Cancer Resources
Access Community Health Network
Free or low-cost mammograms
866-267-2353 www.achn.net
The Advocacy Connector
A Patient Resource Site. A dedicated, up-to-date resource that connects patients with national and state organizational assistance.
American Cancer Society (ACS)
Funds and conducts research, shares expert information, supports patients and spreads the word about prevention. Services provided include treatment option discussions, advice on coping with side effects, and health insurance assistance.
800-227-2345 https://www.cancer.org/
Assistance Fund
Assist patients with paying for their medication copays, health insurance coverage premiums and/or basic medical incidental expenses.
888-845-3663 https://enrollment.assistfund.org/home
A Silver Lining Foundation
Buy a Mom a Mammogram Program provides free screening mammograms and follow up diagnostic testing. CCIC program provides access to national cancer research and services including free wigs.
312-345-1322 www.asilverliningfoundation.org
134 N. Wells, Suite 1218, Chicago, IL 60602
CancerCare
Free, professional support services provided to anyone affected by cancer as a patient or caregiver and include counseling, support groups, educational workshops, publications, and financial assistance.
800-813-HOPE (4673) https://www.cancercare.org
Cancer and Careers
The organization provides support for people with cancer who are managing a career. They provide expert advice, interactive tools, and educational events to empower cancer fighters and survivors in the workplace.
646- 929-8017 https://www.cancerandcareers.org/
Cancer Education
Our mission is to improve cancer care through the dissemination of up-to-date and accurate educational programming and information for healthcare professionals, cancer patients, their family members, and caregivers.
http://www.cancereducation.com/index.html
Cancer Legal Resource Center
Provide cancer-related legal information and resources to people nationwide. Services provided include a telephone assistance line, conferences, seminars, workshops, education, and outreach programs, and other cancer community activities. Overall, resources for legal issues are provided.
866-843-2572 http://cancerlegalresources.org
CancerNet
Trusted, compassionate information for people with cancer and their families and caregivers, from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the voice of the world’s cancer physicians and oncology professionals.
Cancer Prevention and Control
CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control is advancing cancer prevention nationwide for everyone.
Cancer Recovery Foundation of America (CRFA)
Equip patients to survive cancer through research, advocacy, education, and support.
800-238-6479 http://www.cancerrecovery.org
Cancer Supportive Care
Worldwide Internet cancer supportive care offers pertinent information tailored to the unique needs and benefits of the seeker. Our website provides resources and valuable information on high-quality cancer care including ways to improve quality of life and reduce toxicities of therapy through more effective and efficient means of promoting a cooperative and mutual association between the medical profession, cancer patients, and their families.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/
The Cancer Support Center
FREE programs for those affected by cancer. From networking groups to cooking demonstrations and yoga, there are plenty of programs for you.
http://cancersupportcenter.org
2028 Elm Road, Homewood, IL 60430 708-798-9171
19645 South LaGrange Road, Mokena, IL 60448 708-478-3529
Carolyn and Karen Spiritual Healing House
Our Spiritual Healing House provides services for those survivors of Breast Cancer who are not ready to go home. We offer comprehensive continuous services that may include: Spiritual Counseling, Psychological Counseling, Holistic Counseling, and Social Services Counseling
872-212-1168 info@ckshhbreastcancer.org
Center for Faith and Community Health Transformation
The Center, was formed to transform the health of our communities through faith-rooted, collaborative action. The Center is joint work of staff from Advocate Health Care and the UIC Neighborhoods Initiative. We work to create health equity by building community, nurturing leaders and connecting with the unique spirit power of faith communities to promote social justice and abundant life for all. We are a virtual center.
https://www.faithhealthtransformation.org/
Cleaning for a Reason We are a virtual center
Cleaning for a Reason provides free home cleaning to patients battling cancer. When cancer makes life at home difficult, our trusted network of residential cleaners, cleaning industry volunteers, and community volunteers come together to support cancer patients and their families.
877-337-3348 www.cleaningforareason.org
Faye’s Light
Cancer Comfort Treatments to men and women in active treatment for cancer. These qualities of life services complement medical care and include massage, facials, manicures, pedicures, reiki, creative art, and guided meditation. All are provided at NO COST TO THE RECIPIENT. Free spa services and holistic therapies to those currently undergoing treatment for cancer.
