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1560 Wilson Blvd, Ste 1000
Arlington, VA 22209
Local Phone: 202-328-7744
Free Line: 1-800-843-8114
aicrweb@aicr.org
The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) funds research on the relationship of nutrition, physical activity, and weight management to cancer risk. Online resources provide information on nutrition and exercise for cancer patients, scientific literature on cancer prevention and reducing cancer risk, healthy lifestyles, recipes, a video resource library, and publications. The Nutrition Hotline, available through the number listed above, provides information for individuals with specific questions regarding diet and nutrition. Questions are forwarded to a nutritionist and generally answered within 72 hours.
Categories: Educational Programs

55 W. Wacker Drive
Suite 1150
Chicago, IL 60601
Free Line: 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) (Responds to calls in English and Spanish)
info@lung.org
The mission of the American Lung Association® (ALA) is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy, and research. Their online Resource Library provides lung cancer patients, and their loved ones, with information on diagnosis and treatment, educational videos, and research. Additional resources include their Lung Helpline and online support communities. Assistance with smoking cessation is available through their Freedom from Smoking programs. Phone and online resources are available in English and Spanish.
Categories: Lung, Advocacy, Counseling, Educational Programs , Support Groups

159 West 25th St
8th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Local Phone: 646-929-8032 (Responds to calls in English only)
cancerandcareers@cew.org
Cancer and Careers empowers and educates people with cancer to thrive in the workplace. A variety of programs provide cancer patients and survivors with information needed to navigate the practical and legal challenges that follow a diagnosis. Online resources, available in English and Spanish, include career coaching, information on conducting a job search, resume review services, interviewing tips, free publications, support groups, and educational seminars. There are also resources specific to healthcare providers, employers, and coworkers. Callers may be asked to send an email with questions, or to leave a message.
Categories: Educational Programs , Legal Issues, Support Groups

734 15th Street, NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
Local Phone: 202-659-9709 (Responds to calls in English only)
Free Line: 1-888-793-9355 (Responds to calls in multiple languages)
help@cancersupportcommunity.org
The Cancer Support Community (CSC) is dedicated to providing emotional support for individuals affected by cancer, including their families and friends. With its online community and global network of 175 locations, the CSC offers a variety of free services, including: support groups, counseling, cancer education, navigating costs, publications, webinars, personal patient websites (MyLifeLine), and healthy lifestyle programs. The CSC also conducts research and advocates for those whose lives have been disrupted by cancer. Select online resources are available in Spanish, Chinese, and other languages.

The Cancer Support Helpline’s licensed counselors provide guidance, resources and support to cancer patients or their loved ones. Counseling is available in over 200 languages. For longer-term support, referrals to local mental health professionals are available.
Categories: Advocacy, Counseling, Educational Programs , Lodging & Travel, Support Groups
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275 Seventh Avenue
22nd Floor
New York, NY 10001
Local Phone: 212-712-8400 (Administrative)
Free Line: 1-800-813-4673 (1-800-813-HOPE) (Responds to calls in English and Spanish)
info@cancercare.org
CancerCare provides free, professional support services and information to help anyone affected by cancer. Services include individual and group counseling, support groups, educational workshops, publications, practical help and referrals. Limited financial assistance may be available for select cancer-related expenses. Information on current programs is available online or by calling CancerCare directly. Short-term counseling is provided by oncology social workers and is available in-person (at their local offices), online or over the telephone.

Many resources, including counseling, are available in Spanish.
Categories: Medication (includes co-payments), Counseling, Educational Programs , Support Groups
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Suite 1004
274 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Local Phone: 212-448-9494 (Responds to calls in English and Spanish)
Free Line: 1-866-228-4673 (1-866-228-HOPE) (Responds to calls in English and Spanish)
info@cbtf.org
The Children's Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the treatment, quality of life, and long term outlook for children with brain and spinal cord tumors through research, support, education, and advocacy for families and survivors.

