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ACSí Se Puede works to reduce cancer disparities in Hispanic and Latino communities through advocacy, policy initiatives, and community engagement. The organization increases awareness, strengthens partnerships, influences public policy priorities, and recruits volunteers that reflect the unique cultural backgrounds of diverse Hispanic and Latino communities.
Advocacy affiliate of ACS fighting for evidence-based cancer policies
Comprehensive cancer support with 24/7 helpline transportation lodging and patient navigation
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The organization provides resources to help individuals manage lung diseases, including lung cancer, and supports patients and caregivers through their Patient and Caregiver Network for timely education and support.
BenefitsCheckUp helps individuals, including cancer patients, identify and access government benefit programs and assistance they may be eligible for. The organization provides screening tools and resources to connect people with financial support programs during times of need.
The Black Women's Health Imperative works to advance health equity for Black women and girls through advocacy, education, and policy initiatives. The organization focuses on addressing health disparities and improving health outcomes across various conditions affecting Black women, including cancer screening and prevention programs.
A DC-rooted cancer support organization dedicated to helping people affected by cancer through free emotional, educational, and community-building programs. Their mission is to empower patients, caregivers, and loved ones with knowledge, support, and connection.
Cancer Support Community provides comprehensive support services to cancer patients and their loved ones through a network of over 200 locations worldwide. The organization offers personalized navigation, support groups, educational resources, and advocacy services to help individuals manage the realities of cancer. They operate on the belief that community is stronger than cancer and ensure no one faces cancer alone.
Caregiver Action Network provides resources, support, and advocacy for caregivers supporting loved ones with various health conditions, including cancer. The organization offers toolboxes, help desk services, and educational materials to assist family caregivers in their caregiving journey.
Children's Cancer Cause (formerly Children's Cause for Cancer Advocacy) is a national advocacy organization dedicated to creating a brighter future for children with cancer, survivors, and their families. It promotes policies to accelerate development of safer, more effective pediatric cancer therapies and provides College Scholars scholarships.
Top-ranked (#5 nationally) pediatric oncology program with comprehensive care and clinical trials
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance supports patients, families, caregivers, and survivors affected by colon and rectal cancers through comprehensive resources, advocacy, and research initiatives. The organization provides screening guidance, treatment information, financial resources, and a patient support hub to help individuals navigate their cancer journey and path to survivorship.
Medically tailored meal delivery and nutrition counseling for DC area cancer patients.
Food & Friends delivers medically tailored meals and groceries to people with cancer and other serious illnesses in Washington, DC and defined Maryland/Virginia counties and independent cities. Free; Qualifying illness, nutrition need, and limited ability to shop or cook; medical certification. Call intake or have a health provider refer; Home delivery across the defined DC metro service area.
Friends of Cancer Research advances cancer research through collaboration among healthcare sector partners to speed life-saving treatments to patients. The organization drives advances in science, policy, and regulation while supporting drug development, diagnostic development, and real-world evidence research. They work to power policy research and provide education and advocacy for cancer patients across all treatment areas.
The organization works with physicians, patients, researchers and community organizations to expand access to clinical trials for Washington D.C. area cancer patients. They help cancer patients access clinical trial opportunities that best meet each patient's unique, individual treatment needs.
Global Liver Institute saves lives by empowering patient advocates to collaborate with policymakers, clinicians, and industry to drive the liver health field forward. The organization improves the lives of individuals and families impacted by liver disease through promoting innovation, encouraging collaboration, and scaling optimal approaches to help eradicate liver diseases. They operate three councils focused on Liver Cancers, Fatty Liver Disease, and Pediatric and Rare Liver Diseases to unite organizations and stakeholders in championing patient-focused solutions.
Support education navigation and advocacy for lung cancer patients
GUMDROP enhances patient outcomes through greater cancer clinical trial awareness in the Washington DC Metro area. The organization helps patients and the cancer community filter through current clinical trials that apply to bladder, kidney and prostate cancers. Their work aims to improve clinical trial awareness and utilization to lead to improved survival and quality of life for patients.
George Washington University cancer center with treatment research and community programs
Hepatitis B screening and liver cancer prevention in underserved communities
Howard University Cancer Center conducts research and publishes scholarly work focused on cancer. The center maintains a digital repository of faculty publications and research materials to advance cancer knowledge and understanding.
Changing the landscape of pediatric cancer drug development.
Man Up to Cancer provides peer-to-peer support and programs to help men avoid isolation during their cancer journeys, offering an annual retreat, chemo backpack program and local chapters that meet in person and online. The DC Area chapter serves men in the Washington DC area.
MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute provides comprehensive cancer care and treatment services to patients in the Washington DC area. The institute offers specialized medical services and support through MedStar Health's healthcare network.
MRA is the world's largest private nonprofit funder of melanoma research. We've directly invested over $175 million toward scientific discoveries, and we won't stop until we achieve our mission of curing melanoma.
The Melanoma Research Foundation supports melanoma patients and caregivers through comprehensive education, advocacy, and community engagement programs. The organization provides resources for newly diagnosed patients, facilitates support groups and patient forums, and offers educational programming specifically designed for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
The Ocular Melanoma Foundation provides comprehensive support for patients with ocular melanoma, a rare form of eye cancer. The organization offers research funding, educational resources, and patient support services including travel assistance, prosthetic assistance, and free eye exam programs for those affected by this rare cancer.
PCORI funds patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research that helps people make informed healthcare decisions and improves healthcare delivery and outcomes. The organization engages patients and caregivers as partners in research to ensure studies are relevant and useful for those affected by various health conditions, including cancer. PCORI bridges the gap between research and practice to help patients and caregivers make better informed health decisions.
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine provides evidence-based nutrition education and research focused on plant-based diets for disease prevention and treatment. The organization offers resources and programs that support individuals seeking to reduce cancer risk and improve health outcomes through dietary approaches and lifestyle changes.
DC Department of Health program providing FREE breast and cervical cancer screening diagnostic services patient navigation transportation assistance and education to uninsured and underinsured DC women ages 21-64
Prostate Health Matters supports men and their families through prostate cancer education, awareness outreach, and shared survivor experiences. The organization provides PSA screenings and helps men understand their prostate health before, during, and after cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Home away from home for families with hospitalized children including cancer patients.
Part of the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal Cancers combines expertise in molecular medicine, translational research and a patient-centered philosophy to pursue individualized curative therapies through research, care and advocacy. Founded in 2009, the center leads innovative research and provides nurse navigators and support to patients with gastrointestinal cancers. It is located in Podium A of the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, 3800 Reservoir Road, Washington, DC, and can be reached via email at rueschcenter@georgetown.edu
Cancer care with Johns Hopkins proton therapy access in Northwest DC.
Arts-based healing programs for cancer patients and survivors including educational workshops wellness programs personalized support patient navigation counseling creative arts activities and holistic approach to cancer care. Institute for Integrative Oncology Navigation (IION) and Artist-in-Residence programs.
The organization helps reduce risk of getting cancer and assists patients in choosing the best, most affordable cancer treatments based on the most recent research. They provide education on prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment options for various cancer types while working on personal and national levels to help millions of Americans.
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
The Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund advocates and improves overall health and wellness for women and men through outreach, education, and prevention. The organization promotes early detection strategies for breast health and provides access to biomedical and evidence-based complementary therapies to reduce breast cancer incidences and mortality rates. They offer monthly support groups, advocacy services, and educational resources to help survivors and caregivers navigate their cancer journey.
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.
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.
Provides liver-related support, education, helpline access, and navigation resources.