Support organisations
Patient groups and helplines near you, for people with a disease and for their families.
16 organisations for Head and neck cancer 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
Cactus Cancer Society
Young adult cancer resource and community: support programs for people diagnosed with cancer as young adults.
For Lung cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Metastatic breast cancer and 29 more
Visit site: cactuscancer.org
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.orgHead & Neck Cancer Alliance
Nonprofit providing resources, support and awareness to prevent, detect and treat head and neck cancer.
For Head and neck cancer
Visit site: headandneck.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.orgSupport for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC)
US nonprofit for oral and head and neck cancer patients, survivors and caregivers, offering support chapters, peer mentoring, education and publications.
For Head and neck cancer
Visit site: spohnc.org
The Oral Cancer Foundation
Foundation helping people who face oral and oropharyngeal cancer with vetted information and patient support.
For Head and neck cancer
Visit site: oralcancerfoundation.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.govEuropean 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
Make Sense Campaign
European head and neck cancer awareness campaign: symptom and HPV information, survivor resources, annual awareness week with events in many countries
For Head and neck cancer
Visit site: makesensecampaign.euEuropean 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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