DISEASE SPECIFIC SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 1-800-227-2345 ANY TYPE OF CANCER Educational info and materials regarding. Road to Recovery program (free transportation to medical appointments), Free Wig Bank.
CANCERCARE 1-800-813-HOPE Providing educational info and workshops, free publications including talking with children about cancer, free telephone counseling, financial assistance, case management and support groups for ANY TYPE OF CANCER. English and Spanish.
LIVESTRONG 1-855-220-7777 Provides support, disease education, nutrition and fitness info for ANY TYPE OF CANCER diagnosis.
ANAL CANCER:
Anal Cancer Foundation 1-646-593-7739 Connect with a Peer program, support resources, financial resources.
BLADDER CANCER:
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network 1-888-901-BCAN Education info, Tips for Newly Diagnosed, Treatment info, online support community.
BLOOD CANCERS:
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 1-800-955-4572 Leaders in blood cancer information and support for patients and caregivers, Live Chat Line, Peer to Peer Support. Help available in English and Spanish. Urgent Need Program may provide $500 per year to eligible blood cancer patients for use towards rent, mortgage, utilities. Two funds: one for under age 40, one for adults over age 40.
BRAIN CANCER:
American Brain Tumor Association 1-800-866-2282 Careline, educational info, treatment and side effect management, social and emotional support with Online Community.
Brain Tumor Network 1-844-286-6110 Educational info, Patient Navigation services, and support.
Darren Daulton Foundation Awareness events. Financial assistance to those who suffer from malignant primary brain tumors. One application per year. Email contact only.
GLENN CARCELON FOUNDATION 1-503-969-7651 One time need-based grants up to $1,000 for persons living with a primary brain tumor. Download application from website.
BREAST CANCER:
Susan G. Komen Foundation 1-877-GO-KOMEN for breast cancer financial resources, treatment financial assistance, support and educational information. English and Spanish.
Central Pennsylvania Pink Connection 1-717-247-6984 Gift boxes for newly diagnosed. One-time gift card that can be used towards meds, food, travel.
PA Breast Cancer Coalition 1-800-377-8828 Free webinars, free Care Packages, support programs and disease education, free breast cancer treatment through the State, applications for financial resources dedicated to this disease. Financial assistance for rent and utilities.
Pink Aid 1-844-PINK-AID (844-746-5243) May provide rapid emergency financial assistance for household expenses (utilities, phone, cable, transportation, car payment, etc.) for those in active treatment for breast cancer who meet specific income guidelines. May also provide free wigs, lymphedema sleeves, recovery garments. Treatment, Recovery and Wellness support.
PINK Fund 1-877-234-PINK (7465) May provide short term non-medical essential household expenses on behalf of breast cancer patients in active treatment. Application available only online. They do not provide emergency assistance. There is also a separate fund for stage IV metastatic breast cancer patients who are awaiting Social Security Disability.
PINK HANDS OF HOPE 717-620-8264 Helping women in central PA fighting breast cancer by assistance with medical bills, free wigs and services including hair and makeup make-overs.
SISTERS NETWORK, INC. 1-866-781-1808 National organization focuses on education and raising breast health awareness, survivorship and access to services in the African American community. Financial help for utilities and housing up to $350 for those in active treatment. Based in Texas with a local chapter in Wyomissing, PA.
Support Connection at 800-532-4290 Breast and Ovarian Cancer help providing emotional, social and educational support services with a toll-free, confidential helpline and virtual support services. Helpline is answered by peer cancer survivors who can help from diagnosis, throughout treatment, and beyond.
CHILDREN’S CANCER:
B+ FOUNDATION 1-302-563-8389 Supporting Families with children under 21 diagnosed with cancer. Financial assistance to help with prescription medicines, travel costs, mortgage/rent payments. Application is online.
FOUR DIAMONDS FOUNDATION 1-717-537-0647 Financial assistance for care and treatment not covered by insurance, as well as other expenses disrupting the welfare of the child. PSU Children’s Hospital.
National Children’s Cancer Society 1- 800-532-6459 Provides financial assistance for travel, lodging, meals for families of children in cancer treatment.
