Lung Cancer Program

1-888-227-6333
http://www.cancer.org/

This is the Resource Center of the American Cancer Society for Delaware, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

Programs include:

• "Road to Recovery" provides transportation assistance for medically needy patients to and from treatment
• Medication program provides limited financial assistance for pain and nausea medications
• Hope Lodge is a "home away from home,” located in Baltimore City, for patients and families needing local accommodation during the course of cancer treatment
• Look Good & Feel Better" is a program designed to help women cope with the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment (offered at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building and Green Spring Station throughout the year. Contact: Cheryl Fleming at: 410-955-6549 for details)

1-800-686-4872
http://www.lungusa.org/

This national, nonprofit organization is dedicated to conquering lung disease and promoting lung health. Services include: Cancer information

1-800-813-4673
http://www.cancercare.org/

This national organization offers a variety programs to patients and their families. A very informative publication, available online, is A Helping Hand the Resource Guide for People with Cancer, which highlights national and regional programs and organizations serving those with cancer.

Services include:

• Web site with resource and cancer information
• Support groups (including those linked by telephone and web) for those diagnosed with specific types of cancer
• Educational programs and workshops
• Teleconferences with educational presentations by health care professionals for patients and families

1-800-298-2436
http://www.lungcanceralliance.org/

The Lung Cancer Alliance is a national, nonprofit organization providing advocacy and support exclusive to lung cancer patients, survivors, families, caregivers, and those at risk for the disease.

Support programs include:

• Lung Cancer Hotline
• Toll-free information and referral service
• Phone Buddies Program, a peer-to-peer support network
• Online support community
• Clinical trials matching service
• Newsletter
• Specialized lung cancer information and educational materials

312-464-0716
http://www.lungevity.org/

LUNGevity Foundation is the largest private funder of lung cancer research with a world-renowned scientific board, the largest lung cancer grassroots network and the largest online lung cancer support network offering 24 hour peer-to-peer support, Ask the Experts, buddy program and advocacy program. The mission of LUNGevity Foundation is to have a meaningful and immediate impact on improving lung cancer survival rates, ensure a higher quality of life for lung cancer patients, and provide a community for those impacted by lung cancer.

Support programs Include:

• Ask the Experts
• One-on-one support
• Online lung cancer caregiver center
• Annual national HOPE Summit
• Provide the opportunity and platform to raise awareness and help make lung cancer a national priority with the LUNGevity Link Up advocacy training program

1-800-422-6237

Provides free publications about a variety of topics related to cancer, its treatment, and managing side effects. Recommended publications include:

• What You Need to Know About Lung Cancer
• Taking Time: Support for People with Cancer and the People Who Care About Them
• Facing Forward: A Guide for Cancer Survivors
• Smoking Facts and Tips for Quitting
• Questions and Answers about Pain Control: A Guide for People with Cancer and Their Families
• Eating Hints for Cancer Patients
• Advanced Cancer: Living Each Day

410-832-2719

Provides a variety of free programs to patients and their families living with cancer, including support groups and educational sessions. There are Wellness Community locations include: Towson, MD; Paoli, PA; Philadelphia, PA; New Town, PA; Perrysburg, OH; Knoxville, TN; Oak Ridge, TN: Phoenix, AZ; San Diego, CA; and Las Vegas, NV.

lookgoodfeelbetter.org

Look Good Feel Better is dedicated to improving the self-esteem and quality of life of people undergoing treatment for cancer. It is our aim to improve their self-image and appearance through complimentary group, individual, and self-help beauty sessions that create a sense of support, confidence, courage and community.