Fibromyalgia: |
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National Fibromyalgia Association and Fibromyalgia AWARE Magazine
(714) 921-0150
www.fmaware.org
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Provides patient support and informational services to improve the quality of life for those with FM. They offer an online newsletter and publish FM AWARE magazine. |
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Fibromyalgia Network
(800) 853-2929
www.fmnetnews.com
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They offer educational materials on fms and cfs.
Their newsletter includes information on research, treatment, coping techniques, conferences & interviews.
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American Chronic Pain Association
(800) 533-3231
www.theacpa.org
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Provides educational materials, information and peer support to those living with chronic pain. They also publish the quarterly newsletter CHRONICLE.
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:
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Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Association of America
(800) 442-3437
www.cfids.org
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Offers information and resources to patients and professionals and provides patient advocacy. They’re also active in public policy. CFIDS Link is their e-newsletter.
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Interstitial Cystitis: |
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| Interstitial Cystitis Association
(800)HELP-ICA
www.ichelp.org
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Provides educational materials and programs, research and treatment information and resources for patient support. Active in educating the public and physicians.
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Interstitial Cystitis Network
(707) 538-9442
www.ic-network.com
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Offers information and resources including a patient handbook, newsletter, library, support chats, message boards and medical updates. |
Breast Cancer: |
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| Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
(800) 221-2141
www.y-me.org
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Dedicated to providing information, support and services to those touched by breast cancer. Y-ME offers a 24-hour hotline with interpreters in 150 languages.
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Living Beyond Breast Cancer
(610) 645-4567
www.lbbc.org |
Offers information and support including a newsletter, audios/CDs, interactive message boards, a Survivors’ helpline (888) 753-LBBC (5222), and conferences.
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CancerCare
(800) 813-HOPE
www.cancercare.org
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Provides free help to those living with cancer through education, information and referrals, counseling and financial assistance.
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National Cancer Institute
(800)422-6237
www.cancer.gov |
Provides information about many types of cancer and about clinical trials, research, treatment, prevention, screening, testing and coping. |
