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Free live small-group virtual exercise classes led by certified Cancer Exercise Specialists, for women with any cancer including metastatic disease.
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4th Angel Mentoring Program
Nationwide
Free one-on-one phone mentoring that pairs patients and caregivers with trained volunteers who have been there.
Peer SupportEmotional Support
A Silver Lining Foundation
Chicago, Illinois
A Silver Lining Foundation provides respectful and equal access to cost-free breast health testing through a network of partnerships with community, advocacy and healthcare organizations. The organization ensures that socioeconomic status does not affect an individual's ability to obtain timely breast health testing and offers programs including mammograms, biopsies, and support for breast cancer survivors.
Prevention & ScreeningFinancialEmotional
ACCESS Community Health Network
Chicago, Illinois
ACCESS Community Health Network provides comprehensive healthcare services including colorectal cancer screenings and preventive care. The organization offers patient-centered medical care that addresses overall health and quality of life factors that can affect cancer patients and their families.
Prevention & ScreeningPhysicalEducation
ACS Cancer Action Network
Nationwide
The American Cancer Society's advocacy affiliate, fighting for laws and policies that help cancer patients and families.
PolicyAdvocacy
Action to Cure Kidney Cancer
Nationwide
Provides education, community support, and research funding for kidney cancer.
EducationCommunity SupportResearch
Advocate Children's Hospital
Oak Lawn, Illinois
Advocate Children's Hospital provides comprehensive cancer support services for pediatric patients and their families, including innovative therapies, school coordination, and survivorship programs. The organization offers family programs, sibling support groups, financial assistance, and emotional support to help children with cancer and their caregivers navigate treatment and recovery. Their cancer centers bring together specialized programs that benefit children, families, and the community through dedicated social workers, therapists, and Child Life specialists.
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Advocate Health Care Cancer Services
Chicago, Illinois
Cancer care with navigation and survivorship programs.
PhysicalEducationEmotional
Aim at Melanoma Foundation
Nationwide
Provides patient education, support resources, and melanoma research support.
EducationSupport ResourcesResearch
Air Care Alliance
Nationwide
A central listing of free volunteer air transport groups serving patients nationwide.
Transportation
Air Charity Network
Nationwide
Volunteer pilots providing free air transportation to distant medical care.
Transportation
ALAS-WINGS (Asociación Latina de Asistencia y Prevención del Cáncer de Mama / Latina Association for Breast Cancer)
Chicago, Illinois
ALAS-WINGS advocates for and improves the lives of breast cancer survivors through education, mental health programs, and emotional support groups specifically for Hispanic and Latina women and their families. The organization provides all services free of charge and conducts programs in Spanish to address cultural and language barriers in cancer care.
EducationEmotionalAdvocacy
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
Nationwide
Provides travel funding, family support programs, research funding, and clinical trial support for childhood cancer families.
Travel FundingFamily SupportResearch+1
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Summer Camps
Nationwide
A nationwide directory of summer camps for children with cancer and their families, maintained by Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Camps
AliveAndKickn
Nationwide
Advocacy and education for families affected by Lynch syndrome and hereditary colorectal cancer.
AwarenessHereditary Testing
American Academy of Dermatology
Nationwide
Provides free skin cancer screenings, education, and access to dermatology specialists.
ScreeningsPhysician NetworkEducation
American Academy of Dermatology, Rosemont
Rosemont, Illinois
The American Academy of Dermatology is the largest and most influential dermatology group in the United States, representing board-certified dermatologists who diagnose and treat skin, hair, and nail conditions. The organization provides resources on clinical care, education, and practice management to support dermatologists in treating various skin conditions including skin cancer.
EducationPrevention & ScreeningAdvocacy
American Academy of Oral Medicine
Nationwide
Provides specialist access and oral medicine expertise.
Specialist DirectoryClinical Expertise
American Association for Cancer Research
Nationwide
The world's largest professional organization dedicated to preventing and curing cancer through research.
EducationResearch
American Brain Tumor Association
Nationwide
Provides care consultants, support groups, education, and patient and caregiver resources nationwide.
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American Brain Tumor Association, Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Provides comprehensive, free support services - including CareLine guidance, peer mentoring, support groups, educational resources, financial assistance information, and online communities - to help brain tumor and cancer patients and their caregivers navigate diagnosis, treatment, and daily life with improved support, connection, and informed decision-making.
EducationEmotionalResearch+1
American Cancer Society
Nationwide
Provides helpline support, rides to treatment, Hope Lodge lodging, support groups, education, financial guidance, survivorship resources, and advocacy for all cancers.
