Resources for More Information – Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplant
Education/Information/Support Organizations
Be The Match
Provides educational information, webinars, support through a navigator staffed helpline.
Bone Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMT Info Net)
Provides educational information, information on treatment centers, peer support, and a helpline.
https://www.bmtinfonet.org/The Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation
Provides financial support, a support line, experts to answer questions, and social workers who provide counseling.
https://bonemarrow.org/National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink)
Provides education, webinars, podcasts, peer support, and more.
https://www.nbmtlink.org/Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Provides disease information and support resources.
General cancer education/information/support organizations
OncoLink
Offers comprehensive information about specific types of cancer, updates on cancer treatments, support, coping, and news about research advances. We update the information every day and provide information at various levels, from introductory to in-depth. If you are interested in learning about cancer, you will benefit from visiting OncoLink.
The American Cancer Society
Dedicated to helping persons who face cancer. The ACS supports research, patient services, early detection, treatment, and education. The ACS maintains a national database of patient support services, support groups, and resources.
Imerman Angels
Dedicated to providing personalized connections that enable one-on-one support among cancer fighters, survivors, and caregivers.
Cancer Hope Network
Provides one-on-one support to people undergoing treatment for cancer and to their families through training individuals who have recovered from cancer and matching them with cancer patients currently undergoing a similar experience.
http://www.cancerhopenetwork.org/
Cancer and Careers
Empowers and educates people with cancer to thrive in their workplace by providing expert advice, interactive tools, and educational events.
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Provides timely, comprehensive, oncologist-approved information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), with support from the Conquer Cancer Foundation. Cancer.Net brings the expertise and resources of ASCO to people living with cancer and those who care for and about them to help patients and families make informed health care decisions
Joe’s House
Lists various types of lodging throughout the United States that are near hospitals and treatment centers. Details on each lodging facility are available with information on amenities, rates, and reservation methods and requirements.
Cancer Support Community
An international non-profit dedicated to providing support, education, and hope to people affected by cancer.
www.cancersupportcommunity.org
LIVESTRONG Foundation
Provides practical information about cancer and support through education, referrals, and counseling services.
http://www.livestrong.org/we-can-help
CancerCare
Provides free, professional support services and information to help people manage the emotional, practical, and financial challenges of cancer.
National Cancer Institute – Support Services
NCI information specialists are available to help answer your cancer-related questions.