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 their risk of developing cancer.
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:
National Cancer Institute
National Institutes of Health
Building 1
1 Center Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892
Phone:
1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
Internet address:
http://www.cancer.gov
Description of services provided:
The National Cancer Institute provides information about non-Hodgkins lymphoma and other cancers. The institute funds research related to cancer; the website includes information about clinical trials.
Last reviewed February 2007 by Barbara Harty-Golder, MD, JD
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