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American Cancer Society, Delaware

American Cancer Society, Delaware

Delaware

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 Delaware.

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Bayhealth Cancer Center, Sussex Campus

Bayhealth Cancer Center, Sussex Campus

Kent and Sussex Counties, DE

Hospital cancer center in Milford offering medical and radiation oncology, clinical research, genetic counseling, nurse navigators, survivorship programs, and support groups.

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Bayhealth Cancer Institute

Bayhealth Cancer Institute

Dover, Delaware

Bayhealth Cancer Institute provides comprehensive cancer care services with specialized experts who offer individualized care through every step of the cancer journey, from screening to diagnosis, treatment and survivorship support. The organization maintains accreditation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and operates as a member of the Penn Cancer Network to deliver collaborative care with access to cutting-edge treatments and research.

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Beebe Healthcare South Coastal Cancer Center

Beebe Healthcare South Coastal Cancer Center

Sussex County, Delaware

Beebe Healthcare oncology location providing cancer care and treatment to patients in southern Sussex County, Delaware.

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Beebe Healthcare Tunnell Cancer Center

Beebe Healthcare Tunnell Cancer Center

Sussex County, DE

Beebe Healthcare's outpatient cancer center in Rehoboth Beach providing oncology care for Sussex County residents.

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Blood Cancer United, Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware

Blood Cancer United, Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware

Wilmington, Delaware

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.

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Brain Cancer Answer Foundation

Brain Cancer Answer Foundation

National (based in Rehoboth Beach, DE)

Sussex County based 501(c)(3) that raises awareness of brain tumors and holds fundraising events, donating proceeds to the National Brain Tumor Society for brain tumor research.

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CAMP Rehoboth Prostate Cancer Support Group

CAMP Rehoboth Prostate Cancer Support Group

Sussex County, DE

Free peer-led support group for people diagnosed with prostate cancer and their caregivers, meeting monthly (fourth Monday, 6 to 7 pm) at CAMP Rehoboth Community Center.

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Cancer Care Connection

Cancer Care Connection

Wilmington, Delaware

Cancer Care Connection, an affiliate of JFS Delaware, helps people affected by cancer navigate the full range of issues they face and make informed decisions. Oncology Social Workers provide professional coaching, personalized information, and resource connections so every person affected by cancer can obtain their best possible outcome.

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Cancer Support Community Delaware, Middletown

Cancer Support Community Delaware, Middletown

New Castle County, DE (Middletown area); organization serves Delaware statewide

Free support groups, programs, and events for cancer patients and caregivers, offered at CSCDE's Middletown location and three other Delaware sites.

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Cancer Support Community, Delaware

Cancer Support Community, Delaware

Wilmington, Delaware

Cancer Support Community Delaware has spent the past 29 years making our mission our tradition, by striving to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. As a statewide nonprofit organization our support groups and programs are professionally led and are provided at no cost to help participants and caregivers cope with the emotional and life changing aspects of cancer.

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Chick Mission

Chick Mission

Dover, Delaware

Free medication for fertility preservation prior to cancer treatment.

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ChristianaCare

ChristianaCare

Wilmington, Delaware

ChristianaCare operates the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute, providing comprehensive cancer treatment services including medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology. The organization offers extensive support services for cancer patients including nutrition counseling, social work services, survivorship programs, and cancer nurse navigation to help patients and families navigate their cancer journey.

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ChristianaCare Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment Program

ChristianaCare Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment Program

Delaware and surrounding region (southeastern PA, southern NJ, eastern MD)

Genetic counseling and hereditary cancer risk assessment helping patients and families use personal and family health history to prevent cancer or detect it early.

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Cindy Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research

Cindy Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research

Wilmington, Delaware

The Cindy Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research is dedicated to funding research initiatives focused on ovarian cancer. The foundation works to advance scientific understanding and treatment options for patients affected by this disease through targeted research support.

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Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition

Delaware

The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition provides comprehensive support services to breast cancer patients including screening programs, peer mentorship, and financial assistance. The organization offers specialized programs for recently diagnosed patients, survivors, and community outreach initiatives focused on breast health education and awareness.

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Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, New Castle County Office

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, New Castle County Office

Delaware (statewide)

Statewide nonprofit providing peer mentor support, screening programs, financial assistance, survivor programs, and breast cancer education from its Wilmington headquarters.

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Delaware Cancer Treatment Program

Delaware Cancer Treatment Program

Delaware (statewide)

State program of the Delaware Division of Public Health that pays for up to two years of free cancer treatment for eligible uninsured or underinsured Delaware residents diagnosed with cancer.

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Delaware Dreams, Inc.

