Allyson Whitney Foundation, Inc Provides young adult cancer patients with ‘Life Interrupted Grants™' to ease their financial burdens so that they can concentrate their energy on healing. For U.S. citizens between the ages of 16 and 36 years of age who are currently undergoing treatment or recently … [Read more...] about Teens and Young Adults
Financial Assistance
Native Americans
American Indian Cancer Foundation This Foundation imagines a world where cancer is no longer the leading cause of death for American Indians and Alaska Natives. Our mission is to eliminate the cancer burdens of Indigenous people through improved access to prevention, early detection, treatment, and … [Read more...] about Native Americans
LGBTQIA
Quick facts 1 million. The number of LGBTQ+ cancer survivors in the country today (National LGBT Cancer Network, 2020) 7 types of cancer disproportionately impact LGBTQ+ people, including anal cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, … [Read more...] about LGBTQIA
Latinas and Latinos
Circulo de Vida In the field of cancer, many of the inroads to increasing language-specific psychosocial support in the San Francisco Bay Area can be directly attributed to Círculo de Vida Cancer Support and Resource Center. Founded in 1992, Círculo de Vida is the first successful Spanish-language … [Read more...] about Latinas and Latinos
African Americans
2for2Boobs 2for2 Boobs, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Breast Cancer Awareness-2-Action and African American Survivorship Advocacy non-profit. 2for2Boobs is an acronym - a call to action - to take 2 minutes 2 check your 2 breasts monthly. We are dedicated towards providing culturally-relevant breast … [Read more...] about African Americans
Children
Adam’s Angels Ministry 979 836 0955 Provides care and comfort through physical, emotional, financial and spiritual support. We take our name ‘Angels’ seriously as we assist those in need and band with others who join our efforts in the crusade against childhood cancer. Alex’s Lemonade Stand … [Read more...] about Children
Asian Americans
Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research and Training A national cancer awareness research and training infrastructure intended to address and reduce cancer health disparities by conducting community-based participatory education, training, and research by, for, and with the Asian … [Read more...] about Asian Americans
Tips from Cancer Survivors
Cancer Exacts a Significant Financial Burden 5 Ways to Avoid Cancer Metastasizing to Your Wallet by Dena Stern The Cost of Cancer by Suleika Jaouad One must inquire about financial assistance in most medical facilities. This info is not standard information given to patients (examples: … [Read more...] about Tips from Cancer Survivors