Support organisations
Patient groups and helplines near you, for people with a disease and for their families.
24 organisations for Pancreatic 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.org
FORCE – Facing Hereditary Cancer Empowered
Nonprofit for people and families facing hereditary cancer (e.g. BRCA): information on gene mutations, risk, and support.
For Ovarian cancer, Metastatic breast cancer, Triple-negative breast cancer and 4 more
Visit site: facingourrisk.org
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Foundation (est. 1997) advancing pancreatic cancer research and providing support and information to patients and families.
For Pancreatic cancer
Visit site: pancreatic.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
Let's Win Pancreatic Cancer
Online community on science-based treatments: information, doctor finder, clinical trial finder, research news, survivor stories, webinars.
For Pancreatic cancer
Visit site: letswinpc.org
Lustgarten Foundation
Largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research; also offers patient and family resources.
For Pancreatic cancer
Visit site: lustgarten.orgNational Pancreatic Cancer Foundation (NPCF)
US nonprofit supporting pancreatic cancer patients and families with education, financial assistance, clinical trial connections and integrative therapies.
For Pancreatic cancer
Visit site: npcf.us
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN)
Free one-to-one Patient Services: personalised information on treatment, trials and support.
For Pancreatic cancer
Visit site: pancan.org
Project Purple
Nonprofit seeking a cure for pancreatic cancer and improving patients’ lives through research funding and patient assistance.
For Pancreatic cancer
Visit site: projectpurple.orgThe Seena Magowitz Foundation
Serves people affected by pancreatic cancer with virtual support groups, second opinions, educational resources, clinical trial info and bereavement support.
For Pancreatic cancer
Visit site: seenamagowitzfoundation.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
Digestive Cancers Europe (DiCE)
European umbrella of patient groups for digestive cancers, with a list of its members.
For Colorectal cancer, Liver and biliary tract cancer, Gastric and oesophageal cancer and 2 more
Visit site: digestivecancers.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.orgGI Cancers Alliance
Global alliance of 120+ GI cancer advocacy groups; education on biomarker testing and overviews of gastric, oesophageal, liver and bile duct cancers.
For Gastric and oesophageal cancer, Liver and biliary tract cancer, Pancreatic cancer and 1 more
Visit site: gicancersalliance.orgPancreatic Cancer Europe
Multi-stakeholder platform of experts and patient groups: news, research map, clinical trial listings, patient information.
For Pancreatic cancer
Visit site: pancreaticcancereurope.eu
World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition (WPCC)
Global coalition of pancreatic cancer organisations: member directory with locator map and profiles, World Pancreatic Cancer Day.
For Pancreatic cancer
Visit site: worldpancreaticcancercoalition.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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