Cancer support groups and organizations
You're not alone. These trusted groups offer free support, information and connection.
- Stand Up To Cancer (All cancers): Research funding, patient education and a clinical-trial finder
- American Cancer Society (All cancers): 24/7 helpline (1-800-227-2345), rides to treatment, lodging and information
- CancerCare (All cancers): Free counseling, support groups and financial help
- Cancer Support Community (All cancers): Support groups, a helpline and the MyLifeLine online community
- National Cancer Institute (All cancers): Trusted treatment information and a clinical-trial search
- Imerman Angels (All cancers): Free one-on-one matching with a survivor or caregiver mentor
- Susan G. Komen (Breast cancer): Breast care helpline, treatment assistance and education
- Living Beyond Breast Cancer (Breast cancer): Helpline, peer support and programs for metastatic breast cancer
- Fight Colorectal Cancer (Colorectal cancer): Patient guides, advocacy and community
- Colorectal Cancer Alliance (Colorectal cancer): Helpline (877-422-2030) and patient navigation
- LUNGevity (Lung cancer): Patient education, support groups and survivorship programs
- GO2 for Lung Cancer (Lung cancer): Helpline, biomarker testing support and navigation
- ZERO Prostate Cancer (Prostate cancer): Patient navigation (ZERO360), financial help and support
- Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) (Ovarian cancer): Woman to Woman peer support, education and research
- National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) (Ovarian cancer): Support groups, the Teal Hearts Network and education
Help paying
- PAN Foundation: Copays and coinsurance, including for people with Medicare, when a disease fund is open.
- HealthWell Foundation: Grants for copays, deductibles and premiums when a fund is open.
- CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation: Help with treatment copays for insured people under income limits.
- Good Days: Copay help and some travel costs.
- NeedyMeds: Free database of assistance programs, open to anyone.
Written by the Cancer Side Effects Guide team from FDA labels and leading cancer centers. Not medical advice. · Last updated: October 15, 2026 · How we write
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