Local Cancer Resources
Gildas Club South Florida: Gilda’s Club South Florida is a free cancer support community for women, men, children, and teens with all types of cancer and their families and friends. We offer networking groups, lectures, workshops, specialized children’s and teen programs, and social events in a nonresidential, non-medical, home-like setting. The clubhouse is located in a historic home in downtown Fort Lauderdale on the Tarpon River. www.gildasclubsouthflorida.org
Florida Breast Cancer Foundation:
Breast Cancer Survivors Group Meetings, EVERY Tuesday, Ongoing, 7pm – 8:30pm, Holllywood Regional Hospital – 2nd floor, 3700 Washington St, Hollywood, Florida, Call Barbara Ferriolo for more info: 954.791.6318.
Cancer.org (American Cancer Society)
BrowardHealth.org (Lillian Wells Women’s Center)
CancerSupportCommunityMiami.org
National Cancer Resources
Breast Cancer Resources
BreastCancer.org : Information and online support for women with breast cancer. Web: www.breastcancer.org
Breast Cancer DIY: …created by women with breast cancer, for women with breast cancer!
Do it yourself…but not alone! www.breastcancerdiy.com/
Heading the Love/Avon Army of Women : The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation and the Avon Foundation, a global leader in breast cancer research, joined forces to launch the Love/Avon Army of Women on the Today Show in Oct 2008. The goal of this partnership is to enlisthealthy women to partner with researchers to move research from the lab to real women, and from investigating treatment and cure to seeking prevention by studying what happens before cancer occurs and what causes it. Web: www.armyofwomen.org
Susan G. Komen for the Cure : The world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, as well as the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. Web: www.komen.org
The Sister Study: A study of the environmental and genetic risk factors for breast cancer. Web: www.sisterstudy.org/English/index1.htm
Breast Cancer Network of Strength: Formely known as Y-Me, still provides 24-hour breast cancer hotline and educational programs and resources both in person and on the web. Web: www.networkofstrength.org
Phone: 1-800-221-2141
Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation: VBCF is the only grassroots organization in Virginia devoted solely to representing the needs of women and family members affected by breast cancer. Web: www.vbcf.org, Phone: (800) 345-8223
Cervical and Reproductive Cancer Resources
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation: Ensure public awareness of gynecologic cancer prevention, early diagnosis and proper treatment as well as support research and training related to gynecologic cancers. Web: www.wcn.org/gcf, Phone: (800) 444-4441
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
A patient-led, umbrella organization uniting ovarian cancer activists, women’s health advocates and health care professionals in the effort to increase public and professional understanding of ovarian cancer and to advocate for more effective diagnostics, treatments and a cure. Web: www.ovariancancer.org, Phone: (202) 331-1332
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Leading ovarian cancer public information and education organization in the United States. Provides toll-free ovarian cancer information line and maintains a comprehensive website for ovarian cancer support. Web: www.ovarian.org, Phone: (888)OVARIAN
The National Cancer Institute (NCI): NCI’s information on uterine cancer. Web: www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/wyntk/uterus, Phone: 1(800) 4-CANCER (800-422-6237)
Colorectal Cancer Resources
Colon Cancer Alliance: Organization of colon and rectal cancer survivors, their families, caregivers, people genetically predisposed to the disease and the medical community. They are dedicated to patient support, advocacy and education. They provide a toll-free helpline. Web: www.ccalliance.org, Phone: (877)422-2030
Learn more about Colorectal Cancer at CancerNetwork –www.cancernetwork.com/colorectal-cancer
Mesothelioma Cancer Resources
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that affects areas surrounding the lungs, heart, and abdominal area. Read more at: Asbestos.com
