Resource Guide for Pancreatic Cancer
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Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD American Cancer Society250 Williams Street NW Atlanta, GA 30303 1-800-227-2345 The American Cancer Society provides educational information about all types of cancer, and news and research resources for patients, their families, and caregivers. Live chat via Internet is available to get information and support. The site also provides access to clinical trial information and treatment centers. Volunteer, donation, and fundraising information are also available. ASCO—American Society of Clinical Oncology2318 Mill Road Suite 800 Alexandria, VA 22314 571-483-1780 With the goals to improve care and prevent cancer, this nonprofit, professional organization has about 25,000 members. Features of the site available to the public include "Find an Oncologist", up-to-date news, a bookstore, and information on 12 cancer topics. National Cancer InstituteBG 9609 MSC 9760 9609 Medical Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892-9760 1-800-422-6237 This site provides information on all types of cancer, including statistics, information on clinical trials, and research news. National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization1731 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703-837-1500 NHPCO is an organization dedicated to end-of-life care and easing symptoms of terminal illnesses. Here you can find information and links to such topics as caregiving, pain, grief, workplace issues, among others. The website also provides a telephone helpline and guides to selecting a hospice, dealing with Medicare, and learning about end-of-life issues. Pancreatic Cancer Action Network1500 Rosecrans Avenue Suite 200 Manhattan Beach, CA 90245 877-573-9971 The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is dedicated to finding a cure for pancreatic cancer. The site provides links to every aspect of pancreatic cancer: risks, diagnosis, prognosis, treatments, and research. Also highlighted is practical information to help pancreatic cancer patients improve their diet, gain weight, control pain, create a strategy for job-related and insurance-related issues, and learn about end-of-life planning.
Last reviewed February 2021 by EBSCO Medical Review Board Last Updated: 3/10/2021 | |
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