Coping
Dealing With a Loved One's Cancer Diagnosis
Visit: The
American Cancer Society
Having a difficult time determining what to say to a loved one who was just diagnosed with gastric cancer? Understand how to be
supportive during this difficult time.
Companions and Families Education and Support: "Circles of Love" Stories of Hope
Visit: The
American Cancer Society
Discover what others have faced, how they have fought, and what they have learned about life and love in
their experiences with cancer.
Visit: MASCC.org
Learn information on supportive care and cancer.
Additional Resources
Cancer Care
800-813-HOPE (4673)
www.cancercare.org
A nonprofit agency devoted to offering professional services to people of all ages, with
all types of cancer, at any stage of the disease. The Cancer Care mission is to provide free
professional help to people with all cancers through counseling, education, information, and
referral, and direct financial assistance.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
888-477-2669
www.pparx.org
This web site for patients, caregivers, and loved ones provides information about
government-supported and private patient assistance programs. Visitors can search a database
of more than 1400 prescription drugs that are provided free of charge by over 200 patient
assistance programs across the United States.
Cancer Information Service
800-4-CANCER (422-6237)
cis.nci.nih.gov
Free public service of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the nation's primary agency
for cancer research.
National Self-Help Clearinghouse
212-817-1822
www.selfhelpweb.org
A not-for-profit organization founded to facilitate access to self-help groups and increase
awareness of the importance of mutual support.
People Living With Cancer
703-797-1914
www.plwc.org
A service of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Updates on research and
clinical trials, information on side-effects management, caregiver issues, and the needs
of the newly diagnosed.
The Wellness Community
888-793-WELL (9355)
www.thewellnesscommunity.org
Professionally led support groups, educational workshops, and mind/body classes utilizing the
Patient Active Concept. Free services in local communities nationwide, and in Japan and Israel.
Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer
Visit: www.mascc.org
International, multidisciplinary organization dedicated to research and education in all aspects of supportive care for people with cancer
regardless of stage of their disease.