If you, a friend or family member have been diagnosed with cancer,
InnisfreeCancerHelp.org recommends these resources to help you get
accurate, relevant and comprehensive information quickly.
Phone Help
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, or if someone close to
you has, you may have questions and want current, accurate
information. There are two cancer help lines in NH with knowledgeable,
kind and supportive staff who can talk with you when you
call:
Cancer Resource Line
603-663-5787 or 1-800-235-5468
The oncology nurses at the Cancer Resource line can
provide you with up-to-date information from leading cancer experts
so that you understand what to expect. Call them at
663-5787 or
1-800-235-5468 from 8:30am to 5:00pm. The Cancer Resource line is a free service provided
by Elliot Hospital as part of their referral and help
information service.
Norris Cotton Cancer Center Help Line
1-800-639-6918
The Norris Cotton Cancer Center is an NCI-designated
comprehensive cancer center and coordinates all cancer diagnosis
activities within the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. The NCCC
Cancer Help Line gives information about cancer treatment,
prevention, support groups, programs and events, and other resources
related to cancer. The Help Line is staffed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on
weekdays. At other times, you may leave a voice mail message; your
call will be returned as soon as possible to give you the help you
need. To reach the Cancer Help Line, call: 1-800-639-6918.
Web Help
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
http://www.cancer.gov
Along with a comprehensive “Cancer Information” section
covering all aspects of cancer and cancer treatment, the National
Cancer Institute (NCI) site has extensive information
pertaining to Clinical Trials including ways to search for a trial
for a specific cancer type. Many of the NCI’s excellent patient
information resources and fact sheets are available online. The dictionary
of cancer-related terminology is a good reference guide for
patients.
Jump to the NCI site for specific information:
People Living with Cancer
http://www.plwc.org
Visit the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s "People
Living with Cancer" web site to get information
to help understand cancer and cancer types, and get access to
the latest information on cancer drugs, medical research and
treatment guidelines. As the leading organization representing
medical professionals who treat people with cancer, the American
Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is dedicated to helping patients
and their families find accurate, reliable and oncologist-approved
information about cancer.
This site has been reviewed by InnisfreeCancerHelp.org. Medical professionals, cancer
survivors and others living with
cancer have recommended this site as being particularly helpful to
them.
Medical Treatment and Support Services
in New Hampshire
http://InnisfreeCancerHelp.org/Services
Treatment and support options for people living
with cancer may take many different forms including oncologists,
hospitals, support groups and transportation services to name a few.
The InnisfreeCancerHelp.org web site provides listings of services in New
Hampshire regions. You can search for services by region to help
find medical and support services near you. Learn
more.
Events and Programs in
New Hampshire
http://InnisfreeCancerHelp.org/Events
For information about events and programs in New
Hampshire, please visit the InnisfreeCancerHelp.org "Events"
section. Learn
more.
"Guide
to Making Decisions about Cancer Therapy" Electronic Brochure
http://InnisfreeCancerHelp.org/DecisionGuide.pdf
Click here to get a PDF copy of
"Guide
to Making Decisions About Cancer Therapy."
This brochure was created by Eli Lilly and Company
and is not intended to replace discussions between you and your
doctor, but to serve as a guide to making decisions about cancer
care and treatment -- decisions that you can live with and feel good
about. This brochure has been reviewed and approved by InnisfreeCancerHelp.org
and the Oncology Nursing Society, whose cancer help web site can be
found at www.cancersymptoms.org.
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