CBTF has a free publication, A Resource Guide for Parents of Children with Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors, and also co-sponsors conferences, teleconferences, and webinars for families, survivors, and health care professionals. CBTF offers a toll-free support line where you may speak with pediatric neuro-oncology social workers. CBTF's Family 2 Family Network allows families to share their experiences with those having similar concerns. CBTF also hosts and sponsors events, such as the Kids Cruise or Brain Tumor Week at Camp Sunshine, which offer families fun while building relationships within the community. The Children's Brain Tumor Foundation funds research to identify the causes of childhood brain tumors to find effective treatments.
Categories: Brain, Childhood, Other Cancers, Scholarships & Camps, Educational Programs , Peer/Buddy Programs

Free Line: 1-877-427-2111 (1-877-4CRC-111) (Responds to call in English only)
Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) is the leading patient-empowerment and advocacy organization in the United States, providing balanced and objective information on colon and rectal cancer research, treatment, and policy. Educational resources provide information on colorectal cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. The Fight CRC Patient Resource Line, in partnership with the Cancer Support Community, connects callers to a variety of local and/or national resources, as well as provides short-term counseling, treatment decision planning, and financial counseling related to the costs of cancer and its treatments. Over-the-phone assistance, as provided by the Cancer Support Community, is available in over 200 languages.
Categories: Colorectal, Advocacy, Educational Programs

1700 K Street NW
Suite 660
Washington, DC 20006
Local Phone: 202-463-2080
Free Line: 1-800-298-2436 (Lung Cancer Helpline)
support@go2foundation.org
GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer (formerly the Lung Cancer Alliance) is dedicated to improving the lives of those living with or at risk of lung cancer. Through the Lung Cancer Helpline, callers can access free one-on-one support, educational materials, guidance on screening, treatment and clinical trials, referrals and a variety of other resources. Programs include peer-to-peer support, support groups and online patient communities, clinical trial matching, webinars, and monthly presentations. Most resources, including their Helpline, are available in English only.
Categories: Lung, Screening, Treatment, Advocacy, Educational Programs , Peer/Buddy Programs , Support Groups

200 Independence Avenue, SW.
Washington, DC 20201
Local Phone: Help Center: 1-800-318-2596 (available for questions 24/7)
HealthCare.gov is the first U.S. Department of Health and Human Services central database of health coverage options, combining information about public programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid) with information from more than 1,000 private insurance plans. Consumers can search online for health insurance options specific to their life situation and local community. Healthcare.gov also has information about the Affordable Care Act (the law which put into place comprehensive health insurance reforms). The enrollment period opens November 1 each year.
Categories: Health Insurance (includes co-payments), Educational Programs

Suite 316
925B Peachtree Street, NE.
Atlanta, GA 30309
Local Phone: 678-767-2955 (Responds to calls in English only)
Free Line: 1-866-425-3678 (1-866-IAL-FORU) (Responds to calls in English only); 1-800-305-0117 (Speak to a Larynx Cancer Survivor in English only)
ialhq@theial.com
The International Association of Laryngectomees (IAL) is a nonprofit, voluntary organization composed of member clubs and recognized regional organizations. These clubs are generally known as Lost Chord or New Voice clubs. Club membership ranges from 10 to more than 300 laryngectomees. The purpose of the IAL is to assist these local clubs in their efforts toward the total rehabilitation of the laryngectomee. The IAL exchanges ideas and disseminates information to member clubs and to the public, facilitates the formation of new clubs, fosters improvement in laryngectomee programs, and improves the minimum standards for teachers of post-laryngectomy speech. The IAL Voice Institute trains laryngectomees and prospective instructors of speech in an intensive 5-day course that emphasizes speech restoration as the central component to multidisciplinary total rehabilitation. A directory of laryngectomee-experienced speech instructors in the United States is available on the IAL Web site. Some Spanish materials are also available.
Categories: Head and Neck, Oral, Other Cancers, Educational Programs , Health Professional Referrals, Support Groups

