Support organizations

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US-focused nonprofits for patients, caregivers, and research advocacy. Use the region filter to see international orgs.

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Adrenal Cure Collective

Research and support for adrenal cancer (ACC).

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AIM at Melanoma Foundation

Education and support for people affected by melanoma.

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Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

Childhood cancer research funding and family support programs.

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American Brain Tumor Association

Support and education for people with brain tumors.

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Angiosarcoma Awareness Facebook groups

Community support and official Facebook groups hosted by Angiosarcoma Awareness Inc.

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Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation (AAMDSIF)

Patient helpline and resources for MDS and related bone marrow failure diseases.

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Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN)

Support, education, and advocacy for bladder cancer.

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Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association

Support and advocacy for people affected by liver cancer.

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Blue Hope Nation (Colorectal Cancer Alliance)

Online support community and Facebook groups hosted by Colorectal Cancer Alliance.

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Breastcancer.org

Education and support for people affected by breast cancer.

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Breastcancer.org Community

Online community forums and support for people affected by breast cancer.

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Cancer Support Community

Free support and education for people impacted by cancer.

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CancerCare

Support services and financial assistance for people with cancer.

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Carcinoid Cancer Foundation

Support and education for neuroendocrine tumors.

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Cervivor

Global cervical cancer community providing advocacy, education, and peer support.

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Charlie Landers Foundation

Support and research for Ewing sarcoma.

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Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation

Patient support, education, and research advocacy for cholangiocarcinoma.

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Colon Cancer Coalition

Education, awareness, and support initiatives to reduce colorectal cancer deaths.

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COLONTOWN Facebook groups

Private, moderated Facebook communities for colorectal cancer patients and caregivers.

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Colorectal Cancer Alliance

Patient support and advocacy for colorectal cancer.

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CureSearch for Children's Cancer

Support and research funding for pediatric cancers.

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Debbie's Dream Foundation

Support and awareness for stomach (gastric) cancer.

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EC Aware (Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association)

Support and awareness for esophageal cancer.

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Endometrial Cancer Action Network for African-Americans (ECANA)

Supportive community and advocacy for people affected by endometrial cancer.

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Esophageal Cancer Action Network (ECAN)

Awareness, support, and advocacy for people affected by esophageal cancer.

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Fight Colorectal Cancer

Advocacy and research support for colorectal cancer.

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Foundation for Women's Cancer

Education and support for gynecologic cancers, including endometrial cancer.

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Glioblastoma caregiver Facebook group

Private Facebook group for caregivers hosted by the Glioblastoma Research Organization.

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Glioblastoma Foundation

Support and research funding for glioblastoma.

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GO2 for Lung Cancer

Support and advocacy for lung cancer patients and caregivers.

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Head and Neck Cancer Alliance

Support and education for head and neck cancer.

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HealthTree Myeloma Facebook groups

HealthTree lists multiple myeloma Facebook groups for patients and caregivers.

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Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research

Patient support, resources, and research funding for pancreatic cancer.

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Hope for Stomach Cancer

Support and education for stomach cancer patients and caregivers.

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International Myeloma Foundation (IMF)

Patient resources, education, and support groups for multiple myeloma.

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Kidney Cancer Association

Support, education, and research for kidney cancer.

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Kidney Cancer Association Facebook group

Private Facebook community for kidney cancer patients, caregivers, and advocates.

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Support and research funding for blood cancers.

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Leukemia Research Foundation

Research funding and support for leukemia.

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Living Beyond Breast Cancer Facebook groups

Moderated, closed Facebook support groups for people affected by breast cancer (including young people and high-risk communities).

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Lung Cancer Foundation of America

Research funding and support for lung cancer.

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Lung Cancer Research Foundation Facebook community

Facebook support community listed by the Lung Cancer Research Foundation.

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LUNGevity Facebook groups

LUNGevity hosts closed Facebook groups for lung cancer patients, caregivers, and specific lung cancer types/mutations.

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LUNGevity Foundation

Support, education, and research funding for lung cancer.

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Lymphoma Research Foundation

Support and research for lymphoma.

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Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Support Services

Support services for cancer patients and caregivers at Mayo Clinic.

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MD Anderson Patient Support Services

Support services for patients and caregivers at MD Anderson.

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MDS Foundation

Support and education for myelodysplastic syndromes.

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Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA)

Research funding, patient resources, and advocacy for melanoma.

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Melanoma Research Foundation

Support and research for melanoma.

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Support Programs

Support programs and counseling at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

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Meningioma Mommas

Patient and caregiver support for meningioma.

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Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation

Support and research funding for mesothelioma.

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Metastatic Breast Cancer Network (MBCN)

Patient-led advocacy and support for people living with metastatic breast cancer.

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MIB Agents

Support and research for osteosarcoma.

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MPN Advocacy & Education International

Education and advocacy for people affected by myeloproliferative neoplasms.

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MPN Research Foundation

Research funding and support for myeloproliferative neoplasms.

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Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation

Support and research for multiple myeloma.

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National Brain Tumor Society

Support, education, and research for brain tumors, including glioma.

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National Cervical Cancer Coalition

Support and education for cervical cancer.

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National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)

Advocacy and support resources for rare diseases.

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National Ovarian Cancer Coalition

Education and support for ovarian cancer.

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National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation

Patient support and education for pancreatic cancer.

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Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation (NETRF)

Research funding and education for neuroendocrine tumors.

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No Stomach For Cancer

Support, education, and advocacy for stomach cancer.

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No Stomach For Cancer community links

Community support links for people affected by stomach cancer.

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Oral Cancer Foundation

Patient support, advocacy, and education for oral and oropharyngeal cancers.

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Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA)

Support, advocacy, and research for ovarian cancer.

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN)

Patient support, education, and research funding for pancreatic cancer.

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Prostate Cancer Foundation

Research funding and education for prostate cancer.

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Prostate Cancer Foundation Facebook support groups

Private, moderated Facebook support groups hosted by the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

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Sarcoma Alliance

Support and education for sarcoma.

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Sarcoma Alliance Facebook support group

Facebook support group and links to additional sarcoma Facebook communities.

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Sarcoma Foundation of America

Support and research funding for sarcoma.

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Seena Magowitz Foundation Facebook support group

Facebook support group for people affected by pancreatic cancer.

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Skin Cancer Foundation

Education and prevention resources for non-melanoma skin cancers.

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St. Baldrick's Foundation

Childhood cancer research charity with support for families.

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Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC)

Support and education for head and neck cancer.

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Susan G. Komen

Breast cancer education, support, and research funding.

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Testicular Cancer Foundation

Support and awareness for testicular cancer.

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Testicular Cancer Foundation Facebook groups

Official Facebook support groups for patients and caregivers hosted by the Testicular Cancer Foundation.

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Testicular Cancer Society

Education and support for fighters, survivors, and caregivers affected by testicular cancer.

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ThyCa medullary thyroid cancer Facebook group

Private Facebook group for people affected by medullary thyroid cancer.

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ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association

Support and education for thyroid cancer.

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Us TOO International Prostate Cancer Education & Support Network

Peer support groups and education for people affected by prostate cancer.

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ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer

Patient support, advocacy, and education for prostate cancer.

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ZERO Connect Facebook group

Closed Facebook group for people affected by prostate cancer, hosted by ZERO Prostate Cancer.

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