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please contact a member of our or call us at 760-9983.for a printed copy of our Resource & Services Guide.
RESOURCE DOCUMENTS |
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Resource and caregiver guides and fact sheets related to specific cancers and cancer prevention. Contact us at (336) 760-9983 for a printed copy of our Resource & Services Guide or download an online version included in this section of our resources. |
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Cancer Care Coalition Resource Guide A guide to resources and services for people with cancer and their families
Download Coalition Resource Guide
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Breast Cancer and Breast Health Fact Sheet
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Carcinoids of the Gastrointestinal Tract Fact Sheet
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Caregivers Guide Download A_Caregivers_Path.pdf
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Caution Signs of Cancer Fact Sheet Download CAUTION_SIGNS_OF_CANCER.pdf
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Cervical Cancer Fact Sheet Download CERVICAL_CANCER.pdf
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Colorectal Cancer Fact Sheet Download COLORECTAL_CANCER.pdf
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Early Detection Quick Guide Download Early_Detection_Quick_Guide.pdf
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Gynecologic Cancers Fact Sheet Download GYNECOLOGIC_CANCERS.pdf
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Leukemia and Lymphoma Fact Sheet Download LEUKEMIA_-_LYMPHOMA.pdf
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Lung Cancer Fact Sheet Download Lung_Cancer.pdf
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Lymphedema Fact Sheet Download Lymphedema.pdf
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Ovarian Cancer Fact Sheet Download OVARIAN_CANCER.pdf
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Pancreatic Cancer Fact Sheet Download Pancreatic_Cancer.pdf
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Prostate Cancer Fact Sheet Download PROSTATE_CANCER_FACTS.pdf
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Skin Cancer Fact Sheet Download Skin_Cancer_Facts.pdf
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Sun Safety Fact Sheet Download SUN_SAFETY.pdf
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Testicular Cancer Fact Sheet Download Testicular_Cancer.pdf
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LOCAL TRUSTED HEALTH RESOURCES |
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Medical centers, support and informational groups including United Fund and United Way; camps in Forsyth County and the surrounding area. |
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Seven out of ten Forsyth County cancer patients are treated at Forsyth Regional Cancer Center, dedicated to providing complete and effective cancer care by providing the latest technology.
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The Comprehensive Cancer Center at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is among only 1% of U.S. cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute as comprehensive – indicating excellence in research, patient care and education.
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A free and confidential service, that will help you get answers to your questions. 211 gives you access to more than 6,000 health and community programs and services. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Just dial 2-1-1 or visit
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Camp Kesem is a seven-day sleep-away camp that serves children of cancer patients.
Date: Monday, August 8 – Sunday, August 14
Cost: Free to families in need
Camper applications: Find online at
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A physician and writer in North Carolina with a long-time interest in how the act of writing can benefit healing.
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United Fund of Stokes County P.O. Box 14
Danbury, NC 27016 Phone: (336) 593-8904 |
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United Fund of Yadkin County P.O. Box 1608
Yadkinville, NC 27055 Phone: (336) 679-4462 |
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davieunitedway@mocksville.com
622 North Main Street P.O. Box 744 Mocksville, NC 27028 Phone: (336) 751-0313 |
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ADDITIONAL TRUSTED HEALTH RESOURCES |
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National cancer related organizations that offer services and information. |
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All Resource list - Download below
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A comprehensive, doctor approved site with info on more than 120 types of cancer and related diseases. It used to be run by People Living With Cancer. It is a good, reputable site and will be good for our use but also to give to clients.
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Free, comprehensive statewide resource for breast cancer patients, survivors, family and caregivers, healthcare professionals and organizations or programs serving the breast cancer community in North Carolina.
Phone: (800) 514-4860
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CancerCare's Spanish telephone individual counseling and support groups. You can find out more information about these groups at the following link.
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Scott Hamilton’s chemotherapy site offers the latest chemo information for cancer patients and their families, caregivers and friends.
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Information about herbs, botanicals and other products.
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Wake Forest University School of Medicine site.
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Cochrane Collaboration on Complementary Medicine
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M.D. Anderson Cancer Center site Complementary and Integrative Medicine Educational Resources.
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National Cancer Institute's page on Complementary and Alternative medicine.
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Natural medicine Comprehensive Database, produced by the publishers of Prescriber's Letter.
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The American Cancer Society information on CAM
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US Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
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Children's Hospital, Boston Medical Center site.
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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
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National Center for Complementary and Alternative medicine.
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National library of Medicine page on dietary supplements and complementary medicine.
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ConsumerLab does independent testing of the quality of herbal and dietary supplement products
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Our site features a comprehensive list of drugs and medications that are currently on the market, or were previously available worldwide. We are dedicated to educating the public about the details of prescription and over-the-counter medications...
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A non profit organization dedicated to protecting a consumer's right to choose a meaningful, dignified, affordable funeral. The "Consumer Report" of the funeral business.
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Nutrition that focuses on the cancer survivor.
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En la Fundación Lance Armstrong, unimos personas a través de programas y experiencias, dando poder a los sobrevivientes de cáncer para que vivan sus vidas en sus propios términos, creen conciencia en la comunidad...
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At MesoLink we are dedicated to disseminating the knowledge of diseases stemming from asbestos exposure.
