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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
Nationwide
Free one-on-one phone mentoring that pairs patients and caregivers with trained volunteers who have been there.
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A Message of Hope Cancer Fund, Leonardtown
Leonardtown, Maryland
A Message of Hope Cancer Fund provides financial assistance to cancer patients experiencing financial hardships in the Southern Maryland area. The organization offers direct support for families with cancer who face monetary burdens associated with their illness, helping with co-pays, prescription drugs, rent/mortgage, groceries, and transportation to treatment.
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A Special Touch Wig and Mastectomy Boutique, Annapolis
Annapolis, Maryland
Boutique specializing in wigs, headwear, breast prostheses, mastectomy bras and compression garments. Provides personalized fittings for individuals experiencing hair loss or post-mastectomy needs.
ProductsPhysical
Abdominal Cancers Alliance, Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
The Abdominal Cancers Alliance is a patient-focused platform that connects patients and caregivers to information and support needed in their fight against advanced gastrointestinal and gynecologic cancers. The organization provides education, navigation through the patient journey, and helps patients access the right care and emotional support they need.
EducationEmotionalAdvocacy
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
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.
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American Brain Tumor Association
Nationwide
Provides care consultants, support groups, education, and patient and caregiver resources nationwide.
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American Breast Cancer Foundation, Columbia
Columbia, Maryland
The American Breast Cancer Foundation provides life-saving services to individuals who otherwise would have no other means of access to breast cancer support. The organization offers education, financial assistance, and advocacy services to aid in the early detection, treatment, and survival of breast cancer for underserved and uninsured individuals.
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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
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The ACS catalog of low-cost wigs, hats, and mastectomy products designed for people in treatment.
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American Cancer Society, Maryland
Maryland
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 Maryland.
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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 Kidney Fund, Rockville
Rockville, Maryland
The American Kidney Fund works on behalf of Americans living with kidney disease and those at risk, supporting people from prevention through post-transplant living. The organization provides financial assistance to keep dialysis and transplant patients covered and in care, while also funding research and educational programs.
FinancialEducationResearch+1
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.
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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
Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation
Nationwide
Provides education, support, community, and conferences for rare blood cancers and disorders.
EducationSupportPatient Conferences+2
Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation, Rockville
Rockville, Maryland
The Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation is the world's leading health organization dedicated to supporting patients and families living with aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, and related bone marrow failure diseases. The Foundation provides answers, support, and hope to thousands of patients and their families around the world through three phases of care: diagnosis, treatment, and living with chronic disease.
EmotionalEducationResearch+2
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
Beacon of Hope Wellness Center for Cancer Support, Bowie
Bowie, Maryland
Beacon of Hope Wellness Center for Cancer Support offers free programs and services that take a holistic approach to the diverse needs of cancer patients in Prince George's County, MD. The organization supports emotional, physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being, complementing medical treatments and empowering patients on their journey. They strive to create a nurturing environment for patients and their families in the DMV area, fostering resilience and empowerment through a foundation of sharing and caring.
EmotionalPhysicalEducation
Believe Big, Hunt Valley
Hunt Valley, Maryland
Believe Big helps cancer patients and families navigate treatment by bridging conventional and complementary medicine approaches. The organization provides integrative cancer support including mistletoe therapy, nutrition guidance, and emotional and spiritual healing resources.
EducationEmotionalFoundations
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.
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Believe In Tomorrow Children's Foundation, Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
Believe In Tomorrow Children's Foundation provides exceptional hospital and respite housing services to critically ill children and their families. The organization operates The Children's House at Johns Hopkins and offers respite housing at beach and mountain locations to help families escape the stressful routine of medical treatments.
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Bettie Jane Cancer Foundation, Jefferson
Jefferson, Maryland
The Bettie Jane Cancer Foundation provides financial support to cancer patients in active treatment, covering medical costs, medications, transportation, utilities, food allowances, and cosmetic accessories. The organization serves cancer patients residing in Frederick, Washington and Allegheny Counties.
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Big Tree Memorial Fund, Frederick
Frederick, Maryland
The Big Tree Memorial Fund honors the legacy of Erik Knapp and provides financial assistance and resources to families impacted by cancer in Maryland. The organization operates the Little Oak Project, which specifically supports families with children battling cancer by providing money and access to resources.
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Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
Nationwide
Provides nationwide support groups, survivor matching, a bladder cancer helpline, education, webinars, research funding, and advocacy.
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Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network, Bethesda
Bethesda, Maryland
The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network provides bladder cancer patients and caregivers with critical information, community support, and resources to help them navigate their cancer journey. The organization focuses on education, support, research and policy advocacy to empower better outcomes for everyone impacted by bladder cancer.
AdvocacyEducationEmotional+1
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
Blossoms of Hope, Ellicott City
Ellicott City, Maryland
Blossoms of Hope enhances quality of life through beautification projects and community support for cancer-related, mental health, and other causes. The organization has donated more than $750,000 to vulnerable community members and provides household items to families in need through their Seeds of Hope Chest program.
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Blue Faery
Nationwide
Provides liver cancer support, education, awareness, and outreach.
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Brain Tumor Network
Nationwide
Offers personalized navigation, support, and resources for brain tumor patients.
NavigationSupport ServicesResources
Breast Cancer Awareness Inc., Hagerstown
Hagerstown, Maryland
Breast Cancer Awareness, Inc. works to decrease the impact of breast cancer and promote early detection through total community involvement. The organization provides information, empowerment, and peer support to ensure that no one fights breast cancer alone.
EducationEmotionalAdvocacy
Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Nationwide
Funds major breast cancer research and scientific breakthroughs.
ResearchInnovationEducation
Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer, Silver Spring
Silver Spring, Maryland
The Brem Foundation champions early detection of breast cancer through innovation, education, equitable access, and targeted advocacy to improve health outcomes for all. The organization provides personalized screening education, access programs including transportation and funding for diagnostic tests, and breast health awareness resources. They offer digital tools like CheckMate risk assessment quiz and expert-led education events to empower women and healthcare providers with essential breast health information.
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CalvertHealth Cancer Services, Prince Frederick
Prince Frederick, Maryland
CalvertHealth operates a medical center that provides comprehensive cancer care services and support programs for cancer patients and their families. The organization offers two dedicated cancer support groups, including a breast cancer-specific group and a general cancer support group that meets monthly. CalvertHealth serves patients throughout their cancer journey, from diagnosis and treatment through survivorship.
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Camp B'More, Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
Camp B'More provides a free week-long urban camp experience for children ages 7-12 who are living with or have survived cancer. The organization partners with Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and Maryland Proton Center to offer a safe and fun camp setting at the Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, complete with overnight accommodations, medical supervision, and various activities designed to bring back the joys of childhood.
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Camp Mak-A-Dream
Nationwide
Free, medically supervised Montana camp programs for children, teens, and adults affected by cancer.
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Camp Quality USA
Nationwide
Free summer camps and year-round programs for children with cancer and their families.
Camps
Camp Sunrise, Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
Camp Sunrise provides cost-free camping experiences for children with cancer and their siblings. The organization operates three volunteer-driven camps annually, offering support and compassion to ensure no child or family experiences childhood cancer alone.
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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 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.
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Cancer Survivors' Fund
Nationwide
Scholarships and prosthetic assistance to help young cancer survivors get on with their future plans.
Scholarships