There are an overwhelming number of organizations dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted by cancer. While our list is not exhaustive, it does represent organizations that we’ve used ourselves or partnered with in the past. While our focus is on the young adult community, there are also many general cancer resources that are not age-inclusive that may be helpful to cancer survivors, families and caregivers.
Note: We try to keep this list as updated as possible. Please contact us if you have any issues with the information listed for an organization. We also appreciate any feedback you have on any new organizations that have supported you.
Young Adult Cancer General Resources
Young Adult Cancer Financial Assistance
General Cancer Resources
General Cancer Financial Assistance
Clinical Trial Resources
Lung Cancer Resources
Young Adult Cancer General Resources
15-40 Connection
http://15-40.org/
508-869-5200
info@15-40.org
Seeks to create awareness for the fact that cancer is the No. 1 disease-related cause of death for 15- to 40-year-olds, and to promote early detection through advocacy and awareness.
Critical Mass: The Young Adult Cancer Alliance
http://criticalmass.org/
512-553-3556
hq@criticalmass.org
A coalition and leadership community of key voices in cancer advocacy and public health determined to bring about positive results for young adults with cancer.
Fertile Hope
http://www.fertilehope.org/
1-855-220-7777
Fertile Hope is a national LIVESTRONG initiative dedicated to providing reproductive information, support and hope to cancer patients and survivors whose medical treatments present the risk of infertility
First Descents
https://firstdescents.org/
303-945-2490
info@firstdescents.org
Offers young adult cancer fighters and survivors a free outdoor adventure experience designed to empower them to climb, paddle and surf beyond their diagnosis, defy their cancer, reclaim their lives and connect with others doing the same
Stupid Cancer
http://stupidcancer.org/
Supports a global network of patients, survivors, caregivers, providers and advocates to ensure that no one affected by young adult cancer go unaware of the age-appropriate resources they are entitled to so they can get busy living.
The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
http://ulmanfund.org/
1-888-393-3863
Works at a grassroots level to support, educate, connect, and empower young adult cancer survivors. Services include one-on-one cancer support through its patient navigation programs, local support groups, college scholarships and online resources for young adults and their families.
The Well Spouse Association
http://www.wellspouse.org/
1-800-838-0879
info@wellspouse.org
Nonprofit membership organization providing peer-to-peer support to wives, husbands, or partners of persons with any chronic illness.
Young Adult Cancer Financial Assistance
Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation
http://andreriveroflife.org/
310-276-7111
info@andreriveroflife.org
Within 24 hours, the Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation helps with urgent expenses to allow single parents to stay at their child’s bedside during catastrophic illness.
Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund
http://www.bmcf.net/apply.html
http://www.cancerforcollege.org/
760-599-5096
info@cancerforcollege.org
Awards scholarships and financial aid to cancer patients and survivors, as well as amputees under the age of 35. Application cycle generally runs from October thru January each year. Awards range from $500 – $4,000.Cameron Siemers Foundation for Hope
http://www.cancersurvivorsfund.org/
1-877-509-9516
csf@cancersurvivorsfund.org
Provides scholarships and prosthetic limbs to young adult cancer survivors. Application cycle generally closes in March of each year.
Caporal Assistance Network
http://caporalassistance.org/
512-535-4349
info@caporalassistance.org
Provides financial assistance to young adults 18-40 who are pursuing fertility preservation services due to the possibility of becoming infertile as a result of cancer treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
National GRACE Foundation
http://www.graceamerica.org/
401-793-6337
agallonio@graceamerica.org
Provides free admissions, financial aid and academic advising services to cancer survivors and their families.
Fastweb
http://www.fastweb.com/
Premier online resource when it comes to paying for and preparing for school. Lists scholarships for every type of student from the high school freshmen to the returning adult, including those with cancer.
FinAid
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/cancer.phtml
Comprehensive free resource for objective and unbiased information, advice and tools about financing higher education, including advice on finding and applying for scholarships for cancer survivors.
First Mile Foundation
http://www.thefirstmile.org/
contactus@thefirstmile.org
Provides financial support to families and individuals in order to alleviate the added everyday stresses associated with cancer. Seeks to be an educational resource to help people lower their risk of cancer.
Patient Advocate Foundation- Scholarships for Survivors
http://www.patientadvocate.org/events.php?p=69
1-800-532-5274
help@patientadvocate.org
Provides financial support to individuals that are legal residents of the United States of America, under the age of 25, who have been diagnosed with or treated for cancer and/or a chronic/life threatening disease within the past five years. Application cycle generally closes in March each year.
Sy’s Fund
http://sysfund.org/
413-512-9177
sysfund@gmail.com
Provides funding for meaningful gifts and integrative therapies such as acupuncture, reflexology, reiki, and therapeutic massage for young adults ages 18 through 39 with cancer or ongoing medical issues related to cancer or cancer treatment. There is a rolling application cycle.
The SAMFund
http://www.thesamfund.org/
617-938-3484
info@thesamfund.org
Help young adult cancer survivors ages 21-39 with a successful transition into their post-treatment life by providing financial assistance through grants. Applicants must be both finished with treatment and free of cancer, one year following the completion of planned therapy or in remission on maintenance therapy. Application cycle generally begins in June each year.
