by Debra Wood, RN
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Address:
1311 Mamaroneck Ave.
White Plains, NY 10605
Phone:
1-914-949-5213
Internet address:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/
Description of services provided:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society provides information and support to patients, family members, and caregivers. It offers family support groups in 230 communities across the US and peer-to-peer telephone support for patients.
National Cancer Institute
6116 Executive Blvd., Rm. 3036A
Bethesda, MD 20892-8322
1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
http://www.cancer.gov/
The National Cancer Institute provides information about Hodgkin’s disease and other cancers. The institute funds research related to cancer. Its website also features information about clinical trials.
American Cancer Society
1599 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30329
1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)
http://www.cancer.org/
The American Cancer Society provides information and support to patients and families through a network of local chapters. The society supports cancer-related research and takes an active approach to teaching people ways to reduce the risk of developing cancer.
Last reviewed September 2012 by Brian Randall
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