CancerCare is the leading national organization providing free, professional support services and information to help people manage the emotional, practical, and financial challenges of cancer.

Our comprehensive services include resource navigation, counseling, and support groups over the phone, online and in-person, educational workshops, publications, and financial and co-payment assistance. All CancerCare services are provided by master's-prepared oncology social workers and world-leading cancer experts.

Counseling
Our staff of professional oncology social workers helps you and your loved ones manage the emotional and practical challenges of cancer.

Resource Navigation
Our staff of oncology social workers provide practical guidance, information, and resources to help you better cope with cancer.

Support Groups
Led by professional oncology social workers, our support groups allow you to connect with others in similar situations in order to share information and experiences.

Connect Education Workshops
Listen live by telephone or online to these one-hour workshops. Leading experts in oncology provide up-to-date, in-depth information about cancer-related issues. You can also listen to recordings of past workshops on our website or over the telephone.

Publications
Written by oncology experts, our easy-to-read booklets and fact sheets provide reliable, up-to-date information about a wide range of cancer-related topics.

Financial Assistance
Limited assistance is available to eligible individuals for treatment-related costs such as transportation, home care, and child care. CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation can help with co-pays for chemotherapy and targeted treatment drugs.

Specialized Programs
CancerCare offers specialized programs to address specific populations and concerns, including children, young adults, older adults, caregivers, health care disparities, cancer screenings, and pets.

Community Programs
We offer a variety of in-person workshops, therapeutic activities, and special events throughout the year.

Event Type	Advocacy Recovery Support Family Support Community Conversation Social Groups Educational Workshop
Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Financial Assistance / Referrals Food Pantry / Soup Kitchen Homeless Prevention Housing / Shelter Community Community Education Employment / Training Life Skills Training Family & Support Services Case Management Family Support Parenting & Caregiving
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Family Conflict & Distress Mental Health Crisis / Safety Crisis / Safety / Prevention Medical Cancer / Cancer Facilities Health / Wellness / Nutrition Medical / Health Needs

Last Updated: 02/26/24