National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
A national nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals. The organization is committed to improving end-of-life care and expanding access to hospice care with the goal of enhancing quality of life for people dying and their loved ones.
American Lung Association
The organization offers “Help With Treatment Decisions” for patients and professionals through our NexProfiler(TM) Tools for Lung Cancer. The goal is to enhance the physician – patient dialogue, and to help patients make better-informed treatment decisions using information from evidence-based, peer-reviewed medical literature. Through this tool you will receive a personalized treatment options report tailored to your diagnosis. Your report will provide the pros and cons of each treatment, side effects, questions to ask your physician, plus access to relevant summaries of clinical studies.
American Brain Tumor Association
This organization offers information, education, advocacy, research funding and more, for individuals with any kind of brain tumor, and their families/caregivers. The website has an extensive list of resources for education and support, such as local support groups, online support resources, and tumor and treatment information.
Well Spouse Foundation
A nonprofit membership organization that advocates for, and addresses the needs of caregivers of chronically ill and/or disabled spouses/partners. Offers peer-to-peer support and education for health care professionals and the general public.
Visiting Nurse Association of America
A national, nonprofit association of Visiting Nurse Agencies (VNAs) and home healthcare providers. The mission is to support, promote, and advance the nation’s network of VNAs who provide cost-effective and compassionate home care to vulnerable patients. Services include advocacy, education, collaboration, and provision of products, resources, and support to members.
There With Care
A non-profit organization providing a range of services for children and families facing critical illness in order to ease the burden of day-to-day obligations during a medical crisis. Their services are limited to Colorado only.
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
A directory of patient-assistance programs offered by pharmaceutical companies.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
A comprehensive site for people wanting to know more about cancer, including prevention, definitions, clinical trial information, recipes, links to cancer centers, and more. Resources for patients, families and health care professionals.
Cancer Hope Network
Provides individual support to cancer patients and their families by matching them with trained volunteers who have undergone and recovered from a similar cancer experience.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The Society’s mission — cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
CURE: Cancer Updates, Research & Education
Provides online education, publications, educational events, and a comprehensive list of resources on specific cancers, issues for families, financial help, and integrative therapies.
Cancer Care, Inc.
Offers support, information, financial assistance, and practical help to people with cancer and their loved ones. Services are available in person, over the phone, and through the agency’s website.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
A non-profit alliance of the world’s leading cancer centers. The primary goal of all NCCN initiatives is to improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of oncology practice. To order patient guidelines call 888-909-NCCN (6226).
OncoLink
Helps cancer patients, families, health care professional and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge. Has comprehensive information about specific types of cancer, updates on cancer treatments and news about research advances.
Lazarex Cancer Foundation
The Lazarex Cancer Foundation improves patient access to cancer clinical trials.
The Wellness Community – Goes by Cancer Support Community
Provides free psychological and emotional support to cancer patients and their families. They offer support groups on stress reduction and cancer education workshops, nutrition guidance, exercise sessions, and social events.
Caregiver.com
Caregiver Media Group is a leading provider of information, support, and guidance for family and professional caregivers
Lotsa Helping Hands
A Here to Serve partner that powers our Care Communities within this website. Through Lotsa Helping Hands we provide a simple way for friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors to pitch in with meal delivery, rides, and other tasks necessary for life to run smoothly during a crisis. Lotsa Helping Hands Care Communities provide free, private group calendar, specifically designed for organizing helpers, as well as a journal to stay in touch with the family, updates on the condition of the critically ill member, resources and ways volunteers can help.
National Association for Hospital Hospitality Houses
A non-profit corporation serving facilities that provide lodging and other supportive services to patients and their families when confronted with medical emergencies. Each facility assures that a homelike environment is provided to persons who must travel to be with a patient or to receive necessary outpatient care. Phone Number: 1-800-542-9730
National Family Caregivers Association
Educates, supports, and empowers caregivers nationwide. Provides services to all caregivers independent of patient diagnoses, relationships and life stages, to help transform family caregivers’ lives by removing barriers to well being.
