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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.

Physical Support
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.

Peer SupportEmotional Support
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AAngelsNJ

Montclair, New Jersey

AAngelsNJ serves and provides resources to underserved and underinsured individuals and families, focusing on educating and navigating them through issues surrounding preventive care, pre and post breast cancer diagnoses and all aspects of breast health. The organization provides breast health education, cancer awareness, and direct support services to those in need in the Essex and Union County communities in New Jersey.

EducationPrevention & ScreeningEmotional
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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.

PolicyAdvocacy
Action to Cure Kidney Cancer

Action to Cure Kidney Cancer

Nationwide

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

EducationCommunity SupportResearch
Aim at Melanoma Foundation

Aim at Melanoma Foundation

Nationwide

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

EducationSupport ResourcesResearch
Air Care Alliance

Air Care Alliance

Nationwide

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

Transportation
Air Charity Network

Air Charity Network

Nationwide

Volunteer pilots providing free air transportation to distant medical care.

Transportation
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.

Travel FundingFamily SupportResearch+1
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.

Camps
AliveAndKickn

AliveAndKickn

Haworth, New Jersey

AliveAndKickn supports individuals and families affected by Lynch syndrome and associated cancers through research, education and screening programs. The organization provides genetic testing resources, screening information, and educational materials to help people understand their cancer risks and take preventive action.

Hereditary TestingResearchPrevention & Screening+1
AliveAndKickn

AliveAndKickn

Nationwide

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

AwarenessHereditary Testing
American Academy of Dermatology

American Academy of Dermatology

Nationwide

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

ScreeningsPhysician NetworkEducation
American Academy of Oral Medicine

American Academy of Oral Medicine

Nationwide

Provides specialist access and oral medicine expertise.

Specialist DirectoryClinical Expertise
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.

EducationResearch
American Brain Tumor Association

American Brain Tumor Association

Nationwide

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

HelplineCare ConsultantsSupport Groups+2
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.

HelplineRides To TreatmentLodging+12
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.

Products
American Cancer Society, New Jersey

American Cancer Society, New Jersey

New Jersey

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 Jersey.

EducationEmotionalResearch+1
American Childhood Cancer Organization

American Childhood Cancer Organization

Nationwide

Provides family support resources, education, and advocacy for childhood cancer.

Family SupportEducationAdvocacy+2
American Head and Neck Society

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

American Institute for Cancer Research

Nationwide

Research and education on how diet, weight, and activity affect cancer risk and survivorship.

EducationNutritionAdvocacy+3
American Liver Foundation

American Liver Foundation

Nationwide

Provides liver-related support, education, helpline access, and navigation resources.

Patient SupportEducationHelpline+4
American Lung Association

American Lung Association

Nationwide

Provides education, Better Breathers support groups, prevention resources, and screening awareness.

Support GroupsEducationPrevention+2
American Sexual Health Association

American Sexual Health Association

Nationwide

Provides HPV education, prevention information, screening guidance, and cervical cancer-related resources.

HPV EducationPreventionScreening Guidance+1
American Thyroid Association

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

Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation

Nationwide

Provides education, support, community, and conferences for rare blood cancers and disorders.

EducationSupportPatient Conferences+2
Ashley Lauren Foundation

Ashley Lauren Foundation

Brielle, New Jersey

The Ashley Lauren Foundation is a New Jersey based organization that provides immediate relief for daily burdens faced by families battling pediatric cancer. They work hands-on with each family to offer direct support and assistance during their cancer journey.

FinancialEmotionalFoundations
Atlantic Health

Atlantic Health

Summit, New Jersey

Atlantic Health operates healthcare facilities that provide support services for cancer patients. The organization offers in-person support groups led by patients who have experienced cancer diagnoses, with sessions facilitated by licensed social workers and registered nurses.

EmotionalPhysical
Atlantic Health System

Atlantic Health System

Morristown, New Jersey

Atlantic Health System provides comprehensive thoracic cancer support resources including smoking cessation programs, counseling services, and support groups for lung and thoracic cancer patients. The organization offers specialized care through multiple medical centers and provides both individual and community-based support services. Their thoracic surgery program has received exemplary ratings for post-operative care quality.

PhysicalEmotionalPrevention & Screening
AtlantiCare

AtlantiCare

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

AtlantiCare is a healthcare organization that provides comprehensive cancer care services including support groups and patient navigation services. The organization offers breast cancer support groups led by oncology nurses and provides various support services through their Cancer Care Institute locations.

EmotionalPhysicalEducation
Basser Center for BRCA

Basser Center for BRCA

Nationwide

The first center devoted to BRCA-related cancers, with research, education, and patient resources.

EducationHereditary Testing
Be The Match

Be The Match

Nationwide

Provides marrow donor registry services, patient navigation, and financial grants for transplant patients.

Donor RegistryFinancial GrantsPatient Navigation+1
Beauty Foundation for Cancer Care

Beauty Foundation for Cancer Care

New Jersey

The Beauty Foundation for Cancer Care helps inspire courage, strength, and confidence to those affected by cancer. The organization provides financial grants, services, and other resources to ease the overwhelming financial and emotional strains associated with cancer treatment.

FinancialEmotionalFoundations
Believe In Tomorrow Children's Foundation

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.

Family SupportHousing
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network

Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network

Nationwide

Provides nationwide support groups, survivor matching, a bladder cancer helpline, education, webinars, research funding, and advocacy.

