Helpful Websites
(listed alphabetically)
American Cancer Society
Publications on cancer, treatment options, patient care, and support groups
1-800-227-2345
http://www.cancer.org
Anemia & MDS International Foundation, Inc.
Publications, emotional support
1-800-747-2820
Fax: (410) 867-0240
http://www.aamds.org
Blood and Marrow Transplant Information Network
Offers patient handbooks and a quarterly newsletter that includes discussions about graft-versus-host disease (GVHD).
1-800-597-7674
Fax: (847) 433 4599
http://www.bmtinfonet.org
Cancer and Leukemia Group B (CALGB)
A national clinical research group sponsored by the National Cancer Institute linking more than 3000 medical and research institutions. Includes statistical information on morbidity, mortality, biological characteristics, clinical outcomes, and new strategy development.
(773) 702-9171
Fax: (312) 345-0117
http://www.calgb.org
Cancer Information Service
Information on active cancer clinical trials.
1-800-422-6237
http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials
International Bone Marrow Transplant Registry/Autologous Blood & Marrow Transplant Registry (IBMTR/ABMTR)
A comprehensive resource of organizations that collect, analyze, and disseminate clinical data on blood and marrow transplantation, and conduct original research to determine the most effective BMT strategies.
(414) 456-8325
Fax: (414) 456-6530
http://www.ibmtr.org
International Myeloma Foundation
Publications, hotline, and patient support network.
1-800-452-2873
Fax: (818) 487-7454
http://www.myeloma.org
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Financial aid for some medical expenses. Information on leukemia and lymphoma.
1-800-955-4572
Fax: (914) 949-6691
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
Financial aid for patients with leukemia, lymphoma and myelodysplasia.
(847) 424-0600
Fax: (847) 424-0606
http://www.leukemia-research.org
Lymphoma Research Foundation of America
Newsletter, e-mail updates, support, helpline, and information on treatment and clinical trials.
1-800-500-9976
Fax: (310) 204-7043
http://www.lymphomafocus.org
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Publications about myeloma.
(203) 972-1259
Fax: (203) 972-1259
http://www.multiplemyeloma.org
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
Links patients with survivors, offers booklets about transplantation and a resource directory.
1-800-546-5268
Fax: (248) 358-1889
http://www.comnet.org/nbmtlink
National Cancer Institute
Information on cancer, treatment options and clinical trials.
1-800-422-6237
http://www.nci.nih.gov
National Marrow Donor Program
Office of Patient Advocacy assists patients having difficulties with their health insurance provider. Information on marrow donation.
1-800-627-7692
Fax: (612) 627-5877
http://www.marrow.org
