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American Cancer Society (ACS)
http://www.cancer.org 1599 Clifton road, NE Atlanta, GA 30329 toll-free 1-800-227-2345 Cancer Care, Inc. http://www.cancercare.org Provides patients with online access to social workers who answer questions and provide guidance, educational materials, telephone support groups and direct support to people in New York, New jersey and Connecticut. National Cancer Institute (NCI) http://www.nci.nih.gov 31 Center Drive, MSC 2580 Bethesda, MD 20892 Toll-free: 1-800-422-6237 For information about clinical trials go to http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials. Cancer Hope Network http://www.cancerhopenetwork.org Provides free and confidential one-on-one support to cancer patients and their families by matching them with trained volunteers who have recovered from cancer. Cancer Screening Tests 5 Ways Service Dogs Help People with Cancer Coping: Feelings and Cancer Cancer Staging Guide Cancer Support Community http://cancersupportcommunity.org This site offers information about cancer treatments, medical insurance coverage or emotional support resources. ___ Law Office of Anna Costa acosta@costalawyer.com (510) 410-5050 |
American Lung Association
http://www.lungusa.org 1740 Broadway New York, NY 10019 toll-free 1-800-586-4872 Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (formerly MARF) http://www.curemeso.org This is a non-profit organization that funds research, provides education and support for patients and their families, and by advocating for federal funding of mesothelioma research. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov 6701 Rochledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20824 healthcentral.com http://www.healthcentral.com This site is a source for health information. It has articles and advice on a wide range of topics including cancer. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) http://www.cdc.gov/niosh This site provides information of the health hazards of asbestos and recommendations for preventing occupational exposure to asbestos. Mail Stop C-18 4676 Columbia Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45226 Toll-free: 1-800-356-4674 |