This reference list includes a variety of cancer related programs, educational materials, and facilities available to those battling cancer and their families. If you need access to a service not included on this list, please contact us.
Knowledge Brings Understanding
Launched in 1994, Oncolink was the Internet’s first cancer information website and remains one of the largest to this day. The award-winning site is maintained by a group of oncology healthcare professionals who understand the needs of patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Oncolink’s updates regularly. It introduces treatment and disease information for newly diagnosed patients, assists with treatment side effects, and offers survivor support.
The Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes makes sure no one faces cancer alone. The organization serves individuals in and around Tompkins County, New York. In 1994, the center began as the Ithaca Breast Cancer Alliance, but later expanded its mission to serve patients with all types of cancer.
Address: 612 W State St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours: 9:00-5:00, M-F
Phone: (607) 277-0960
Email: infor@crcfl.net
“Specializing in a Woman’s Personal Needs”
This specialty shop provides necessities for female cancer patients and survivors. From compression and mastectomy garments to wigs, hats, turbans, and scarves, each customer is made to feel like “that special woman.”
Address: 108 Gateway Shopping Center
Edwardsville, PA 18704
Hours: 9:00-5:00, M-F
Phone: (570) 288-6688
Email: specialwoman355@aol.com
Camp Bravehearts’ goal is to provide women who are dealing with cancer the opportunity to share life experiences. Through the wellness, outdoor, educational, and social activities offered at Camp Bravehearts, participants will have the opportunity to learn new skills, increase self-esteem and confidence, and address the risks and fears many women face during and after treatment.
Address: 19 Cambridge Rd.
Albany, NY 12203
108 Gateway Shopping Center
Edwardsville, PA 18704
Phone: Eva at (570) 288-6688
Karen at (570) 852-3125
CareGivers America offers healthcare services for those battling illness. Skilled nursing care and assistance with daily activities, including bathing, meal preparation, shopping, and light housekeeping, are available through the organization. CareGivers also offers handyman, laundry, and transportation services.
Address: 270 S River St.
Plains, PA 18705
Hours: 8:00-5:00, M-F
Phone: (570) 674-4500
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute (NRCI) is a local, non-profit organization working to ease the burden of cancer in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Focusing on research, education, and survivorship, the Cancer Institute invests all of its resources in NEPA. The primary service area includes Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties, with additional services in Carbon, Lehigh, and Northampton.
Address: 63 N Franklin St.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
312 Adams Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503
Hours: 8:00-4:30, M-F
Phone: (570) 904-8808
Email: admin@cancernepa.org
The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Services include health insurance assistance, free transportation, community resource referrals, and special programs.
Phone: 1-800-ACS-2345
Since 1997, Locks of Love has been devoted to helping every child suffering from medical hair loss. They do not discriminate as to the cause of hair loss. Most recipients are financially disadvantaged children, ages 21 and under. Some are cancer survivors. Read their Hair Donation Guidelines here.
Phone: (561) 833-7332
With more than 4,000 pages of content, this resource website features information on asbestos exposure, mesothelioma, and other cancers. The site has a full staff you can chat with to learn even more about these diseases.
Phone: (866) 806-9828
This website offers several resources regarding education about mesothelioma, including infographics, videos, and tips involving asbestos exposure.
Phone: (855) 835-5697
This site provides a small team of healthcare professionals, patient advocates, and communication specialists to guide mesothelioma patients and their loved ones through the diagnosis and treatment process.
Phone: (800) 333-8975
Email: help@mesotheliomagroup.com
For many patients, the journey back to health is a long process. The cost of travel to distant medical facilities creates a financial burden preventing many patients from accessing the vital care they need. Mercy Medical Angels removes the barrier to medical care with transportation on the ground and in the air. Since 1972, they’ve provided more than 300,000 trips for patients who couldn’t afford to travel to long-distance healthcare.
Phone: (757) 318-9174
Email: info@mercymedical.org
Camp Kesem aims to provide children affected by a parent’s cancer with a supportive, lifelong camp community that recognizes and understands their unique needs. The camp also empowers college students to make a difference and build invaluable leadership skills by developing and managing every aspect of their Camp Kesem chapter.
Phone: (253) 736-3821
Email: support@kesem.org
You’ll find affordable, quality solutions for all of your home healthcare needs. With a full range of medical equipment and supplies, PM Medical Products will provide you with both superior products and a knowledgeable staff. Regain your independence-related self-assurance and venture out to work, play, school, or wherever else your imagination leads you. Whether you’re recovering from illness or surgery or learning to live with a chronic condition, PM Medical provides only the latest and best equipment to make your life easier and more enjoyable. (They participate in most health insurances.)
Address: 1335 PA-315 #1
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Hours: 9:00-5:00, M-F
Phone: (570) 445-9214
Email: pmmedicalproducts@ptd.net