Other Resources

American Cancer Society at  http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp
A 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.

Benefits Check Up at http://benefitscheckup.org/
The nation's most comprehensive Web-based service to screen for benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources.

Cancer and Careers at http://www.cancerandcareers.org/
Committed to changing the face of cancer in the workplace by providing a comprehensive website, free publications, and a series of support groups and educational seminars for employees with cancer.

Cancer Information Service at http://cis.nci.nih.gov/index.html
A federally funded program that is an essential part of the National Cancer Institute’s cancer education and information efforts. CIS provides scientifically based, unbiased information to patients, their families and friends, physicians and other health professionals, and the general public about all aspects of cancer.

Cierra Sisters at http://www.cierrasisters.org/
A breast cancer survivors' and support organization committed to increasing attention to the devastating impact of breast cancer in the African-American community.

Evergreen Hospital Cancer Center at http://www.evergreenhospital.org/landing.cfm?id=292
Offers an integrated approach to cancer care that puts the program's full resources to work for every patient in a warm and supportive environment. All of Evergreen’s cancer services are conveniently available in one suburban Seattle cancer center.

Gilda's Club at http://www.gildasclub.org/
Offers free support for everyone living with cancer - men, women, teens and children - along with their families and friends. Gilda’s Club of Seattle offers programs   that complement medical care, providing networking and support groups, workshops, education and social activities.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at  http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
The world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services to improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

National Coalition of Cancer Survivors at http://www.canceradvocacy.org/
Is the oldest survivor-led cancer advocacy organization in the country, advocating for quality cancer care for all Americans and empowering cancer survivors. NCCS believes in evidence-based advocacy for systemic changes at the federal level in how the nation researches, regulates, finances, and delivers quality cancer care.

Navigating Cancer at http://www.navigatingcancer.com/tour 
Patients can create and manage a secure patient health record, keep a daily record of their wellbeing and side effects, and create summary reports that can be shared with their healthcare team to receive the best care. Navigating Cancer also provides a forum for patients to connect with other cancer patients to learn and share from their experiences and to keep their support network updated on their journey.

Northwest Hospital Cancer Care at http://www.nwhospital.org/services/cancercare.asp
Uses a multidisciplinary team approach to provide the best possible cancer care for patients and their families. Northwest Hospital’s innovative, comprehensive cancer program combines the knowledge and skills of a full range of expert medical specialists.

ThyCa at http://www.thyca.org/
Is a national non-profit of thyroid cancer survivors, family members, and health care professionals ThyCa are dedicated to support, education, and communication for thyroid cancer survivors, their families and friends.

Valley Medical Center Cancer Services at http://www.valleymed.org/Our_Services/Cancer.htm
Public Hospital District No. 1 of King County is a healthcare network committed to improving the overall health of the community. In collaboration with their medical staff and community agencies Valley Medical Center provides comprehensive quality cancer care and services in a cost-effective and compassionate manner.

Washington Lung Association at http://www.alaw.org/
Are committed to saving lives by preventing lung disease and improving lung health for the people of Washington State through research, education, community service and advocacy.