Support organisations
Patient groups and helplines near you, for people with a disease and for their families.
27 organisations for Childhood cancers in United States
National Cancer Institute – Cancer Information Service (CIS)
NCI's contact center: information specialists answer cancer questions from patients, families and the public by phone, chat and email.
For Lung cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Metastatic breast cancer and 30 more
Visit site: cancer.gov
American Cancer Society
Nationwide US nonprofit helping people who face cancer: research, patient services, early detection, treatment information and education, with a cancer helpline on its site.
For Lung cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Metastatic breast cancer and 30 more
Visit site: cancer.org
American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO)
24-hour online peer support, resource library and local groups, financial and benefits guides, comfort and medical play kits, education resources and bereavement support.
For Childhood cancers
Visit site: acco.orgC.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association
Rochester, NY nonprofit offering families of children with cancer or blood disorders social, emotional, financial and peer Parent Advocate support.
For Childhood cancers
Visit site: curekidscancer.com
Cancer Hope Network
Nonprofit providing free one-on-one support to cancer patients and families by matching them with trained volunteers who have had a similar experience.
For Lung cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Metastatic breast cancer and 30 more
Visit site: cancerhopenetwork.org
Cancer Nation
Survivor-led US cancer advocacy organization (formerly the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship) working on quality cancer care and survivorship resources.
For Lung cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Metastatic breast cancer and 30 more
Visit site: canceradvocacy.orgCandlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance
Supports children with cancer and their families in the Stafford, Texas area with emotional, educational and practical help, parent consultants, camp and events.
For Childhood cancers
Visit site: candle.orgCandlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada
Nevada foundation offering emotional support, quality of life programs and financial assistance to children and families affected by childhood cancer.
For Childhood cancers
Visit site: candlelightersnv.org
CureSearch
Nonprofit identifying and funding the most promising science to bring new treatments to children with cancer.
For Childhood cancers
Visit site: curesearch.org
Imerman Angels
Nonprofit offering free one-on-one cancer support and personalized mentoring that connects cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers with someone who has been there.
For Lung cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Metastatic breast cancer and 30 more
Visit site: imermanangels.org
National Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Foundation funding research toward less toxic, more effective treatments for pediatric cancer.
For Childhood cancers
Visit site: nationalpcf.org
Neuroblastoma Children's Cancer Society
Nonprofit whose mission is to cure neuroblastoma and related childhood cancers and to support affected families.
For Neuroblastoma, Childhood cancers
Visit site: neuroblastomachildrenscancersociety.org
St. Baldrick's Foundation
Childhood cancer research charity known for head-shaving events, funding research for cures for children with cancer.
For Childhood cancers
Visit site: stbaldricks.org
The National Children's Cancer Society (NCCS)
Financial help with medical costs, travel (gas, flights) and lodging for treatment, survivorship resources and scholarships.
For Childhood cancers
Visit site: thenccs.org
Triage Cancer
National nonprofit providing free education on legal and practical issues (insurance, employment, finances) for people with cancer and caregivers.
For Lung cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Metastatic breast cancer and 30 more
Visit site: triagecancer.org
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
US national 24/7 free and confidential lifeline for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, reachable by calling or texting 988 or by chat.
For any disease
Visit site: 988lifeline.org
MedlinePlus
Free, easy-to-read health information service of the US National Library of Medicine (NIH) on diseases, conditions, drugs and wellness.
For any disease
Visit site: medlineplus.gov
National Organization for Rare Disorders
US national rare disease alliance of patient organizations: education, patient assistance programs, rare disease database and policy advocacy.
For Glioblastoma, Acute myeloid leukaemia, Childhood cancers and 34 more
Visit site: rarediseases.org
Childhood Cancer International (CCI)
Global network of parent and survivor organisations: member directory to find a national group, survivor network and knowledge portal.
For Childhood cancers, Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Neuroblastoma
Visit site: childhoodcancerinternational.org
Childhood Cancer International Europe (CCI Europe)
Network of parent and survivor organisations in 38 countries, with a map to find your national group.
For Childhood cancers, Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Neuroblastoma
Visit site: ccieurope.eu
ERN PaedCan – ERN for paediatric oncology
European network of paediatric cancer centres with virtual tumour boards and a section for patients and families.
For Childhood cancers, Glioblastoma
Visit site: ern-net.euEuropean Cancer Patient Coalition (ECPC)
Umbrella of European cancer patient groups, with a patient toolbox and a legal network for cancer patients.
For Glioblastoma, Lung cancer, Childhood cancers and 30 more
Visit site: ecpc.org
European Reference Networks (European Commission)
The European Commission's 24 expert networks for rare and complex diseases; your doctor can contact them.
For Glioblastoma, Childhood cancers, Acute myeloid leukaemia and 1 more
Visit site: europa.eu
EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe
Alliance of over 1,000 rare disease patient organisations, with a list of rare disease helplines by country.
For Glioblastoma, Acute myeloid leukaemia, Childhood cancers and 35 more
Visit site: eurordis.org
Youth Cancer Europe (YCE)
Patient-led network of young people (adolescents and young adults) affected by cancer: peer community, help finding local support, and advocacy.
For Childhood cancers
Visit site: youthcancereurope.orgEuropean Patients' Forum (EPF)
Umbrella of European patient organisations and national patient coalitions.
For any disease
Visit site: eu-patient.eu
International Alliance of Patients' Organizations
Global alliance of patient organisations of all diseases, promoting patient-centred healthcare.
For any disease
Visit site: iapo.org.uk
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