Suite 206
12650 Riverside Drive
North Hollywood, CA 91607
Local Phone: 818-487-7455 (Responds to calls in English and Spanish)
Free Line: 1-800-452-2873 (1-800-452-CURE) (Responds to calls in English and Spanish)
TheIMF@myeloma.org
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is dedicated to improving the quality of life of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure. The IMF Hotline answers questions from patients and family members and provides information about medical services, pharmaceutical access, and patient support groups. Free IMF publications include the IMF Multiple Myeloma Patient Handbook; Multiple Myeloma: A Concise Review of the Disease and Treatment Options; and the Understanding Series – treatment specific brochures on new therapies and clinical trials. The Foundation conducts Patients & Family Seminars to educate patients on the latest information about current therapies, research advances, and emerging treatment options. A comprehensive network of support groups from around the world are also available to assist patients and their families. The IMF operates Bank-On-A-Cure®, a unique global gene bank to advance myeloma research. The IMF's research grant program funds research projects around the world for both multiple myeloma and amyloidosis.
Categories: Multiple Myeloma, Educational Programs , Support Groups

6144 Clark Center Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34238
Local Phone: 941-927-4963 (Responds to calls in English only) Fax: 941-927-4467
info@iwmf.com
The International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF) provides encouragement and support to people with Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (WM) and offers information and education programs that address patient's concerns, and promotes and supports research leading to a cure. The IWMF offers many patient publications, including a New Patient Information Package (Info Pak). IWMF-Talk is an e-mail talklist for discussion of every aspect of WM (available in English, French, German, Spanish, Nordic Countries, U.K.). Telephone Lifeline Support provides telephone numbers of IWMF volunteers who will answer questions about their first-hand experience with specific treatment for WM. IWMF also provides telephone and e-mail network lists that connect patients and caregivers. IWMF provides funding to researchers studying a treatment or cure for Waldenstrom macrogloblinemia or related blood cancer. Information on the Web site is available in French, Spanish, and German.
Categories: Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Educational Programs , Support Groups

3 International Drive, Suite 200
Rye Brook, NY 10573
Free Line: 1-800-955-4572 (Responds to calls in English and Spanish)
infocenter@lls.org
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) is dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and services to patients and caregivers. Support services include local support groups, online chat, an online patient community, and peer-to-peer support that links patients and their families with a trained volunteer who has experienced a similar situation.

Additional resources include educational programs, publications, home-care services, financial assistance, and information tailored to caregivers. Information specialists are available over-the-phone to assist with questions related to diagnosis and treatment, financial and social challenges, and support. Information is available in Spanish, with language interpretation available in 170 languages. LLS has chapter offices located throughout the United States and Canada.
Categories: Hodgkin Lymphoma, Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Other Cancers, General Living Expenses, Health Insurance (includes co-payments), Medication (includes co-payments), Advocacy, Educational Programs , Peer/Buddy Programs , Support Groups

623 W 38th St
Ste 300
Austin, TX 78705
Free Line: 1-855-220-7777 (Responds to calls in English and Spanish)
Livestrong provides free, confidential, one-on-one support to anyone affected by cancer, including patients, loved ones, friends, health care professionals and caregivers. Through education, referrals, and counseling services, Livestrong helps patients, and their loved ones, manage the physical, emotional, and practical effects of cancer. Support resources provide information on insurance, employment and financial concerns, transportation, emotional support and counseling, treatment concerns and clinical trials, nutrition, specialized services for young adults, and information on fertility and associated financial support programs. Livestrong Cancer Navigators provide over-the-phone assistance in English and Spanish.
Categories: Health Insurance (includes co-payments), Lodging & Travel, Medication (includes co-payments), Educational Programs

40 Monument Road, Suite 104
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Local Phone: 484-708-1550 (Responds to calls in English only); 610-645-4567 (Responds to calls in English only)
Free Line: 1-888-753-5222 (1-888-753-LBBC) (Breast Cancer Helpline) (Responds to calls in English)
mail@lbbc.org
Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) aims to connect people with trusted breast cancer information and support. Tailored content is available for individuals at high risk for developing breast cancer, as well as for those newly diagnosed, in treatment, or years beyond treatment. Online resources include interactive message boards, webinars, guides and brochures, and transcripts/audio recordings of conferences. Additionally, resources are also available for select demographics, including younger women, Latina women, the LGBT community, and men with breast cancer. The Breast Cancer Helpline is a national, toll-free telephone service staffed by trained volunteers affected by breast cancer, and offers guidance, information, and support. Online resources are available in English and Spanish.
Categories: Breast, Educational Programs , Peer/Buddy Programs

