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American Cancer Society - Illinois

Address

P.O. Box 10393
Chicago, IL 60610

(312) 372-0471

www.cancer.org/

Description:

Provides free cancer information and patient services. Offers transportation to cancer related appointments, information around the clock, and one-on-one breast cancer support

Hours:

Cancer Helpline: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Intake Process:

(1) To arrange for a ride to a cancer treatment facility near you, please call 1-800-227-2345
(2) For information and 24/7 over-the-phone support, please call 1-800-227-2345
(3) Hair Loss and Mastectomy Products can be ordered online at www.tlcdirect.org

Program Fees:

(1) No fees
(2) Self pay

Languages:

(1) Spanish (2) Support available in 200+ languages via language lines

Eligibility:

None

Handicap Accessible?

No

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

March 28, 2023

Address Listings

P.O. Box (Primary)

P.O. Box 10393
Chicago, IL 60610

Contacts

Karen E. Knudsen

CEO

Phone Numbers

Cancer Helpline

(800) 227-2345

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Description

Mastectomy products available online and over the phone

Hours

Helpline and Website: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Eligibility

None

Fees

Self-pay

Intake Procedure

Call or place orders online at https://www.tlcdirect.org/

Languages

(1) Spanish (2) Service available in 200+ languages via language lines

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Illinois
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    Description

    Transportation for cancer-related appointments

    Hours

    Cancer Helpline: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

    Eligibility

    None

    Fees

    None

    Intake Procedure

    Call to arrange for a ride to a cancer treatment facility

    Languages

    (1) Spanish (2) Service available in 200+ languages via language lines

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Illinois
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BT-4500.6500-500) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Reach to Recovery - Online one-to-one breast cancer peer support service

      Hours

      Website: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

      Eligibility

      Individuals who are experiencing breast cancer

      Fees

      None

      Intake Procedure

      Create an online profile at https://reach.cancer.org/ or download the mobile app and connect with volunteer who have experienced a similar type of breast cancer, stage, and/ or treatment

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Illinois

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        800-227-2345
        Type:
        Voice/Toll-Free
        Name:
        Cancer Helpline
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        Description

        Free information and resources on cancer and cancer treatment and support available through the website

        Hours

        Website: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

        Required Documents

        None

        Eligibility

        None

        Fees

        None

        Intake Procedure

        Visit the website to connect with services and find information

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Illinois
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-1800.3300-900) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          Cancer-related hair loss products available online or by phone

          Hours

          Cancer Helpline: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

          Eligibility

          None

          Fees

          self-pay

          Intake Procedure

          Call the helpline or go online to www.tlcdirect.org to order products

          Languages

          (1) Spanish (2) Service available in 200+ languages via language lines

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Illinois
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-0600.6500-950) and related services within the Service Tree.

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