Support Groups
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New Virtual Support/Community Platform: Inspire (website, and mobile app). Inspire is a virtual health support group/ community for rare diseases, cancer, and chronic conditions. Connect with us in the ‘Head and Neck Cancer’ subgroup, and more! It’s a completely free and easy way to build your support system, receive answers to your questions from community members, and help others.
American Cancer Society
A nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has 12 chartered Divisions, more than 900 local offices nationwide, and a presence in more than 5,100 communities.
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A nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has 12 chartered Divisions, more than 900 local offices nationwide, and a presence in more than 5,100 communities.
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Cancer Care
Free, professional support for anyone affected by cancer. They offer a team of oncology social workers, connections to support groups, education from leading oncology experts, and information regarding financial help and resources.
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Free, professional support for anyone affected by cancer. They offer a team of oncology social workers, connections to support groups, education from leading oncology experts, and information regarding financial help and resources.
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Cancer Hope Network
A non-profit support organization offering free, 1-on-1 emotional support to adult cancer patients and families. Support is provided via telephone by 400 trained volunteers who have been through a similar experience, have recovered, and are once again leading productive lives.
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A non-profit support organization offering free, 1-on-1 emotional support to adult cancer patients and families. Support is provided via telephone by 400 trained volunteers who have been through a similar experience, have recovered, and are once again leading productive lives.
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Cancer Support Community
Search for cancer support centers near you, or around the country, by entering a zipcode or address. A toll-free helpline is also provided.
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Search for cancer support centers near you, or around the country, by entering a zipcode or address. A toll-free helpline is also provided.
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Clinical Trials
A database for privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world.
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A database for privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world.
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Dysphagia Research Society (DRS)
An organization committed to enhance and encourage research pertinent to normal and disordered swallowing and related functions. DRS encourages interdisciplinary research, promotes the dissemination of knowledge related to normal and disordered swallowing, provides a multidisciplinary forum for presentation of research into normal and disordered swallowing. DRS fosters new methodologies and instrumentation in dysphagia research and its clinical applications.
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An organization committed to enhance and encourage research pertinent to normal and disordered swallowing and related functions. DRS encourages interdisciplinary research, promotes the dissemination of knowledge related to normal and disordered swallowing, provides a multidisciplinary forum for presentation of research into normal and disordered swallowing. DRS fosters new methodologies and instrumentation in dysphagia research and its clinical applications.
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Head and Neck Cancer Alliance (HNCA)
Provides support to head and neck cancer patients throughout the year, supports ongoing research in head and neck oncology and educates children and adults in the disease process, treatment and prevention of oral, head and neck cancer.
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Provides support to head and neck cancer patients throughout the year, supports ongoing research in head and neck oncology and educates children and adults in the disease process, treatment and prevention of oral, head and neck cancer.
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Head and Neck Cancer Guide
A comprehensive resource to help you and your loved ones understand and prepare for every step of the cancer journey.
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A comprehensive resource to help you and your loved ones understand and prepare for every step of the cancer journey.
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International Association of Laryngectomees
An organization dedicated to the support of individuals and their families, who have lost their voice due to the removal of their larynx. They support laryngectomy clubs, assist and coordinate educational/support conferences and continue the legacy of one laryngectomee helping another out of voicelessness.
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An organization dedicated to the support of individuals and their families, who have lost their voice due to the removal of their larynx. They support laryngectomy clubs, assist and coordinate educational/support conferences and continue the legacy of one laryngectomee helping another out of voicelessness.
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Lary's Speakeasy
501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves laryngectomees and their caregivers by providing them with online resources, free educational events, and laryngectomy supplies, including loaner electrolarynx devices.
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501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves laryngectomees and their caregivers by providing them with online resources, free educational events, and laryngectomy supplies, including loaner electrolarynx devices.
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Light of Life Foundation
The mission of the Light of Life Foundation is to improve the quality of life of thyroid cancer patients through continual education of the lay public and the medical community, and by promoting research and development to improve thyroid cancer care.
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The mission of the Light of Life Foundation is to improve the quality of life of thyroid cancer patients through continual education of the lay public and the medical community, and by promoting research and development to improve thyroid cancer care.
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Medline Plus
National Institutes of Health’s Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
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National Institutes of Health’s Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
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Mesothelioma.net
Provides information on mesothelioma and asbestos related illnesses, and support to families and their loved ones who struggle with mesothelioma.
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Provides information on mesothelioma and asbestos related illnesses, and support to families and their loved ones who struggle with mesothelioma.
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Mesothelioma Center - Asbestos
An advocacy group that works to spread awareness of asbestos-related diseases and help those currently suffering from them.
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An advocacy group that works to spread awareness of asbestos-related diseases and help those currently suffering from them.
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National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is one of many agencies that compose the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The NCI is the Federal Government’s principal agency for cancer research and training.
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The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is one of many agencies that compose the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The NCI is the Federal Government’s principal agency for cancer research and training.
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Support for People with Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC)
This not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, has become a vital component of the healing process for head and neck cancer patients. It has had an enormous positive impact on meeting the psychosocial needs of patients as well as preserving, restoring, and promoting physical and emotional health.
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This not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, has become a vital component of the healing process for head and neck cancer patients. It has had an enormous positive impact on meeting the psychosocial needs of patients as well as preserving, restoring, and promoting physical and emotional health.
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Oral Cancer Foundation
A national public service, non-profit entity designed to reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and patient support activities. Oral cancer is the largest group of those cancers which fall into the head and neck cancer category.
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A national public service, non-profit entity designed to reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and patient support activities. Oral cancer is the largest group of those cancers which fall into the head and neck cancer category.
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Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association
A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization of thyroid cancer survivors, family members, and healthcare professionals. They are dedicated to support, education, and communication for thyroid cancer survivors, their families and friends. They also sponsor Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, year-round awareness activities, and thyroid cancer research fundraising and research grants.
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A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization of thyroid cancer survivors, family members, and healthcare professionals. They are dedicated to support, education, and communication for thyroid cancer survivors, their families and friends. They also sponsor Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, year-round awareness activities, and thyroid cancer research fundraising and research grants.
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