Additional resources for non-small cell lung cancer
More information from your American Cancer Society
The following related information may also be helpful to you. These materials may be ordered from our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345.
Living with cancer
After Diagnosis: A Guide for Patients and Families (also in Spanish)
Caring for the Patient With Cancer at Home: A Guide for Patients and Families (also in Spanish)
Pain Control: A Guide for Those With Cancer and Their Loved Ones (also in Spanish)
Distress in People With Cancer
Living With Uncertainty: The Fear of Cancer Recurrence
When Your Cancer Comes Back: Cancer Recurrence
Understanding cancer treatments
Understanding Cancer Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Families (also in Spanish)
Understanding Chemotherapy: A Guide for Patients and Families (also in Spanish)
Understanding Radiation Therapy: A Guide for Patients and Families (also in Spanish)
Cancer treatment side effects
Peripheral Neuropathy Caused by Chemotherapy
Family and caregiver concerns
Talking With Friends and Relatives About Your Cancer (also in Spanish)
What It Takes to Be a Caregiver
Helping Children When a Family Member Has Cancer: Dealing With Diagnosis (also in Spanish)
Work, insurance, and finances
Health Insurance and Financial Assistance for the Cancer Patient
Returning to Work After Cancer Treatment
Working During Cancer Treatment
Carcinogens and lung cancer
Questions About Smoking, Tobacco, and Health (also in Spanish)
Guide to Quitting Smoking (also in Spanish)
When treatment isn’t working
Your American Cancer Society also has books that you might find helpful. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit our bookstore online at cancer.org/bookstore to find out about costs or to place an order.
National organizations and Websites*
In addition to the American Cancer Society, other sources of patient information and support include:
American Lung Association
Toll-free number: 1-800-586-4872 (1-800-LUNGUSA)
Website: www.lungusa.org
Offers information on lung cancer and coping with breathing problems, side effects, and physical activity
Lungcancer.org
Toll-free number: 1-800-813-4673 (1-800-813-HOPE)
Website: www.lungcancer.org
Provides information, support, and other assistance to people with lung cancer. Also offers phone counseling and phone support groups for people with lung cancer, with online support for caregivers
Lung Cancer Alliance
Toll-free number: 1-800-298-2436
Website: www.lungcanceralliance.org
Offers lung cancer treatment information, including a lung cancer information line, as well as a phone buddy program, referrals to support groups, and more
National Cancer Institute
Toll-free number: 1-800-422-6237 (1-800-4-CANCER)
Website: www.cancer.gov
Provides information on all types of cancer, living with cancer, support information for families of people with cancer, research, and more
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.
Last Medical Review: 05/22/2013
Last Revised: 05/22/2013