Colorectal Cancer Resources

The following resources can help you find the additional information and support you may need.  We also suggest speaking with a local social worker, nurse, or physician for resources in your community.

For financial help, order a free copy of our guide to finding national and local financial assistance for people with cancer and their loved ones: the Helping Hand Resource Guide: Financial Edition.

General Cancer Organizations

CancerCare

1-800-813-HOPE (4673), website: www.cancercare.org
Provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer including counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help and are provided by trained oncology social workers free of charge.

American Cancer Society

1-800-227-2345, website: www.cancer.org
Focuses on cancer research, education and advocacy; and provides patient and family support services, which vary by locality.

Cancer Support Community

1-888-793-9355, website: www.cancersupportcommunity.org
The Wellness Community and Gilda's Club joined forces in 2009 to become the Cancer Support Community (CSC). CSC helps optimize patient care by providing essential, but often overlooked, services including support groups, counseling, education and healthy lifestyle programs.

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

1-800-422-6237, website: www.cancer.gov
Information specialists can answer questions about cancer and provide materials. The NCI website provides comprehensive information on cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, statistics, research, clinical trials and news.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

1-877-622-7937, website: www.canceradvocacy.org
Advocates for quality cancer care for all Americans and the empowerment of cancer survivors through federal policy initiatives.

Colorectal Cancer Resources

Colon Cancer Alliance

1-877-422-2030, website: www.ccalliance.org
Provides patient support (including patient matching program and helpline), education, research and advocacy.

C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition

1-202-244-2906, website: www.fightcolorectalcancer.org
Promotes research for better screening, diagnosis and treatment and encourages policy changes through grassroots campaigns.

Colorectal Cancer Network (CCNetwork)

1-301-879-1500, website: www.clickonium.com/colorectal-cancer.net/html/
Offers support for the family and friends of colorectal cancer patients through educational materials and information, as well as group and peer-to-peer counseling.