Delaware Dreams, Inc.

Hockessin, Delaware

Delaware Dreams extends support for Delaware children with serious health challenges, working exclusively through local hospitals and other children's organizations. The organization sponsors events for families of children being treated for childhood cancer at the Nemours Children's Hospital and supports research and patient services.

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Delaware Ovarian Cancer Foundation

Delaware Ovarian Cancer Foundation

Wilmington, Delaware

The Delaware Ovarian Cancer Foundation works to increase awareness and education about ovarian cancer among women and healthcare professionals while supporting women affected by ovarian cancer. The organization promotes research in the fight against ovarian cancer and provides various support services and awareness events throughout the year.

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Delaware Prostate Cancer Coalition

Delaware Prostate Cancer Coalition

Delaware

The Delaware Prostate Cancer Coalition serves as a collective voice for Delaware on a national basis and acts as a resource in the state to raise awareness of prostate cancer and encourage early screening for the disease. The organization provides information and education to the general public on detection, diagnosis and treatment, and facilitates support for men and their families diagnosed with prostate cancer.

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Delaware Prostate Cancer Coalition, Rehoboth Coffee & Conversation

Delaware Prostate Cancer Coalition, Rehoboth Coffee & Conversation

Sussex County, DE

Monthly morning men's gathering in Rehoboth Beach offering peer support for men affected by prostate cancer, held at the Cancer Support Community Delaware Sussex office.

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Faith Deanna Johnson Foundation

Faith Deanna Johnson Foundation

Delaware

The Faith Deanna Johnson Foundation focuses on preventing ovarian cancer and supporting awareness initiatives. The organization provides support to young women fighting ovarian cancer while working to raise awareness, educate communities, and improve outcomes for those diagnosed with this disease.

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Healthy Delaware

Healthy Delaware

Dover, Delaware

Healthy Delaware provides comprehensive cancer prevention, screening, and treatment services to Delaware residents. The organization offers nurse navigators, cancer care coordinators, and programs like Screening for Life to help individuals access cancer screenings and treatment regardless of insurance status. They support cancer patients through early detection services and connect diagnosed individuals with necessary care to help them thrive after cancer.

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Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute

Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute

Newark, Delaware

The Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute provides comprehensive cancer care including treatment, clinical trials, and research programs. The organization offers cancer screenings, prevention services, support programs, and specialized care for various cancer types through dedicated oncology teams.

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Kay's Foundation

Kay's Foundation

Newark, Delaware

Kay's Foundation supports youth who are currently fighting cancer or in remission by helping them fulfill their educational goals and dreams. The organization provides scholarship opportunities and grants to pediatric oncology camps to continue supporting children affected by cancer.

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Kisses For Kyle Foundation

Kisses For Kyle Foundation

Delaware

The Kisses For Kyle Foundation supports families battling childhood cancer throughout the Delaware Valley. The organization provides various programs and services including events, scholarships, community support, and special opportunities for children and families affected by pediatric cancer.

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Little Pink Houses of Hope

Little Pink Houses of Hope

Bethany Beach, Delaware

Little Pink Houses of Hope provides retreat experiences for families facing breast cancer. The organization offers peaceful getaway opportunities that allow families to spend quality time together while navigating their cancer journey.

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Ostomy Closets of DE

Ostomy Closets of DE

Georgetown, Delaware

Ostomy Closets of DE provides donated unused ostomy equipment at no cost to people living with an ostomy who need urgent supplies. The organization operates four locations throughout Delaware where patients can access emergency ostomy supplies during business hours and supports individuals who may need ostomy care as a result of cancer treatment.

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Delaware Affiliate

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Delaware Affiliate

Newark, Delaware

The organization takes bold action to improve the lives of everyone impacted by pancreatic cancer by advancing scientific research, building community, sharing knowledge and advocating for patients. Since their first PurpleStride Delaware in 2010, they have raised almost $1 million across the state to help change the lives of pancreatic cancer patients and their families.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware

Wilmington, Delaware

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware provides essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare. The organization operates a 50-bedroom Ronald McDonald House that serves as a home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill children receiving medical treatment, along with Ronald McDonald Family Rooms and hospitality cart programs.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities, Delaware

Ronald McDonald House Charities, Delaware

Wilmington, Delaware

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.

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Screening for Life (Delaware Division of Public Health)

Screening for Life (Delaware Division of Public Health)

Delaware (statewide)

State program providing free or low-cost cancer screenings (mammograms, Pap/HPV tests, colon, lung, and prostate screening) for income-eligible Delaware adults who are uninsured or whose insurance does not cover screening.

