Resources for cancer patients and their families:
CanCare of Houston, Inc.
9575 Katy Freeway, Suite 428
Houston, Texas 77024
(713) 461-0028 or (888)-461-0028, FAX (713) 461-0704
Website: www.cancare.org
CanCare of Houston, Inc. is an interfaith cancer support network that offers free, one-on-one, long-term emotional
support to cancer patients and their families. This support comes from trained volunteers who themselves have
experienced and survived a cancer diagnosis or have been a caregiver to someone who has. CanCare volunteers
know how to face and overcome many of the challenges presented by cancer. Their message of hope, along with
their own testimony of survival, provides strength and courage to those battling the disease.
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Dave Dravecky's Outreach of Hope
13840 Gleneagle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Phone: 719-481-3528, Fax: 719-481-4689
eMail: info@OutreachofHope.org
Website: www.hopeforcancer.org
This ministry, founded by former professional baseball player Dave Dravecky and his wife Jan in 1991, is designed
to serve suffering people, particularly those with cancer and amputation, by offering resources for encouragement,
comfort and hope through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The ministry provides resources in print,
audio and video that provide guidance and encouragement for those who suffer. In addition, OOH publishes a magazine
called The Encourager, which is sent free to thousands of hurting people and their families. The website has links to
helpful information. It also provides prayer support and professional resources for churches, healthcare professionals
and individuals who work with those who suffer.
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The Pink Fund
Beverly Hills, MI
Email: Molly@ThePinkFund.org
Website: www.ThePinkFund.org
The Pink Fund was borne out of the personal experience of breast cancer survivor Molly MacDonald. MacDonald was diagnosed with breast cancer April 1, 2005 at a time when she was transitioning between jobs. Essentially finding herself unemployed, MacDonald and her family faced financial issues as daunting as the illness itself. The Pink Fund is designed to assist women and therefore their families by providing financial aid to make payments for critical issues such as health insurance, shelter and transportation.
MacDonald found her solace in Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you saith the Lord, plans to prosper you, not to harm you, to give you hope and a future." The Pink Fund is about providing practical support with hope as a byproduct. The Pink Fund is partnering with Praying Through Cancer to provide Pink Fund recipients a copy of the book. Financial assistance is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2007. Donations can be sent to The Pink Fund in care of Charles Rollo, National
City Bank, 3580 West Maple Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
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Rest Ministries Inc.
PO Box 502928
San Diego, CA 92150
Phone: 888-751-7378
Website: www.restministries.org
Founded in 1996, Rest Ministries is a non-profit Christian organization that exists to serve people who live with
chronic illness or pain, and their families, by providing spiritual, emotional, relational, and practical
support through a variety of resources, including HopeKeepers® Magazine, Bible studies and small group materials.
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Christian Medical and Dental Association
2604 Hwy. 421
Bristol, TN 37620
Toll free phone: 888-231-2673
FAX 423-844-1005
Website: www.cmdahome.org
The Christian Medical & Dental Associations exist to motivate, educate, and equip
Christian physicians and dentists to glorify God. CMDA has lists of Christian doctor
members and several publications, including Today's Christian Doctor.
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Cancer Patient Advocate
www.CancerPatientAdvocate.com
This site has resources to equip people to encourage others dealing with cancer
and other serious illnesses. It includes information on starting or finding a
support group, becoming a patient advocate, combing faith and medicine etc. Author
Lynn Eib, a 15-year colon cancer survivor, heads up the site. Lynn is the author
of When God and Cancer Meet and Finding Light in Cancer's Shadow (Tyndale House).
She is also a contributor to Praying Through Cancer.
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Look Better Than You Feel™
P.O. Box 29514
Richmond, VA 23238
Website: www.LookBetterThanYouFeel.com
Kim Newlen, founder and president of Sweet Monday, is a breast cancer survivor and creator of Look Better Than You Feel™. Everything you need all in one garment! A post-surgical camisole for use from hospital to home, street to sleep, and every doctor's office in between. No more time-consuming dressing and undressing for all those appointments: follow-up visits, daily radiation, treatments, and continued chemo treatments! The camisole is flattering and feminine at a time you need it most and so comfortable it feels like you are wearing pj’s. It is stretchy, and easily pulls over your hips when you should not raise your arms after surgery. The straps pull down for easy access during exams and converts to versatile, stylish street-wear worn long after your scars are healed. Look Better Than You Feel™ is available in a variety of soft, cool and lightweight fabrics. The garment contains two pockets on each side to insert prosthesis or foam cups as well as removable mesh side pockets to provide easy and discrete access for drains.
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On-line support groups:
Cancer Patients Christian Online Support Group - http://listserv.acor.org/archives/cpcos.html
Faith & Coping with Cancer Discussion List - http://listserv.acor.org/archives/faith.html
Walking in Faith - http://groups.msn.com/WalkingInFaith
Books about Cancer and Christianity:
- Finding the Light in Cancer's Shadow: Hope, Humor & Healing After Treatment, By Lynn Eib (2006, Tyndale House)
- When God & Cancer Meet: True Stories of Hope & Healing, By Lynn Eib (2002, Tyndale House)
- Plant a Geranium in Your Cranium, By Barbara Johnson (2002, W Publishing)
- Breast Cancer and Me, By Lois Olmstead (1996, Christian Publications)
- A Reason for Hope: Gaining Strength for Your Fight Against Cancer, By Dr. Michael Barry (2004, Cook Communications)
- A Season of Hope: Daily Encouragement for Your Fight Against Cancer, By Dr. Michael Barry (2005, Cook Communications)
- Hope in the Face of Cancer: A Survival for the Journey You Did Not Choose, By Amy Givler, M.D. (2003, Harvest House)
- The Cancer Survival Guide: Practical Help, Spiritual Hope, By Kay Strom (Beacon Hill Press, 2002)
- A Spiritual Journey Through Breast Cancer: Strength for Today, Hope for Tomorrow, By Judy Asti (2002, Moody Publishers)
- Facing Cancer Together: How to Help Your Friend or Loved One, By Pam Brown (1999, Augsburg/Fortress)
- I Don't Remember Signing Up for Cancer, By Sherry Karuza Waldrip (1998, Winepress Publishing)
- A Different Kind of Miracle, By Emilie Barnes (2002, Harvest House)
- The Cross and the Scalpel, By Gwen Wilkerson (2004, Baker House)
- Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul, By Jack Canfield (1996, Health Communications)
Special websites connected with our contributors:
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