Nebraska

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

AMM

A Monster's Mission

Omaha, Nebraska

A Monster's Mission Fund supports the needs of families who have had children diagnosed with cancer including, but not limited to, medical expenses, monthly bills, groceries, education and awareness.

FinancialEmotional

A Time to Heal

Omaha, Nebraska

A Time to Heal Cancer Foundation provides survivorship programs and resources for cancer patients and caregivers. The organization offers free classes, support programs for specific needs like brain fog and caregivers under 45, and educational conferences focused on life after cancer treatment.

EmotionalEducation

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

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

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

All Betty's Children

Tecumseh, Nebraska

All Betty's Children provides care, comfort, and support through emotional and financial means to families confronting cancer during their time of need. The organization assists families with prepaid gas cards, groceries, and help paying down medical bills to address hardships not covered by health insurance.

FinancialEmotional

American Academy of Dermatology

Nationwide

Provides free skin cancer screenings, education, and access to dermatology specialists.

ScreeningsPhysician NetworkEducation

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.

HelplineCare ConsultantsSupport Groups+2

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 Hope Lodge, Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska

The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge program provides a free home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers. More than just a roof over their heads, it's a nurturing community that helps patients access the care they need. Each Hope Lodge community offers a supportive, homelike environment where guests can share a meal, join in the evening's activities, or unwind in their own private room. Patients staying at a Hope Lodge must be in active cancer treatment.

Housing

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, Nebraska

Omaha, Nebraska

The American Cancer Society provides comprehensive support to cancer patients and their families through education, research, and patient services. The organization offers free rides to treatment, lodging during treatment, smoking cessation support, and connects cancer survivors for peer support. They also conduct fundraising events and provide resources for understanding cancer types, treatment options, and survivorship care.

EducationEmotionalTransportation+1

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.

Support GroupsEducationPrevention+2

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

Angels Among Us

Omaha, Nebraska

Angels Among Us provides financial and emotional support to pediatric cancer families living in or being treated in Nebraska. The organization has been supporting families for 20 years and has provided over $6,000,000 in financial assistance to families battling pediatric cancer since 2006.

FinancialEmotional

Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation

Nationwide

Provides education, support, community, and conferences for rare blood cancers and disorders.

EducationSupportPatient Conferences+2

Bags of Fun

Elkhorn, Nebraska

Bags of Fun Omaha delivers bags filled with toys and activities to children in the Omaha area who are battling life-threatening illnesses, including cancer. The organization partners with local hospitals and child life specialists to provide individually crafted bags that bring joy, laughter, and relief during difficult times. Their mission focuses on giving children the power of play to maintain some sense of normalcy during treatment.

ProductsEmotional

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

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

Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network

Nationwide

Provides nationwide support groups, survivor matching, a bladder cancer helpline, education, webinars, research funding, and advocacy.

Support GroupsSurvivor MatchingHelpline+4

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

Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplant Support Group: Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

Omaha, Nebraska

Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for our Cancer Survivorship Group, where we offer an open group discussion - led by one of our licensed social workers - for support no matter where you are in your journey. We welcome anyone with a current or past cancer diagnosis, as well as their family, caregivers and friends. Please call 402.559.4420 or email cancersupportgroups@nebraskamed.com to RSVP. Please include your name and phone number.

Emotional

Brain Tumor Center Support Group: Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

Omaha, Nebraska

Emotional

Brain Tumor Network

Nationwide

Offers personalized navigation, support, and resources for brain tumor patients.

NavigationSupport ServicesResources

Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Nationwide

Funds major breast cancer research and scientific breakthroughs.

ResearchInnovationEducation

Bryan LifePointe Cancer Recovery Programs

Lincoln, Nebraska

Bryan LifePointe is a medically-based health and wellness center that offers a wealth of support and expertise for cancer patients and survivors, all in one convenient location. Access free services including music therapy, sound bath therapy, a fly fishing program, and various other holistic support services.

PhysicalEmotional

Calistus Multiple Myeloma Foundation (CMMF)

Omaha, Nebraska

The Calistus Multiple Myeloma Foundation provides comprehensive support, education, and advocacy for individuals affected by multiple myeloma. The organization offers services including support groups, caregiver training, survivorship programs, transportation assistance, and educational webinars led by oncologists.

EmotionalEducationAdvocacy

Camp CoHoLo

Omaha, Nebraska

amp CoHoLo stands for Courage, Hope and Love. It was named by its campers, children with cancer or blood disorders. This all-volunteer camp is every July.

CampsEmotional

Camp Mak-A-Dream

Nationwide

Free, medically supervised Montana camp programs for children, teens, and adults affected by cancer.

Community ProgramsCamps

Camp Quality Heartland

Fremont, Nebraska

Five days of summer camping, special events, and support for children with cancer and their families, at no cost.

Camps

Camp Quality USA

Nationwide

Free summer camps and year-round programs for children with cancer and their families.

Camps

Camp Sunshine

Nationwide

Year round retreats in Casco, Maine for children with life threatening illnesses and their entire families, serving families from all 50 states free of charge.

CampsFamily Support

Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition

Nationwide

A coalition database that matches patients to financial assistance programs by diagnosis and zip code.

