Resource Guide

Resource Guide for Leukemia

by Debra Wood, RN
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American Cancer Society

Address:
1599 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30329
Mailing Address:
PO Box 102454
Atlanta, GA 30368-2454
Phone:
1-800-ACS-2345
Internet Address:
http://www.cancer.org
Description of services provided:
The American Cancer Society provides information and support to patients and families through a network of local chapters. The society supports cancer-related research. It takes an active approach to teaching people ways to reduce the risk of developing cancer.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Address:
1311 Mamaroneck Ave.
White Plains, N.Y. 10605
Phone:
1-800-955-4572
Internet Address:
http://www.lls.org
Description of services provided:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society provides information and support to lymphoma and leukemia patients, family members, and caregivers. It offers family support groups in 230 communities across the United States and peer-to-peer telephone support for patients.

National Cancer Institute

Address:
NCI Public Inquiries Office
6116 Executive Boulevard
Room 3036A
Bethesda, MD 20892-8322
Phone:
1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
Internet Address:
http://www.cancer.gov
Description of services provided:
The National Cancer Institute is part of the National Institutes of Health. It provides information about leukemia and other cancers. The Institute funds research related to cancer, and its website includes information about clinical trials.

Canadian Cancer Society

Address:
Suite 200, 10 Alcorn Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4V 3B1
Phone:
(416) 961-7223
Internet Address:
http://www.cancer.ca
Description of services provided:
Our website provides cancer patients, their friends and family, and the general public with up-to-date information about cancer and cancer prevention.
Last reviewed November 2012 by Mohei Abouzied, MD
Last Updated: 11/26/2012