Cancer Advocacy Groups

Cancer is a national leading nonprofit providing free supports to individuals impacted by cancer. CancerCare provides support to patients, caregivers, and bereaved individuals. CancerCare supports include limited financial and copayment assistance, psychosocial supports, practical information, resource navigation services, educational workshops, community programming, and publications. CancerCare hosts a podcast titled, Cancer Out Loud, which features conversations with people living with cancer, caregivers, survivors, loved ones and the bereaved. CancerCare’s A Helping Hand: Resources for People with Cancer, is a resource database created to help connect people affected by cancer with much needed resources. CancerCare’s Coping Circle Workshops are virtual educational and supportive workshops led by oncology social workers and qualified co-facilitators. For anyone interested in CancerCare services, CancerCare has a toll free helpline or “HOPEline”: 800-813-HOPE (4673), where one can call in to speak to a trained hopeline staff member who can assist in connecting to available services or sharing information. Many of CancerCare’s services are offered in both English and Spanish languages. Learn more at www.cancercare.org.

The Cancer Network works to improve the lives of LGBTQI+ cancer survivors and those at risk. The organization educates LGBTQI+ communities about cancer risks, screening, and early detection; trains healthcare professionals to provide affirming, culturally competent care; and advocates for inclusion across cancer research, media, and public health systems. The Cancer Network also works to reduce tobacco use in LGBTQI+ communities through smoking cessation initiatives and partnerships addressing the higher rates of tobacco-related cancers.

Through national trainings and community collaborations, the Cancer Network helps ensure that LGBTQI+ individuals—especially those most marginalized—receive safe, equitable, and respectful care throughout their cancer journey. Learn more at cancer-network.org.

LUNGevity Foundation is the nation’s leading lung cancer organization focused on improving outcomes for people with lung cancer through research, policy initiatives, education, support, and engagement for patients, survivors, and caregivers. LUNGevity seeks to make an immediate impact on quality of life and survivorship for everyone touched by the disease—while promoting health equity by addressing disparities throughout the care continuum. LUNGevity works tirelessly to advance research into early detection and more effective treatments, provide information and educational tools to empower patients and their caregivers, promote impactful public policy initiatives, and amplify the patient voice through research and engagement. The organization provides an active community for patients and survivors—and those who help them live longer and better lives. To learn more about our robust patient and caregiver resources, visit: www.LUNGevity.org

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Patient Services Help Line empowers all patients facing a pancreatic cancer diagnosis and their loved ones by offering free, personalized, one-to-one case management and information and resources on topics including risk factors, symptoms, supportive care, diet and nutrition, and treatment options. We can also provide personalized listings of pancreatic cancer specialists, clinical trial searches, access to financial and insurance resources, information on precision medicine and access to a community of support for caregivers, loved ones, patients and healthcare professionals. Learn more at pancan.org/pancan-patient-services.

Susan G. Komen^® is the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Learn more at www.komen.org.