Resources

The following is a list of resources and support programs that may be of interest to anyone living with lung cancer. This list is designed to provide you with general information about a variety of community services that can be helpful to you and those you care about during the course of your treatment.

This list is provided by the Living with Cancer Resource Program of the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. Please call (410)614-1308 for more information about this program and upcoming events.

The Lung Cancer Alliance

800-298-2436
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

Cancer Care, Inc.

1-800-813-HOPE(4673)
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 Internet) for those diagnosed with specific types of cancer
• Educational programs and workshops
• Teleconferences with educational presentations by health care professionals for patients and families

American Lung Association

1-800-LUNG-USA(686-4872)
www.lungusa.org

This national, nonprofit organization is dedicated to conquering lung disease and promoting lung health.

Services include: Cancer information

American Cancer Society

1-888-227-6333 (ACS-NEED)
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)

The Wellness Community

410-832-2719

Towson, MD

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 in other cities including: Paoli, PA; Philadelphia, PA; New Town, PA; Perrysburg, OH; Knoxville, TN; Oak Ridge, TN: Phoenix, AZ; San Diego, CA; and Las Vegas, NV.

Services include: Contact the location closest you for a program calendar

National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service

1-800-4-CANCER(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
  
  

LUNGevity Foundation

312-464-0716
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 hr 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.