Resources for Cancer
Nutrition Resources
Nutrition is an important part before, during and after cancer treatment. Eating healthy during and after treatment can help you feel better and stay stronger. Click here for nutrition resources and education tips.
Support Groups
St. Joseph's provides a variety of support groups for those with cancer and their loved ones. Click here for a complete list.
External Resource Links
The following is a list of cancer websites that may be of interest or information to you. These websites are independent of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) and St. Joseph's. As such, St. Joseph's and CHW do not endorse or sponsor any of these sites, nor do we vouch for the any of the information contained within these sites.
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute is an integral part of the National Institute of Health (NCI). The NCI is the federal government's main agency for cancer research and education.
The Wellness Community of Arizona
The Wellness Community is a national non-profit organization dedicated to providing free emotional support, education and hope for people with cancer and their loved ones. Through this website you can sign up for classes, events, and support groups in Arizona.
Alliance For Lung Cancer (Alcase)
Alcase, a worldwide organization, helps people at risk for and living with lung cancer. This website provides information about advocacy, support and education offered by Alcase. It also offers membership and a quarterly newsletter.
American Brain Tumor Foundation (NBTF)
Here you will find a multitude of information about brain tumors and their treatments. Newsletters, fact sheets and brochures are available at no cost. Through this website you can also connect with other brain tumor patients as well as other caregivers.
American Cancer Society
This national organization's site provides links to local chapters as well as information on cancer types, treatments, prevention and the latest news in cancer research. Text is also available in Spanish.
Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
The website for neurological disease information including brain cancer treatment, research, information and education.
Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups
The Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life and survival of cancer patients by increasing participation in cancer clinical trials.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
This site provides medical updates on leukemia and lymphoma research and treatments, as well as information about the society's activities and offerings and links to their local chapters.
Oncolink
This is the University of Pennsylvania's website, which offers help to cancer patients, and their families by providing cancer-related information at no charge.
