Category: National Organizations & Websites
Mesothelioma Center
Features information on the dangers of asbestos, mesothelioma cancer types, and where to find treatment facilities in your area. Patient advocates are also on hand to help patients get connected with doctor match programs. A free mesothelioma guide is available on the website.
Patient Advocates: (800) 615-2270
patientadvocates@asbestos.com
(855) 840-4181
1 S Orange Avenue
Suite 301
Orlando, FL 32801
Skin Cancer Foundation
Provides tools needed to prevent, detect and treat skin cancer. Helps individuals understand the risks of skin cancer, show what can be done to avoid the disease, and to educate on how to spot potential skin cancers at an early stage when they are usually curable.
(212) 725-5176
205 Lexington Avenue, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Melanoma Research Foundation
The largest independent nonprofit organization dedicated to melanoma. MRF supports medical research to improve treatments and advance progress toward a cure, educates patients and health‑care professionals about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, and advocates on behalf of the melanoma community to raise awareness and improve outcomes.
Patient Helpline: (877) 673-6460
info@melanoma.org
(202) 347-9675
Toll Free: (877) 673-1290
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.