Resources

Online Resources

The links below connect you to web sites developed and maintained by other organizations. We hope you will find these organizations informative and helpful.

This list of resources is provided as a convenience to you. MedImmune, LLC takes no responsibility for the content of, or services provided by, these resources and makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of any information provided by these resources. MedImmune, LLC shall have no liability for any damages or injuries of any kind arising from the information provided by the resources listed.

Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC)

1-800-377-0928
info@spohnc.org
www.spohnc.org
SPOHNC is a patient-directed, self-help organization dedicated to raising awareness and meeting the needs of oral and head and neck cancer patients.

American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)

(703) 836-4444
www.entnet.org
AAO-HNS is an organization of physicians and surgeon specialists who diagnose and treat problems of the ears, nose, throat, and related areas of the head and neck. The AAO-HNS Web site includes educational materials designed for patients with head and neck cancer and features a referral tool to find local otolaryngologists.

CancerCare

1-800-813-HOPE
1-800-813-4673
www.cancercare.org
CancerCare is a national, nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services including individual and group counseling, educational programs, and limited financial assistance for people with all cancer diagnoses and their loved ones. The Web site for CancerCare, www.cancercare.org, offers practical guidance and information for patients, families, and health care professionals.

The Yul Brynner Head and Neck Cancer Foundation

(843) 792-6624
admin@yulbrynnerfoundation.org
www.headandneck.org
The Yul Brynner Head and Neck Cancer Foundation helps to educate children and adults about the treatment and prevention of head and neck cancer. The organization also promotes strategies to help patients quit smoking, and it supports ongoing research in head and neck cancer.

National Cancer Institute

1-800-4-CANCER
1-800-422-6237
www.cancer.gov
The Web site of the National Cancer Institute provides accurate, up-to-date information on many types of cancer and cancer treatments. A variety of resources are listed for people dealing with cancer. The site also explains how to find out about investigational drugs and clinical trials.

Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week (OHANCAW)

(843) 792-6624
info@ohancaw.com www.ohancaw.com
Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week continues to grow with the help of survivors, their families, and health care professionals. Events include survivor receptions, free cancer screenings, educational talks and seminars, and research conferences. To learn more about the event and how to start one in your hometown, go to www.ohancaw.com.

American Cancer Society

1-800-ACS-2345
1-800-227-2345 www.cancer.org
Call your local chapter of the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345.

Cancer Hope Network

1-877-HOPENET
1-877-467-3638
www.cancerhopenetwork.org
Cancer Hope Network is a non-profit organization offering free, confidential, one-on-one emotional support to adult cancer patients and their loved ones. Support is provided via telephone by trained survivor volunteers who have been through a similar cancer experience, recovered and are leading productive lives. By re-instilling hope, CHN's survivors help patients cope with their cancer and its treatment.

Oral Cancer Foundation

(949) 646-8000
info@oralcancerfoundation.org www.oralcancerfoundation.org
The Oral Cancer Foundation is a public service, nonprofit agency designed to reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and support activities.

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

1-877-NCCSS-YES
1-877-622-7937
www.canceradvocacy.org
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship is a survivor-led cancer advocacy group. NCCS seeks to empower cancer survivors and improve how the nation researches, regulates, finances, and delivers quality cancer care.