Patient Support Services
The NCI’s Cancer Information Service (CIS) contains a list of organizations that provide support. Links are provided to the organizations listed.
We have highlighted some of the organizations on this list because of their focus on coping and support.
American Cancer Society
1-262-523-5500
1-800-947-0487
American Cancer Society navigator can also provide more information about support groups in your area.
Cancer Care, Inc.
1-800-515-3434
Support for cancer patients and families. Online and telephone support groups, education, resource information, and counseling.
The Wellness Community
1-888-793-9355
Online support groups for patients.
Cancer Hope Network
1-877-HOPENET
Support for patients and families, trained volunteers are matched to provide one-on-one support.
AIDS Partnership of Michigan
1-800-515-3434
Support of AIDS patients and their families.
Renewing Life
1-888-844-0604
Education and support for people facing life threatening and chronic illness.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
1-262-790-4701
1-800-261-7399
Peer support program and patient/family support groups.
Young Survival Coalition
1-212-916-7667
Education and support specifically for young women with breast cancer.
People Living With Cancer
1-703-797-1914
People Living With Cancer, the patient information website of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), is designed to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions.