Information & Support Services
Web-based & Telephone
CancerCare
1-800-813-HOPE (4673)
CancerCare is a national, nonprofit organization that helps people face the many challenges of a cancer diagnosis by offering free education and support programs to help patients and loved ones understand and deal with their diagnosis, treatment options, quality-of-life concerns, and other important issues. CancerCare offers Telephone Education Workshops (TEWs), one-hour conference calls presented by experts from around the country. In addition, CancerCare offers free Telephone Support Groups for both pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers.
Cancer Information Service
1-800-4-CANCER / 1-800-332-8615 (TYY)
CIS is a free nationwide cancer information and education network. By calling the toll-free number, cancer patients, their families, people at risk for cancer, and health professionals can receive publications, audiovisual materials (available in English and Spanish) and other information confidentially on all aspects, including treatment and clinical trials.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
OncoLink.org
OncoLink, a free on-line service of the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center, is a complete source of cancer information for patients, their families, caretakers and friends. Visitors can get information on everything from cancer support services, resources, books, to even a special section offering humor called OncoLink LITE.
Cancer Consultants
Cancer Consultants is dedicated to providing the most up-to-date information on the treatment and prevention of cancer.
Vital Options
1-800-477-7666
Vital Options is a telesupport cancer network and the nation's only call-in cancer radio show. It airs The Group Room, a weekly live radio show simulcast on the Web.
The Wellness Community
1-888-793-WELL
Education and support services for cancer patients and their families, including support groups, stress-reduction techniques, cancer education workshops, etc.
ACOR.org
ACOR cancer information system offers patients and their families access to electronic mailing lists and Web sites. The lists are public on-line support groups, which provide information and support to anyone seeking answers about cancer and related disorders.
Johns Hopkins Discussion Forum
This unmoderated discussion forum allows patients to post messages and communicate about pancreas cancer.
Johns Hopkins Pancreatic Cancer Blog
In-Person Support Groups & Health Fairs
November 2009 Health Fairs
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day
Presented by The Pancreas Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University
November 7
Ongoing Support Groups
Wellness Centers*
*Supported by the Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation
Cancer Wellness Center
215 Revere Drive
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: 847-509-9595 or 866-292-9355 (toll-free)
Pancreatic Cancer Networking Group meets 2nd Thursday of the month (6:45 – 8:30 p.m.)
Wellness House
131 N. County Line Road
Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone: 630-323-5150
Pancreatic Cancer Networking Drop-in Group meets 4th Tuesday of the month (7 – 9 p.m.)
Jennifer S. Fallick Cancer Support Center
2028 Elm Road
Homewood, IL 60430
Phone: 708-798-9171
Pancreatic Cancer Networking Drop-in Group meets 4th Wednesday of the month (7:00 – 8:30 p.m.)