Resource Guide for Thyroid Cancer

Phone:

1-800-ACS-2345

Internet Address:

http://www.cancer.org/

Description of services provided:

The American Cancer Society provides a great deal of information about thyroid cancer, including information about support groups, ways to cope with cancer, newsbreaks, cancer statistics, and a bookstore.

Address:

6066 Leesburg PKE, STE 650

Falls Church, VA 22041

Phone:

703-998-8890

Internet Address:

http://www.thyroid.org

Description of services provided:

The American Thyroid Association has information on its site about many types of thyroid diseases and conditions, including thyroid cancer. Helpful information is available about clinical trials and research conferences, as well as locating a thyroid specialist and finding support groups.

Address:

NCI Public Inquiries Office

STE 3036A

6115 Executive BLVD, MSC 8322

Bethesda, MD 20892-8322

Phone:

1-800-422-6237

Internet Address:

http://www.cancer.gov

Description of services provided:

This website contains a wealth of information about every aspect of thyroid cancer. You'll find data and statistics, links to other helpful sites, and information about meetings and conferences covering the latest research.

Address:

PO Box 1545

New York, NY 10159-1545

Phone:

1-877-588-7904

Internet Address:

http://www.thyca.org

Description of services provided:

One of the goals of this association is to educate the public about thyroid cancer. You can find up-to-date information on all stages of the disease, as well as resources for caregivers. Some of the topics you can read about include "Support Services," "About Thyroid Cancer" (which covers facts, diets, and clinical trials), and upcoming events.