A List of Survivor Groups

There are dozens of groups focusing on specialized cancer survival issues in California and hundreds more nationally. For those seeking initial contact with the growing survivor movement, however, these organizations or services may be of special value:

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (umbrella group for cancer survivor organizations nationwide): Box 4563, Albuquerque, N.M. 87196 (505) 764-9956.

Cope Magazine Hotline (toll free for advice on various aspects of cancer survivorship): (800) 343-2673 (343-COPE).

Candlelighters Foundation (support group for parents and families of children and young people with cancer): 2025 Eye St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006 (202) 659-5136.

Vital Options (support group for young adults, 17 to 40, who are cancer survivors): 4419 Coldwater Canyon Ave., Studio City, Calif. 91604 (818) 508-5657.

Surviving! (newsletter and support organization focusing on survivors of Hodgkin’s disease): c/o Stanford University Medical Center, Department of Radiology, Division of Radiation Therapy, Room C050, 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, Calif. 94305.

American Cancer Society (the Los Angeles chapter, 2975 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200, Los Angeles, Calif. 90010, has a special referral line for local inquiries): (213) 386-1605. The California division can make referrals to chapters statewide: 1710 Webster St., Oakland, Calif. 94612. (415) 893-7900.