Financial Assistance

Cancer for College

Nationwide

College scholarships for cancer survivors and patients pursuing higher education.

Scholarships

Cancer Hope Network

Nationwide

One-on-one peer support matching patients and caregivers with trained survivor volunteers.

Peer SupportEmotional Support

Cancer Partners of Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska

Cancer Partners of Nebraska is a comprehensive oncology practice that provides cancer treatment and support services throughout Nebraska. The organization offers medical oncology, radiation oncology, specialized cancer treatments, clinical trials, and supportive care services including rehabilitation, nutrition, genetic counseling, and palliative care to help patients through their cancer journey.

PhysicalEmotional

Cancer Research Institute

Nationwide

The pioneer of cancer immunotherapy research, funding science that harnesses the immune system.

EducationResearch

Cancer Support Community

Nationwide

Provides free emotional and practical support, helpline access, virtual and in-person support groups, education, survivorship programs, and advocacy.

Emotional SupportPractical SupportHelpline+5

Cancer Survivors' Fund

Nationwide

Scholarships and prosthetic assistance to help young cancer survivors get on with their future plans.

Scholarships

CancerCare

Nationwide

Offers free counseling, support groups, educational workshops, limited financial assistance, and navigation support for all cancer types.

CounselingSupport GroupsEducational Workshops+6

Carolyn Scott Rainbow House

Omaha, Nebraska

In addition to comfortable lodging, the Carolyn Scott Rainbow House offers a warm, supportive environment for families who have traveled more than 90 miles to seek care for their children at Children's Nebraska. Our common areas provide a space for relaxation and socializing. We understand that being away from home can be challenging, so our dedicated team members are here to assist with any needs or questions, ensuring that families feel at ease while supporting their children.

Housing

Case for Smiles

Nationwide

Cheerful handmade pillowcases that brighten hospital rooms for kids in treatment.

Products

Casting for Recovery

Nationwide

Free fly-fishing retreats that combine healing, support, and the outdoors for women with breast cancer.

Community ProgramsExperiences

Cattlemen's Ball of Nebraska

Columbus, Nebraska

Supports cancer patients and their families by raising and donating funds to advance cancer research, treatment, and patient support programs across Nebraska.

FundraisersResearch

What's Happening Near You

Trusted cancer support, community programs and practical help across Nebraska.

Near & Now

This Week in Nebraska

Updated today. Nebraska’s Near & Now highlights 12 trusted support options, including survivorship groups, caregiver support, family experiences, wellness classes and practical resource lists.

Featured Support

Omaha, NE·In person·Check details

Cancer Survivorship Group

Nebraska Medicine

A steady place to connect with others navigating life during or after cancer.

Omaha, NE·Check details·Check details

For Caregivers

Caring for the Caregiver

Nebraska Cancer Specialists

A gentle option for caregivers who need connection and a little room to breathe.

Omaha, NE·In person·Financial assistance may be available

Harper’s Hope Cancer Survivorship Support

Methodist Harper's Hope

A local survivorship program with support services for people before, during and after cancer.

Omaha, NE·In person and virtual options·No-cost options listed

Helpful Right Now

Learn

Support Groups and Recovery Classes

Time to Fight Back Foundation

A practical page for finding Nebraska support groups, gentle recovery classes and survivorship options.

Omaha, NE·Programs and webinars·Free options listed

Learn

Survivorship 101 and Brain Fog Support

A Time to Heal

Support for life after treatment, including practical tools for survivors and caregivers.

Statewide·Statewide resource list·Varies by resource

Connect

Emotional Support Resource List

NCAN: Nebraska Cancer Network

A Nebraska starting point for emotional support, connection and grief resources.

Statewide·Statewide resource list·Varies by resource

Support for Nebraskans

NCAN: Nebraska Cancer Network

A practical statewide starting point for finding Nebraska cancer support close to home.

Statewide·Statewide resource list·Varies by program

For Families

Camps and Family Experiences

NCAN: Nebraska Cancer Network

A gentle place to look for camp and experience-based support for children, teens and families.

Omaha, NE·In person·Check details

Breathe

Physical Wellness Classes

Methodist Harper's Hope

Movement and wellness options for people rebuilding strength during or after cancer care.

Omaha, NE·In person·Check details

Breathe

Nutrition Services

Methodist Harper's Hope

Nutrition support for people who want practical guidance during treatment and recovery.

Omaha, NE·In person and virtual options·Check details

Learn

Cancer Events and Webinars

Nebraska Medicine

A simple way to scan upcoming Nebraska Medicine events, webinars and survivorship learning options.

Omaha, NE·Check details·Check details

Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Support Group

Nebraska Medicine

A focused support option for people connected to bone marrow or stem cell transplant care.

Available nationwide·Virtual·Free

Available Across the Country

National support that residents of Nebraska can use too.

Apply

Copay and Medication Assistance

CancerCare

Help with copays and medication costs for eligible patients, available across the country.

Available nationwide·Virtual·Free

Connect

Free Oncology Counseling

CancerCare

Free, confidential counseling with licensed oncology social workers, by phone or online.

Available nationwide·In person·Free

Open Now

Road to Recovery Rides

American Cancer Society

Free rides to treatment from trained volunteer drivers where the program is available.