It is very important to consider the source when reading a website. Think about using more than one website to get your information and make sure the federal government sponsors one of the websites you use.
Many websites offer chat rooms or buddy programs. It is important to consider that when you participate in a program such as this, you must protect your private information and realize that the person offering you information is a layperson. Realizing these limitations, many patients and families find great comfort in speaking to others in their situation.
| Fernside: Supporting Children and Familes Through Grief - www.fernside.org |
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 Fernside, an affiliate of Hospice of Cincinnati, is a local non-profit organization offering support and advocacy to grieving families who have experienced a death.- Grief support groups for children, teens, parents and grandparents who have experienced a significant loss.
- School program to provide on-site grief support for grieving students.
- Phone consultations to help professionals, parents/guardians and other community members who have grief-related questions or concerns.
- Crisis response providing immediate and long-term support to schools and other organizations.
- Camp Programs including an overnight summer camp for children ages 7 to 12 and a weekend retreat for teens 13 to 18 years old.
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| National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization - www.nhpco.org |
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 Information for patients and families on end of life care- Referral to local programs
- Learn about end of life care
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| Ohio Hospice and Palliative Care Organization - www.ohpco.org |
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 The OHPCO supports individuals, families, caregivers and professionals dedicated to ensuring each of us receives excellent
care at the end of life. |
| American Cancer Society - www.cancer.org |
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 Information on prevention, diagnoses, treatment, clinical trials,
symptom management- Information on how to enter into a lung cancer screening trial!
- Links to other helpful information
- Drug information
- For patients and professionals
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| Breast Cancer Network of Strength - www.networkofstrength.org |
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 Offers information on the diagnosis, treatment and clinical trials- Will match a woman to a breast cancer survivor in a similar situation who will provide telephone support
- Has a 24h/7 day a week support center
- Has a super library section that is helpful for patients with any type of cancer
- Has legislative updates
- Offers free wigs
- Has support services
- Lots of continuing education for women with breast cancer
- Has a buddy program for male partners
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| Look Good, Feel Better - www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org |
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 Look Good Feel Better offers free education on beauty techniques and support for people with cancer. |
| National Cancer Institute - www.cancer.gov |
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 Information on prevention, risks, diagnoses, treatment, research trials, symptom management- Pamphlets on support and survivorship also available
- Links to other helpful information and a search engine within the site
- Great for patients who want to read medical literature related to their disease
- Pages about genetics and hereditary cancer
- Drug information
- For patients and professionals
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TriHealth Cancer Institute -
www.trihealth.com/institutes-and-services/trihealth-cancer-institute |
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 Find local doctors, hospitals, and practices - Wide range of treatments and support services
- Comprehensive health library
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TriHealth Heart Institute -
www.trihealth.com/institutes-and-services/trihealth-heart-institute/ |
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 Find local doctors, hospitals, and practices - Wide range of treatments and support services
- Comprehensive health library
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Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center Information about Herbs, Botanicals
and Other Products - www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/11570.cfm |
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 Both of these websites offer information about complementary and alternative medicine. They present
the latest news, research, events and clinical trials in complementary medicine. - Discuss use of any non-prescription therapies, diet or treatments with your doctor before you start to prevent problems.
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| National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine - www.nccam.nih.gov |
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 Offers information about integrative therapies such as vitamins,
herbs and other supplements. |
| National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship - www.canceradvocacy.org |
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 Offers support, legislative updates and other topics of interest- Check out the cancer survivor’s toolbox
- For patients and professionals
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| Patient Advocate Foundation - www.patientadvocate.org |
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 Liaison between a patient and his insurance company, employer
and creditors- Assistance with legal and financial problems related to health
problems of any kind
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PDQ® Cancer Information Summaries:
Supportive and Palliative Care - www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/supportivecare |
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- Through this website, The National Cancer Institute offers patient education on a variety of physical and emotional side effects experienced by people with cancer.
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| TriHealth Navigator For Senior Services - www.trihealthseniorshealth.com/navigator |
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 One phone call to TriHealth Navigator for Senior Services connects you to a free, comprehensive resource for Cincinnati's older adults, their families and caregivers. Experienced seniors' health professionals work with you to locate and arrange for the most appropriate support, whether within TriHealth or through another community service. Call (513) 569-6200. |
| Palliative Doctors - www.palliativedoctors.org |
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 Palliative doctors specialize in palliative medicine, a type of care that prevents and alleviates suffering. |
