The following organizations may be able to provide you with helpful information about cancer and chemotherapy. These organizations do not endorse any specific pharmaceutical product. Links to other sites are provided as a convenience to the viewer. Valeant Pharmaceuticals International accepts no responsibility for the content included on these sites.

American Cancer Society - www.cancer.org

800-ACS-2345
A nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.

800-LUNGUSA
The leading organization working to prevent lung disease and promote lung health that funds vital research on the causes of and treatments for lung disease.

Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology - www.cos.ca/cano

604-874-4322
National organization established in 1984 to promote prevention of cancer, provide optimal care of individuals with cancer and support for the nurses caring for them. To become a member, contact the Head Office at:
cano@malachite-mgmt.com

416-961-7223
888-939-3333 (toll-free in Canada only)
National, community-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.

The Canadian Oncology Societies is a federation of oncological societies with a common voice in oncology. The membership includes the Canadian Association of Medical Oncologists (CAMO), the Canadian Hematology Society (CHS), the Canadian Society for Surgical Oncology (CSSO), the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of Canada (GOC), the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO), the Canadian Urologic Oncology Group (CUOG) and The Canadian Association of General Practioners in Oncology (CAGPO).

800-813-HOPE
A national nonprofit organization that provides free professional support services — including counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help — to anyone affected by cancer.

866-292-9355
An organization dedicated to helping anyone affected by cancer to lead a more fulfilling life through self-help and empowerment by offering free psychosocial support services, resources, and educational opportunities.

888-GILDA-4-U
A free cancer support community for men, women and children with any type or stage of cancer, and their families and friends, in 21 locations across the US and Canada — providing groups, lectures, workshops, social events, and children’s activities, so no one has to face cancer alone. 

800-955-4572
The world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research (to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma) and providing education and patient services.

800-872-3000
The entertainment industry’s foundation, National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance, is dedicated to the eradication of colorectal cancer by promoting education about the importance of screening and funding cutting-edge research.

866-257-4667
A professional organization of registered nurses and other healthcare providers dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research, and administration in oncology nursing.

888-651-3038
People Living With Cancer is a patient information Web site of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the world's leading organization representing medical professionals who care for people with cancer.

888-793-WELL
An international nonprofit organization dedicated to providing emotional support, education, and hope for people affected by cancer.

800-80-UsTOO
An international, nonprofit, grassroots organization that helps prostate cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones learn more about prostate cancer to make better decisions on treatment options and cope with emotional and quality-of-life issues following treatment.