Category: National Organizations & Websites
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
Fight Colorectal Cancer
Fight Colorectal Cancer is a national advocacy organization that provides medically reviewed education, support, and resources for people affected by colorectal cancer, including patients, caregivers, and loved ones. The organization also engages advocates, policymakers, medical professionals, and health care providers to promote research, screening, and improved outcomes for colorectal cancer.
Colorectal Cancer Alliance
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance is a national nonprofit patient advocacy organization dedicated to ending colon and rectal cancers. The Alliance provides patient and caregiver support through education resources, a national helpline, peer‑to‑peer programs, screening and prevention advocacy, and initiatives to accelerate colorectal cancer research.
(877) 422-2030
1156 15th St NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
Breast Cancer Action (BCA)
Breast Cancer Action is a national education and advocacy organization founded by people affected by breast cancer. BCA works to address breast cancer as a public health and social justice issue by focusing on systemic causes of the disease, including environmental, economic, and institutional factors. The organization provides independent information, engages in policy advocacy, and serves as a watchdog to promote health equity, transparency, and prevention, with the goal of reducing breast cancer incidence and ensuring that no community bears a disproportionate burden of the disease.
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
Increases public awareness, advances bladder cancer research, and provides educational and support services to the bladder cancer community.
The Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer
Provides support, education, information and advocacy for health issues relating to lesbians with cancer and their families.
Foundation for Women’s Cancer
www.foundationforwomenscancer.org
Core mission: To increase awareness and education, support expanded research and training, and provide knowledge and hope for women diagnosed with gynecologic cancers. There is a Seek a Specialist tool on the website that provides a list of active gynecologic oncologists who can help manage care from diagnosis to completion of treatment.
Livestrong’s Fertility Program
livestrong.org/how-we-help/livestrong-fertility/
Dedicated to helping cancer patients with fertility issues. The Livestrong Fertility Discount Program partners with clinics across the country to offer at least 25% off services for patients who are eligible.