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Definitions

Glossary of insurance terms (HealthCare.gov)

Glossary of lung cancer terms

Links to Other Helpful Organizations

AARP - AARP.org
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that helps people 50 and older improve the quality of their lives.

American Brain Tumor Association
Support groups for people with brain tumors and care partners. The ABTA provides comprehensive resources that support the complex needs of brain tumor patients and care partners, as well as the critical funding of research in the pursuit of breakthroughs in brain tumor diagnosis, treatment, and care.

American Cancer Society (ACS) - cancer.org
With a mission of helping people stay well, helping people get well, finding cures, and fighting back against cancer, ACS provides Information and resources for people with all kinds of cancer.

ACS's local resources search
Find support programs and services in your area through the American Cancer Society.

Brain Tumor Network
Provide free, individualized navigation to help patients and loved ones manage a primary brain tumor diagnosis, overcome treatment obstacles, and facilitate access to quality healthcare.

CancerCare - www.cancercare.org
The leading national organization providing free, professional support services and information to help people manage the emotional, practical, and financial challenges of cancer

Caring.com
Get help finding assisted living and other care services for seniors.

Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) - Getpalliativecare.org
Provides clear, comprehensive palliative care information for people coping with serious, complex illness. Key components include a Palliative Care Provider Directory for hospitals and community settings, a definition of palliative care, and detailed descriptions of what palliative care does and how to get it. It also provides an interactive questionnaire to assist you in determining whether palliative care might be appropriate for you or a loved one.

Livestrong's Resource Center
Resources and assistance for people living with cancer, from The Livestrong Foundation.  

Leptomeningeal Cancer Foundation
Focused on improving the quality of life and extending the quantity of life for all people diagnosed with leptomeningeal cancer. Find resources and a listing of clinical trials.

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) - PatientAdvocate.org
Focused on insurance and health care access problems, PAF offers direct assistance to patients as well as an extensive library of publications on related health care topics.

Patient Power - PatientPower.info
An online information resource dedicated to educating patients living with cancer through video news programs featuring cancer experts and inspiring patients and caregivers, webcasts, transcripts, and live in-person meetings in partnership with leading medical centers, cancer medical societies, and numerous cancer patient advocacy groups.

Savor Health
Dedicated to making the lives of cancer patients and their caregivers easier and less stressful by providing services that relieve them of the significant time, energy and worry associated with ensuring proper nutrition for themselves and their loved ones.

Survivorship A to Z - survivorshipatoz.org/cancer
Resources on a variety of topics for people living with cancer.

Triage Cancer
A nonprofit organization that provides education on the practical and legal issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, through events, quick guides, and cancer resources.