Category: National Organizations & Websites
National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP)
Supports patients with blood cancers and blood disorders who may need a blood or marrow transplant. NMDP manages the national donor registry, conducts and supports research, and provides patient advocacy, education, clinical‑trial navigation, and financial assistance to help individuals and families before, during, and after transplant.
LUNGevity Foundation
The leading nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming how people are diagnosed and live with lung cancer through research, education, and support. LUNGevity advances early detection and patient‑focused care, funds scientific research, leads advocacy and public policy initiatives, and provides personalized support services and educational resources for individuals affected by lung cancer.
Lung Cancer HELPLine: (833) 797-5800
info@lungevity.org
(312) 407-6100
PO Box 754
Chicago, IL 60690
GO2 for Lung Cancer
Provides information on risk, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of lung cancer. Also offers psychosocial support and advocacy for patients and those at risk.
Say YES to Hope
Say YES to HOPE is a nonprofit organization that provides information, education, and personalized support for individuals and families affected by advanced and metastatic cancers. Originally focused on liver tumors, the organization now serves people across cancer types by helping them explore treatment options, clinical trials, and resources focused on quality of life, advocacy, and hope throughout the cancer journey.
(877) 937-7478
Blood Cancer United
Blood Cancer United is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to curing blood cancer and improving quality of life for patients and families affected by more than 100 types of blood cancer. The organization funds life‑saving research, provides free education and personalized support services (including help identifying clinical trials and financial assistance), and leads national advocacy efforts to improve access to affordable, high‑quality care.
Kidney Cancer Association
An international nonprofit organization dedicated to serving and empowering people affected by kidney cancer. KCA advances progress through research funding and scientific symposia, legislative advocacy, and the dissemination of educational resources for patients, caregivers, and the broader kidney cancer community.
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer
A nonprofit organization founded by survivors to address the physical, emotional, and quality‑of‑life challenges associated with oral and head and neck cancers. SPOHNC provides peer‑to‑peer support, survivor networks, educational materials, newsletters, and connections to clinical‑trial information, while also promoting awareness and patient education through local chapters nationwide.
Head and Neck Cancer Alliance
A nonprofit organization dedicated to head and neck cancers that serves as a trusted source of information on prevention, early detection, treatment options, clinical trials, and survivorship. The Alliance also provides patient‑centered navigation and connection to peer and community resources to support individuals affected by the disease.
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association
Provides education, information, and support for individuals affected by esophageal cancer, including patients, caregivers, survivors, and families. The organization works to raise awareness of esophageal cancer and offers outreach and community resources in a supportive environment.
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing research, advocacy, and patient support for ovarian and related gynecologic cancers. OCRA funds innovative scientific research, promotes education and prevention, advocates for improved health policies and access to care, and provides professionally staffed support programs for patients, caregivers, and families throughout the cancer journey.
info@ocrahope.org
(866) 399-6262; NY: (212) 268-1002
Mailing Address:
45 Rockefeller Plaza, 20th Floor
New York, NY 10111
Washington DC Office:
1101 14th Street NW
Suite 850
Washington, DC 20005