Mesothelioma Advocacy, Education, and Support Groups

 

The following organizations provide a variety of support programs and educational materials for people with mesothelioma 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
E-mail: http://www.cancer.org/asp/contactUs/ 

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.

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. 

Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
 http://www.marf.org
Phone: 1-877-end-meso (363-6376)

The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation is a national organization dedicated to eradicating mesothelioma by funding research, helping patients connect with national mesothelioma experts and to obtain up-to-date information on treatment options, and advocating for federal mesothelioma research funding. The foundation’s website offers information on mesothelioma and treatment options, as well as opportunities to volunteer for the foundation and details on the group’s international symposium.

Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America
http://www.mesorfa.org/
Phone: 1-800-909-Meso (6376)

The Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America funds research that will lead to the quickest cure for mesothelioma. The foundation’s website offers information about mesothelioma, financial assistance, and patient stories.

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.
 

This content was last modified on April 29, 2008 .
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