708-431-3643 www.fayeslight.org
P. O. Box 991, Homewood, IL 60430
Gilda’s Club Chicago
FREE programs for men, women, children, and their families and friends whose lives have been impacted by any kind of cancer.
312-464-9900 http://www.gildasclubchicago.org/
537 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Illinois Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Program (IBCCP)
The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program offers free mammograms, breast exams, pelvic exams and Pap tests to eligible women. Even if a woman has already been diagnosed with cancer, she may receive free treatment if she qualifies. The program has been providing breast and cervical cancer screenings to the women of Illinois since 1995.
888-522-1282
http://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/life-stages-populations/womens-health-services/ibccp
Imerman Angels
Provide comfort and understanding for all cancer fighters, survivors, previvors and caregivers through a personalized, one-on-one connection with someone who has been there.
866-IMERMAN (463-7626) https://imermanangels.org/
205 W. Randolph Street, 19th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
Mesothelioma Cancer Support
Mesothelioma.net is an advocacy and support group dedicated to providing all the latest in cancer research, treatment, and aid.
1-800-692-8608 https://mesothelioma.net/
MyLifeLine
An online social media outlet dedicated to empowering cancer patients and caregivers to foster connection, inspiration, and healing through free, personalized websites.
888-234-2468 https://www.mylifeline.org/
National Cancer Institute
Cancer.gov is the central website for the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the U.S. government’s principal agency for cancer research. NCI is mandated by U.S. law to disseminate information about cancer and cancer research. This website serves as an important means to achieving that mission.
800-4-CANCER https://www.cancer.gov/
Patient Advocate Foundation
Provides professional case management services to Americans with chronic, life-threatening, and debilitating illnesses. This organization seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment, and preservation of their financial stability.
800-532-5274 http://www.patientadvocate.org/
Pink Fund
90-day non-medical cost-of-living expenses (car, house or rent, medical, car insurance, and utility payments) for breast cancer patients in active treatment for breast cancer.
877-234-7465 www.thepinkfund.org
Team Maggie For a Cure
It provides fertility support for young adults facing cancer. Services provided include support, education, and financial assistance to teens and young adults with cancer seeking fertility preservation.
877-778-2366 http://www.teammaggieforacure.org/
Wellness Community
Wellness Community offers comprehensive and high-quality reviews in the following health and wellness products: Personal care, braces, yoga, relaxation.
https://www.wellnesscommunity.org/
Wellness House, Living with Cancer
Learn practice healthful living, reduce stress. Programs are FREE.
630-323-5150 http://wellnesshouse.org
131 North County Line Road, Hinsdale, Illinois 60521 (Main Location)
Other Services
American Institute for Cancer Research
Whether you are a health professional, cancer survivor or someone who is looking to improve their health, our resources provide evidence-based. https://www.aicr.org
American Heart Association www.americanheart.org
American Lung Association www.lungusa.org
American Stroke Association www.strokeassociation.org
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Chicago
Complete services including Counseling, Domestic Violence, Health Care, Legal, Rental, Senior Care, Utility and Emergency Assistance
312-655-7500 https://catholiccharitiesusa.org
721 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60654
CFHC – Chicago Family Health Center
Provides comprehensive primary healthcare for all who seek care and the improvement of the health of the communities we serve by utilizing innovative health solutions.
773-768-5000 https://chicagofamilyhealth.org/
GriefNet https://griefnet.org/
GriefNet.org is an Internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, trauma, and major loss.
Grief Recovery Institute
Provide Grief Recovery assistance to people of all races, religions and background. Our focus and expertise are in helping people recover from loss, a normal and natural process that everyone experiences in their lives.
http://www.griefrecoverymethod.com
Medscape
News & Perspective. Your one-stop resource for medical news, clinical reference, and education.
Top Flight Defense, Inc.
Encourage and engage women veterans to impact their communities.
(815) 714-9144 topflightdefenseinc@gmail.com
https://topflightdefenseinc.org/
United Way
Call 2-1-1 for help with food, housing, employment, healthcare, counseling and more.
2-1-1 Information Line www.211.org
