If you're looking for support from people with similar cancer concerns, here are some recommended organizations.
General Cancer Organizations
Breast and Ovarian Cancer Organizations
Colorectal Cancer Organizations
General Cancer Organizations
American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
800-ACS-2345
This national organization provides information about cancer and treatment options, as well as local programs and services in many areas.CancerNet
www.cancernet.nci.nih.gov
800-422-6237
This service of the National Cancer Institute provides a gateway to the most recent and accurate cancer information available.National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
www.nsgc.org
Learn if you might benefit from genetic counseling and how to find a genetic counselor near you.The Wellness Community
www.wellnesscommunity.org
A free program of support, education and hope for people with cancer and their loved ones.
Breast and Ovarian Cancer Organizations
Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE)
www.facingourrisk.org
954-255-8732
FORCE was created for women whose family history and genetic status puts them at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer, as well as entire families dealing with BRCA mutations.Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC)
www.lbbc.org
888-753-5222
This international group supports women with breast cancer. LBBC also has a Young Survivor's Group for breast cancer survivors diagnosed at age 45 or younger.Men Against Breast Cancer
www.menagainstbreastcancer.org
866-547-MABC (6222)
Men Against Breast Cancer unites men with breast cancer in their families. This organization gives men greater involvement than ever before in the fight against breast cancer.National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
www.ovarian.org
888-OVARIAN
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition is dedicated to raising awareness about ovarian cancer and promoting education for the general population and the medical community.Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
www.breastcancerinfo.com
800-462-9273
This nationwide network of volunteers is dedicated to eradicating breast cancer by advancing related research, education, screening and treatment options.Young Survival Coalition
www.youngsurvival.org
212-206-6610
A group of young survivors trying to bring people together to further the issues and activities surrounding breast cancer in young women.Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization
www.y-me.org
800-221-2141
Y-Me provides breast cancer information and support for women everywhere.
Colorectal Cancer Organizations
Colon Cancer Alliance
www.ccalliance.org
954-341-0212
This organization is an alliance of colon and rectal cancer survivors, caregivers, people with a genetic predisposition to the disease and other individuals affected by colorectal cancer.Colorectal Cancer Network
www.colorectal-cancer.net
301-879-1500
This organization gives people with colorectal cancer, their families and friends, as well as survivors, a forum for communication and education.Hereditary Colon Cancer Association (HCCA)
www.hereditarycc.org
800-264-6783
The HCCA mission is to promote awareness, education and prevention of hereditary colon cancer and to promote research to find better treatment and prevention of hereditary colon cancer.
