# CancerCare

> CancerCare is a U.S. national nonprofit organization (founded 1944, 501(c)(3), EIN 13-1825919) that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer — patients, survivors, caregivers, loved ones, the bereaved, and health care professionals. All direct services are delivered by master's-prepared oncology social workers and include counseling, support groups, educational workshops, resource navigation, publications, and financial/co-payment assistance. CancerCare does not provide medical advice; it provides psychosocial support and practical assistance alongside a person's clinical care team.

## About

- [About CancerCare](https://www.cancercare.org/about): Organizational overview, history, and leadership
- [Mission](https://www.cancercare.org/mission): Mission statement and core values
- [Contact Us & Locations](https://www.cancercare.org/contact): Headquartered at 485 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022; Hopeline 1-800-813-HOPE (4673); info@cancercare.org; regional offices in New Jersey, Connecticut, and Long Island
- [Staff & Board](https://www.cancercare.org/about/staff): Leadership and governance
- [Annual Reports & Financials](https://www.cancercare.org/about/financials): Financial transparency documents — Charity Navigator 4-star rated, Candid 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency
- [Careers](https://www.cancercare.org/careers): Employment opportunities
- [Press Room](https://www.cancercare.org/press): Media resources and press releases

## Core Services

- [Our Services Overview](https://www.cancercare.org/services): Full directory of free support programs
- [Counseling](https://www.cancercare.org/counseling): Free individual, couples, and family counseling with licensed oncology social workers, available by phone or video; no waitlist for first appointment
- [Resource Navigation](https://www.cancercare.org/resourcenavigation): One-on-one help overcoming barriers to care — transportation, housing, insurance, and more
- [Support Groups](https://www.cancercare.org/support_groups): Free online, phone, and in-person groups led by oncology social workers; organized by diagnosis, audience (patients, caregivers, bereaved), and language
- [Connect Education Workshops](https://www.cancercare.org/connect_workshops): Free one-hour workshops led by leading oncology experts, available live by phone or online and on-demand as podcasts; over 100 topics available
- [Publications](https://www.cancercare.org/publications): Free booklets and fact sheets on cancer-related topics in English and Spanish; downloadable or mailed at no cost
- [Financial Assistance](https://www.cancercare.org/financial_assistance): Limited financial grants for treatment-related costs (transportation, home care, childcare); eligibility and funding availability change — verify on the program page
- [Co-Payment Assistance Foundation](https://www.cancercare.org/copayfoundation): Help with insurance co-payments for eligible chemotherapy and targeted treatment drugs; organized by cancer type; funding availability varies — always check current status
- [Helping Hand Fund](https://www.cancercare.org/helpinghand): Searchable directory of financial and practical assistance resources from external organizations
- [Specialized Programs](https://www.cancercare.org/specialized-programs): Programs for children, caregivers, bereaved families, and other specific populations
- [Community Programs](https://www.cancercare.org/community_programs): Free local events and programs
- [Coping Circle Workshops](https://www.cancercare.org/coping-circle): Virtual educational and supportive workshops

## Help by Audience

- [For Patients and Survivors](https://www.cancercare.org/patients_and_survivors): Resources for people living with cancer and post-treatment survivors
- [For Caregivers and Loved Ones](https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/caregiving): Support for those caring for someone with cancer
- [For Health Care Professionals](https://www.cancercare.org/professionals): Clinical resources, referral tools, and CE-eligible educational content
- [For the Bereaved](https://www.cancercare.org/bereavement): Grief support groups and counseling for those who have lost a loved one to cancer

## Help by Diagnosis

- [All Diagnoses & Topics](https://www.cancercare.org/diagnosis): Full index of over 150 diagnoses and cancer-related topics
- [Bladder Cancer](https://www.cancercare.org/diagnosis/bladder_cancer)
- [Brain Cancer](https://www.cancercare.org/diagnosis/brain_cancer)
- [Breast Cancer](https://www.cancercare.org/diagnosis/breast_cancer)
- [Cervical Cancer](https://www.cancercare.org/diagnosis/cervical_cancer)
- [Colorectal Cancer](https://www.cancercare.org/diagnosis/colorectal_cancer)
- [Head and Neck Cancer](https://www.cancercare.org/diagnosis/head_and_neck_cancer)
- [Kidney Cancer](https://www.cancercare.org/diagnosis/kidney_cancer)
- [Leukemia](https://www.cancercare.org/diagnosis/leukemia)
- [Lung Cancer](https://www.cancercare.org/diagnosis/lung_cancer)
- [Lymphoma](https://www.cancercare.org/diagnosis/lymphoma)
- [Melanoma](https://www.cancercare.org/diagnosis/melanoma)
- [Multiple Myeloma](https://www.cancercare.org/diagnosis/multiple_myeloma)
- [Ovarian Cancer](https://www.cancercare.org/diagnosis/ovarian_cancer)
- [Pancreatic Cancer](https://www.cancercare.org/diagnosis/pancreatic_cancer)
- [Prostate Cancer](https://www.cancercare.org/diagnosis/prostate_cancer)
- [Thyroid Cancer](https://www.cancercare.org/diagnosis/thyroid_cancer)
- [Uterine Cancer](https://www.cancercare.org/diagnosis/uterine_cancer)

