Support groups

PLWC's Patient Information Resources (organized by
cancer type)

The American Cancer Society offers online
support
groups through the Cancer Survivors Network (CSN), as well as other
support
programs and services.

CancerCare offers online support groups
facilitated
by oncology social workers. Both CSN and CancerCare also offer
telephone-based support for people without computers.

Caregiving.com offers online support groups
for
caregivers.

The National Cancer Institute provides a
detailed
list of National Organizations That Offer Services to People with
Cancer and
Their Families.

The American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse is
a
guide for finding community support groups.

Vital Options® is a nonprofit cancer
communications,
support, and advocacy organization. Vital Options® is also a support
group
for young adults with cancer.

The Wellness Community is a free program of
support,
education, and hope for people with cancer and their loved ones.
Their
mission is to enhance health and well-being.