Quality of Life Clinical Resource Area - Additional Resources

The Hospice Foundation of America
This organization is dedicated to helping people who cope personally or professionally with terminal illness, death and grieving.

Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies Report Cancer Care for the Whole Patient: Meeting Psychosocial Health Needs
In this IOM report, the most common psychosocial problems are reviewed and ten action items to ensure standards are outlined.

National Cancer Institute (NCI)
This page from the NCI website provides information and links to organizations across the nation that provide support and services for individuals and families living with a cancer diagnosis. The list includes support groups, information on financial assistance, exercise programs, fertility, and several organizations devoted to supporting those with specific adult and pediatric cancers.

The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
NHPCO's mission is to lead and mobilize social change to improve access and care at the end of life.

Taking Time: Support for People with Cancer and the People Who Care About Them
This National Cancer Institute publication provides information about coping with a diagnosis of cancer, and living each day to the fullest.

The Wellness Community
This international organization is devoted to the support, education and hope of people affected by cancer. All programs are free of charge. Services include support groups, stress management sessions, educational programs, exercise sessions and nutrition workshops. There are currently 21 sites across the US and five in development. Sites are also located in Israel and Japan.