Category: National Organizations & Websites
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.
Cleaning For a Reason
Cleaning for a Reason is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers free home cleaning to cancer patients in the United States and Canada. Their goal is to remove the burden of cleaning and allow those recovering from surgery, in active treatment, or in hospice to focus on their health and spending valuable time with loved ones.
Social Security Extra Help Program
www.ssa.gov/medicare/part-d-extra-help
Updated information on the Extra Help program with Medicare Part D, helping with the cost of prescription drugs such as deductibles and copays.
(800) 633-4227
RxAssist
Patient assistance programs are sponsored by pharmaceutical manufacturers to provide free or low‑cost medications to people who cannot afford them. RxAssist is a free informational website that offers a comprehensive database of these patient assistance programs, along with educational tools, news, and articles to help patients and health care professionals navigate medication‑cost options. RxAssist also provides access to a free prescription savings card that may help reduce the retail cost of certain medications. RxAssist does not provide medications or financial assistance directly.