Medical Treatment
Clinical Trials
These organizations can match you with a clinical trial or provide detailed information about clinical trials.
American Cancer Society
Provides the public with accurate, up-to-date information on all aspects of cancer through a toll-free information line, website and published materials. Services include a clinical trial matching service.
800-277-2345
www.cancer.org
Cancer411.org
Information for people with cancer, their families and health care providers, including clinical trials, treatment options and newsletters.
www.cancer411.org
Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups
Devoted to improvement of patrient access to clinical trials.
877-520-4457
www.cancertrialshelp.org
Emergingmed.com
Free and confidential cancer clinical trial matching and referral service.
877-601-8601
www.emergingmed.com
Max Foundation
Dedicated to improving the quality of life and survival rates of patients with blood-related cancers. Services include referrals to clinical trials, support groups, local assistance and advocacy for people with limited access to resources and treatment options.
888-462-9368
425-778-8660
www.themaxfounmdation.org
Pain Management
These organizations provide information about how to manage pain.
American Pain Foundation
Assists people with pain by raising public awareness, providing practical information, promoting research, and advocating to increase access to effective pain management.
888-615-7246
www.painfoundation.org
CancerSymptoms.org
Website operated by the Oncology Nursing Society to inform patients and caregivers about managing 10 common cancer treatment symptoms.
www.cancersymptoms.org
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Provides a toll-free help line and publications for people seeking end-of-life resources and information.
800-658-8898
703-837-1500
www.nhpco.org