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* The American Cancer Society (ACS) Cancer AnswerLine is available Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, at (800) ACS-2345. The ACS AnswerLine can answer questions about cancer and cancer-related services in your community. They offer free publications about cancer, as well. Your local ACS has many free services. Their local offices are listed in the white pages of your telephone book.
* The National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Cancer Information Service at (800) 4-CANCER can answer questions about cancer. The NCI can also send you booklets. You can also write to the NCI at this address: National Cancer Institute, Office of Cancer Communications, 31 Center Drive, MSC 2580, Bethesda, MD 20892-2580.
* Your health care plan, local hospital or regional cancer center are other sources for cancer information.
* Cancer Support groups: The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship provides information and resources on support and life after a cancer diagnosis. Call 1(301) 650-8868 or write to National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, 1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 300, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
* Your health care plan may cover individual and family counseling. If not, speak to the health care plan social worker about mental health resources within your community.
* Many hospitals consider some form of group counseling a necessary part of cancer treatment. These groups are run by professionals. They help those faced with cancer explore their feelings. Some groups meet only during hospitalization, while others are long-term. Some groups are just for patients, while others include spouses, family members and other special people. These groups also provide an opportunity to exchange treatment tips and hints, as well as give support and information to help patients, families and friends gain some control over their lives.
* Faith is a source of strength for many people. Members of the clergy can provide comfort and solace. Some are trained to minister to those coping with life-threatening illnesses. Contact the faith community of your choice. The chaplain of your local hospital will be able to guide you to clergy who are experienced in supporting those after a cancer diagnosis.

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