Looking for more help? Here are some resources that might provide the support you need.
General Cancer Information and Support
American Cancer Society
Cancer information, answers and hope
CancerCare
Counseling, support groups, education and financial assistance
Cancer.Net
American Society of Clinical Oncologists providing information on cancer, care, emotions and research
Cancer Support Community
Information and support for living with cancer
Cure Magazine
Patient-focused cancer information, updates and inspiration
National Cancer Institute
Cancer research and information
National Coalition of Cancer Survivorship
Advocating for quality care for all people touched by cancer
Peer Support Networks
Cancer Hope Network
One-on-one support for adults impacted by cancer
I Had Cancer
An online support community that empowers people to take control of life before, during and after cancer
Imerman Angels
Free personalized one-on-one support for cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers
Stupid Cancer
The leader in young adult cancer advocacy, research, support and education
Sites Specific to a Type of Cancer
Colon Cancer Foundation
Information, resources and support for prevention and care of colon cancer
Clearity Foundation
Individualized, free, treatment decision and psychosocial support for women with ovarian cancer and their loving caregivers.
DiepCFoundation
Education and advocacy for reconstruction options after mastectomy
Idaho2Fly
Helping men with cancer learn to better cope with their disease through fly fishing
International Myeloma Foundation
Information and support for patients and caregivers, including extensive resources and research
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Information and resources about blood cancers
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Information and support for breast cancer patients
Lung Cancer Research Foundation
Information on lung cancer education, support and research
Lungevity
Education and support for lung cancer patients
Melanoma Research Foundation
Information, support and connections to research and care for melanoma and other skin cancers
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Information, financial and psycho-social support and connections for myeloma patients
National Leiomyosarcoma Foundation
Education, advocacy, support, and research for the LMS Community
Share
Support for women facing breast or ovarian cancer
Sharsheret
Free psychosocial support and resources to those impacted by breast or ovarian cancers
Us Too
Information, educational resources and support services for men with prostate cancer
Woman to Woman
Peer support program for women with gynecologic cancers
Other Helpful Resources
A Fresh Chapter
Empowering men and women to step beyond the level of cancer patient, survivor or caregiver while giving back to communities at home and abroad
CancerFinances.org
Information and tools to help make sound financial decisions before, during, and after cancer treatment.
Moving For Life
Free and low cost dance exercise classes for anyone affected by cancer or aging.
Nancy’s List
Resources, activities and stories supporting the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of persons living with cancer, and those who love and care for them.
Needy Meds
Information on programs designed to help those with financial difficulty pay for meds
The Sam Fund
Direct financial assistance and free online support and education to help young adults move forward with their lives after cancer.
Well Again
Inspired coaching through cancer treatment and beyond