There are many organizations that can help patients and their families understand a cancer diagnosis. Here are a few.
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership
425-297-5590
What to expect during treatment
(link)
American Cancer Society
1-800-ACS-2345
http://www.cancer.org
American Lung Association
1-800-LUNG-USA
http://www.lungusa.org
American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
1-800-962-7876
http://www.astro.org
Brain Tumor Society
1-800-770-TBTS
http://www.tbts.org
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
1-800-366-2223
http://www.candlelighters.org
Lung Cancer Alliance
1-800-298-2436
http://www.lungcanceralliance.org
National Cancer Institute
1-800-422-6237
http://www.cancer.gov
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
301-650-9127
http://www.canceradvocacy.org
Oral Cancer Foundation
949-646-8000
http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
202-331-1332
http://www.ovariancancer.org
People Living with Cancer
703-797-1914
http://www.peoplelivingwithcancer.org
Prostate Cancer Foundation
1-800-757-CURE
http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.org
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
972-855-1600
http://www.komen.org
Wellness Community
http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org