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This is an organization specializing in spreading awareness about mesothelioma and other asbestos related ailments. Mesothelioma is a deadly cancer that affects the lungs, caused solely by exposure to asbestos.
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This organization provides answers to common questions about Mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.
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National Cancer Institute Spanish website offers educational information, sign up for telephone education programs, and obtain resources at the site.
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Nutrition that focuses on the cancer survivor.
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Cancer treatment and survivorship
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Campaigning to educate the general public on mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other asbestos-related diseases.
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Sign up for a complimentary subscription to Women&Cancer magazine.
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LINKS TO SPECIFIC CANCERS |
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Website links based on specific cancer types. |
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SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY |
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Organizations around the country that provide services similar to Cancer Services. |
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1801 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 925-5595
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Beaver County Cancer and Heart Association 3582 Brodhead Rd.
Monaca,PA 15061
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Boone County Cancer Society 210 E. Main St.,Ste.100
Lebanon, IN 46052
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Cancer Action Inc.-Gilda's Club 225 Alexander St.,
Rochester, NY 14607
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1831 Minnesota Ave.
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 321-8880
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Cancer Assistance of Williams County 228 S. Main St.
Bryan, OH 43506
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215 E. Calhoun
Anderson,SC 29621
(864) 222-3500
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Cancer Association of Darke County P. O. Box 781
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 548-9960
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Cancer Association of Spartanburg & Cherokee County P. O. Box 1582
Spartanburg, SC 29304
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824 Elmwood Park Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70123
1-800-624-2039
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623 S. Henderson
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 921-0653
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2421 Auburn Ave.
Cinncinati, OH 45219
(513) 731-3346
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1507 E. Sprague
Spokane, WA 99202
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1800 N. Blanchard St., Suite 120
Findlay, OH 45840
(419) 423-0286
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900 Ridge Road
Munster,IN 46321
(219) 836-3349
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401 W. Jackson St.
Muncie, IN 47305
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912 Perry Street, Suite N-1
Sandusky, OH 44870
(800) 401-9054
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220 E. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 864-1271
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385 S. Norton
Marion, IN 46952
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550 Lobdell Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-2273
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Cancer Services of Hamilton County P.O.Box 221
Noblesville, IN 46060
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2925 E. State Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
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3175 Maplewood Ave.
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
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Cancer Societey of Huntington County P. O. Box 51
Huntington, IN 46750
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113 Mills Ave.
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 232-8439
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Cancer Society of Mercer County P. O. Box 624
Celina, OH 45822
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1625 Belmont
Mt.Pleasant, MI 48858
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F.A.C.T. P.O. Box 624
Tiffin, OH 44883
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Hardin County Area Cancer & Heart Association 526 S. Main St.
Kenton, OH 43326
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LaGrange County Cancer Society 300 S. Detroit St.
LaGrange, IN 46761
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Midland Community Cancer Services 220 W. Main St.,Ste.105
Midland, MI 48640
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2130 Kaliste Saloom Rd. Suite 200
Lafayette LA 70508
(800) 519-8748
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619 W. First St.
Bloomington, IN 47402
(812) 353-5669
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Ontonagon County Cancer Association 740 Pebble Beach Dr.
Ontonagon, MI 49953
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Pardee Cancer Treatment Fund of Isabella County - Michigan 1221 S. Drive
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 772-6895
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Porter County Cancer Society, Inc. 1009 North Calumet
Valparaiso, IN 46383
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711 Celfax Ave.
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 287-4197
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Shelby Co. Cancer Society 114 N. Ohio Box 4685
Sidney, OH 45365
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Steuben County Cancer Association P.O. Box 273
Angola, IN 46703
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23971 US 33 E
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-5158
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Wabash County Cancer Society 9798 N. State Rd. 13
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-2668
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Suite 110
1 Elizabeth Place
Dayton, OH 45408
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York County Cancer Association P.O. Box 4975
Rock Hill, SC 29732
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UPCOMING TELECONFERENCES |
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Learn More! Click here to learn about upcoming teleconferences! Teleconferences are an easy, free way to get up-to-date information relative to you and your survivorship journey. If you have questions, concerns, or need to use the Cancer Services facility to call-in, call (336) 760-9983. |
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WORLD CANCER NEWS (External Links) |
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Cancer related news items from news sources around the world. These are updated on a weekly basis. |
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A trio of studies published online Sept. 1 in Cancer Prevention Research highlight the possibility that metformin and possibly other biguanide drugs may eventually prove useful in chemoprevention of various cancers, including lung and colon cancer.
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Debulking surgery for advanced ovarian cancer results in similar outcomes whether it is done before or after adjuvant chemotherapy, according to a study published in the Sept. 2 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Increased selenium intake may decrease bladder cancer risk by 39 percent, according to a meta-analysis published online Aug. 31 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
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Among patients with stage III colon cancer, the use of multivitamins during and after adjuvant chemotherapy is not associated with a lower recurrence rate or improved survival, according to a study published online Aug. 30 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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Among women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations, risk-reducing mastectomy is linked to a lower risk of breast cancer, and risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy is associated with numerous benefits, including lower risk of ovarian cancer and first breast cancer diagnosis, according to research published in the Sept. 1 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Statin therapy does not appear to be associated with increased cancer rates and mortality, according to research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, held from Aug. 28 to Sept. 1 in Stockholm, Sweden.
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