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The Alaska Breast and Cervical Screening Assistance Program helps eligible Alaskans access free breast and cervical cancer screenings including mammograms and pap tests. The program covers the cost of screening and diagnostic tests and connects participants to financial support for treatment when necessary.
The Alaska Cancer Partnership is a group of organizations and individuals working together to address cancer prevention, control, and survivorship in Alaska. They provide a comprehensive directory of resources to help people navigate cancer, whether they have been diagnosed or are caring for someone who has. The organization connects cancer patients and caregivers with social support programs, financial relief options, movement and nutrition resources, and provider training opportunities.
Alaska Health Fair provides health education and affordable blood screenings including prostate disease screening and PSA tests. The organization offers preventative health screenings that can help with early detection of various health conditions including cancer.
Alaska Men's Run organizes an annual five-mile run and two-mile walk in Anchorage to raise funds and awareness for men's cancer issues. The organization uses race entry fees to fund educational activities, promote early detection, and provide financial aid to men and agencies fighting prostate and testicular cancer.
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium operates a Colorectal Cancer Control Program that collaborates with regional Tribal health organizations to increase screening rates and decrease colorectal cancer incidence and mortality among Alaska Native people. The program provides evidence-based interventions, community education, provider training, and resources including patient navigation and screening support to improve colorectal cancer outcomes.
Alaska Pediatric Surgery provides comprehensive pediatric oncology and hematology care for children with cancer and blood disorders. The organization offers compassionate treatment and support to families facing childhood cancer diagnoses, with access to state-of-the-art treatment through their participation in the Children's Oncology Group network.
Alaska Run for Women organizes an annual all-women running event to raise money for and awareness of breast cancer and women's health. The organization has raised more than $6.2 million since 1993 and provides grants to support the fight against breast cancer.
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 Alaska.
The Anchorage Young Cancer Coalition provides emotional support and empowerment to young people facing cancer through community building and meaningful survivorship programs. The organization hosts multiple meetups per month with varied activities to improve quality of life for cancer patients diagnosed in their 20s, 30s, or 40s.
Arctic Slope Native Association operates the Screening for Life Program, which provides cancer screening services including mammograms, pap smears, and colonoscopies for early detection of breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers. The organization serves residents of multiple Arctic Slope communities and aims to reduce cancer incidence through access to life-saving early detection screening services.
Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation operates a network of cancer treatment centers across Alaska, providing radiation therapy and oncology services to patients throughout the state. The organization focuses on improving access to cancer prevention, treatment, and supportive care while partnering with local cancer support organizations to extend resources and assistance to Alaskans facing cancer.
Beat the Odds Cancer Committee supports local cancer-related programs in Petersburg and southeast Alaska, providing funding for cancer treatment travel, equipment training, and other support for patients and their families. The organization allocates funds to medical centers for chemotherapy equipment and training, home health services, counseling services, and other regional cancer support organizations.
Blood Bank of Alaska operates donation centers across Alaska to collect blood products including platelets that are essential for cancer patients to survive and fight their disease. The organization serves hospital patients throughout Alaska, with cancer patients being among those who critically depend on blood donations for their treatment and recovery.
The Breast Cancer Detection Center of Alaska provides breast cancer screening services and educational programs throughout Alaska, with a focus on increasing awareness of early detection benefits. The organization serves patients in Fairbanks and travels to Alaskan communities where breast cancer screening services are not readily available, offering mobile mammography services regardless of insurance status.
A camp for children and siblings affected by childhood cancer, serving families from Alaska and western Washington.
Cancer Connection of Southeast Alaska assists Southeast Alaskans living with cancer, their families, and support systems. The organization provides various support services including travel assistance, support groups, and other resources to help cancer patients and caregivers navigate their cancer journey.
Central Peninsula Health Foundation provides support and healing to the community by advancing the mission of Central Peninsula Hospital through philanthropy. The foundation works to ensure that contributions have a lasting effect on the lives of peninsula residents for many years to come.
The Cornelia 'Pinky' Brindle Cancer Resource Center supports wellness and healing by providing patients and their loved ones with information, emotional support and community resources to better navigate a cancer diagnosis. The center offers nursing resources, pastoral counseling, social services, dietary consultations, financial assistance, and medical supplies at no charge to patients and families.
F.I.S.H. - Friends in Serving Humanity delivers emergency groceries to residents in need, including cancer patients in Anchorage. Free if eligible; Anchorage resident needing food delivery. Call F.I.S.H. directly; Volunteer food delivery in Anchorage.
The First City Council on Cancer provides financial assistance to cancer patients in Southern Southeast Alaska through grants of up to $2,000 per individual diagnosed with cancer. The organization has provided over $2 million in financial assistance for cancer patients over more than 20 years.
The Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation operates programs that provide extra care, access to diagnostic tools, and emotional and financial support to people in the Fairbanks healthcare system during times of crisis. The foundation supports community healthcare initiatives including cancer-related events and programs that help local residents access necessary medical care and comfort.
