Resources
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN)
BCAN is on the front-lines advocating for greater public awareness and increased funding for research to identify effective treatments and eventually, a cure for bladder cancer.
Gilda's Club
Gilda’s Club provides free cancer support for everyone living with cancer – men, women, teens and children – along with their families and friends. Our innovative program is an essential complement to medical care, providing networking and support groups, workshops, educational lectures and social activities.
God's Love We Deliver
God’s Love We Deliver is the New York metropolitan areas leading not-for-profit provider of life-sustaining meals and nutritional counseling or people living with life-threatening illnesses. God’s Love supports families bv providing meals for the children and senior caregivers of its clients free of charge.
Michael's Mission
Michael’s Mission is focused on improving the quality of life and treatment options for those suffering from colorectal cancer through education, research, and patient support.
Young Survival Coalition
Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is the premier global organization dedicated to the critical issues unique to young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. YSC offers resources, connections and outreach so women feel supported, empowered and hopeful.
CancerCare
CancerCare is a national nonprofit providing free, professional support services to people affected by cancer. Services include counseling, support groups, educational publications, workshops and financial assistance. All services are provided by professional oncology social workers and are completely free of charge.
Stupid Cancer
Stupid Cancer is a non-profit organization that empowers young adults affected by cancer through innovative and award-winning programs and services. We are the nation’s largest support community for this underserved population and serves as a bullhorn for the young adult cancer movement.
Bright Pink
Bright Pink is the only national non-profit organization focusing on the prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women while providing support for high-risk individuals.
WhatNext
WhatNext is a growing online support network of people and organizations striving to provide those affected by illness (e.g., patients, survivors, caregivers, family members or friends) with instant access to highly relevant peers, perspectives and resources based on their specific situation.
Cancer and Careers
Cancer and Careers empowers and educates people with cancer to thrive in their workplace by providing expert advice, interactive tools and educational events.
Share Cancer Support
Share Cancer Support is the leading ovarian and breast cancer organization, offering support for women with breast cancer, metastatic breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
Drexel University
Drexel University’s Center for Hospitality and Sport Management supports several key facets of tourism. Undergraduate and graduate programs are distinguished through experiential learning and cooperative education. Drexel culinary students collaborate with CFYL to create recipes to help you before, during, and after treatment.
Triage Cancer
Triage Cancer is a national nonprofit organization that provides education and resources addressing the continuum of cancer survivorship issues to survivors, caregivers, and health care professionals.
Cord Blood Center
Our goal is to provide information for expectant mothers and families considering cord blood banking – we want to help you find the right option for you and your loved ones. cordbloodbanking.com is committed to giving you relevant, up-to-date information on benefits, pricing, and current research for cord blood stem cells.
Team Continuum
Team Continuum is dedicated to helping cancer patients of all ages and with all types of cancer. But our not-for-profit organization is not about curing the disease. It’s about our promise to cancer patients and their families: To help them minimize the burdens of everyday life by providing immediate and vital assistance for non-medical essentials – like paying their rent and utility bills – so they can focus on crucial medical care.
Lymphoma Research Foundation
The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) is the nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to funding innovative lymphoma research and providing people with lymphoma and healthcare professionals with up-to-date information about this type of cancer. LRF’s mission is to eradicate lymphoma and serve those touched by this disease.
Bone Marrow Foundation
The Bone Marrow Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for bone marrow, stem cell, and cord blood transplant patients and their families by providing vital financial assistance, educational information, and emotional support programs.
Savor Health
Savor Health offers a comprehensive range of nutrition services for people with cancer and their loved ones. Using the latest technology and research, Savor provides individually personalized nutrition solutions that meet each patient’s unique needs from prevention to survivorship. Services include individually curated information and resources, one on one counseling with oncology dietitians and delivery of meals tailored to individual needs and tastes.
Brain Tumor Foundation
The Brain Tumor Foundation (BTF) is a non-profit organization that guides and supports patients, families and caregivers touched by a brain tumor. BTF also raises awareness about the need for the early detection of brain tumors.
Lacuna Loft
Lacuna Loft is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that encourages, empowers, and connects young adult cancer survivors and caregivers around the world, 24/7. Lacuna Loft provides online wellness support programs and resources, lifestyle encouragement, and peer support community that young adults need to overcome their challenging health and life circumstances, and thrive. Lacuna Loft’s vision is to become the leader in wellness support programs and resources for young adult cancer survivors and caregivers, enabling them to have the age-appropriate support they deserve through a medium that fits their lifestyle. Lacuna Loft is a community funded charity that provides all programs at no charge to young adults facing cancer.
Oncology Nutrition
The Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics aims to optimize the health of persons with cancer and cancer survivors, and to contribute to cancer prevention efforts through food and nutrition.
Cancer Support Community
As the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide, the Cancer Support Community (CSC), including its Gilda’s Club affiliates, is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. CSC achieves its mission through three areas: direct service delivery, research, and advocacy. The organization includes an international network of Affiliates that offer the highest quality social and emotional support for people impacted by cancer, as well as a community of support available online and over the phone. The Research and Training Institute conducts cutting-edge psychosocial, behavioral, and survivorship research. CSC furthers its focus on patient advocacy through its Cancer Policy Institute, informing public policy in Washington, D.C. and across the nation. For more information, please call the toll-free Cancer Support Helpline at 888-793-9355, or visitwww.CancerSupportCommunity.org. So that no one faces cancer alone.®
Fight Colorectal Cancer
Fight Colorectal Cancer is a leading patient advocacy group in colorectal cancer and an active participant in cancer research and advocacy on the Hill. We’ve grown to become an organization known for our colorectal cancer awareness, advocacy, patient education and research programs. We offer support for patients, family members, and caregivers, and we serve as a resource for colorectal cancer advocates, policymakers, medical professionals, and healthcare providers.
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research
The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research is focused on finding a cure for pancreatic cancer, and empowering the patients and families whose lives are touched by this disease. Founded in 1997, the foundation funds groundbreaking scientific research, provides patient education and support, and sustains hope that this cancer will be eradicated once and for all.
PearlPoint Nutrition Services℠
PearlPoint Nutrition Services℠, the nutrition arm of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), provides free nutrition education and consultations to patients and caregivers of all cancer types. A registered dietitian can assist patients and caregivers with healthy eating strategies, side effect management, and survivorship nutrition as well as provide additional online and local resources. Personalized consultations are available by phone or email.