Additional Information and Support
Internet Sites
National Cancer Institute's primary website: http://cancer.gov
Cancer Care: http://www.cancercare.org
Cancer Research Institute: http://www.cancerresearch.org/
American Pain Society: http://www.ampainsoc.org
Discussion Forum
Visit this site to interact with others about various cancer topics:
http://www.webmagic.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?category=1
Telephone Hotlines
Cancer Information Service (CIS)
Toll free: 1-800-4-Cancer (1-800-422-6237)
TTY: 1-800-332-8615
Bloch National Cancer Hotline
Toll free: 1-800-433-0464 *personally staffed 24 hours a day
Books
Hersh, S. Beyond Miracles: Living with Cancer.
Barnard, N. Foods that Fight Pain.
Caudill, M. Managing Cancer Pain Before it Manages You.
McGrath P. Pain, Pain Go Away: Helping Children with Pain.
Family and Friends
Remember that these people can be a very strong source of love and support.