Free Supportive Services for Cancer Patients
Don't be shy about contacting these agencies.
gildasclub.org
Gilda's Club offers free support, lectures, workshops, and social
events in a home-like setting. It is currently serving more than 50,000 members in 22 states.
Locations and contact information are on their web site.
www.thewellnesscommunity.org
The wellness community offers free supportive services for
those who are or were in treatment for cancer in comfortable home-like settings around the
country. The web site offers an easy directory to see if there is a location near you.
cleaningforareason.org
Cleaning For A Reason is a nonprofit organization that
offers FREE professional housecleaning, and maid services to "improve the lives of women
undergoing treatment for cancer." Locations are in 50 states and Canada. One must apply on line,
for this service, I assume there are some criteria for selection.
Y-me.org — 800-221-2141, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Breast cancer patients only.
This site is a national organization dedicated to offering support to women with breast
cancer by trained volunteers all of whom have had breast cancer themselves.
aicr.org — 800-843-8114
Free hotline for cancer patients wanting advice on nutrition. Your questions will be taken and your call
will be returned with in three days by registered dietitian. This service is offered by the
American Institute for Cancer Research which promotes research and education on diet and cancer.
mylifeline.org
MyLifeLine.org is a nonprofit organization that encourages cancer patients and caregivers to create free,
customized websites. Their mission is to empower patients to build an online support community of family and
friends to foster connection, inspiration, and healing.
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