Pinky Swear Foundation 1-952-974-9600 Financial assistance for children under the age of 22 currently in treatment for cancer. May help with rent/mortgage, car payments and insurance, gas and groceries. Support programs. Online application only.
COLON AND RECTAL CANCER:
Colorectal Cancer Alliance 1-877-422 2030 Free educational downloads, side effect management, support for patients, families, caregivers, Buddy Program (phone support with people who have gone through treatment), numerous national events and conferences, financial assistance. Website in English and Spanish.
Convatec 1-800-422-8811 Ostomy products. Patient starter kits. Patient support and education, including pre-op support and living with an ostomy.
Fight Colorectal Cancer 1-877-427-2111 Free Helpline support for patients and caregivers, Resource Library, webinars, disease and prevention info.
United Ostomy Associations of America 1-800-826-0826 Information, support groups, resources for ostomy supplies. Website provides educational info about preparing for surgery, what to expect after surgery, and living with an ostomy. Online support. Free samples of products.
GASTROINTESTINAL CANCER:
GI Cancers Alliance 1-646-598-2001 Supporting anal, appendix, bile duct, colorectal, esophageal, gallbladder, liver, rectal, pancreas, stomach, and small intestine cancers. Assists with finding Clinical Trials. Resource Library., including Nutrition.
Gastric Cancer Foundation (no phone) Online Community, help finding Clinical Trials, Treatment & Survivorship Planner download.
GYN CANCERS:
Foundation for Women’s Cancer Educational info on all GYN cancers, Clinical Trial info, Financial Resource listing. Events and webinars.
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance or 212-268-1002. Oncology Social Worker available to speak with you. Peer support. Just Diagnosed Info. Online Support. Financial Resource listings. Clinical Trial info.
NATIONAL OVARIAN CANCER COALITION 888-682-7426 Support, services, education, assistance with clinical trials. Offers one-time $1,000 payment to use towards non-medical costs: rent, utilities, transportation, childcare, groceries.
Society of Gynecologic Oncology 1-312-235-4060 Supporting all GYN cancers. Find a specialist, download resources, educational info, utilize Survivorship Toolkit. English and Spanish.
Support Connection at 800-532-4290 Breast and Ovarian Cancer help providing emotional, social and educational support services with a toll-free, confidential helpline and virtual support services. Helpline is answered by peer cancer survivors who can help from diagnosis, throughout treatment, and beyond.
Teal Blanket Fund 717-580-0865 Donates collected funds to patients in need with various GYN cancers.
HEAD AND NECK CANCERS:
Head and Neck Cancer Alliance 1-866-792-4622 Online support community, educational info, patient and caregiver resources, gas cards, other financial assistance.
KIDNEY (RENAL) CANCER:
Kidney Cancer Association 1-800-544-3522 Offers a Just Diagnosed Tool Kit. Patient Financial Navigators available.
LUNG CANCER:
Lung Cancer Alliance 1-800-298-2436 Helpline for education and support.
LUNGEVITY Foundation 1-844-360-5864 Lung cancer Helpline. Education, support, online community, financial navigation and possible assistance for treatment and out-of-pocket expenses.
PANCREATIC CANCER:
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN) 1-877-272-6226 Education, nutrition, community support for those facing pancreatic cancer.
PROSTATE CANCER:
Zero Prostate Cancer 1-844-244-1309 Offers ZERO360 program for support, financial assistance and help resolving insurance issues for men with prostate cancer.
RARE DISEASES:
NORD Rare disorders and rare diseases info, patient assistance program, financial assistance, patient support. No phone number - request info via website.
REPRODUCTIVE CANCER:
Team V Foundation: A nonprofit organization helping those with reproductive cancers and HPV+ squamous cell carcinoma.
(717) 579-3774
TESTICULAR CANCER:
Testicular Cancer Society1-513-696-9827 Self Exam How To, online community forum, support resources, survivor and caregiver stories.
THYROID CANCER:
ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc - 1-877-588-7904 . Online support, one-to-one support, educational information, webinars. Free publications.