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www.cancer.gov
National Cancer Institute - Extensive information on
cancer treatment, including a listing of clinical trials currently
underway.
www.cancerandcareers.org
An online resource and community for women and their employers,
with information on topics like taking charge and dealing with
work issues.
www.cancer.org
American Cancer Society with information and links to Websites
and organizations. The local organization can
be reached at 212-237-3836 or 212-586-8700.
www.cancer.com
An online resource sponsored by Johnson & Johnson featuring
extensive cancer-related links.
www.cancerfacts.com
An online resource with information and support resources for patients
and caregivers.
www.justdiagnosed.com
website for individuals recently diagnosed with chronic or catastrophic
medical conditions, their caregivers and loved ones.
www.ImTooYoungForThis.org
global support community for young adults affected by cancer.
www.gildasclubnyc.org
Gilda’s Club - A support organization for cancer patients,
their families, and their friends. The NYC number is 212-647-9700.
www.cancercare.org
Cancer Care - Information and support groups for cancer patients
and caregivers, including a support line staffed by social workers
at 800-813-HOPE
www.sharecancersupport.org
Share - A nationwide support organization for cancer patients and
caregivers, offering support groups, education and information. They
can be reached at 866-891-2392.
www.thewellnesscommunity.org
The Wellness Community - An organization that offers support
and information for cancer patients and caregivers.
www.caregiver.org
Family Caregiver Alliance - Offers information for caregivers and
can be reached at 800-445-8106.
www.nfcacares.org
National Family Caregivers Association - Also offers
caregiver-focused information at 800-896-3650
www.mountsinai.org
Caregivers and Professional Partners (CAPP) at Mt. Sinai
Hospital. The Website includes both information and
links to local and national resources. They can also
be reached at 212-241-2277.
www.wellspouse.org
Well Spouse Foundation - Provides spouses of the disabled
with support groups, message boards, live Internet chats, and links
to disease-specific sites.
www.care-givers.com
With message boards, chats, journal exercises, and links to newsletters.
www.caregiver.com
An online magazine for caregivers.
www.caringbridge.org
Offers a free, easy to set-up website that can be updated weekly,
daily or hourly with medical updates for family and friends to
be able to follow treatment, as well as a journal that allows
back and forth email conversation through the site.
www.Friendsindeed.org
Crisis center where you can find the emotional and spiritual support
to cope with medical challenges.
www.thebody.com
An extensive resource for HIV-related information
www.gmhc.org
GMHC Services to current clients but also workshops and
support groups for non-clients. An information and referral
hotline is provided at 212-807-6655.
www.aidsinfonyc.org
Treatment focused information that includes resources for financial
assistance.
www.hivhousingta.org
Offers services and referrals to individuals and families living
with AIDS and advanced HIV disease. The number for the
service hotline is 212-971-0626.
AIDS Hotline
Offers information and referral, at 212-768-0221 or 212-676-2550.
www.hopstop.com
City transit guide that provides door-to-door subway and bus directions.
www.mta.nyc.ny.us
General link to all major railroad, subway and bus lines in and
around the NYC area.
www.corpangelnetwork.org
Corporate Angels provides free travel for medical patients on available
corporate jets.
www.patienttravel.org
Provides patients access to flights – will link to Corporate Angels.
www.aircareall.org
Central listing for free air travel services.
www.Carmellimo.com
car service to and from airport
www.supershuttle.com
Shared van service to and from airport
Access a ride
AAR provides transportation for people with disabilities
who are unable to use public bus or subway service for some or
all of their trips. It offers shared ride, door-to-door paratransit
service. AAR operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in New York
City’s five boroughs.
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