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Local support groups

Find local support groups and services in Maine.

Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center - Ellsworth, ME Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine - Norway, ME Christine B. Foundation - Bangor, ME Dean Snell Cancer Foundation - Brunswick, ME Dempsey Center - Lewiston and South Portland, ME Healthy Acadia - Ellsworth and Machias, ME Maine’s Impact Cancer Network - Falmouth, ME Man up to Cancer - Cape Elizabeth, ME Purple Iris Foundation - Brewer, ME Sarah’s House of Maine - Holden, ME

Online and phone support

211 Maine - 24/7 Maine health and human services hotline American Cancer Society - 24/7 cancer helpline Cancer Hope Network Cancer Care Cancer.net Cancer Support Community Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Lodging & travel resources

Hope Lodge

A home away from home.

Extended Stay program

Home-like experiences for patients.

The Road to Recovery program

Free rides to and from cancer treatment.

Angel Flight NE

Free flights to and from Maine for cancer treatment.

Financial support

Patient Advocate Foundation

Free resources and case management services to help with issues related to insurance coverage and financial burdens.

Lower your cancer risk

Maine Quit Link

Free and confidential resources to help you quit smoking online or over the phone.

The Maine Health cancer care network

Information about prevention, early detection, and treatment for skin cancer.

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