After a diagnosis of cancer, it is important to find credible information and seek support.
Counseling
When to seek it and how it helps
Support Groups
Reasons to join and how to find one
Finding a Support Buddy
How to get matched with a survivor of the same type of cancer for one-on-one support
Online Communities for Support
Options for joining an online community
Telephone and E-mail Cancer Helplines
List of organizations that offer general medical information
Wish Fulfillment Organizations for People With Cancer
List of organizations for people with cancer and their families
General Cancer Groups
Resources for additional information, services, and support
Cancer-Specific Resources
National organizations that offer support to people with cancer and their families.
Finding Information and Support Resources for Rare Cancers
If you are a person living with a rare cancer, or a parent of a child with a rare cancer, this article will provide tips and resources to help you obtain information about your specific diagnosis and treatment options.
Government Agencies
List of U.S. federal agencies that provide information about cancer
International Patient Information
Links to cancer information websites from other countries