HelplineRides To TreatmentLodging+12
American Cancer Society National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable - Illinois
Springfield, Illinois
The American Cancer Society National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable brings together organizations across Illinois to collaborate on colorectal cancer prevention and screening efforts. The organization works with 129 pledged partners including hospitals, health departments, community organizations, and medical centers to increase screening rates and save lives through collective action.
Prevention & ScreeningEducationAdvocacy
American Cancer Society tlc
Nationwide
The ACS catalog of low-cost wigs, hats, and mastectomy products designed for people in treatment.
Products
American Cancer Society, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Statewide cancer information, navigation, transportation, and lodging support.
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American Childhood Cancer Organization
Nationwide
Provides family support resources, education, and advocacy for childhood cancer.
Family SupportEducationAdvocacy+2
American Head and Neck Society
Nationwide
Provides treatment standards and a physician network for expert head and neck cancer care.
Specialist DirectoryTreatment StandardsPhysician Network
American Institute for Cancer Research
Nationwide
Research and education on how diet, weight, and activity affect cancer risk and survivorship.
EducationNutritionAdvocacy+3
American Liver Foundation
Nationwide
Provides liver-related support, education, helpline access, and navigation resources.
Patient SupportEducationHelpline+4
American Lung Association
Nationwide
Provides education, Better Breathers support groups, prevention resources, and screening awareness.
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American Sexual Health Association
Nationwide
Provides HPV education, prevention information, screening guidance, and cervical cancer-related resources.
HPV EducationPreventionScreening Guidance+1
American Thyroid Association
Nationwide
Provides patient education, expert resources, and access to thyroid specialists.
Clinical GuidelinesExpert ResourcesPhysician Network+1
Amy Krouse Rosenthal Foundation
Evanston, Illinois
The Amy Krouse Rosenthal Foundation funds early detection research and education efforts to increase awareness of ovarian cancer warning signs and improve outcomes through earlier diagnosis. The organization supports education and awareness efforts that empower women and families affected by ovarian cancer.
ResearchEducationPrevention & Screening+1
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Lurie Children's is a leading pediatric hospital that provides comprehensive medical care including cancer and blood disorder treatment for children. The hospital offers specialized oncology services through their Cancer and Blood Disorders program, delivering expert care and treatment for pediatric cancer patients. With over 70 pediatric specialties, they focus on providing compassionate, world-class medical care specifically designed for children and their families.
PhysicalEmotionalEducation
Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation
Nationwide
Provides education, support, community, and conferences for rare blood cancers and disorders.
EducationSupportPatient Conferences+2
Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness
Olympia Fields, Illinois
Aunt Martha's Health and Wellness provides comprehensive healthcare and community support services to individuals and families across Illinois. The organization offers integrated care services including primary care, behavioral health, and supportive services that may benefit cancer patients and their families. Through their community health and wellness programs, they serve over 105,000 children and adults with various health and support needs.
PhysicalPrevention & ScreeningEmotional
Austin Wade Foundation
Illinois
The Austin Wade Foundation provides financial assistance to families of children in southern Illinois who are battling cancer. The organization works to ensure that families facing childhood cancer know that no one fights alone.
Financial
Basser Center for BRCA
Nationwide
The first center devoted to BRCA-related cancers, with research, education, and patient resources.
EducationHereditary Testing
Be The Match
Nationwide
Provides marrow donor registry services, patient navigation, and financial grants for transplant patients.
Donor RegistryFinancial GrantsPatient Navigation+1
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Chicago, Illinois
Bear Necessities provides comprehensive support to children with cancer and their families through hospital partnerships. The organization offers emotional, social, financial, and educational support while funding pediatric cancer research to help kids feel like kids again.
EmotionalFinancialEducation+2
Believe In Tomorrow Children's Foundation
Nationwide
Over 900,000 overnight accommodations provided to families of critically ill children from every state. Hospital housing near Johns Hopkins continues through an interim Residence Inn partnership while a new facility is built, alongside free respite houses in Maryland, Delaware, and North Carolina.
Family SupportHousing
Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium
Indianapolis, Illinois
The Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium unites cancer centers across multiple universities to transform the conduct of cancer research through collaborative clinical trials and observational studies. The organization supports cancer patients by facilitating access to cutting-edge research and treatment options through its network of member institutions and specialized working groups.
Research
Bikers for Ta-Tas
Bartonville, Illinois
Bikers for Ta-Tas organizes motorcycle rides and fundraising events to support cancer care organizations. The organization raises funds through their annual ride event and distributes donations to healthcare facilities and cancer foundations to help support cancer patients and their families.
