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Cancer Hope Network

Provides individual support to cancer patients and their families by matching them with trained volunteers who have undergone and recovered from a similar cancer experience.

CURE: Cancer Updates, Research & Education

Provides online education, publications, educational events, and a comprehensive list of resources on specific cancers, issues for families, financial help, and integrative therapies.

Lazarex Cancer Foundation

Lazarex supports all end-stage cancer patients and the cancer community by providing assistance with costs for clinical trial participation, navigation through clinical trial options, and community outreach and education.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The Society’s mission — cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

A comprehensive site for people wanting to know more about cancer, including prevention, definitions, clinical trial information, recipes, links to cancer centers, and more. Resources for patients, families and health care professionals.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

A non-profit alliance of the world’s leading cancer centers. The primary goal of all NCCN initiatives is to improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of oncology practice. To order patient guidelines call 888-909-NCCN (6226).

American Cancer Society

A voluntary organization that offers a variety of services to patients and their families. The ACS also supports research, provides printed materials, and conducts educational programs.

OncoLink

Helps cancer patients, families, health care professional and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge. Has comprehensive information about specific types of cancer, updates on cancer treatments and news about research advances.

American Childhood Cancer Organization

The American Childhood Cancer Organization provides support and free services for childhood cancer patients, survivors, and their families.

Lazarex Cancer Foundation

The Lazarex Cancer Foundation improves patient access to cancer clinical trials.

Breastcancer.org

Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer. Our mission is to help women and their loved ones make sense of the complex medical and personal information about breast cancer, so they can make the best decisions for their lives.

The Wellness Community – Goes by Cancer Support Community

Provides free psychological and emotional support to cancer patients and their families. They offer support groups on stress reduction and cancer education workshops, nutrition guidance, exercise sessions, and social events.

Cancer and Careers.org

Provides a free workbook, educational resources, support, and information for cancer patients and survivors, coworkers, managers, CEOs, and human resources personnel about cancer patients and survivors working through their treatment and returning to work.

Cancer Care, Inc.

Offers support, information, financial assistance, and practical help to people with cancer and their loved ones. Services are available in person, over the phone, and through the agency’s website.

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Here to Serve, Inc.
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Here to Serve, Inc.

A time to shine a spotlight on major challenges faced by Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA: aged 15-39) cancer patients on top of the difficulties that come with any cancer diagnosis. 💛🙏💙

Key Stats at a glance-
* About 85,000 AYAs are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States.
* Based on estimates 85.8% of AYAs diagnosed with cancer will survive their cancer for 5 years after diagnosis.

Body image: Cancer treatments can cause physical changes like hair loss, scarring, and weight gain/loss. This can be especially difficult for young adults who are already self-conscious about their appearance.

Social isolation: Treatment can make it hard to maintain relationships with friends and family. Young adults may feel isolated due to weakened immune systems or simply because their peers don't understand what they're going through.

Emotional distress: A cancer diagnosis can lead to anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Young adults may also feel angry and resentful about having their lives upended by cancer.

Career disruption: Cancer diagnosis and treatment can derail a young adult's education and career plans. Treatments may require frequent hospital visits, leading to missed classes or work. The physical side effects of treatment can also make it difficult to concentrate or keep up with a demanding job. This disruption can cause financial hardship and leave young adults feeling behind their peers.

Fertility preservation: Cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can damage reproductive organs, impacting fertility in both men and women. This is a critical issue for young adults who may not be ready to start a family yet, but want the option to do so in the future. Unfortunately, fertility preservation options like egg or sperm freezing can be expensive and may not be covered by insurance. This adds a significant financial burden to an already stressful situation.

Young adults with cancer need to seek out support and advocate for their needs. 🎗️ ... See MoreSee Less

A time to shine a spotlight on major challenges faced by Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA: aged 15-39) cancer patients on top of the difficulties that come with any cancer diagnosis. 💛🙏💙 Key Stats at a glance- * About 85,000 AYAs are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States. * Based on estimates 85.8% of AYAs diagnosed with cancer will survive their cancer for 5 years after diagnosis. Body image: Cancer treatments can cause physical changes like hair loss, scarring, and weight gain/loss. This can be especially difficult for young adults who are already self-conscious about their appearance. Social isolation: Treatment can make it hard to maintain relationships with friends and family. Young adults may feel isolated due to weakened immune systems or simply because their peers dont understand what theyre going through. Emotional distress: A cancer diagnosis can lead to anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Young adults may also feel angry and resentful about having their lives upended by cancer. Career disruption: Cancer diagnosis and treatment can derail a young adults education and career plans. Treatments may require frequent hospital visits, leading to missed classes or work. The physical side effects of treatment can also make it difficult to concentrate or keep up with a demanding job. This disruption can cause financial hardship and leave young adults feeling behind their peers. Fertility preservation: Cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can damage reproductive organs, impacting fertility in both men and women. This is a critical issue for young adults who may not be ready to start a family yet, but want the option to do so in the future. Unfortunately, fertility preservation options like egg or sperm freezing can be expensive and may not be covered by insurance. This adds a significant financial burden to an already stressful situation. Young adults with cancer need to seek out support and advocate for their needs. 🎗️Image attachmentImage attachment
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