Useful Links

Colorectal Cancer Coalition (C3)
Colorectal Cancer Coalition (C3) is a nonprofit, advocacy organization that fights colorectal cancer through research, empowerment, and access to information. C3 provides a patient and caregiver answer line. Phone 877-4CRC-111 (877-427-2111).

Colon Cancer Alliance
The Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) is committed to ending the suffering and death caused by colorectal cancer. Using the voices of survivors, it provides patients, friends, and family members with support, education, research, and advocacy. Member services include a buddy program, help line and a local chapter program called, VOICES. Phone 877-422-2030.

National Cancer Survivors Day (NCSD) Foundation
The nonprofit National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation supports hundreds of hospitals, support groups, and other cancer-related organizations that host National Cancer Survivors Day events - on the first Sunday of June - by providing free guidance, education, and networking. A free celebration planning kit is available. Phone 615-794-3006.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
The oldest survivor-led cancer advocacy organization in the country advocates for quality cancer care for all Americans and seeks to empower cancer survivors and advocates for policy issues that affect quality of life for cancer survivors. Phone 877-622-7937.

Prevent Cancer Foundation
A foundation focused on cancer prevention through early detection, funding research, educating the public, and community outreach to all population groups. Phone 703-836-4412 or 800-227-2732.

American Cancer Society (ACS)
Provides patients, family and friends with up-to-the-minute information on the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer. The Web site can also help you find support groups and opportunities for volunteerism in your community. Phone 800-ACS-2345 (800-227-2345).

Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR)
This site helps you connect with others who have similar cancers by providing access to more than 150 mailing lists. You can log on for free, unmoderated discussion with patients, family, friends, doctors, and researchers. Phone 212-226-5525.

CancerCare
A national nonprofit organization that provides free support services to patients, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved through counseling, education, financial assistance, and practical help. You can access services online or by phone. Phone 800-813-HOPE or 212-712-8080.

Cancer Care Connection
This free public service provides individuals and families affected by cancer with personal coaching, Internet navigation assistance, and other useful information and resources. This site can help you gain control of your situation, access support, and find resources to meet your health and quality-of-life needs. Phone 866-266-7008.

Cancer Hope Network
An organization that can provide you or family members with free, confidential, one-on-one support by matching patients and family with trained volunteers who are cancer survivors themselves. Phone 877-HOPENET (877-467-3638) or 908-879-4039.

Gilda’s Club
Founded by the late Gilda Radner, Gilda’s Club emphasizes community-building, collective wisdom, and shared experience. It provides meeting places throughout the United States where people living with cancer can receive emotional and social support to supplement their medical care ¬- completely free of charge. Phone 888-GILDA-4-U (888-445-3284).

People Living With Cancer (PLWC)
The ASCO Cancer Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of people with cancer by advancing cancer research, patient information, physician education, and access to care. It can provide you with the latest on research, treatment, and care. Phone 888-651-3038.

The Wellness Community
This international nonprofit organization can provide free support, education and hope to you and your loved ones. People affected by cancer can learn vital skills that enable them to regain control, reduce isolation, and restore hope regardless of the stage of their disease. Phone 888-793-WELL or 202-659-9709.

Patient Access Network Foundation
The Patient Access Network Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting the needs of underinsured patients that cannot access the treatments they need due to out-of-pocket health care costs. Phone 866-316-PANF (866-316-7263).

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)
A nonprofit organization that seeks to safeguard patients by serving as liaisons with insurers, employers, and/or providing advice on debt crisis matters relative to their diagnoses. Phone 866-657-8634.

National Coalition for Cancer Research (NCCR)
A coalition committed to improving the quality of life of cancer patients throughout the world through financial relief, research, and education. NCCR works to reduce the suffering of cancer patients and their families by meeting unfulfilled needs with medical and financial relief. Phone 919-821-2182.

Cancer Consultants
A member of the Cancer Information Network, Cancer Consultants is the leading developer of oncology Web sites, their content, and Internet applications in oncology. This site can provide you, your family, and caregivers with the most current information about the prevention, screening, treatment, and overall management of cancer.

CancerInfo.net
CancerInfo.net connects you to a variety of resources for many different types of cancer, including colorectal. You’ll be able to link to the latest cancer treatment information, up-to-date news on clinical trials, and much more. Phone 800-981-2491.

Coping With Cancer
This online magazine provides cancer patients, their families, caregivers, healthcare teams, and support group leaders with knowledge, hope, and inspiration. Phone 615-794-0179

National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the NCI conducts and supports research and training and can provide you with the latest information and educational materials. Phone 800-4-CANCER (800-422-6237)

R. A. Bloch Cancer Foundation, Inc.
Inspires patients by matching the newly diagnosed with trained, home-based volunteers who have undergone treatment for the same type of cancer. 800-433-0464.

American Cancer Society (ACS)
If you’re interested in being part of a clinical trial, the American Cancer Society Clinical Trials Matching Service is a free, confidential program that can help you find the clinical trials most appropriate to your medical and personal situation. The Web site also guides you to support groups and opportunities for volunteering. Phone 800-303-5691.

Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups
This nonprofit organization’s mission is to improve the quality of life and survival of cancer patients by increasing participation in clinical trials. The Web site gives you access to a cancer clinical trials search engine and an interactive training guide for cancer clinical trials. Phone 877-520-4457.

ClinicalTrials.gov
A service of the National Institutes of Health, this Web site provides information about clinical trials being conducted in the United States and around the world. You get access to information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and contact numbers. Phone 1-888-346-3656.

American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)
An organization that fosters research on diet and cancer prevention, interprets the evidence, and educates the public about the results. This Web site can provide you with personalized answers to questions about diet, nutrition, and cancer. Phone 800-843-8114.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Works to advance care at the end of life. The Hospice Hotline helps callers find suitable hospices in their areas. Phone 800-658-8898.

United Ostomy Association, Inc.
A national network for bowel and urinary diversion support groups in the United States. Its goal is to improve the quality of life of people who have had, or will have, an intestinal or urinary diversion. Phone 800-826-0826.