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Support groups (external)
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A wealth of support and services are available for cancer patients and their families. Some of the groups we frequently refer patients to for support include: 

American Cancer Society   (800) 227-2345
National Cancer Institute (800) 422-6237
(800) 4CANCER
Diagnosis-Related Support Services
Brain Cancer
American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) (800) 886-2282
Breast Cancer
Y-Me (800) 221-2141
Spanish-speaking callers: 
(800) 986-9505
Kidney Cancer
National Kidney Cancer Association (800) 850-9132
Leukemia
Leukemia Society of America

National: 

(800) 955-4LSA or 
(800) 955-4572

Illinois Chapter:

(312) 726-0003
Lung Cancer
ALCASE

(800) 298-2436

Alliance for lung Cancer

(800) 298-2436

Lymphoma
Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) (310) 204-7040
Lymphedema (side effect of surgery)  
National Lymphedema Network (NLN) (800) 541-3259
Myeloma
International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) (800) 452-2873
Ostomy
United Ostomy Association (UOA) (800) 826-0826
Ovarian Cancer
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) (888) OVARIAN or 
(888) 682-7426
Prostate Cancer
Bereavement Support LUMC Grief Support
US-TOO International, Inc. (800) 80-US TOO or 
(800) 808-7866
Image/Prosthetic Services Call CAN HELP for assistance with wig/cosmetic and prosthetic services
Wellness Facilities
These wellness facilities provide support services, educational programs and social activities.
Cancer Support Center, Homewood, Ill. (708) 798-9171
Cancer Wellness Center, Northbrook, Ill. (847) 509-9494
Pronena Wellness Center, Elgin, Ill. (847) 622-8283
Wellness House, Hinsdale, Ill. (630) 323-5150
Gilda’s Club, Chicago (312) 464-9900

 

 

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