Cancer Support Resources

American Cancer Society

Toll Free: 1-800-ACS-2345 (227-2345)
St. Thomas: 340-775-5373
St. Croix: 340-778-2882
Fax: 340-775-1583
Email: Fern.laborde@cancer.org or fernacssttsj@yahoo.com
Web: www.cancer.org

American Institute for Cancer Research

Cancer & Nutrition - request catalogue
1759 R Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-328-7744
Web: www.aicr.org

BreastCancer.org

24 hours a day, 7 days a week they are always there.
111Forrest Avenue 1R
Narerth, PA 19072
Phone: 619-664-1990
Web: www.BreastCancer.org

Cancer Information Service

Toll Free: 1-800-4-CANCER (226237)
Web: www.cancer.gov/newscenter

Cancer Research Foundation of America

1600 Duke Street, Suite 110
Alexandria, VA 22314
Toll Free: 1-800-227-2732
Web: www.preventcancer.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (Health Care Law)

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Mail Stop K-4
4770 Buford Highway NE
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717
Phone: 770-488-4751
Web: www.cdc.gov/cancer

Charlotte Kimelman Cancer Institute

9048 Sugar Estate
St. Thomas, VI 00802
Patient Navigator- Peggy Smith
Administrator: Edward Aribisala
Phone: 340-775-5433
Web: www.ckci.org

Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups

The Voice of Clinical Trials
1818 Market St., Suite 1100
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-789-3600
Fax: 215-789-3655
Web: www.CancerTrialsHelp.org

The Cancer Project

Cooking and nutrition classes and many other things
5100 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20016
Phone: 202-244-5038
Web: www.CancerProject.org

Cancer Hope Network

If you would like to be matched with a cancer survivor, please contact:
2 North Road, Suite A
Chester, New Jersey 07930-2308
Toll Free: 800-552-4366
Email: info@cancerhopenetwork.org
Web: www.CancerHopeNetwork.org

CancerSource.com

Go to this web site for reliable cancer information, news and resources.
Medical advisory board chairs the organization.
Web: www.cancersource.com

Cancer Survivor's Network

American Cancer Society: The CSN discussion boards and chatrooms are excellent ways to meet your CSN "neighbors" and develop friendships, exchange practical information, and support one another. The CSN community is full of knowledgeable, kind, and caring people you will want to get to know.
Web: csn.cancer.org

Cancer Survivor's Project

The Cancer Survivors Project is an organized, international community of long-term cancer survivors and their friends working together to improve the lives of children and adults after cancer. CSP is committed to making available information regarding physiological and psychosocial late effects of cancer treatment, preventive care protocols, and appropriate health care.
Web: www.cancersurvivorsproject.org

Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA)

Toll Free: 1-800-392-7355
Web: www.cancercenters.com

CTCA at Midwestern Regional Medical Center
Zion, IL 60099

CTCA at Southwestern Regional Medical Center
Tulsa, OK 74133

CTCA at Eastern Regional Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA 19124

CTCA at Western Regional Medical Center
Goodyear, Arizona 85338

CTCA at Seattle Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center
Seattle, WA 98112

CTCA- Soon Atlanta, Georgia

Catholic Charities- St. Thomas/St. Croix

Michael Akin, Director
Phone: 340-777-8518

Continuum Care, Inc.

Continuum Care, Inc. (CCI), Hospice of St. Croix, St. Thomas and St, John. CCI is the only Medicare certified hospice in the US Virgin Islands. The goal at CCI is to provide care to the terminally ill at home, in a supportive environment in which the patient is alert, free of pain and, along with those that he or she has chosen, makes the decisions regarding care. They are dedicated to making their end-of-life as comfortable and dignified as possible.
Web: www.ccivi.com
St. Thomas: 340-714-2273
St. Croix: 340-772-2273

