Patient advocacy organizations promote excellence and quality cancer care and support the educational and informational needs of cancer patients and their families. They often can reduce the barriers to care, psychosocial or home health needs for cancer patients.
Cancer Registrars may find these sites informative and take advantage of the educational materials that are offered as well. The following list is not all inclusive but we will update it as we are able.
Organization | Location | Cancer Type(s) |
American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | All Cancers |
Cancer Care, Inc. | New York, NY | All Cancers |
Cancer Support Community | Washington, D.C. | All Cancers |
Cure for Lymphoma Research Foundation | New York, NY | Lymphoma |
Good Days (psychosocial support) | Frisco, TX | Selected Cancers |
International Myeloma Foundation | North Hollywood, CA | Myeloma |
Joe’s House (travel & lodging) | New York, NY | All Cancers |
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Rye Brook, NY | Leukemia and Lymphoma |
National Patient Advocate Foundation | Washington, DC | All Cancers |
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance | Washington, DC | Ovary |
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Manhattan Beach, CA | Pancreas |
Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation | Baltimore, MD | All Cancers |
Patient Advocate Foundation | Hampton, VA | All Cancers |
Ronald McDonald House Charities | Chicago, IL | All Cancers |