Endometrial Cancer Advocacy, Education, and Support Groups

The following organizations provide a variety of support programs and educational materials for people with endometrial cancer and their family members, caregivers, and friends. However, this is not an endorsement of these organizations and the information they provide. You should always discuss any questions or concerns you have with your health care provider.

American Cancer Society

http://www.cancer.org

Toll-free information line: 1-800-ACS-2345
TTY: 1-866-228-4327

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a national organization working to eliminate cancer as a major health problem through research, education, advocacy, and service. ACS operates the National Cancer Information Center, a call center that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The center answers questions about cancer, links callers with resources in their communities, and provides information on local events.

Eyes on the Prize

www.eyesontheprize.org

EyesOnThePrize.org is a Web community that provides information, personal stories, resources, and support for women with gynecologic (women’s) cancers. The organization’s website offers a free quarterly newsletter, an e-mail discussion list, and links to online resources.

CancerCare

http://www.cancercare.org

Telephone: 1-800-813-4673

E-mail: info@cancercare.org

CancerCare, founded in 1944, is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. CancerCare programs–including counseling, education, financial assistance, and practical help–are provided by trained oncology social workers and are completely free. 

Guide to Coping with Gynecological Cancer

http://www.cwhn.ca

The Canadian Women’s Health Network has developed a website with information on a wide range of issues of concern to women with gynecologic cancers and their families.

National Cancer Institute

http://www.cancer.gov

Toll-free information line: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
TTY: 1-800-332-8615

LiveHelp: https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/livehelp 

E-mail: http://www.cancer.gov/contact 

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a federal agency and a component of the National Institutes of Health. NCI supports and conducts research, training, and education. NCI operates the Cancer Information Service, which answers questions about cancer by telephone, TTY, instant messaging (through the LiveHelp service), and e-mail. NCI’s website includes information about various cancer topics, research, and cancer statistics.

Women’s Cancer Network

http://www.wcn.org

Telephone: 312-578-1439

E-mail: info@thegcf.org

The Women’s Cancer Network informs women about gynecologic cancers and helps them act as their own advocates. The website includes cancer information, survivor stories, and a doctor locator tool.