Free Line: 1-800-395-5665 (1-800-395-LOOK) (Responds to calls in English and Spanish)
Look Good...Feel Better® (LGFB) is a free national public service program that helps individuals with cancer look good, improve their self-esteem, and manage their treatment and recovery with greater confidence. LGFB offers advice to cope with the appearance-related side effects of treatment through group programs, a toll-free information and referral line, self-help kits, one-on-one consultations, and brochures. The LGFB Web site contains various make-over steps, hair help, and before and after photos. The program also has a self-help brochure for men who are seeking information on appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Translators for many other languages are available to respond to calls.
Categories: International, Medical Supplies, Wigs, Prostheses , Educational Programs

Free Line: 1-800-395-5665 (1-800-395-LOOK) (Responds to calls in English and Spanish)
Look Good… Feel Better® for Teens is a program created specifically for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 with cancer. Online resources include helpful information on treatment-related precautions, as well as addressing topics on appearance, health and fitness, and relationships. The website 2bMe allows teens to privately explore the different challenges caused by cancer and provides information on skincare, nutrition and social issues relevant to teens. On-site programs are available in 19 cities.
Categories: Educational Programs
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415 Crossways Park Drive
Suite D
Woodbury, NY 11797
Local Phone: 516-737-1550
Free Line: 1-866-789-1000 (Responds to calls in English only)
contactus@lustgarten.org
The Lustgarten Foundation is dedicated to advancing scientific and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure, and prevention of pancreatic cancer. The foundation's website provides patients and caregivers information about diagnosis, treatment, research, supportive care, and organizations that provide publications, financial assistance, and support services. A free patient handbook, "Understanding Pancreatic Cancer: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers," is available in hard copy or electronically.
Categories: Pancreas, Educational Programs , Health Professional Referrals

115 Broadway
Suite 1301
New York, NY 10006
Local Phone: 212-349-2910
Free Line: 1-800-500-9976
helpline@lymphoma.org
The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) is a voluntary health organization devoted to funding lymphoma research and providing patients and health care professionals with information on the disease. LRF’s support programs include the Lymphoma Support Network, a one-to-one peer support program that matches lymphoma patients or caregivers with volunteers who have had similar lymphoma-related experiences. Trained staff members are available to answer questions, offer individual support, and search for clinical trials on the Lymphoma Helpline and Clinical Trials Information Service. LRF’s Patient Aid Grant program provides limited assistance to lymphoma patients currently undergoing treatment for help with medical bills, transportation, temporary lodging, and childcare.

The research goals of LRF are focused on engaging and educating junior researchers and bringing together investigators focusing on specific diseases or other focal points. The Foundation has launched several special research programs, including an initiative to study mantle cell lymphoma, a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that is especially challenging to treat. The Foundation advocates on behalf of the lymphoma community to increase federal funding for lymphoma research and education, and to ensure access to high-quality cancer care for every patient.


Categories: Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, General Living Expenses, Lodging & Travel, Medical Supplies, Wigs, Prostheses , Advocacy, Educational Programs , Peer/Buddy Programs

