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The 11 Day Power Play organizes an annual hockey event to raise funds for cancer research and wellness programs. The organization supports cancer patients by funding research at Roswell Park, sending kids to camp through Good Days, and supporting wishes for Western New York families.
Free live small-group virtual exercise classes led by certified Cancer Exercise Specialists, for women with any cancer including metastatic disease.
Free one-on-one phone mentoring that pairs patients and caregivers with trained volunteers who have been there.
The American Cancer Society's advocacy affiliate, fighting for laws and policies that help cancer patients and families.
Action to Cure Kidney Cancer is a grassroots advocacy organization that raises funds predominantly to support kidney cancer research and does not accept money from pharmaceutical companies. The organization advocates for federal funding of kidney cancer research, shares knowledge about kidney cancer causes and treatment to educate patients and caregivers, and works to promote cancer awareness by exposing inequities and obstacles in care.
Provides education, community support, and research funding for kidney cancer.
Statewide helpline connecting individuals to breast-cancer resources and emotional support professionals.
Provides patient education, support resources, and melanoma research support.
A central listing of free volunteer air transport groups serving patients nationwide.
Volunteer pilots providing free air transportation to distant medical care.
The Al Todeschini Pancreatic Cancer Fund assists pancreatic cancer patients with expenses and unmet needs related to their care. The fund also supports pancreatic cancer research and is managed through the Upstate Foundation at Upstate Medical University with all proceeds remaining in the Central New York area.
Provides travel funding, family support programs, research funding, and clinical trial support for childhood cancer families.
A nationwide directory of summer camps for children with cancer and their families, maintained by Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Advocacy and education for families affected by Lynch syndrome and hereditary colorectal cancer.
The Allyson Whitney Foundation provides support to young adults aged 16-36 facing rare cancers who often lack necessary resources and care. The organization offers Life Interrupted Grants for financial relief, HOPE Comfort Bags with comfort essentials, and supports research and care initiatives for rare cancer patients.
Provides free skin cancer screenings, education, and access to dermatology specialists.
Provides specialist access and oral medicine expertise.
The world's largest professional organization dedicated to preventing and curing cancer through research.
Provides care consultants, support groups, education, and patient and caregiver resources nationwide.
Provides helpline support, rides to treatment, Hope Lodge lodging, support groups, education, financial guidance, survivorship resources, and advocacy for all cancers.
The American Cancer Society Capital Region is a leading cancer-fighting organization that improves the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. The organization combats cancer to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. They provide transportation, lodging solutions, emotional and educational support through their HopeClub program.
The ACS catalog of low-cost wigs, hats, and mastectomy products designed for people in treatment.
The American Cancer Society has programs and services to help you manage cancer treatment and recovery and find the emotional support you need. And best of all, our help is free. Find programs and services in New York.
Provides family support resources, education, and advocacy for childhood cancer.
Provides treatment standards and a physician network for expert head and neck cancer care.
Research and education on how diet, weight, and activity affect cancer risk and survivorship.
The American Liver Foundation provides education, support, and advocacy for individuals affected by liver disease, including liver cancer patients and their families. The organization offers resources and programs to help patients navigate their diagnosis and connect with treatment options and support services.
Provides liver-related support, education, helpline access, and navigation resources.
Provides education, Better Breathers support groups, prevention resources, and screening awareness.
Provides HPV education, prevention information, screening guidance, and cervical cancer-related resources.
The American Skin Association works to defeat melanoma and other serious forms of skin disease by advancing research and raising public awareness. The organization focuses on championing good skin health, particularly among children, and supports researchers and physicians dedicated to dermatology through funding opportunities.
Provides patient education, expert resources, and access to thyroid specialists.
The American-Italian Cancer Foundation provides life-saving cancer screenings through mobile mammography services and supports ground-breaking cancer research through fellowship programs. The organization offers free screening services to medically underserved communities and funds research fellowships at prominent cancer institutes across the United States.
Provides education, support, community, and conferences for rare blood cancers and disorders.
The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition supports women, men, and families in the Babylon Township Community who are diagnosed with breast cancer and gynecological cancers. The organization provides transportation to medical appointments, financial assistance, prepared food, house cleaning, and other support services through their L.A.H.H. program for clients in active treatment.
