Leukemia 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.

Leukemia Resources

Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMT InfoNet)

1-888-597-7674, website: www.bmtinfonet.org
Supports individuals who are facing a bone marrow, blood stem cell or umbilical cord blood transplant by providing comprehensive medical information. Offers patient matching program for information and emotional support.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

1-800-955-4572, website: www.lls.org
Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. Offers a variety of services, including an Information Resource Call Center, limited financial assistance, support groups and a patient matching program.

The Max Foundation

1-888-462-9368, website: www.themaxfoundation.org
Services include referrals to clinical trials, support groups, and local assistance and advocacy for people with limited access to resources and treatment options.

National Bone Marrow Transplant Link

1-800-546-5268, website: www.nbmtlink.org
Provides information and support services regarding bone marrow/stem cell transplants. Services include resource referral and patient advocacy, telephone peer support for patients and caregivers, publications and video.

National Marrow Donor Program

1-800-627-7692, website: www.marrow.org
Holds the largest registry of volunteer donors and cord blood units in the world. Supports patients/doctors throughout the transplant process and matches patients with the best donor or cord blood unit.