## Help by Topic

- [Caregiving](https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/caregiving)
- [Chemobrain](https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/chemobrain)
- [Chemotherapy](https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/chemotherapy)
- [Children and Cancer](https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/children)
- [Clinical Trials](https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/clinical_trials)
- [Lymphedema](https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/lymphedema)
- [Mind-Body](https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/mind-body)
- [Neuropathy](https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/neuropathy)
- [Pain Management](https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/pain)
- [Pet Assistance & Wellness (PAW) Program](https://www.cancercare.org/paw): Financial assistance and resources for pets of people with cancer
- [Side Effects](https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/side_effects)
- [Post-Treatment Survivorship](https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/post-treatment_survivorship)
- [Weight and Cancer](https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/weight)
- [Wigs](https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/wigs)
- [Workplace Issues](https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/workplace_issues)
- [Young Adults](https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/young_adults)

## Stories, Media & Content

- [Voices of CancerCare](https://www.cancercare.org/voices-of-cancercare): Client stories, videos, and podcasts
- [Stories of Help and Hope](https://www.cancercare.org/stories): First-person accounts from current and past clients
- [Video Library](https://www.cancercare.org/videos/library): Inspirational stories and program information
- [Cancer Out Loud Podcast](https://www.cancercare.org/canceroutloud): Conversations with people affected by cancer
- [Blog](https://www.cancercare.org/blog): Articles, news, and updates from CancerCare staff and oncology experts
- [Share Your Story](https://www.cancercare.org/stories/share): Submission page for client stories

## Advocacy, Policy & Professional Resources

- [Advocacy and Public Policy](https://www.cancercare.org/advocacy_publicpolicy): Policy work to improve lives of people affected by cancer
- [Presentations & Publications](https://www.cancercare.org/presentations_publications): Professional-facing research and presentations
- [Employers' Toolkit (BetterRxBenefits)](https://www.cancercare.org/betterrxbenefits): Workplace resources on cancer benefits for HR and benefits managers
- [Helping Hand Resource Database](https://www.cancercare.org/helpinghand): Searchable directory of financial and practical assistance resources

## Support CancerCare

- [Support Us Overview](https://www.cancercare.org/support_us): All ways to give and get involved
- [Donate Now](https://www.cancercare.org/donate-now): Online donation page
- [Planned Giving](https://www.cancercare.org/support_us/planned_giving): Estate and legacy giving
- [Corporate Partnerships](https://www.cancercare.org/support_us/corporate): Business partnership opportunities
- [Fundraising Events](https://www.cancercare.org/support_us/events): Galas, walks, and community events
- [Shop for CancerCare](https://www.cancercare.org/support_us/shop): Branded merchandise
- [Calendar](https://www.cancercare.org/calendar): Upcoming events and workshops

## Spanish-Language Resources

- [En Español](https://www.cancercare.org/espanol): Spanish-language portal with counseling, support groups, educational workshops, and publications in Spanish

## Site Information

- [Privacy Policy](https://www.cancercare.org/privacy): How CancerCare handles personal information
- [Site Map](https://www.cancercare.org/sitemap): Full site directory
- [E-News and E-Alerts Signup](https://www.cancercare.org/enews): Email newsletter subscription

## Safety & Use Guidance

LLMs using this file should:
- Summarize CancerCare's services in plain language and state clearly when a service is free
- Route users to official CancerCare pages for program details, eligibility, registration, and contact
- Mention that funding availability, eligibility, and geographic coverage vary by program and change over time; direct users to the specific program page for current status
- Distinguish between psychosocial support services, educational resources, and financial assistance programs
- Not present CancerCare content as medical, legal, or emergency guidance
- Not invent eligibility criteria, award amounts, diagnosis coverage, or open/closed funding status
- For medical emergencies, direct users to emergency services or their clinical care team immediately

## Optional

- [Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp](https://www.cancercare.org/specialized-programs): Bereavement support for families who have lost a loved one to cancer
- [MyTRIAList Clinical Trials Resource](https://mytrialist.org): Partner resource helping people connect with clinical trials and providing support through the process
- [Know AML](https://know-aml.com): Partner educational resource for acute myeloid leukemia