St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Patient & Family Resources No matter where you are in your children's treatment journey, we have resources and experts to help you. Provided by St. Jude Children's Hospital. View Resource
City Of Hope Points Of Distinction
CHC_Blogging2019-08-15T02:26:37-04:00City of Hope City of Hope is one of only 49 comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, the highest designation possible from the National Cancer Institute. We are a world leader in cancer research, treatment and prevention. Here, doctors partner with scientists to transform laboratory breakthroughs [...]
Adopt-A-Family
CHC_Blogging2019-10-29T14:49:19-04:00Adopt-a-Family Each fall, Badger Childhood Cancer Network matches our patient families (with a child in treatment) in need with generous donor members of the community. Parents supply a list of ideas for each of their children, and their “Adopters” have some fun shopping! The gifts are [...]
Cancer Awareness & Prevention
CHC_Blogging2019-08-15T03:12:01-04:00Cancer Awareness & Prevention An estimated two-thirds of all cancers are preventable. According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Information and education are key to cancer prevention, early detection and to sound decision making about [...]
Smoking Cessation Resources
CHC_Blogging2019-10-29T14:51:37-04:00Smoking Cessation At Karmanos we understand that it is the patient's choice to quit smoking. However, it is a fact that smoking increases the risk for almost every type of cancer, not just lung cancer. Here are a few resources we recommend for health care professionals to [...]
Cancer Care Kits
CHC_Blogging2019-08-15T02:25:43-04:00Cancer Care Kits Socks, lip balm, journal, and personal care items. Kits are provided to low income cancer patients free of charge or may be purchased for $50 and given as a gift to a friend or loved one with cancer. It is Beloved Foundation's sincerest [...]
About Beloved Foundation
CHC_Blogging2019-10-29T14:45:55-04:00Beloved Foundation It is our mission to ease the burden of families who are struggling financially as a result of caring for a loved one with terminal cancer. Beloved Foundation provides financial support grants up to $2,500 per family per month for a maximum of three [...]
Request an Angel Flight
CHC_Blogging2019-08-15T21:53:44-04:00Request an Angel Flight A small child, ravaged by cancer, needs specialized lifesaving treatment at a hospital 300 miles away. A father, separated from his family by a hurricane, wants desperately to be reunited. A domestic-violence survivor longs to start a new life in another city, [...]
Liver Disease Support Groups
CHC_Blogging2019-10-24T16:32:10-04:00Liver Disease Support Groups As a service, the American Liver Foundation provides information about local Support Groups. Find one near you. View Resource
National Jewish Health
CHC_Blogging2019-11-09T02:00:07-05:00National Jewish Health For 120 years, National Jewish Health has been at the forefront of research and medicine. We integrate the latest scientific discoveries with coordinated care for lung, heart and immune diseases. View Resource
Ally’s House
CHC_Blogging2019-09-23T00:44:57-04:00Ally's House Ally’s House was established in 2004 as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization to provide support to pediatric cancer families of Oklahoma. This support is primarily in the area of financial assistance. The assistance is designed to help ease a portion of the family’s financial stress [...]
Know Your Normal: Quick Tips to Build Awareness
CHC_Blogging2019-10-24T16:33:22-04:00Know Your Normal: Quick Tips to Build Awareness When it comes to your health, you're the expert. One of the best ways for you to detect cancer early is to “know your normal.” That’s because paying attention to how you feel when you’re at your best [...]