National & Local Organizations
There are many organizations, both local and national, that can provide you with services, resources and information on cancer.
National
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Recommended source for the most up-to-date information.
www.cancer.gov
American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
American Society of Clinical Oncology
www.cancer.net
CancerCare Inc.
www.cancercare.org
Coping Magazine
www.copingmag.com
Lance Armstrong Foundation
www.livestrong.org
National Coalition of Cancer Survivorship
www.canceradvocacy.org
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
www.nccam.nih.gov
National Family Caregivers Association
www.nfcacares.org
OncoLink
www.oncolink.com
Oncology KnowledgeBase
www.oncologyknowledgebase.com
Oncology Resource Center
www.cancerconsultants.com
Local
American Cancer Society
Support, programs and information
1400 Winton Road North
Rochester, NY 14609
585-288-1950
www.cancer.org
Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester
Support, activities, and events
840 University Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
585-473-8177
www.bccr.org
Gilda’s Club/Cancer Action
Support, networking and children’s activities
255 Alexander Street
Rochester, NY 14607
585-423-9700
www.gildasclubrochester.org
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Western New York
Support and information
4053 Maple Road, Suite 110
Amherst, NY 14226
716-834-2578
www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
For Children
KATS: Kids Adjusting Through Support
Support for children coping with loss or serious illness; a program of Camp Good Days and Special Times.
585-624-5555
800-785-2135
www.campgooddays.org
CHILD, Inc.
Support for children and families coping with serious illness or loss.
69 Southern Parkway
Rochester, NY 14618
585-244-5300
Gilda’s Club/Cancer Action
Noogieland and childcare while parents attend programs.
255 Alexander Street
Rochester, NY 14607
585-423-9700
www.gildasclubrochester.org
Cancer Disease Specific
Brain Tumors
American Brain Association
www.abta.org
Brain Tumor Society
www.tbts.org
Breast Cancer
African-American Breast Cancer Alliance
www.aabcainc.org
BreastCancer.Org
www.breastcancer.org
MAMM Magazine
www.mamm.com
Mothers Supporting Daughters with Breast Cancer
www.mothersdaughters.org
National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations
www.nabco.org
National Breast Cancer Coalition
www.stopbreastcancer.org
National Lymphedema Network
www.lymphnet.org
Recurrent Breast Cancer
www.livingwithit.org
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
www.komen.org
Breast Cancer Network of Strength
30.networkofstrength.org
Colorectal Cancer
Genesee Valley Ostomy Association of Rochester
585-234-6321
Face, Head or Neck Cancer
Support for People with oral, head or neck cancer
www.spohnc.org
Gynecological Cancers
GYN Cancers Alliance
Assists with non-medical financial concerns.
www.gynca.org
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Cancer Association
www.kidneycancer.org
Laryngeal Cancer
International Association of Laryngectomees
www.theial.com
Liver Cancer
American Liver Foundation
www.liverfoundation.org
Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer Alliance
www.alcase.org
American Lung Association
www.lunyusa.org
www.alanys.org
Lymphoma & Hodgkin’s Disease
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America
www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
Lymphoma Foundation of America
www.lymphomahelp.org
Lymphoma Research Foundation of America
www.lymphoma.org
Multiple Myeloma
International Myeloma Foundation
www.myeloma.org
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
www.multiplemyeloma.org
Ovarian Cancer
Conversations!
www.ovarian-news.org
Gynecological Cancer Foundation Hotline
www.thegcf.org
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
www.ovarian.org
Ovarian Plus
www.monitor.net/ovarian
Prostate Cancer
National Prostate Cancer Coalition
www.zerocancer.org
American Urological Association Foundation
www.auafoundation.org
Men’s Cancer Resource Group
800-227-2345
New York State Prostate Cancer Coalition
www.newyorkprostate.com
Patient Advocates for Advanced Cancer Treatments
www.paactusa.org
US TOO International, Inc.
www.ustoo.org
Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer Foundation
www.skincancer.org
Melanoma Research Foundation
www.melanoma.org
Tobacco Cessation Programs
New York State Quitline
(866) NY-QUITS
www.nysmokefree.com
Monroe County:
Freedom From Smoking
Lakeside Family Wellness Center
80 West Avenue, Suite 209
Brockport, NY 14420
585-637-6044
I Wanna Quit Butt – Emotional Freedom Technique
Life Script Counseling Service
500 Helendale Road, Suite 110
Rochester, NY 14609
585-704-0376
www.lifescriptcounseling.com
Greater Rochester Tobacco Cessation Center
1655 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 125
Rochester, NY 14607
585-530-2050
Nicotine Anonymous in Rochester, NY
The Burning Desires Group
Brighton United Church of Christ
1095 East Henrietta Road
Rochester, NY 14623
585-533-1127
Worksite and Healthcare Consultation
American Cancer Society
1400 Winton Road North
Rochester, NY 14609
585-288-1950
Livingston County:
Freedom from Smoking
Noyes Memorial Hospital
111 Clara Barton Street
Dansville, NY 14437
585-335-4327
Healing Plant Wellness Center
5995 Big Tree Road
Lakeville, NY 14480
585-346-6680
www.healingpointwellnesscenter.com
Ontario County:
The Springs
Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic
2 Coulter Rorad
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
315-462-0390
www.thespringsofclifton.com
Wayne County:
I Can Quit: A Group Smoking Cessation Program
Wayne County Public Health
1519 Nye Road, Suite 200
Lyons, NY 14489
315-946-5749