Support Resources
A cancer diagnosis introduces life challenges that may come with feelings of fear, anxiety, and/or loneliness. Many people find comfort in attending support groups. Ask your Mission Viejo treatment team for information on groups in your area.
Help for Family & Friends
Publications
These materials are available in PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader [free download].
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Taking Time: Support for people with cancer and the people who care about them |
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Living with Cancer
Publications
These materials are available in PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader [free download].
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Eating Hints for Cancer Patients: Before, During & After Treatment |
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Helpful Links
Local Support
American Cancer Society
800-ACS-2345 (227-2345)
General Cancer Resources
Cancer Hope Network
877-994-HOPE (4673)
Lance Armstrong Foundation
877-WEARYELLOW (932-7935)
National Cancer Institute
800-422-6237
National Lymphedema Network
800-541-3529
Patient Advocate Foundation
800-532-5274
People Living with Cancer
703-797-1914
www.peoplelivingwithcancer.org
Wellness Community
Breast Cancer
Imaginis: The Breast Cancer Resource
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
888-753-LBBC (5222)
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
972-855-1600
Brain Tumors
Brain Tumor Foundation
212-265-2401
Brain Tumor Society
800-770-TBTS (8287)
Colon and Rectal Cancer
Colon Cancer Alliance
877-422-2030
Colorectal Cancer Coalition (C3)
202-244-2906
Head and Neck
Oral Cancer Foundation
949-646-8000
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer
800-377-0328
Gynecologic Cancer
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
202-331-1332
Lung Cancer
American Lung Association
800-LUNG-USA (586-4872)
Lymphomas — Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
800-955-4572
Lymphoma Research Foundation
800-500-9976
Prostate Cancer
Malecare
212-844-8369
National Prostate Cancer Coalition
202-463-9455
Prostate Cancer Foundation
800-757-CURE (2873)
www.prostatecancerfoundation.org
Skin Care
Melanoma Research Foundation
800-673-1290
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