1615 L Street
Suite 430
Washington, DC 20036
Free Line: 1-877-363-6376 (1-877-END-MESO) (Responds to calls in English only)
info@curemeso.org
The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (Meso Foundation) is a nonprofit collaboration of patients and families, physicians, advocates, and researchers dedicated to eradicating mesothelioma. The Meso Foundation aims to provide up-to-date information on the disease and its treatment, as well as to connect patients and families with specialists, support resources and community. Mesothelioma experts are available over-the-phone and via email. Patients traveling for an initial consultation and those enrolled in a clinical trial may be eligible for reimbursement of travel-related expenditures.
Categories: Mesothelioma, Lodging & Travel, Advocacy, Educational Programs , Health Professional Referrals, Peer/Buddy Programs , Support Groups
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5th Floor
383 Main Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
Local Phone: 203-229-0464 (Responds to calls in English only)
Free Line: 1-866-603-6628 (available M-F, 9am-7pm ET)
info@themmrf.org
The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) provides information for patients with multiple myeloma and other types of plasma cell disorders. In addition to resources specific to the disease, including information on signs and symptoms, initial diagnosis, and treatment options, a variety of publications and educational programs are available for patients and their caregivers. The MMRF also provides information on finding a treatment center, support groups, and financial assistance programs. Nurse Patient Navigators offer information and support over-the-phone, via email and through social media. Select publications are available in Spanish.
Categories: Multiple Myeloma, Health Insurance (includes co-payments), Lodging & Travel, Medication (includes co-payments), Treatment, Educational Programs , Health Professional Referrals, Support Groups
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Suite 108
20411 West 12 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48076
Local Phone: 248-358-1886 (Responds to calls in English only)
Free Line: 1-800-546-5268 (1-800-LINK-BMT) (Responds to calls in English only)
info@nbmtlink.org
The National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink) is a nonprofit organization specifically serving stem cell transplant patients, their caregivers, families, and health professionals. The nbmtLink provides information and support services, including a volunteer peer support program, resource referrals for patients and health professionals, and educational guides, videos, and Webcasts. The free nbmtLINK Online Library contains hundreds of journal articles, booklets, and reference materials, as well as comprehensive links to additional online information. Information on how to become a donor is also available.
Categories: Hodgkin Lymphoma, Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Other Cancers, Educational Programs , Peer/Buddy Programs , Support Groups

PO Box 13827
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Local Phone: 818-992-4242 (Responds to calls in English only)
Free Line: 1-800-685-5531 (Responds to calls in English only)
nccc@ashasexualhealth.org
The National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving women with, or at risk for, cervical cancer and HPV disease. Its mission is to promote prevention through education about early vaccination, Pap testing and HPV testing, when recommended. Services include access to online educational materials (publications, videos and webinars), a variety of patient and family support resources, and information on free/low-cost Pap testing. Some resources are available in Spanish.
Categories: Cervical, Screening, Advocacy, Educational Programs , Peer/Buddy Programs , Support Groups

Suite 770
1010 Wayne Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Local Phone: 301-650-9127 (Responds to calls in English only)
Free Line: 1-888-650-9127 (Responds to calls in English only); 1-877-622-7937 (1-877-NCCS-YES) (To Order Cancer Survival Toolbox®) (Responds to calls in English only)
info@canceradvocacy.org
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) is a survivor-led cancer advocacy organization. NCCS’s primary goal is to advocate for quality cancer care for all Americans and empower cancer survivors. Resources provided include the Cancer Survival Toolbox® (free, self-learning audio program), NCCS publications, Surviving with Confidence program (dispels misconceptions about chemotherapy), Cancer Care Planning, and Journey Forward (program that promotes clear steps for care and monitoring after active cancer treatment). NCCS also provides a Resource Guide, a database of organizations that can be searched based on cancer type, treatment issues, side effects, cancer-related information (e.g., long-term survival clinics), and state.
Categories: Advocacy, Educational Programs

2000 M St. NW
Suite 505
Washington, DC 20036
Local Phone: 202-677-4300
Free Line: 1-800-388-2227 (Responds to calls in English and Spanish)
The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) is the nation's largest financial counseling organization. NFCC member agencies provide a variety of free and affordable services, including counseling on credit and debt matters, housing, and bankruptcy. Comprehensive money management services are tailored to the client’s individual needs. The website provides information on consumer services, tools and education. Clients can also schedule an appointment with a certified credit counselor online. Resources are available in English and Spanish.
Categories: Counseling, Educational Programs
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Suite 100
1731 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Local Phone: 703-837-1500 (NHPCO Office) (Responds to calls in English only)
Free Line: 1-800-658-8898 (Caring Connections Helpline) (Responds to calls in English and Spanish); 1-877-658-8896 (Responds to calls in Spanish only)
caringinfo@nhpco.org
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) is a membership organization representing programs and professionals that provide hospice and palliative care in the United States. NHPCO's mission is to lead and mobilize social change for improved care at the end-of-life. NHPCO offers publications, information about how to find a hospice, and information about the financial aspects of hospice. On the NHPCO Web site you are able to search for hospice/palliative care programs in the United States. Caring Connections is a national consumer and community engagement program of NHPCO to improve care at the end-of-life. Caring Connections provides a toll-free number, Web site, and a wide range of free materials about end-of-life care (such as hospice and palliative care information, advance care planning, caregiving). Information on the Caring Connections Web site is provided on Planning Ahead, Caring for Someone, Living with an Illness, and Grieving a Loss. Some Spanish-language publications are available, and staff are able to answer calls in Spanish.
Categories: Advocacy, Educational Programs , Health Professional Referrals

