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Lung Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment: Additional ResourcesThe resources listed below provide more detailed information and support services to help you manage lung cancer. Click a resource for more information:
Lung Cancer Online Foundation (LCOF) LCOF funds lung cancer research and provides information to survivors through its Web site. The site provides an extensive list of links organized by subject matter. Links to current news items and research reports are included, and you can select a specific medication name to see any recent articles or reports on that medication.
It's Time to Focus on Lung Cancer
It's Time to Focus on Lung Cancer is a lung cancer awareness campaign sponsored by CancerCare and the Oncology Nursing Society. The Web site includes a glossary, survivor profiles, links to support groups and information on diagnosis, treatment, lung cancer staging and clinical trials. Information on community education and advocacy is included. The organization also hosts online counseling and Telephone Education Workshops. Transcripts of these events are available on the site. American Lung Association
The American Lung Association is dedicated to lung disease prevention and education. The Web site provides information on how the lungs work and on all types of lung disease, including cancer. A decision making tool allows you to learn about treatment options for your diagnosis. The site offers tips on improving the air quality in your home or office. Links are provided for other organizations and for ALA chapters across the country. You can also learn about advocacy and upcoming health legislation. Information in the site is available in Spanish.
LIVESTRONGTM SurvivorCare Program
LIVESTRONG SurvivorCare offers assistance to all cancer survivors, including the person diagnosed, caregivers, family and friends. The program provides education, information about treatment options and new treatments in development, counseling services and assistance with financial, employment or insurance issues. To provide these services, LIVESTRONG SurvivorCare has partnered with several organizations, including CancerCare, Patient Advocate Foundation and EmergingMed. The LIVESTRONG Survivorship Notebook is a tool that can help you organize and guide your cancer experience. The portable, three-ring binder contains a variety of information covering a full range of physical, emotional and practical survivorship topics. You may order a free LIVESTRONG Survivorship Notebook at www.livestrong.org/notebook. Shipping and handling charges will apply.
OncoLink
OncoLink is a multimedia cancer resource provided by the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania. Patients and physicians can get information about all types of cancer, news about research advances, and updates on cancer treatment. The Web site includes a clinical trial matching service, answers to frequently asked questions, or you can email experts with your own personal questions. OncoLink is also available in Spanish. |
