500 E. Market St.,
Iowa City, IA 52245
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319-339-0300 or 1-800-MERCYIC (637-2942)
The Association of Cancer Online Resources provides support, information, and community to patients, family caregivers and professional health providers. There are over 130 online lists to choose from, including groups on specific diagnoses, alternative therapies, depression, fatigue, financial concerns... Online support groups offer the flexibility of 24 hour, 7 day a week access. Some people report that the anonymity of an online community is actually helpful in sharing feelings and concerns.
200 Hawkins Dr.,
Iowa City, IA 52242
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1-800-777-8442 (toll free)
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics offers many support groups for persons with cancer; from online groups to cancer specific, such as a Multiple Myeloma Support Group, to area specific support groups.
Please Note: Iowa City Hospice does not specifically endorse the activities of these organizations, but offers their information as a sample of the kinds of materials and services that are available.