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» P_Al - List of Cancer Support Groups

Being a part of a community is important for most persons. This often becomes even more meaningful in the face of a cancer diagnosis or when one is living with or caring for a cancer patient.

I am starting a list of cancer support groups here. Please join in with those you know. It doesn't matter which country they are in, because there is a wide range of readers on the site. You could give a brief description, explain what kind of cancer (s) they are involved with and even add a link to them.

I will start with a few here.

• OncoChat - This is an online support service for cancer patients and their families. See link: http://www.oncochat.org/ or http://www.oncochat.net/ Just follow the link on the front-page.

• Reach to Recovery - This is a USA-based breast cancer support program. You can find information on their activities in you area by entering your ZIP code on their website: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/COM/COM_0.... or by calling 1-800-ACS-2345.

• Children's Oncology Camping Association International - http://www.coca-intl.org/ You can find information on various camping opportunities for children with cancer. The camps are in different countries including USA, Canada and Europe.

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» P_Al - List of Cancer Support Groups

In response to List of Cancer Support Groups posted by P_Al:

Hi All,

I found another interesting support group. You can gain access via the following link; http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Can...

This is one of the health groups at Yahoo. It is geared towards the caregivers of cancer patients, who are sometimes neglected.

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» P_Al - Care Place

In response to List of Cancer Support Groups posted by P_Al:
CarePlace is another useful resource. Please read their description below:
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CarePlace is an online community for people experiencing similar health related concerns and their caregivers to come and share, find support and gain knowledge. We all have experiences and knowledge that can help others - CarePlace provides a unique and supportive way to share this information.
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At CarePlace you can join multiple communities, participate in forum discussions, create a journal, tell your story, post photos, send hugs and form your own groups. In addition to sharing experiences and finding support, CarePlace is a resource for learning about conditions, treatments and helpful organizations from other members.
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CarePlace serves many health related communities, including Breast and Lung Cancer. We are member driven and are committed to providing a warm, welcoming and valuable resource for our users. Please visit CarePlace today at http://www.careplace.com/ and become part of the CarePlace family.

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» redback - Care Place

In response to Care Place posted by P_Al:
Here's an Aussie site for young people with cancer:
http://www.canteen.org.au/default.asp?me...

Canteen is a well known organisation and it's website provides hotlinks to 8 other websites. and tis easy to navigate.

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