The American Cancer Society offers support in your community and online to help you during and
after cancer treatment. Below are just some of the resources we provide. Visit cancer.org or call us
at 1-800-227-2345 for more information.
24/7 cancer helpline
The American Cancer Society’s cancer helpline provides
24/7 support when you’re dealing with cancer, connecting
you with trained cancer information specialists who
can answer questions about your diagnosis and provide
guidance and a compassionate ear. We will connect you
with American Cancer Society programs and services and
provide you with referrals to other national resources. Call
us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org to live chat with
us. We can assist in English, Spanish, and more than 200
other languages via a translation service.
A personalized support system
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with
cancer, deciding what’s next can be overwhelming. The
American Cancer Society can help through ACS CARES™
(Community Access to Resources, Education, and
Support), a new patient navigation support program that
connects people with quality curated information and
one-on-one support. To learn more, download the
ACS CARES™ app from Google Play or the App Store.
Educational materials about cancer
Our materials can help you and your loved ones
understand your diagnosis, treatment, and potential side
eects, and provide detailed information on our programs
and services. To request materials, call 1-800-227-2345 or
visit cancer.org to live chat with a sta member.
Rides to treatment
Our Road To Recovery® program eases your burden
by providing free rides to cancer-related medical
appointments. Trained volunteer drivers will pick
you up, take you to your appointment, and bring
you home aer treatment – all at no charge. Visit
cancer.org/transportation to learn more.
Places to stay during treatment
Our Hope Lodge® communities are here for people facing
cancer and their caregivers when cancer treatment
takes them far from home. These communities provide
comfortable guest suites with private baths, as well as
inviting spaces with all the comforts of home – all at no
cost to guests. To nd a Hope Lodge community near
your treatment, contact your doctor, social worker, or
patient navigator, or visit cancer.org/hopelodge.
Get peer support online
The Cancer Survivors Network® (CSN) is an online
community for people facing cancer, survivors, and
caregivers. CSN is available 24/7 for members who
support one another, share their personal experiences,
and oer practical tips for dealing with the side eects
of cancer and its treatment. Visit csn.cancer.org to learn
more or become a member.
Help for People Facing Cancer,
Survivors, and Caregivers
cancer.org | 1.800.227.2345
You don’t have to face breast cancer alone
Through the Reach To Recovery® website and mobile
app, people facing breast cancer can be matched with
a trained volunteer who has experienced a similar type
of breast cancer, stage, and treatment. Connect one-
on-one with your volunteer match through online chat
or a phone call at a time that is convenient for you. Visit
reach.cancer.org or download the ACS Reach app on
Google Play or the App Store.
Love your look, every day
Everyone’s cancer journey is dierent, but everyone
aected by cancer deserves to feel good about the
way they look. That’s why the “tlc” Tender Loving Care®
program makes hard-to-nd items like wigs, hats,
and mastectomy bras easy to order from the comfort
of your home. To learn more and order products,
visit tlcdirect.org, or call 1-800-850-9445.
American Cancer Society books
We publish books that help patients and their caregivers
when they are dealing with a cancer diagnosis and
treatment. They range from patient education, quality
of life, and caregiving issues to healthy living. Visit
cancer.org/bookstore to learn more; our books are also
available through major book retailers.
Survivorship guidelines and
additional resources
We have materials and resources for survivors to help
with quality-of-life and other needs during and aer
cancer treatment. Our cancer survivorship guidelines
for specic cancers help doctors manage the unique
needs of survivors, and our nutrition and physical activity
guidelines help survivors know how to live their best
life and reduce their risk for cancer coming back. Visit
cancer.org/survivors for more information.
Caregiver support resources
As part of our commitment to supporting family
members and friends providing care to loved ones with
cancer, the American Cancer Society developed the
Caregiver Resource Guide (cancer.org/caregiverguide).
In addition to information about the caregiving process
and what to expect with a cancer diagnosis and its
treatment, this tool focuses on caregiver self-care,
communication, coping, and caregiver resources.
Another helpful resource is our Caregiver Support Video
Series (cancer.org/caregivervideos), which provides
educational support to caregivers as they assist with
everyday needs of loved ones and provides self-care
techniques to improve their own quality of life.
Clinical trials
If you would like to learn more about clinical trials that
might be right for you, start by asking your doctor if your
clinic or hospital conducts clinical trials, or contact us
at 1-800-227-2345 and speak with one of our caring,
trained sta. You can also visit cancer.org/clinicaltrials
for more information.
cancer.org
Our website oers access to the most recent and accurate
cancer information and helps you nd programs and
services in your area. A few pages of note are:
cancer.org/survivors – a hub for support and treatment
topics, as well as treatment and survivorship tools
cancer.org/treatmentvideos – features educational
videos on cancer-related topics, including cancer
basics, cancer treatments, clinical trials, American
Cancer Society programs and services, the eects of
survivorship, personal stories, and more
cancer.org/managingcare – tools and resources to
help you understand your diagnosis and make decisions
about treatment
cancer.org/support – more information about the
American Cancer Society and other programs and
services in your area
cancer.org/languages – links non-English speakers to
cancer information in other languages
cancer.org/phm – information and tracking worksheets
to help you organize and navigate your cancer experience
cancer.org/hopelodge – nd a Hope Lodge community
near you
Live chat with our caring, trained sta simply by going to
cancer.org and clicking on “Live Chat.”
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