Support GroupsSurvivor MatchingHelpline+4
Blood Cancer United (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)

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
Blood Cancer United, New Jersey

Blood Cancer United, New Jersey

Cranford, New Jersey

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.

ResearchEducationAdvocacy+1
Blue Faery

Blue Faery

Nationwide

Provides liver cancer support, education, awareness, and outreach.

Patient SupportEducationAwareness+1
Brain Tumor Network

Brain Tumor Network

Nationwide

Offers personalized navigation, support, and resources for brain tumor patients.

NavigationSupport ServicesResources
Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Nationwide

Funds major breast cancer research and scientific breakthroughs.

ResearchInnovationEducation
Brooke Healey Foundation

Brooke Healey Foundation

New Providence, New Jersey

The Brooke Healey Foundation builds awareness and raises funds for research in Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) and helps families dealing with pediatric cancers, especially brain cancers. The organization provides direct financial assistance to families and supports targeted research through partnerships with research collaboratives.

ResearchFinancialFoundations+1
Camp Mak-A-Dream

Camp Mak-A-Dream

Nationwide

Free, medically supervised Montana camp programs for children, teens, and adults affected by cancer.

Community ProgramsCamps
Camp No Worries

Camp No Worries

Moorestown, New Jersey

Camp No Worries provides a summer camp experience for children with cancer and their siblings, allowing them to build friendships and community. The organization assists pediatric oncology families by providing hope, resilience, and supportive experiences in a camp setting.

CampsExperiencesEmotional
Camp Quality New Jersey

Camp Quality New Jersey

Hardwick, New Jersey

Free summer camp for children diagnosed with cancer, with siblings welcome.

Camps
Camp Quality USA

Camp Quality USA

Nationwide

Free summer camps and year-round programs for children with cancer and their families.

Camps
Camp Sunshine

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

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

Cancer for College

Nationwide

College scholarships for cancer survivors and patients pursuing higher education.

Scholarships
Cancer Hope Network

Cancer Hope Network

Dorchester, New Jersey

Cancer Hope Network provides personalized peer mentorship connections for cancer patients and their loved ones at any point in their cancer journey. The organization matches individuals with trained peer mentors who have experienced similar cancer paths, helping to reduce isolation and provide emotional support through understanding and trust-based relationships.

EmotionalEducation
Cancer Hope Network

Cancer Hope Network

Nationwide

One-on-one peer support matching patients and caregivers with trained survivor volunteers.

Peer SupportEmotional Support
Cancer Research Institute

Cancer Research Institute

Nationwide

The pioneer of cancer immunotherapy research, funding science that harnesses the immune system.

EducationResearch
Cancer Support Community

Cancer Support Community

Nationwide

Provides free emotional and practical support, helpline access, virtual and in-person support groups, education, survivorship programs, and advocacy.

Emotional SupportPractical SupportHelpline+5
Cancer Support Community New Jersey at Gilda's Club

Cancer Support Community New Jersey at Gilda's Club

Linwood, New Jersey

Cancer Support Community New Jersey at Gilda's Club provides support groups, healthy lifestyle workshops, educational lectures and social activities for individuals living with cancer, their families and friends. The organization employs licensed mental health professionals experienced in oncology support and serves as the only Cancer Support Community in New Jersey.

EmotionalEducationPhysical
Cancer Support Group - Mullica Hill Methodist Church

Cancer Support Group - Mullica Hill Methodist Church

Mullica Hill, New Jersey

This faith-based support group provides emotional support to individuals at all stages of their cancer journey, helping members navigate their experiences while emphasizing that circumstances do not define who they are. The group welcomes both cancer patients and caregivers, meeting monthly to offer mutual support through their Cancer Care Ministry.

Emotional
Cancer Survivors' Fund

Cancer Survivors' Fund

Nationwide

Scholarships and prosthetic assistance to help young cancer survivors get on with their future plans.

Scholarships
Cancer, Reflection and Education Worldwide (C.R.E.W.)

Cancer, Reflection and Education Worldwide (C.R.E.W.)

Passaic, New Jersey

Cancer, Reflection and Education Worldwide promotes cancer awareness, support, education and preventative measures for individuals and families impacted by cancer. The organization focuses on early detection through screening and hosts fundraising events like the Taking Strides 5K run to support cancer warriors and their families.

Prevention & ScreeningEducationFundraisers
CancerCare

CancerCare

Nationwide

Offers free counseling, support groups, educational workshops, limited financial assistance, and navigation support for all cancer types.

CounselingSupport GroupsEducational Workshops+6
Cape Atlantic Coalition for Health

Cape Atlantic Coalition for Health

Somers Point, New Jersey

The Cape Atlantic Coalition for Health is a regional chronic disease prevention coalition that works to reduce cancer burden and improve health outcomes for people with, or at risk for, cancer and other chronic diseases. The organization offers various cancer prevention initiatives, screening programs, and survivorship projects to support patients and community members in Atlantic and Cape May counties.

Prevention & ScreeningEducationAdvocacy
Capital Health

Capital Health

Hamilton, New Jersey

Capital Health operates a brain tumor support group that provides emotional support and connection for individuals diagnosed with or surviving brain tumors along with their care partners and loved ones. The organization facilitates virtual meetings where members share experiences, form friendships, and receive support from one another. They also feature quarterly expert presentations and guest speakers to provide additional educational resources.

EmotionalEducation