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Resources for Lung Cancer
SUPPORT AND EDUCATION - NATIONAL
American Lung Association HelpLine
1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872), press 2
www.lungusa.org - scroll down to gAsk a Lung Health Questionh box on the right hand side
Nurses and respiratory therapists can answer questions about lung cancer as well as many other types of lung health issues
Lung Cancer Alliance (formerly ALCASE)
1155 21st St. NW, Suite 350
Washington, DC 20036
800-298-2436
www.lungcanceralliance.org
National information, education and advocacy organization. Has a telephone support network (Phone Buddies) which can hook up lung cancer survivors with each other. Comprehensive Internet and printed information. Sponsors gLung Cancer Awareness Monthh each November.
Cancer Care Counseling
Cancer Care, Inc.
275 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10001
1-800-813-HOPE
www.cancercare.org
Telephone line and website staffed by social workers to provide individual and group counseling, and answer questions. Also offer educational materials and telephone support groups.
National Cancer Institute
1-800-4-CANCER
www.cancer.gov
Very comprehensive government information source
LOCAL RESOURCES
American Cancer Society
2655 Camino del Rio North, Ste 100
San Diego, CA 92109
1-800-ACS-2345
www.cancer.org
Provides local information and referral services and transportation assistance. Also offers classes of general interest to cancer patients: I Can Cope and Look Good, Feel Better.
Moores UCSD Cancer Center
3855 Health Sciences Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92093
858-822-6100 or 866-733-2703
www.cancer.ucsd.edu
One of just 38 in the United States to hold a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Center conducts basic and clinical cancer research, provides advanced patient care and serves the community through outreach and education programs
The Wellness Community
8555 Aero Drive, Suite 340
San Diego, CA 92123
858-467-1065
www.wellnesscommunitysd.org
Sponsors monthly support group specifically for people with lung cancer and their loved ones; professionally facilitated. Meets second Thursday of each month, 6 | 8 p.m.
San Diego County Cancer Navigator
www.cancernavigator.org or 866-324-2628 toll free
Provides support in English and Spanish, list/links to local cancer resources.
FINANCIAL/HEALTH INSURANCE
Consumer Center for Health Education & Advocacy
1475 Sixth Avenue, 4th floor
San Diego, CA 92101
619-744-0935 or 877-734-3258
www.healthconsumer.org
Provides health insurance counseling and eligibility information on all types of health care coverage options, including public assistance programs.
Reach Out Project
3702 Ruffin Road, Suite 106
San Diego, CA 92123-1812
619-299-3122 or 858-467-1893
www.reachoutproject.org
A referral program linking the uninsured with medical care. Physicians provide discounted services in exchange for cash payments.
CLINICAL TRIALS
People with lung cancer may wish to consider participating in trials of experimental treatments. Patients enrolled in a clinical trial are among the first to receive new treatments, but trials do come with some risks. Be sure youfre informed ahead of time.
These national search databases can locate clinical trials in the San Diego area:
COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL INFO FROM LUNG CANCER ALLIANCE
"Frankly Speaking About Lung Cancerh is a book with comprehensive education and resources to keep the patient and family members actively involved and informed. http://www.lungcanceralliance.org/news/publications.html - Click on gFrankly Speaking About Lung Cancerh
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