Suite 435
2501 Oak Lawn Avenue
Dallas, TX 75219
Local Phone: 214-273-4200 (Responds to calls in English only)
Free Line: 1-888-682-7426 (1-888-OVARIAN) (Responds to calls in English only)
nocc@ovarian.org
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) is committed to raising awareness of ovarian cancer in communities across the country and providing education and support for women with ovarian cancer and their families. NOCC has a toll-free number for information, referral, support, and education about ovarian cancer. NOCC also offers support groups, a national newsletter, and educational materials on issues such as symptoms, risk factors, and treatment. Committed volunteers continue to build a network of NOCC Chapters throughout the country to advance the ovarian cancer awareness movement in local communities.
Categories: Ovarian, Advocacy, Educational Programs , Peer/Buddy Programs

Number 205
3419 Via Lido
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Local Phone: 949-723-4400
info@oralcancerfoundation.org
The Oral Cancer Foundation (OCF) is a nonprofit organization that provides information, patient support, research, and advocacy on oral cancer. Online materials include detailed information on risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of oral cancers, as well as access to a free Patient/Survivor Forum. A comprehensive list of resources is available to help patients find additional information, including: support organizations, financial assistance, governmental agencies, private cancer foundations, and cancer treatment and research centers.
Categories: Oral, Advocacy, Educational Programs , Peer/Buddy Programs

Suite 1190
910 17th Street, NW.
Washington, DC 20006
Local Phone: 202-331-1332 (Responds to calls in English only)
Free Line: 1-866-399-6262 (Responds to calls in English only); 1-800-535-1682 (OCNA Clinical Trials Matching Service) (Responds to calls in English and Spanish)
ocna@ovariancancer.org
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance (OCNA) advances the interests of women with ovarian cancer by advocating for increased federal funding for ovarian cancer research; increasing awareness that early recognition of symptoms is the best way to save lives; and educating medical and other health care professionals about ovarian cancer diagnosis and the need to provide referrals to gynecologic oncologists. OCNA has a “Survivors Teaching Students: Saving Women’s Lives” program that enhances medical, nursing, and physician assistant students’ understanding of ovarian cancer symptoms and risk factors. The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Clinical Trials Matching Service provides information on current clinical trials in the United States and Canada. Women can customize their searches based on a range of criteria that includes the specific ovarian cancer type, stage, treatment history, and place where she can enroll. A Clinical Trial Specialist is assigned to each caller to guide her through her confidential search.
Categories: Ovarian, Advocacy, Educational Programs

1500 Rosecrans Avenue
Suite 200
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Local Phone: 310-725-0025 (Responds to calls in English and Spanish)
Free Line: 1-877-272-6226 (1-877-2-PANCAN) (Responds to calls in English and Spanish)
info@pancan.org
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is a nationwide network of people dedicated to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer. PanCAN provides patients, loved ones and healthcare professionals with free, in-depth and personalized resources and information on pancreatic cancer, including support services, such as:

Survivor & Caregiver Network, matching patients and loved ones with others who have been in their shoes
Clinical trials searches
Know Your Tumor® precision medicine service
Educational webinars
Lists of pancreatic cancer specialists
Local activities and opportunities to connect with others in the community

Information is available in English and Spanish.