Community Foundation of the VI

The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) was created to serve both donors and nonprofit organizations of the Virgin Islands that want to ensure the highest quality of life for both present and future generations. Its primary goal is to build a growing collection of permanent funds, the income from which will be used to enhance the educational, physical, social, cultural and environmental well-being of the islands' people.
Web: www.cfvi.net
Phone: 340-774-6031

Methodist Outreach for the Homeless

St. Thomas: 340-715-5806

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

This organization has lots of great information on how you can get help with health insurance coverage, disability process, appeals process, self advocacy, managed care, working with your doctor. Information available in Spanish.
1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 770
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Toll Free: 888-650-9127
Phone: 301-650-9127
Web: www.CancerAdvocacy.org
Web: www.CancerSurvivalToolbox.org - a free, self-learning audio program for patients and caregivers. Available in English and Spanish.

Fertile Hope

Fertility resources for cancer patients
PO Box 624
New York, NY 10014
Toll Free: 1-888-994-HOPE (4673)
Fax: 212-202-3692
Web: www.fertilehope.org

Lotsa Helping Hands.com

Free Web site/service that coordinates friends and families help for patients in their home towns. This service helps schedule meals, rides, shopping etc. and then sends reminders to helpers via email alerts.
Web: www.LotsaHelpingHands.com

The Lance Armstrong Foundation

Survivor Care
Toll Free: 866-673-7205
Web: www.laf.org or www.livestrong.org

Living Beyond Breast Cancer

Site features latest BC news, medical & technological advances in treatment, blogs, clinical trials, educational programs and additional resources
Toll Free: 888-753-5222
Web: www.lbbc.org

Patient Advocate Foundation

This is a Co-pay assistance program for Insured Americans. The PAF CPR is a program offered through the Patient Advocate Foundation. It is a 510(c) 3 non profit. They have many great programs available in English and Spanish.
Toll Free: 800-532-5274
Email: help@patientadvocate.org
Web: www.PatientAdvocate.org

Susan G. Komen Foundation

Great information for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Wealth of information, questions for your doctor, complementary therapies, after care. Available in Espanol.
Toll Free: 877-465-6636
Web: www.komen.org

Us Too Prostate Cancer Education & Support

Prostate Cancer Education and Support Network is a 501-c-3 nonprofit, grassroots organization started in 1990 by prostate cancer survivors for prostate cancer patients, survivors, their spouses/partners and families. Meetings 2nd Wed Conference room 2nd floor Schneider Hospital.
Local contact: Caswil Callendar - 340-690-5557 or 340-776-3112
Email: Melvin Norman - delnorm@yahoo.com Web: www.ustoo.org

Virgin Islands Department of Human Service

Medical Assistance Program - St. Thomas
Phone: 340-774-9000 ext 4728

Cancer Care Program
Mrs. Grace Iniama
Director of Independent Living
1303 Hospital Ground
Building A, 2nd Floor
St. Thomas, VI 00802
Phone: 340-774-0930 ext 4279
Fax: 340-774-7773

Us Too Prostate Cancer Education & Support

Prostate Cancer Education and Support Network is a 501-c-3 nonprofit, grassroots organization started in 1990 by prostate cancer survivors for prostate cancer patients, survivors, their spouses/partners and families. Meetings 2nd Wed Conference room 2nd floor Schneider Hospital.
Local contact: Caswil Callendar - 340-690-5557 or 340-776-3112
Email: Melvin Norman - delnorm@yahoo.com
Web: www.ustoo.org

Virgin Islands Department of Health

Medical Assistance Program
Medicaid St. Croix
Desiree Claxton
Phone: 340-773-1311 ext 3096
Fax: 340-692-9507

Yes I Can Now - Cancer Action Now
Supporting You, Supporting your cancer care

IT HELPS TO KNOW Are you considering chemotherapy? Have you recently started receiving chemotherapy treatment? Have you or someone you care for been diagnosed with breast cancer, lung cancer, or prostate cancer? You'll find help here. Yes, I Can is designed especially for people with concerns and questions about cancer, including information about chemotherapy.
Web: www.yesicannow.com