Resources from The Polyclinic
Behavioral Health
Caregiving
- Quality of Life Caregiving
- Identifying When Your Loved One Needs a Caregiver
- What is Caregiver Stress and Burnout
- Mindfulness for Caregivers
More Resources
Many organizations offer resources and support for cancer patients and their families. The below resources are from organizations outside of The Polyclinic and information may have changed.
American Cancer Society | 1-800-464-3102 www.cancer.org |
Research, educational materials and programs. |
American Institute for Cancer Research | 1-800-843-8114 www.aicr.org |
Cancer prevention tips, a toll-free nutrition hotline, pen pal support, and funding of research grants. |
American Society of Clinical Oncology and People Living with Cancer | 1-888-651-3038 www.plwc.org |
Information, including online cancer resources, finding an oncologist, and up-to-date information about cancer policy issues. |
Cancer Care, Inc. | 1-800-813-4673 www.cancercare.org |
Information on specific types of cancer including stages, treatments, side effects, clinical trials and support services. |
Cancer Lifeline | 206-297-2500 1-800-255-5505 www.cancerlifeline.org |
A unique array of services to cancer patients and survivors, their family members, caregivers, friends and co-workers. |
Cancer Pathways 1400 Broadway Seattle WA 98122 |
206-709-1400 http://cancerpathways.org/ |
Tips on living with cancer. Men, women and children with any kind of cancer and their family members and friends can plan and build emotional and social support. |
Consumer Education and Training Services (CENTS) Program 206-267-7017 |
206-709-1400 www.CentsProgram.org/ |
Tips on living with cancer. Men, women and children with any kind of cancer and their family members and friends can plan and build emotional and social support. |
Fertile Hope | 1-888-994-HOPE www.fertilehope.org |
Information, support and hope regarding cancer and fertility through awareness, education, financial assistance, research and support. |
Kids Konnected | 1-800-899-2866 www.kidskonnected.org |
A variety of free support services for children ages 3-18 who have a parent with cancer or who have lost a parent to cancer. |
Lance Armstrong Foundation | www.livestrong.org | Many topics and tools for cancer survivors including a special section with survivors’ stories. |
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | 1-800-955-4572 www.leukemia-lymphoma.org |
Leukemia, lymphoma and related cancer research, and ways to improve the quality of life for people affected by these cancers. |
National Cancer Institute | 1-800-422-6237 www.cancer.gov |
Comprehensive site about cancer prevention, definitions, genetics, clinical trials, treatment options, and statistics. |
National Family Caregivers Association |
1-800-896-3650 www.nfcacares.org |
Information, education, support, public awareness, and advocacy for caregivers. |
National Lymphedema Network | 1-800-541-3259 www.lymphnet.org |
Referrals to lymphedema treatment centers, healthcare professionals, training programs, and support groups. |
Northwest Lymphedema Center | 206-575-7775 www.nwlyphedemacenter.org |
Local information and resource center for lymphedema patients and their caregivers. |
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine |
1-888-644-6226 www.nccam.nih.gov |
The latest news, research and clinical trials in complementary medicine. |
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship |
1-888-650-9127 www.canceradvocacy.org |
Support for cancer survivors and their loved ones. Provides info and resources on cancer support, advocacy, and quality of life issues. |