Fundraisers
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
Nationwide
Provides nationwide support groups, survivor matching, a bladder cancer helpline, education, webinars, research funding, and advocacy.
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Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network- Chicago Chapter
Chicago, Illinois
Our chapter's mission is to support bladder cancer patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and the general public by providing information and support services, to raise awareness through outreach programs, and advance research through collaboration and engaging participation.
EducationEmotionalAdvocacy+1
Blessing Cancer Center
Quincy, Illinois
Blessing Cancer Center is a comprehensive cancer facility in Quincy, Illinois that provides expert cancer care with experienced staff, advanced diagnostic technologies, and treatment options. The center offers a full range of cancer treatments including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy to serve patients in their community. They also provide lodging assistance through partnerships to help patients during their cancer journey.
PhysicalEducationHousing
Blessing Foundation
Quincy, Illinois
Blessing Foundation provides financial assistance and support to healthcare patients in need, including those undergoing cancer treatment. The organization offers various funds to help patients with medical expenses and connects care coordinators with patients to address unmet healthcare needs.
FinancialFoundations
Blood Cancer United (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)
Nationwide
Provides financial assistance, patient navigation, support groups, education, and clinical trial navigation across blood cancers.
Financial AssistancePatient NavigationSupport Groups+10
Blue Faery
Nationwide
Provides liver cancer support, education, awareness, and outreach.
Patient SupportEducationAwareness+1
BMT InfoNet, Highland Park
Highland Park, Illinois
BMT InfoNet provides comprehensive support and educational resources for patients undergoing bone marrow transplants, stem cell transplants, cord blood transplants, and CAR T-cell therapy. The organization offers information about treatment expectations, peer support programs, and resources to help patients and caregivers navigate the challenges before, during, and after treatment.
EducationEmotional
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Bo Arvin Memorial Foundation
Centralia, Illinois
The Bo Arvin Memorial Foundation is a living memorial that honors the legacy of Bo Arvin by carrying on his characteristics of kindness, loyalty, humor, respect, faith and courage. The foundation awards scholarships, provides acts of kindness, and offers professional emotional and spiritual support when needed.
ScholarshipsEmotionalFoundations
Brain Tumor Network
Nationwide
Offers personalized navigation, support, and resources for brain tumor patients.
NavigationSupport ServicesResources
BrainUp
Chicago, Illinois
BrainUp supports brain tumor patients and families by providing quality support services and resources during diagnosis and treatment. The organization activates community involvement through fundraising events and works with physicians and research professionals to advance brain tumor research and treatment options.
EmotionalEducationResearch+1
Brantley Francis Foundation
Geneseo, Illinois
The Brantley Francis Foundation positively influences pediatric cancer patients and their families through various support programs. The organization works to address the needs of children diagnosed with cancer and provides resources to help families navigate their cancer journey.
EmotionalFoundations
Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Nationwide
Funds major breast cancer research and scientific breakthroughs.
ResearchInnovationEducation
Bright Pink, Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Bright Pink worked for 18 years to accelerate, deepen, and expand the impact of life-saving breast and ovarian health interventions for young women. The organization focused on supporting young women through health interventions and education related to breast and ovarian cancers.
Prevention & ScreeningEducationHereditary Testing
Brooke Crawmer-Joseph Foundation
Illinois
The Brooke Crawmer-Joseph Foundation supports teachers in the Central Illinois community who have been diagnosed with cancer. The organization also creates awareness for cervical cancer prevention by partnering with other organizations to provide information and vaccines for the HPV virus that causes cervical cancer.
FinancialPrevention & ScreeningEducation+1
Cal's Angels, St. Charles
St. Charles, Illinois
Cal's Angels is a pediatric cancer foundation that grants wishes to children fighting cancer and provides support to their families during treatment. The organization raises pediatric cancer awareness, funds research, and offers various programs including comfort kits, hospital parties, and toy distribution to help families navigate their cancer journey.
ExperiencesResearchEducation+1
Camp COCO (Children's Oncology Camp Organization)
Springfield, Illinois
Camp COCO is a medically supervised camp program that began in 1986 to provide a break from hospital and clinic visits for children with cancers and related blood disorders. The organization helps children and their parents recapture hope, enthusiasm, self-confidence and love of life in a medically safe environment created especially for them.
CampsExperiencesEmotional
Camp HIS KIDS
Waterloo, Illinois
Free treatment, sibling, and leader in training camps where kids affected by childhood cancer can feel like regular kids again.
Camps