More information from your American Cancer Society
We have some related information that may also be helpful to you. These materials may be viewed on our Web site or ordered from our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345.
Advanced Cancer (also available in Spanish)
Caring for the Patient With Cancer at Home (also available in Spanish)
Coping With the Loss of a Loved One
Helping Children When a Family Member Has Cancer: When a Child Has Lost a Parent
Pain Control (also available in Spanish)
Helping Children When a Family Member Has Cancer: Dealing With Diagnosis (also available in Spanish)
Helping Children When a Family Member Has Cancer: Dealing With Recurrence or Progressive Illness (also available in Spanish)
Helping Children When a Family Member Has Cancer: Dealing With Treatment (also available in Spanish)
Helping Children When a Family Member Has Cancer: Understanding Psychosocial Support Services
It Helps to Have Friends When Mom or Dad Has Cancer (booklet for elementary school children)
Books from your American Cancer Society
The following books are available from the American Cancer Society. Call us to ask about costs or to place your order. The books for children are intended to be read to and discussed with the younger children in the age range.
Cancer in the Family: Helping Children Cope with a Parent's Illness (for adults)
When the Focus Is on Care: Palliative Care and Cancer (for adults)
Because...Someone I Love Has Cancer: Kids' Activity Book. (best for children ages 5 to 10)
It Helps To Have Friends: When Mom or Dad Has Cancer (for children ages 6 to 12)
Our Mom Has Cancer (best for children ages 5 to 10)
Let My Colors Out (best for ages 4 to 8)
National organizations and Web sites*
Along with the American Cancer Society, other sources of information and support include:
National Family Caregivers Association
Toll-free number: 1-800-896-3650
Web site: www.thefamilycaregiver.org
Information and support for family caregivers
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Toll-free number: 1-800-658-8898 (End-of-Life Consumer Helpline)
Web site: www.caringinfo.org
Information on making plans for end of life (advance directives), hospice care, and finding hospice nearby. Also has information on caring for a very ill loved one, pain management, grieving, and more
Centering Corporation
Toll-free number: 1-866-218-0101
Web site: www.centering.org
Information and resources on bereavement and loss, for children and adults
GriefNet
Rivendell Resources, Inc.
Telephone: 1-734-761-1960
Web site for adults: www.griefnet.org
Web site for children: www.kidsaid.com/k2k_support.html
Online groups for adult grief support; separate online support groups for children under 12 and for teens (with consent from parent or guardian)
Hospice Foundation of America
Toll-free number: 1-800-854-3402
Web site: www.hospicefoundation.org
End-of-life resources and information for patients and families, hospice locator, bereavement support groups available in some regions
Kids Konnected
Toll-free number: 1-800-899-2866 (If you get voicemail, leave a message to get a call back)
Web site: www.kidskonnected.org
For children and teens who have a parent with cancer and for those who have lost a parent to cancer
National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
Toll-free number: 1-800-228-6332
Web site: www.nfda.org/public.html
Offers information on grief and mourning, funeral planning, "green" burials, and more
Hospice Net
Web site: www.hospicenet.org
Information about hospice care and related topics for caregivers, family, and people with terminal illnesses. Has help on finding hospice care nearby. Includes articles on preparing for and talking with children about death, and dealing with surviving children.
The Dougy Center
Toll-free number: 1-866-775-5683
Web site: www.dougy.org
Information for grieving children, teens, and adults. Referrals to programs across the country and internationally that serve grieving children, teens, and their families
You may also want to contact your local hospice or hospital for bereavement support groups in your area.
*Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement by the American Cancer Society.
No matter who you are, we can help. Contact us anytime, day or night, for information and support. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
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