by Ricker Polsdorfer, MD
1-800-ACS-2345
http://www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society is a voluntary health organization with more than 3,400 local offices. This site provides information on preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer. Here you will also find information on research, education, advocacy, and service.
173 Duane Street, Suite 3A
New York NY 10013-3334
1-212-226-5525
http://www.acor.org/
This site offers publications, disease-specific information, clinical trial information, mailing lists, and lists of caregiver and referral services.
275 7th Avenue
New York, NY, 10001
1-800-813-HOPE (4673)
http://www.cancercare.org/
Cancer Care provides free professional help to people with all forms of cancer through counseling, education, information, referral, and direct financial assistance.
Last reviewed September 2012 by Brian Randall
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