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Lymphoma has emerged as a cancer
worthy of having respected organizations devoted to helping those affected and researching
new treatments. You may want to contact the following groups in the US in your search for support of
lymphoma: Organizations
- The Lymphoma Research Foundation
was formed in 2002 by the merger of the Lymphoma Research Foundation of
America and the Cure for Lymphoma Foundation. This group has
awarded millions of dollars in over a hundred lymphoma research grants. Not just devoted to research, they
are there to help
patients and happy to answer questions and help
those looking for information. They
also have a good patient
support resource listing.
http://www.lymphoma.org (LRF@lymphoma.org)
111 Broadway Ave. New York, NY 10006 USA
(212) 349-2910
or toll-free (800) 500-9976 (updated)
- Cure for Lymphoma Foundation (CFL) - merged with LRFA to form the
Lymphoma Research Foundation (see above)
- The Lymphoma Foundation
promotes basic research and clinical studies with regard to the causes,
treatment and cure of all patients with Hodgkin's disease and the
non-Hodgkin's lymphomas as well as the allied disorders that plague the
lymphoma patient in the form of leukemia, second primary cancers of the
breast, colon, ovary, lung, neurofibroma and other malignant tumors and
immunological syndromes such as multiple myeloma. The Lymphoma
Foundation supports and informs practicing physicians, clinical
investigators, basic research scientists and the general public in
matters concerning all forms of cancer and promotes the education and
application of the latest and most effective forms of medical science.
http://www.lymphomafoundation.org/
(lymphoma@aol.com)
P.O. Box 6236 New York, New York 10128 (212) 831-5332
- The Leukemia
& Lymphoma Society (formerly The Leukemia Society) has my sincere
thanks. Besides great information (free in the mail), you may be eligible
a small
reimbursement for medical expenses. They have good info on lymphoma in general.
1311 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY 10605 USA
Phone: (914) 949-5213 Fax: (914) 949-6691
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The Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation
(formerly the Mycosis
Fungoides Foundation) is dedicated to all forms of lymphoma of the skin. Recommended.
(update)
PO Box 374 Birmingham, MI 48012-0374 USA
(248) 644-9014, Fax (248) 644-9014
E-mail: info@clfoundation.org
(updated)
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The KDH
Hodgkin's Disease Foundation was organized to fund clinical trials,
research and publications relating to finding a cure for Hodgkin's Disease.
Donations to this foundation will be forwarded to Memorial Sloan-Kettering
Cancer Center in New York where a team of doctors are focused on clinical
trials and the treatment of Hodgkin's Disease. 9
Lakeshore Blvd. Massapequa,
NY 11758 (updated)
- The American Cancer Society has an informative site
(not lymphoma specific). They have excellent materials available free by mail on lymphoma
and cancer treatment. Their phone number in the US is (800) ACS-2345 toll free.
1599 Clifton Rd. Atlanta, GA 30329-4251 USA
- The US National Cancer Institute has free
literature by mail, on the web, by fax, or by phone at 1-800-4-CANCER - (800)
422-6237.
9000 Rockville Pike, Bldg. 31, #10 A-24
Bethesda, MD 20892 USA
- The National Children's
Cancer Society (N.C.C.S.) provides direct financial assistance and
emotional support to children with cancer and their families nationwide.
Their mission is to improve the quality of life for children with cancer
and to reduce the risk of cancer by promoting children's health through
financial and in-kind assistance, advocacy, support services, education
& prevention programs. http://www.nationalchildrenscancersociety.com/
1015 Locust, Suite 600 St. Louis, MO 63101 (314) 241-1600 (new URL)
- The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
is a grassroots network of individuals and organizations working on behalf of people with
all types of cancer.
- Corporate Angel Network offers
free air flights on corporate jets for cancer patients (5 day notice preferred).
Westchester County Airport, One Loop Road
White Plains, NY 10604 USA (914) 328-1313
8:30-4:30 Monday - Friday Eastern US Time
Email: info@corpangelnetwork.org
Financial Help
Patient Sites
Other Countries / Other Organizations
This site continues to seek information on organizations providing support for lymphoma patients
and their family & friends. Please write if you know of such
organizations.
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