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
First Descents
https://firstdescents.org/
303-945-2490
info@firstdescents.org
First Descents provides life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions.
Stupid Cancer
http://stupidcancer.org/
212-619-1040
contact@stupidcancer.org
Stupid Cancer helps to empower everyone affected by adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer by ending isolation and building community.
Ulman Foundation
http://ulmanfund.org/
410-964-0202
info@ulmanfoundation.org
Works at a grassroots level to support, educate, connect, and empower young adult cancer survivors and their families. Services include one-on-one cancer support through its patient navigation programs, local support groups, and online resources for young adults and their families.
The Well Spouse Association
http://www.wellspouse.org/
732-577-8899
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
Cancer for College
760-599-5096
At Cancer for College, our mission is simple yet profound: to provide hope and inspiration to cancer survivors through academic scholarships, medical debt relief, and educational experiences. Note: Scholarship applications are accepted between November 1 and January 31 for the following school year.
LIVESTRONG Fertility
https://livestrong.org/how-we-help/livestrong-fertility
855-844-7777
Livestrong Fertility aims to provide affordable preservation options to cancer survivors. The Livestrong Fertility Discount Program has partnered with compassionate clinics across the country who have all committed to providing at least a 25% discount to their services for qualifying patients. In addition, we partner with EMD Serono to provide free stimulation medication to patients approved through our program.
National GRACE Foundation
http://www.graceamerica.org/
401-793-6337
anthony@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.
Patient Advocate Foundation- Scholarships for Survivors
https://www.patientadvocate.org/connect-with-services/apply-for-a-scholarship/
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.
The Ruth Cheatham Foundation
https://www.ruthcheathamfoundation.org
972-897-3371
Mail@ruthcheathamfoundation.org
The Ruth Cheatham Foundation provides scholarships to teens impacted by cancer so they can move past their diagnosis and on with their life. Scholarship application period is December through March each year.
The Simon Cancer Foundation
http://www.thescf.org/index.html
thescf@gmail.com
Our mission is to financially assist cancer patients by awarding scholarships and making charitable donations to camps and educational programs.
The SAMFund
https://expectmiraclesfoundation.org/samfund/
617-938-3484
info@expectmiraclesfoundation.org
Expect Miracles Foundation’s SAMFund provides critical financial resources to young adult cancer survivors twice a year through grants in two categories: Financial Assistance Grants and Family Building Grants.
Team Maggie’s Dream
https://www.teammaggiesdream.org/
teammaggieforacure@gmail.com
Team Maggie’s purpose is to provide financial assistance to young women and men for the purpose of preserving eggs and sperm. They provide Fertility Assistance Grants up to $2,500 to assist residents in the US currently facing cancer treatments with fertility preservation expenses
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
646-929-8032
cancerandcareers@cew.org
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
https://imermanangels.org
(866) 463-7626
Provides personalized connections that enable 1-on-1support among cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers.
Livestrong Foundation
http://www.livestrong.org/
1-877-236-8820
We make immediate impact on the lives of people affected by cancer and seek out solutions to support quality of life today—and for every step of the journey.
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
https://canceradvocacy.org
1-877-622-7937
info@canceradvocacy.org
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.
Healthwell Foundation
https://www.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
info@joeshouse.org
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.
Patient Advocate Foundation
https://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
GO2 for Lung Cancer
https://go2.org
650-598-2857
info@go2.org
GO2 for Lung Cancer is at the forefront of everything that’s happening in lung cancer. We’re the go-to for one-on-one assistance, supportive connections, treatment information, and finding the best care close to home. We’re the place to go to learn about the latest research and special initiatives that increase survivorship. We’re the source for improving health policies and leading public awareness to shift this disease from one of stigma to one of hope.
Lung Cancer Foundation of America
Homepage
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
https://www.lungevity.org/
844-360-5864
info@lungevity.org
LUNGevity is transforming how people are diagnosed and live with lung cancer through research, education, and support.
National Lung Cancer Research Foundation
https://www.lungcancerresearchfoundation.org/
844-835-4325
info@LCRF.org
The mission of the Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) is to improve lung cancer outcomes by funding research for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of lung cancer.