Band of Parents is a grassroots organization that funds innovative research and clinical trials for neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer. The organization serves as a support network for newly diagnosed families during treatment and aims to develop less toxic, targeted therapies for pediatric cancer patients.
Barbara Cares provides emotional support and practical assistance to cancer patients and their families throughout their journey. The organization offers resources and guidance to help individuals navigate the challenges of cancer diagnosis and treatment.
The first center devoted to BRCA-related cancers, with research, education, and patient resources.
The Bassett Cancer Institute provides monthly virtual cancer support groups led by Licensed Master Social Workers for individuals with any cancer diagnosis. The organization offers emotional support, community building, and referrals to additional cancer support services including nurse navigators, financial navigators, and spiritual care.
Provides marrow donor registry services, patient navigation, and financial grants for transplant patients.
Provides free lodging for cancer patients undergoing treatment at Albany area facilities.
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.
Big Apple Neuroendocrine Tumor Support Group provides support and practical information to patients, caregivers, families and friends affected by carcinoid and pancreatic neuroendocrine cancers. The organization holds monthly support group meetings in Manhattan and sponsors quarterly educational luncheons featuring panel discussions with leading oncologists, surgeons, and researchers.
The Black Nurses Coalition addresses healthcare disparities affecting African American communities through health education and awareness programs. The organization focuses on major health issues including breast cancer, providing education and advocacy to reduce mortality rates among African American women who die from breast cancer at higher rates than other racial groups.
Provides nationwide support groups, survivor matching, a bladder cancer helpline, education, webinars, research funding, and advocacy.
Provides financial assistance, patient navigation, support groups, education, and clinical trial navigation across blood cancers.
Blood cancer patient support and education services delivered through a regional chapter.
We are Blood Cancer United, and we believe everyone with blood cancer deserves a longer, better life. That's why we are on a mission to cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life of all patients and their families. How? We fund life-saving blood cancer research around the world, provide free information and support services for patients and their families, and are the voice for those seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.
Provides liver cancer support, education, awareness, and outreach.
The Bone Marrow and Cancer Foundation matches cancer and transplant patients with comprehensive services including doctor and hospital referrals, mental health support, housing, and financial assistance. The organization provides peer support through their CancerBuddy app and offers programs such as clinical care counseling, patient navigation, and temporary housing assistance to help patients through their cancer journey.
The Brain Tumor Foundation guides and supports patients and families during the turbulent times when their lives are touched by a brain tumor. The organization provides educational resources, support services, and conducts research initiatives including early detection programs.
Offers personalized navigation, support, and resources for brain tumor patients.
Provides support, research, advocacy, and education for breast and gynecologic cancer survivors in Western and Central NY.
The Breast Cancer Network of WNY supports the well being of all Western New Yorkers impacted by breast cancer through a robust schedule of support groups, education programs, restorative health classes, and peer mentoring. The organization provides TLC Totes for newly diagnosed patients, various support groups, educational workshops, and connects individuals with others who have traveled similar paths.
Education, advocacy and peer groups for breast-cancer patients.
Funds major breast cancer research and scientific breakthroughs.
The Brentwood Bay Shore Breast Cancer Coalition provides education and outreach about breast cancer prevention, monitoring, and treatment through health fairs and community programs. The organization offers temporary financial assistance to women and men undergoing active treatment, helping with medical bills, housing costs, utilities, and food vouchers. They also assist with procurement of wigs, bras, prosthetics, and lymphedema sleeves and gloves for those diagnosed with breast cancer.
Brian's Foundation of Hope provides financial assistance and support to individuals diagnosed with brain cancer and their families. The organization works to ease financial burdens so families can focus their energies on supporting each other and spending more time together during treatment.
The Brown Byrd Foundation supports cancer patients and caregivers by providing resources, support groups, and workshops through healthcare professionals. The organization focuses on increasing awareness and prevention through early detection and screening programs.
Buffalo Goes Gray brings awareness of brain tumors and raises funds for brain cancer research at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. The organization was founded by a brain tumor survivor who experienced multiple surgeries and treatments and wanted to support others facing similar challenges.