1.212.226.5525 • www.acor.org
Cancer Care Inc.
A call to the toll-free Cancer Care Counseling Line leads patients, their families, and caregivers to support services in the caller’s area. Individual counseling can be obtained by calling the same number. Information for professionals is also made available.
275 7th Avenue, 22nd Floor. • New York, NY 10001
1.800.813.HOPE • T: 1.212.712.8400 • F: 1.212.712.8495
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• www.cancercare.org
Cancer Hope Network (Formerly CHEMOCare)
Trained cancer survivors conduct a one-on-one support program that encourages patients to continue chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, even in the face of adverse side effects.
2 North Road, Suite A • Chester, NJ 07930 • 877.467.3638
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• www.cancerhopenetwork.org
Cancervive, Inc.
Offers information and support groups to help survivors return to their normal lives.
11636 Chayote St. • Los Angeles, CA 90049 • 1.800.4.TO.CURE
T: 1.310.203.9232 • F: 1.310.471.4618
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• www.cancervive.org
The Candlelighters® Childhood Cancer Foundation
A nationwide organization offers support and advocacy to families of children with cancer, survivors of childhood cancer, and the professionals who care for them. Informative books are provided free of charge to those with financial constraints. P.O. Box 498 • Kensington, MD 20895-0498 • 1.800.366.CCCF
T: 1.301.962.3520 • F: 1.301.962.3521
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• www.candlelighters.org
Corporate Angel Network
Space on corporate jets is given free of charge to cancer patients who must travel long distances for treatment.
Westchester County Airport • 1 Loop Road • White Plains, NY 10604
1.866.328.1313 • T: 1.914.328.1313
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• www.corpangelnetwork.org
Gilda’s Club Worldwide
Its mission is to provide meeting places for cancer patients, their families and friends. Has networking as well as support groups; holds lectures, workshops, and social events.
322 Eighth Avenue, Suite 1402 • New York, NY 10001
1.888.GILDA.4.U • F: 1.917.305.0549
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• www.gildasclub.org
Hill-Burton Free Hospital Care
Maintains a list of hospitals that offer free or reduced cost hospital care, based on family size and need, and gives information on meeting medical bills that are beyond the patient’s means. Sends out a “Free Care Brochure.”
1.800.638.0742 • 1.800.492.0359 (for Maryland residents) • www.hrsa.gov
Look Good…Feel Better
This program and “Look Good … Feel Better for Teens” teach beauty techniques to cancer patients during and after chemotherapy and radiation.
1.800.395.LOOK • www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org
Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America
Health care professionals, parents of children with life-threatening illnesses, or the children themselves can apply. Volunteers try to find ways to make these wishes come true free of charge.
3550 North Central Avenue,Suite 300 • Phoenix, AZ 85012-2127
1.800.722.WISH • T: 1.602.279.WISH • F: 1.602.279.0855
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• www.wish.org
Melanoma International Foundation
The phone number is a “patient navigation hotline” to help patients and their families to gain a better understanding of the disease and where to go for treatment.
250 Mapleflower Road • Glenmoore, PA 19343
T: 1.866.463.6663 •
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• www.melanomaintl.org
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
The U.S. government’s source of information on the latest cancer treatments and clinical trials, as well as on insurance, hospice, and home care. Callers to the toll-free number can be referred to community activities and support services. Spanish speakers are available.
NCI Public Inquiries Office • 6116 Executive Blvd. • Room 3036A
Bethesda, MD 20892 • 1.800.4.CANCER
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• www.cancer.gov
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Survivor-led advocacy organization works exclusively on behalf of the country’s more than nine million cancer survivors and the millions more touched by this disease.
1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 770. • Silver Spring, MD 20910
1.877.NCCS.YES (622.7937) • T: 1.301.650.9127 • F: 1.301.565.9670
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• www.canceradvocacy.org
National Family Caregivers Association
A grass roots organization that educates, supports, and speaks out on behalf of caregivers. By raising public awareness, NCFA strives to improve the caregiver’s quality of life. 110400 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 500. • Kensington, MD 20895-3944
1.800.896.3650 • Fax: 1.301.942.2302
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• www.thefamilycaregiver.org
Patient Advocate Foundation
Serves as an active liaison between the patient and the insurer, employer, and/or creditors to ensure access to care, maintenance of employment, and preservation of financial stability. Case managers, doctors, and attorneys work through the Foundation.
700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 200 • Newport News, VA 23606
1.800.532.5274 • Fax: 1.757.873.8999
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• www.patientadvocate.org
Vital Options®
The Group Room®, a cancer radio talk show, is simulcast worldwide via satellite, allowing people to share information and experiences across great distances.
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• www.vitaloptions.org
•The Group Room® 1.800.GRP.ROOM • www.premrad.com/talk/group.html
The Wellness Community—National
Twenty “communities” nationwide provide emotional counsel and education to cancer patients and their loved ones. Professionally-led support groups reduce feelings of isolation and restore hope — regardless of the stage of disease.
919 18th Street NW, Suite 54 • Washington, DC 20006
202.659.9709 • 1.888.793.WELL • Fax: 1.202.659.9301
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• www.thewellnesscommunity.org
