Other Resources

You can often find a host of information at your fingertips once you know where to begin looking. Here are some Web sites that may be helpful:

American Cancer Society
The national and local offices of the American Cancer Society are a tremendous source of information concerning various types of cancer, treatment options, support groups and many other services. You can also contact them by calling their national phone number, 1 (800) ACS-2345, or at their local office here in Lincoln at (402) 423-4888.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society provides resources related to blood cancers, including disease information, patient services, advocacy, and access to scientific publications and ongoing research.

National Cancer Institute (NCI)
The National Cancer Institute, a division of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, offers a comprehensive array of services. We participate in their clinical trials, but they also provide patients with information on all types of cancer, health professionals and the public

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network is an alliance of 21 of the world's leading cancer centers. Dedicated to improving the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of oncology practice in caring for cancer patients, they provide treatment guidelines for patients, clinical trials and other resources.

Cancer Support Groups
Please call ahead to verify meeting dates and times.

Breast Cancer Support Group
Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center
555 S. 70th Street, Lincoln, NE
Phone: (402) 219-7258
Meeting Time:  First Wednesday of the month, 7:30 - 8:45 pm

Cancer Support Group
BryanLGH Medical Center East
1600 S. 48th Street, Lincoln, NE
Phone: (402) 481-8941
Meeting Time:  Third Tuesday of the month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Prostate Cancer Support Group
BryanLGH Medical Center West
2300 S. 16th Street, Lincoln, NE
Phone: 481-5400
Meets second Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm

Leukemia & Lymphoma Support Group
BryanLGH Medical Center West
2300 S. 16th Street, Lincoln, NE
Phone: 481-5400
Meets second Monday of the month from 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Thyroid Cancer Support Group
BryanLGH Medical Center East, Classroom 3
1600 S. 48th Street, Lincoln, NE
Phone: 466-6564 (Nancy Newman)
Meets first Saturday of the month from 10:00 - 11:30 am

Self-Help Cancer Support Group
American Cancer Society
5733 S. 34th St., #500, Lincoln, NE
Phone: 423-4888
Meets Saturday mornings at 10:00 am

Local Cancer-Related Organizations

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, NE Chapter
10832 Old Mill Road, #2, Omaha, NE  68154
Phone: (402) 344-2242

American Cancer Society
5733 South 34th Street, #500, Lincoln, NE  68516
Phone: (402) 423-4888