PanCAN’s Patient Registry also gives patients and caregivers the opportunity to help advance research by sharing their experiences in an online database.
Categories: Pancreas, Advocacy, Educational Programs , Health Professional Referrals, Peer/Buddy Programs

Suite 500
1600 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Local Phone: 703-836-4412 (Responds to calls in English only)
Free Line: 1-800-227-2732 (Responds to calls in English only)
pcf@preventcancer.org
The Prevent Cancer Foundation funds research on cancer prevention, educates the public about how to prevent cancer, and reaches out to communities across the country with resources and events, and partners with other organizations. The Foundation focuses its energies and resources on those cancers—breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, oral, prostate, skin, testicular—that can be prevented through lifestyle changes or detected and treated in their early stages. The Foundation has several community outreach programs and exhibits available for community events. The Prevent Cancer Foundation has many childhood initiatives and educational programs targeting children and adolescents/young adults.
Categories: Childhood, Educational Programs

89 South Street, LL 02
Boston, MA 02211
Local Phone: 617-938-3484 (Responds to calls in English only)
Free Line: 1-866-439-9365 (Responds to calls in English only)
info@thesamfund.org
The Samfund provides support for young adult cancer survivors in the United States as they recover from the financial impact of cancer treatment. Through direct financial assistance and free online support and education, the Samfund helps young adults move forward toward their personal, professional, and academic goals. Twice a year, the Samfund gives grants to survivors aged 21-39 to help with medical bills, general living expenses, and other financial difficulties. Online support and education is available through their Webinar series, "Moving Forward with Your Financial Health," Finances 101 Toolkit program, and a blog.
Categories: General Living Expenses, Health Insurance (includes co-payments), Scholarships & Camps, Educational Programs

1086 Teaneck Road, Suite 3A
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Local Phone: 201-833-2341
Free Line: 1-866-474-2774
info@sharsheret.org
Sharsheret, Hebrew for “chain”, is a national organization which supports young Jewish woman and families facing breast and ovarian cancer. They offer a peer support network that connects women newly diagnosed or at high risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer with others who share similar diagnoses and experiences. They also provide support and education programs addressing advanced breast cancer, genetics, parenting, cosmetic side effects of treatment as well as programs for caregivers and those facing ovarian cancer. Genetic counselors are available to discuss family history, concerns about cancer risk and the implications of genetic counseling. Sharsheret’s programs are open to all women and men.

Categories: Breast, Educational Programs , Peer/Buddy Programs , Support Groups

2922 Rosedale Street
Houston, TX 77004
Local Phone: 713-781-0255 (Responds to calls in English only)
Free Line: 1-866-781-1808 (Responds to calls in English only)
infonet@sistersnetworkinc.org
Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI) is a national African American breast cancer survivorship organization that addresses the breast health needs of African American women through its affiliate chapters and partnerships with existing service providers. Sisters Network has a breast cancer assistance program (B-CAP) that provides assistance to women facing financial challenges after diagnosis. The program provides financial assistance for mammograms, copays, office visits, prescriptions, and medical-related lodging and transportation. An application form to apply for assistance may be obtained by calling or sending in a request via e-mail.
Categories: Breast, Health Insurance (includes co-payments), Lodging & Travel, Medication (includes co-payments), Screening, Educational Programs

149 Madison Avenue
Suite 901
New York, NY 10016
Local Phone: 212-725-5176 (Responds to calls in English)
info@skincancer.org
The Skin Cancer Foundation (SCF) is dedicated to reducing the incidence of skin cancer through research, public education, and awareness. The Foundation’s website and publications provide information on all forms of skin cancer, detection, and prevention. SCF’s website also features a searchable database of skin cancer physicians. In addition, SCF offers physician education and training programs, supports research into new diagnostic techniques and therapies, and promotes public education programs abroad. Information is available in many languages.
Categories: Melanoma, Other Cancers, Skin Cancer (Nonmelanoma), Educational Programs , Health Professional Referrals

80 Broad Street
Suite 1700
New York, NY 10004
Local Phone: 646-257-3000 (Responds to calls in English only)
Free Line: 1-877-972-1011 (1-877-YSC-1011) (Responds to calls in English only)
info@youngsurvival.org
The Young Survival Coalition (YSC) focuses on issues unique to young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. YSC works with survivors, caregivers, and the medical, research, advocacy, and legislative communities to improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients age 40 and younger. YSC can help young survivors find a support group, or match survivors with volunteers who’ve had a similar experience. YSC offers online resources including educational and support materials, discussion boards, and information about conferences and symposia.

Some publications are available in Spanish, and Spanish-speaking volunteers are available to serve as survivor matches in its peer-support program.
Categories: Breast, Advocacy, Educational Programs , Peer/Buddy Programs , Support Groups
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