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Susan G. Komen, Delaware

Susan G. Komen, Delaware

Delaware

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

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Team Cure Cholangio

Team Cure Cholangio

Delaware

Team Cure Cholangio supports patients and families affected by cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) through research funding and awareness efforts. The organization raises money specifically earmarked for research to find a cure for this rare and aggressive cancer. They provide education about cholangiocarcinoma and work to increase awareness of this deadly disease that affects both men and women of various ages.

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The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation

The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation

Wilmington, Delaware

The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation is the largest provider of financial assistance to families of children with cancer in the United States, helping over 4,000 families annually. The organization also funds cutting-edge childhood cancer research projects at top institutions globally and provides free psychosocial support including virtual support groups, school re-entry resources, and webinars for families facing childhood cancer.

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The Get Well Gabby Foundation

Sussex County, Delaware

Ocean View, DE foundation that raises funds for childhood cancer in memory of Gabriella Vogel, who died of DIPG, including a completed $125,000 grant to A.I. duPont Hospital for Children and annual community fundraising events in Sussex County.

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TidalHealth Allen Cancer Center

TidalHealth Allen Cancer Center

Western Sussex County, DE and Delmarva Peninsula

Cancer care and radiation oncology center in Seaford, accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, serving western Sussex County and the Delmarva Peninsula.

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TidalHealth Medical Oncology & Hematology, Seaford

TidalHealth Medical Oncology & Hematology, Seaford

Seaford / western Sussex County, DE

Hospital-affiliated practice in Seaford providing evaluation, treatment, and ongoing support for patients with cancer and blood disorders, with a focus on personalized care close to home.

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Walk 4 Prostate Cancer

Walk 4 Prostate Cancer

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Walk 4 Prostate Cancer organizes annual walk events to raise awareness of prostate cancer and provide support to families affected by a prostate cancer diagnosis. The organization offers free prostate-specific antigen testing, fundraising activities, and community support to help families impacted by prostate cancer.

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Wilmington Delaware Ostomy Association

Wilmington Delaware Ostomy Association

Wilmington, Delaware

The Wilmington Delaware Ostomy Association supports individuals who have or will have an intestinal or urinary diversion by providing education, resources, and community connections. The organization works with the medical community to offer care and support to ostomates and their family members through regular meetings and informational newsletters.

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YMCA Delaware - LIVESTRONG at the YMCA

YMCA Delaware - LIVESTRONG at the YMCA

Delaware

The YMCA Delaware offers the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program, which supports cancer survivors transitioning from treatment completion back to normal life through small group fitness sessions. The program provides physical activity options including cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, balance and flexibility exercises, facilitated by certified YMCA instructors in a welcoming community environment.

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211 Food Programs

211 Food Programs

Nationwide

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.

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2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable

Nationwide

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

4th Angel Mentoring Program

Nationwide

Free one-on-one phone mentoring that pairs patients and caregivers with trained volunteers who have been there.

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ACS Cancer Action Network

ACS Cancer Action Network

Nationwide

The American Cancer Society's advocacy affiliate, fighting for laws and policies that help cancer patients and families.

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Action to Cure Kidney Cancer

Action to Cure Kidney Cancer

Nationwide

Provides education, community support, and research funding for kidney cancer.

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Aim at Melanoma Foundation

Aim at Melanoma Foundation

Nationwide

Provides patient education, support resources, and melanoma research support.

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Air Care Alliance

Air Care Alliance

Nationwide

A central listing of free volunteer air transport groups serving patients nationwide.

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Air Charity Network

Air Charity Network

Nationwide

Volunteer pilots providing free air transportation to distant medical care.

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Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

Nationwide

Provides travel funding, family support programs, research funding, and clinical trial support for childhood cancer families.

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Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Summer Camps

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.

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AliveAndKickn

AliveAndKickn

Nationwide

Advocacy and education for families affected by Lynch syndrome and hereditary colorectal cancer.

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American Academy of Dermatology

American Academy of Dermatology

Nationwide

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

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American Academy of Oral Medicine

American Academy of Oral Medicine

Nationwide

Provides specialist access and oral medicine expertise.

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American Association for Cancer Research

American Association for Cancer Research

Nationwide

The world's largest professional organization dedicated to preventing and curing cancer through research.

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American Brain Tumor Association

American Brain Tumor Association

Nationwide

Provides care consultants, support groups, education, and patient and caregiver resources nationwide.

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American Cancer Society

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.

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American Cancer Society tlc

American Cancer Society tlc

Nationwide

The ACS catalog of low-cost wigs, hats, and mastectomy products designed for people in treatment.

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