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Decision support
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (Pancreatic Cancer)
Decision support—information from trained professional via telephone or e-mail
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www.pancan.org
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In all 50 states
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In 2006, provided decision support to 6,655 people via e-mail or telephone
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1-877-272-6226 (toll free)
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Education
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ACS’ I Can Cope Program
Community or online classes on cancer management, treatment, financial concerns, community resources, nutrition, emotional matters, and communication skills
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www.cancer.org/docroot/ESN/content/ESN_3_1X_I_Can_Cope.asp
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1-800-ACS-2345 (toll free)
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Education
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ACS’ Look Good … Feel Better Program
Group or one-on-one program providing beauty tips and cosmetologic assistance to help patients cope with skin changes and hair loss and other effects of cancer treatment
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www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org
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1-800-395-LOOK (toll free)
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Education
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American Institute of Cancer Research
Advice and information on health questions and nutrition answered by a dietitian
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www.aicr.org
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In all 50 states
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Phone advice to approximately 35 callers/month
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1-800-843-8114 (toll free)
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Approximately 100 email responses per month
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