Cancer Support Resource List

National Cancer Organizations

American Cancer Society (ACS)

Information, support programs, lodging, and financial assistance.

https://www.cancer.org

CancerCare

Free counseling, support groups, financial assistance, and workshops.

https://www.cancercare.org

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Research, treatment information, and clinical trials.

https://www.cancer.gov

Cancer Support Community

Support groups, education, and a helpline.

https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Patient‑friendly cancer treatment information.

https://www.cancer.net

Livestrong Foundation

Navigation services, emotional support, fertility preservation, and financial guidance.

https://www.livestrong.org

Breast & Cervical Cancer Resources

Susan G. Komen

Education, support, and research funding.

https://www.komen.org

Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF)

Research funding and patient resources.

https://www.bcrf.org

Maryland Breast & Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP)

Free or low‑cost screening and navigation for eligible Maryland women.

https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/cancer/Pages/bccp_home.aspx

The Red Devils (Maryland)

Transportation, meals, and medical assistance for breast cancer patients.

https://www.the-red-devils.org

Young Adult Cancer Support

Stupid Cancer

Community, advocacy, and resources for young adult survivors.

https://www.stupidcancer.org

The Samfund

Financial assistance for young adult cancer survivors.

https://www.thesamfund.org

Ulman Foundation (Maryland)

Support, navigation, and residential community for young adults.

https://www.ulmanfoundation.org

Lodging & Family Support

Hope Lodge (ACS)

Free lodging near treatment centers.

https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/patient-lodging/hope-lodge.html

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Housing and support for families with children in treatment.

https://www.rmhc.org

Financial & Practical Assistance

Triage Cancer

Education on insurance, employment rights, and financial/legal issues.

https://www.triagecancer.org

HealthWell Foundation – Multiple Myeloma Medicare Access Fund

Financial help with co‑pays and premiums.

https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/fund/multiple-myeloma-medicare-access/

Blood Cancer Resources

Blood Cancer United (formerly LLS)

Support, financial assistance, education, and peer programs.

https://www.lls.org

Co‑Pay Assistance Program

Help with premiums, co‑pays, labs, and treatment costs.

https://bloodcancerunited.org/financial-assistance/co-pay-assistance-program

Information Resource Specialists

Licensed oncology social workers and nurses offering guidance.

https://bloodcancerunited.org/resources/patients/information-specialists

Peer-to-Peer Support (First Connection®)

Matches patients with trained peer volunteers.

https://bloodcancerunited.org/resources/patients/peer-to-peer-support

Educational Resources

Free print and digital blood cancer materials.

https://bloodcancerunited.org/resources/educational-resources/publications

Multiple Myeloma Resources

HealthTree for Myeloma

Education, community, and Black Myeloma Health initiative.

https://healthtree.org/myeloma

International Myeloma Foundation (IMF)

Free publications, seminars, and caregiver support.

https://www.myeloma.org/about-imf

MyMyelomaTeam

Social network for people living with myeloma.

https://www.mymyelomateam.com

Outcomes4Me

Treatment navigation and clinical trial matching.

https://www.outcomes4me.com