Resource Guide for Hodgkin’s Disease

RESOURCES

Address: 1311 Mamaroneck Ave. White Plains, NY 10605

Phone: 1-914-949-5213

Internet address: http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/

Description of services provided: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society provides information and support to patients, family members, and caregivers. It offers family support groups in 230 communities across the US and peer-to-peer telephone support for patients.

RESOURCES

Address: 6116 Executive Blvd., Rm. 3036A Bethesda, MD 20892-8322

Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)

Internet address: http://www.cancer.gov/

Description of services provided: The National Cancer Institute provides information about Hodgkin’s disease and other cancers. The institute funds research related to cancer. Its website also features information about clinical trials.

RESOURCES

Address: 1599 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30329

Phone: 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)

Internet address: http://www.cancer.org/

Description of services provided: The American Cancer Society provides information and support to patients and families through a network of local chapters. The society supports cancer-related research and takes an active approach to teaching people ways to reduce the risk of developing cancer.