The Circle of Hope program provides vital support to cancer patients in Fairbanks throughout their treatment journey from diagnosis to survivorship. The organization offers comfort items, emotional support through support groups, and Hope Totes filled with comforting items and educational resources for patients receiving treatment.
The Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation supports Alaska Native people, Tribes, and Tribal Health Organizations in three priority areas including Healthy Patients, Healthy Kids, and Healthy Communities. The organization strengthens cancer care at the Alaska Native Medical Center and helps improve the quality of healthcare for Alaskans through funding and awareness initiatives.
Hospice of Anchorage provides end-of-life care and support services for individuals with terminal diagnoses and their families in the greater Anchorage community. The organization helps patients and caregivers navigate terminal illness, dying, and grief while honoring each person's chosen path at the end of life.
The Interior Alaska Cancer Association helps cancer patients and their families in the Interior Alaska region. The organization provides support groups, financial assistance, and resource guidance for those who have cancer, and educates the community about cancer-related issues.
Katie's Handprint is an Alaskan organization that provides financial support to families battling childhood cancer. The organization helps alleviate the financial burden of medical treatment challenges, such as travel for care or family relocation, allowing families to focus on caring for their child and one another.
Let Every Woman Know Alaska provides statewide education, support, advocacy and arts programs dedicated to preventing, facing and ending gynecologic cancers. The organization offers various support services including oncology massage, telehealth therapy, support groups, survivor connections, and individual grants for those affected by gynecologic cancers.
Norton Sound Health Corporation provides healthcare services to the Bering Strait Region. The organization offers comprehensive medical care and support services that can benefit cancer patients and their families in remote Alaska communities.
Providence Alaska Foundation supports healthcare services across Alaska, including care for children and families facing serious medical conditions. The foundation provides funding for medical equipment, housing assistance, and comprehensive care programs that benefit patients and their families throughout the state.
Ronald McDonald House is a haven for families with children in the hospital. It provides all the comforts of home, plus the compassion of staff, volunteers, and other families, all just steps away from the hospital.
SEARHC's Breast and Cervical Health Program provides financial assistance and patient navigation services for cancer screenings and diagnostic testing for eligible women in Southeast Alaska. The program offers coverage for various screening services including mammograms, pap tests, HPV testing, and biopsies to help catch cancer early and improve outcomes.
Southcentral Foundation provides cancer prevention learning opportunities and support services through their Power of Hope Cancer and Education Support Group. The organization offers a learning circle designed to provide cancer education, support for managing cancer, and survivorship support to cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and support partners.
Our mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs of our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer
Tanana Chiefs Conference is an Alaska Native organization that works to meet the health and social service needs of Tribal members and beneficiaries throughout interior Alaska. The organization provides comprehensive health services including primary care, behavioral health, wellness and prevention programs, and patient support services across 39 villages in a 235,000 square mile region.
The Suz Fund helps cancer patients receive wellness services in Alaska by reducing barriers that make it difficult for patients to receive support. The organization strives to make wellness, therapeutic, and advocacy services more available, with an emphasis on younger patients as they navigate the challenges unique to managing early onset cancers.
Us TOO is a statewide peer support group for people with cancer of the prostate or testicles. The organization promotes education and information while offering support through meetings and connecting individuals with others who are living with these cancers. They provide guidance on making informed decisions about cancer detection, treatment side effects, and coping with financial, family, and other issues surrounding cancer treatment.
Way Out Women raises money for local Kenai Peninsula cancer patients. The organization helps cancer patients and their families by providing financial assistance and support during their cancer journey.
Wild Energized Life provides comprehensive wellness services through 12-week cohorts that include fitness classes, nutrition education, and counseling sessions for cancer survivors. Their primary program, Extra Toughs, is specifically designed for women survivors of breast and gynecologic cancer to improve their physical and mental fitness in a supportive environment.
WMC Cancer Care Foundation provides financial assistance to cancer patients and offers scholarships to high school students. The foundation has supported over 200 recipients with nearly $185,000 in cancer care funds since 2005.
Women LISTEN offers weekly support group meetings for Alaskan women who have experienced cancer, welcoming participants from newly diagnosed to long-time survivors. The organization provides special events and retreats, including healing arts programs, garden parties, and weekend retreats designed to support women at any stage of their cancer survivorship.
The YMCA of Alaska offers health and wellness programs including the Livestrong program which provides fitness and support services for cancer survivors. The organization operates multiple locations throughout Alaska and provides various wellness initiatives designed to help individuals during and after cancer treatment.
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal Organization that administers a comprehensive healthcare delivery system for 58 rural communities in southwest Alaska. The organization provides medical services including behavioral health, primary care, and specialized treatment programs that can support cancer patients and their families through their healthcare network.
Referrals to pantries, meal delivery, benefits, and emergency food for anyone needing local food or delivery help. Usually free referrals; Dial 211 or search online by ZIP.
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.
Provides education, community support, and research funding for kidney cancer.
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.
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.
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 ACS catalog of low-cost wigs, hats, and mastectomy products designed for people in treatment.
Provides family support resources, education, and advocacy for childhood cancer.