Keyword Details: Cancer
Any of a broad group of malignant neoplasms which are either carcinomas which have their origin in epithelial tissues or sarcomas which develop from connective tissues and those structures which had their origin in mesodermal tissues (the muscular, skeletal, circulatory, lymphatic and urogenital systems and the linings of body cavities). Cancer is invasive and tends to metastasize to new sites spreading directly into surrounding tissues or through the lymphatic or circulatory systems.
Programs related to Cancer
American Brain Tumor Association
Specializes in brain tumors, disease disability information, mutual support groups, newsletters, public awareness and education.
Provides free consultations by licensed healthcare professionals to those living with the diagnosis of a brain tumor; a mentor program for new brain tumor support group ...
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American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society offers free, confidential assistance to cancer patients and those who care for them. Cancer Information Specialists are trained to listen to you, learn your needs and create an individualized plan made just for you. See website for full list of Wisconsin Resources and P...
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Blood Cancer United
Blood Cancer United believes everyone with blood cancer deserves a longer, better life. A mission to cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life of all patients and their families. They fund life-saving blood cancer research around the world, provide free information and support services for...
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CancerCare Financial Assistance Program
Professional oncology social workers provide free emotional and practical support for people with cancer, caregivers, loved ones and the bereaved. Services include:
- Support Groups, available online, telephone or face to face groups. Call or access the website: http://www.cancercare.org/support_g...
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Drug Donation Program-Repository
Patients may donate unused or discontinued medications to a participating pharmacy or medical facility. Those items will be given to patients that do not have insurance or are under insured. Medications to be donated must be packaged individually in a tamper resistant, sealed pack, and controlled ...
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Look Good Feel Better
The program includes virtual lessons on skin and nail care, cosmetics, wigs and turbans, accessories and styling, helping people with cancer to find some normalcy in a life that is by no means normal.
Top Look Good Feel Better beauty professional volunteers guide a group of participants in skin care...
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National Cancer Program
Information specialists at NCI’s Cancer Information Service (CIS), NCI's contact center, are available to help answer your cancer-related questions whether you are a patient, family member or friend, health care provider, or researcher. Our service is available in English and Spanish.
Provides accu...
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National LGBT Cancer Network
The National LGBT Cancer Network* is offering FREE online peer support groups to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender cancer survivors (internet access required to participate). Many LGBTQIA+ survivors do not feel welcome or understood in mainstream support groups and transgender survivors have be...
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Us Too! Prostate Cancer Support Group
The mission of Us Too! is to help men and their families make informed decisions about prostate cancer detection and treatment through support, education and advocacy.
Meets at the All Saints Cancer Center , the 4th Tuesday of each month, from 5:30pm-7:00pm.
3809 Spring Street
Racine, WI
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