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Major Cancer Treatment Centers
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| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center |
1275 York Avenue New York, NY 10065
800-525-2225
www.mskcc.org |
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| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
1515 Holcombe Blvd Houston, TX 77030
1-877-MDA-6789
www.mdanderson.org |
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| H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute |
12902 Magnolia Drive Tampa, FL 33612
1-888-MOFFITT (1-888-663-3488)
www.moffitt.org |
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| Mayo Clinic (Arizona) |
13400 East Shea Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85259
480-301-8000
www.mayoclinic.org/arizona |
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Hospice* and Palliative** Care Organizations
* Hospice: A philosophy of care. The hospice philosophy recognizes death as the final stage of life and seeks to enable patients to continue an alert, pain-free life so that their last days may be spent with dignity and quality of life.
** Palliative Care: Medical care/treatment that focuses on reducing the severity of symptoms, rather than trying to provide a cure. The goal is to prevent and relieve suffering and to improve quality of life for people facing serious illness. |
| National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization |
www.nhpco.org |
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Established in 1978, the NHPCO is a nonprofit organization whose mission is advocacy for the rights of terminally ill Americans. NHPCO is the largest nonprofit membership organization devoted exclusively to the promotion of hospice care in America. In addition to providing informational and educational materials to members, NHPCO provides information and referrals to the public. |
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| Hospice Link |
www.hospiceworld.org |
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An organization that maintains a computerized database and up-to-date directory of all hospice and palliative care programs in the United States and provides general information about the principles and practices of good hospice and palliative care.The national toll‑free telephone number is 800‑331‑1620. HOSPICELINK is a service of the Hospice Education Institute, an independent non‑profit organization founded in 1985. |
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| Sanctuary Hospice sanctuaryhospice.com
This organization is dedicated to serving the community, patients, and families with a total commitment to excellence in Hospice care, regardless of ability to pay. They offer nursing care, social work services, grief counselling, spiritial care, and medical equioment. |
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Nutrition for Cancer Patients:
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American Institute for Cancer Research
Fosters research on diet and cancer prevention, interprets the evidence, and educates the public about the results. |
www.aicr.org |
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Support Groups:
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| The Wellness Community |
1.888.793.WELL
www.thewellnesscommunity.org |
| Cancer Support Community |
888-GILDA-4-U
cancersupportcommunity.org |
Managing Cancer And Career (for women)
Provides information and support to help working women with cancer continue to work during and after treatment. |
www.cancerandcareers.org |
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| Cancer Hope Network |
www.CancerHopeNetwork.org |
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Cancer Hope Network is a not-for-profit organization that provides free and confidential one-on-one support to cancer patients and their families. We provide that support by matching cancer patients and/or family members with trained volunteers who have themselves undergone and recovered from a similar cancer experience.Through this matching process, we strive to provide support and hope, to help patients and family members look beyond the diagnosis, cope with treatment, and start living life to its fullest once again. In short, we strive to make a difference in their fight against cancer. |
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Advocacy:
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| The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization |
www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org |
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Co-founded by Linda Reinstein, activist, fighting for a total, worldwide ban of asbestos, wife of malignant mesothelioma patient Alan Reinstein (1939-2006) |
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Medical-Related Travel
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| Air Care Alliance |
1515 E. 71st St., Ste 312, Tulsa, OK 74136
(888) 260-9707
www.aircareall.org |
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| AirLifeLine |
50 Fullerton Court, Ste. 200, Sacramento, CA 95825
(877) AIRLIFE
www.airlifeline.org |
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Angel Flight America
Over 1,500 private pilots donate time, aircraft and fuel free of charge for ambulatory patients who cannot afford the costs of travel to medical facilities. Must meet qualification requirements. |
(800) 446-1231 |
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| Corporate Angel Network |
Westchester County Airport, One Loop Road, White Plains, NY 10604
(866) 328-1313
www.corpangelnetwork.org |
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National Patient Travel Center
Administered by Mercy Medical Airlift, a national charity transportation and hospitality service for those who must travel long distances for medical treatment. Free or discounted rate |
(800)296-1217
www.cancerpatienttravel.com |
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