Resource Guide for Leukemia

Address:

1599 Clifton Road

Atlanta, GA 30329

Mailing Address:

PO Box 102454

Atlanta, GA 30368-2454

Phone:

1-800-ACS-2345

Internet Address:

http://www.cancer.org

Description of services provided:

The American Cancer Society provides information and support to patients and families through a network of local chapters. The society supports cancer-related research. It takes an active approach to teaching people ways to reduce the risk of developing cancer.

Address:

1311 Mamaroneck Ave.

White Plains, N.Y. 10605

Phone:

1-800-955-4572

Internet Address:

http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org

Description of services provided:

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society provides information and support to lymphoma and leukemia patients, family members, and caregivers. It offers family support groups in 230 communities across the United States and peer-to-peer telephone support for patients.

Address:

NCI Public Inquiries Office

6116 Executive Boulevard

Room 3036A

Bethesda, MD 20892-8322

Phone:

1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)

Internet Address:

http://www.cancer.gov

Description of services provided:

The National Cancer Institute is part of the National Institutes of Health. It provides information about leukemia and other cancers. The Institute funds research related to cancer, and its website includes information about clinical trials.