National Resources

Gives detailed information on a range of health issues for people over 50, including Medicare and other health insurance programs.

Saving lives by helping people stay well, get well, find cures, & fight back.

The Anticancer Fund is a private foundation providing research-based information on cancer therapies and selectively funding the development of promising therapies.

Publishes “Cancer Treatments Your Insurance Should Cover”.

At Cordbloodbanking.com, we want to provide you and your family with relevant information on cord blood, banking options and emerging research, so you can make the best decision possible for your family. Our organization promotes awareness for current and future stem cell treatments, and we are committed to being the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource available for mothers and families considering cord blood. For additional information and to download a free cord blood banking guide visit: www.cordbloodguide.com

The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

With more than 3,000 pages of content, our site features information on asbestos, mesothelioma, and other cancers that are caused by asbestos exposure (lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, etc.). Our site has employed a full staff of writers dedicated to research and writing about asbestos exposure and the diseases that result from exposure to the toxic mineral. In addition, our medical adviser and editor, Dr. Mauricio Salazar,M.D., who has worked in the field of cancer treatment for years, has personally reviewed, edited, and approved all medical information on our site.

Publishes the booklets “Working It Out: Your Employment Rights as a Cancer Survivor”, “What Cancer Survivors Need to Know About Health Insurance” and “A Cancer Survivor’s Almanac: Charting Your Journey”.

The National LGBT Cancer Network works to improve the lives of LGBT cancer survivors and those at risk by:

• EDUCATING the LGBT community about our increased cancer risks and the importance of screening and early detection;
• TRAINING health care providers to offer more culturally-competent, safe and welcoming care; and
• ADVOCATING for LGBT survivors in mainstream cancer organizations, the media and research.

Offers legal and advocacy help when disputing insurance claim denials. Also has financial assistance information.

Provides information on free or low-cost mammograms and other sources of financial assistance.

Publishes the brochure “Choosing and Using a Health Plan”

Provides detailed information on the Medicare health insurance program, including Medicare prescription drug plans.