There are many organizations that can help patients and their families understand a cancer diagnosis. Here are a few.

American Cancer Society 1-800-ACS-2345
American Lung Association 1-800-LUNG-USA
American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 1-800-962-7876
Brain Tumor Society 1-800-770-TBTS
Brain Tumor Foundation 212-265-2401
Breast Cancer Network of Strength 312-986-8338

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation 1-800-366-2223
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 1-800-955-4572
Lung Cancer Aliance 1-800-298-2436
Lymphoma Research Foundation 1-800-500-9976
Malecare
Melanoma Research Foundation 1-800-673-1290
National Cancer Institute 1-800-422-6237
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship 301-650-9127
National Prostate Cancer Coalition 202-463-9455
Oral Cancer Foundation 949-646-8000
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance 202-331-1332
People Living with Cancer 703-797-1914
Prostate Cancer Foundation 1-800-757-CURE
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 972-855-1600
Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association 1-877-588-7904
Wellness Community
Us TOO! Prostate Cancer Education and Support 630-795-1002