American Cancer Society 24/7 Support: patients can call at any time to talk to cancer information specialists. This can include diagnosis-specific information, day-to-day help, and emotional support both to people with cancer and their families.
- Phone number: 1-800-227-2345
Cancer.net has an excellent online tool for finding support groups for a wide variety of cancers.
Cancer Care: has online, in-person, or over-the-phone support groups led by oncology social workers. They also offer financial and co-pay assistance, educational workshops, and can provide publications.
- Phone number: 800‑813‑HOPE (4673)
- Email address: info@cancercare.org
Cancer Support Community Philadelphia (but other locations nationwide): provides support for many facets of cancer treatment. Includes cancer information, as well as tips on talking to teens and children, moving beyond treatment, and caregiving.
- Phone number: 215-879-7733
- Phone number for those who are outside the Philadelphia region: 1-888-793-9355
Imerman Angels pairs individuals facing cancer with a “mentor angel” to answer questions and provide support.
Music Therapy at the Penn State Medical Center
- Phone number: 717-531-3505
Pet Therapy at the Penn State Medical Center
- Phone number: 717-531-7630
Support Groups at the Penn State Medical Center (groups including: strength training program, bereavement support groups, blood cancer support groups, breast cancer support groups, and prostate cancer support groups)
- Contact: Beth Harvey at tnovotny@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
The Penn State Health Genetic Counseling Program has compiled a list of resources and online discussion forums for patient-patient interaction.