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Susan G. Komen for the Cure
A resource on many things relating to breast health and breast cancer. Lists community health grants, scholarships, research programs, and more.
Society for Integrative Oncology
Provides guidelines and resources pertaining to integrative oncology treatment and helps search for open clinical trials. Their mission is to advance evidence-based, comprehensive integrative healthcare to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
Richard & Annette Bloch Family Foundation
The foundation matches newly diagnosed cancer patients with trained‚ home-based volunteers who have been treated for the same type of cancer. Trained volunteers talk to patients about their cancer experience. Publications available: Fighting Cancer, Guide for Cancer Supporters, and Cancer…there’s hope. This website also contains a long list of cancer support organizations.
Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)
The Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) is a national nonprofit organization that serves as an active liaison between the patient and their insurer, employer, and/or creditors to resolve insurance, job retention, and/or debt crisis matters relative to their diagnosis through case managers, doctors, and attorneys.
OncoLink
OncoLink is a free, award‑winning cancer education website founded in 1994 as the first cancer information resource on the Internet. Maintained by oncology healthcare professionals, it offers up‑to‑date, evidence‑based information for patients, caregivers, and clinicians from diagnosis and treatment through survivorship. Affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania, OncoLink also provides practical educational tools that support patient engagement, clinical care, and effective patient‑provider communication.
National Volunteer Caregiving Network (NVCN)
National Volunteer Caregiving Network (NVCN) is an interfaith volunteer caregiving initiative that brings together volunteers to help people of all ages with long-term health needs to maintain their independence for as long as possible. The mission of National Volunteer Caregiving Network is to promote volunteer caregiving through advocacy and the support and development of local programs. Program availability and eligibility vary from one geographic area to another based on age, illness type, and other criteria. Services are listed by state on the website.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
The NCCN Guidelines for Patients aim to help people with cancer and their loved ones discuss the best treatment options for them with their physicians. These can be explored through the NCCN Guidelines Navigator, an intuitive, digital tool that lets you search, filter, and highlight relevant guidance. The NCCN Website covers a wide array of cancer topics for patients, caregivers, and their families.
Nancy Douglas
nancy.douglas@nccn.org
(215) 690-0300
3025 Chemical Road
Suite 100
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Cancer Nation
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship is now Cancer Nation, a network of groups and individuals that offer support to cancer survivors and their loved ones. Offers the Cancer Survival Toolbox, a free, self-learning audio program designed to help people cultivate important skills to better meet and understand the challenges of their illness.
info@canceradvocacy.org
(877) NCCS-YES
8455 Colesville Road
Suite 1025
Silver Spring, MD 20910
National Cancer Institute’s (NCI’s) Cancer Information Service (CIS)
The National Cancer Institute’s (NCI’s) Cancer Information Service (CIS) is a federally funded cancer education program that was established in 1975 as an essential part of NCI’s mission and information efforts. The CIS provides accurate, up-to-date, and reliable information on cancer that is easy to understand. Information specialists provide personalized responses to a range of cancer questions, including cancer research and clinical trials, cancer prevention, risk factors, symptoms, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, living with cancer, and quitting smoking.
National Cancer Institute
Provides up-to-date information on all cancer types, information on clinical trials, resources for people dealing with cancer, and information for researchers and health professionals.