Cancer Information Service
1-800-4-CANCER (TTY 1-800-332-8615)
A free service provided by the National
Cancer Institute, the Cancer Information Service is a
public hotline to interpret and explain cancer research findings
in clear and understandable language. Call Monday through
Friday 9 am to 5 pm ET to speak with a live person; recorded
information about cancer is available 24 hours per day.
The American
Cancer Society 1-800-ACS-2345
The American Cancer Society is a volunteer advocacy organization
that works to eliminate cancer through prevention, lifesaving
treatment, and research, education, and direct service. Their
24-hour hotline provides prerecorded information on a range
of topics.
Y-ME National
Breast Cancer Organization 1-800-221-2141 (En Espanol
1-800-986-9505) Y-ME's aim is to increase breast cancer awareness and ensure
that no one faces breast cancer alone by providing information,
empowerment and peer support. The group's 24-hour hotline is
staffed by breast cancer survivors. Y-Me also offers a matching
service that can bring a newly diagnosed breast cancer patient
together with a survivor with a similar diagnostic or pathologic
profile to facilitate understanding of the treatment process
and to provide support.
Susan G. Komen
Foundation 1-800-I'M-AWARE (1-800-462-9273)
The Komen Foundation operates a toll-free hotline staffed by
trained volunteers whose lives have been affected by breast
cancer. These volunteers have the latest information on breast
health, and can offer accurate information on breast health
and breast cancer. The hotline is open Monday through Friday
9 am to 4:30 pm, CT.
This information has been reviewed by a physician and is
presented in order of each site's breadth and quality. You
should seek advice from your own doctor about treatment information
you find off the web.
