Head and Neck 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.

Gilda's Club

1-888-445-3248, website: www.gildasclub.org
Support and networking groups, lectures, workshops and social events are available for people with all kinds and stages of cancer.

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.

Wellness Community

1-888-793-9355, website: www.thewellnesscommunity.org
Offers professionally led support groups, educational workshops and mind/body programs.

Head and Neck Cancer Resources

Let's Face It

website: www.faceit.org
Source of information and support for people with facial differences and all who care for them.

Oral Cancer Foundation

1-949-646-8000, website: www.oralcancerfoundation.org
Nonprofit organization designed to reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and support activities for people with oral cancer and their loved ones.

Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC)

1-800-377-0928, website: www.spohnc.org
Patient-directed, self-help organization dedicated to meeting the needs of oral and head and neck cancer patients.

Yul Brynner Head and Neck Cancer Foundation

1-843-792-6624, website: www.yulbrynnerfoundation.org
Provides support for patients, educates the public about cancer, treatment, and prevention, and supports ongoing research in head and neck oncology.

EyeCare Foundation

1-212-832-7297, website: www.eyecarefoundation.org
Provides patient support (including educational materials and online support groups) for patients diagnosed with ocular tumors, macular degeneration and related eye diseases. Also supports research of new treatments and cures.