The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
http://ulmanfund.org/
1-888-393-3863
Provides scholarships to young adult cancer survivors and young adults impacted by the cancer diagnosis of a parent or sibling. Application cycle generally closes in March each year.
General Cancer Resources
American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org
1-800-227-2345
Nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
Cancer and Careers
http://www.cancerandcareers.org/en
Empowers and educates people with cancer to thrive in their work environment by providing expert advice, interactive tools and educational events.
CancerCare
http://www.cancercare.org
1-800-813-4673
info@cancercare.org
Provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. CancerCare programs – including counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help – are provided by trained oncology social workers and are completely free of charge.
Cancer Support Community
http://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/
1-888-793-9355
help@cancersupportcommunity.org
Dedicated to providing support, education and hope to people affected by cancer. Likely the largest employer of psychosocial oncology mental health professionals in the United States, CSC offers a menu of personalized services and education for all people affected by cancer.
Imerman Angels
http://www.imermanangels.org/
1-877-274-5529
Provides personalized connections that enable 1-on-1support among cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers.
Livestrong Foundation
http://www.livestrong.org/
1-800-220-7777
Unites, inspires and empowers people affected by cancer. Provides free one-on-one support to cancer survivors or a loved one, friend, health care professional or caregiver of someone diagnosed.
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
https://www.canceradvocacy.org/
1-877-622-7937
Advocates for quality cancer care for all people touched by cancer. Provides public policy leadership on legislative, regulatory, and financial matters. Offers excellent resources around topics such as talking with doctors, employment rights, cancer care planning and health insurance.
National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov
1-800-4-CANCER
Coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.
General Cancer Financial Assistance
Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition
http://www.cancerfac.org/
A searchable database designed to those affected by cancer with financial issues ranging from pharmaceutical help to insurance help to transportation help and more. Lists help both from national organizations as well as from organizations by zip code.
Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups
http://www.cancertrialshelp.org/
1-877-227-8451
Info@CancerTrialsHelp.org
Provides information regarding co-pay relief, prescription assistance and other types of financial assistance.
Healthwell Foundation
http://healthwellfoundation.org/
1-800-675-8416
info@healthwellfoundation.org
Committed to addressing the needs of individuals with insurance who cannot afford their copayments, coinsurance, and premiums for important medical treatments. Their vision is to ensure that no patient goes without health care because they cannot afford it.
Joes’ House
http://www.joeshouse.org/
877-563-7468
Provides an online nation-wide list of places to stay to assist cancer patients and their families find lodging near treatment centers. Each partner graciously offers discounts to patients and family members when they travel for treatment.
National Patient Travel Center
http://www.patienttravel.org/
1-800-296-1217
info@nationalpatienttravelcenter.org
Provides information about all forms of charitable, long-distance medical transportation and provides referrals to all appropriate sources of help available in the national charitable medical transportation network.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
http://www.pparx.org/
1-888-477-2669
Helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need through the program that is right for them. Many will get their medications free or nearly free.
Patient Advocate Foundation
http://www.patientadvocate.org
1-800-532-5274
help@patientadvocate.org
Provides patients with arbitration, mediation and negotiation to settle issues with access to care, medical debt, and job retention related to their illness.
Clinical Trial Resources
Emerging Med
http://www.emergingmed.com/
1-877- 601-8601
ContactUs@EmergingMed.com
EmergingMed’s Navigator service enables the patient to create a detailed profile to see if they match the eligibility requirements of more than 10,000 trials in the United States and Canada.
National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/search
Search NCI’s list of 12,000+ clinical trials now accepting participants, or use more search options to search the set of 25,000+ clinical trials that are no longer recruiting.
The U.S. National Institutes of Health
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/
ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry and results database of publicly and privately supported clinical studies of human participants conducted around the world. The site currently lists over 160,000 studies with locations in all 50 states and in 185 countries.
Lung Cancer Resources
Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation
http://www.lungcancerfoundation.org/
650-598-2857
As the nation’s largest philanthropy devoted exclusively to eradicating lung cancer, BJALCF works with a diverse group of physicians, organizations and individuals to identify solutions and make timely and meaningful change through research, early detection, education, prevention, and treatment.
Lung Cancer Alliance
http://www.lungcanceralliance.org/
1-800-298-2436
info@lungcanceralliance.org
The largest lung cancer advocacy organization in the world committed to saving lives and advancing research by empowering those living with or at risk for lung cancer. Offers peer to peer to support for both lung cancer survivors and caregivers.
Lungcancer.org
http://www.lungcancer.org/
800 813-4673
A service of CancerCare, a national non-profit organization providing free, professional support services- including counseling, support groups, financial assistance and educational workshops- to anyone coping with lung cancer.
Lung Cancer Foundation of America
http://www.lcfamerica.org/
507.354.1361
Supports the dramatic improvement in survivorship of lung cancer patients through the funding of transformative science, with the ultimate goal of curing the disease.
Lungevity
http://events.lungevity.org/site/PageServer
312-407-6100
info@lungevity.org
Lungevity connects people to lung cancer survivorship through research, education and support.
National Lung Cancer Partnership
http://www.freetobreathe.org/
608-833-7905
As the only national lung cancer organization founded by physicians and researchers dedicated to decreasing deaths due to lung cancer, the Partnership is working to help patients live longer and better through research, awareness and advocacy.