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CANCER

One of the scariest words in the English language

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Navigating life after a cancer diagnosis for both the patient and caregiver(s) can be complex. Below are some organizations that may be helpful, whether you need support for yourself, a loved one, or just wish to volunteer your time or money to help others. Many organizations have been suggested by The Patient Story community members.

General Cancer Organizations (All Cancer Types)
Variety of ServicesAmerican Cancer Society What they do: Funding and conducting research, sharing expert information, supporting patients, and spreading the word about prevention. Location: Nationwide Patient services offered: Housing Assistance | Education | Transportation Assistance | Guidance
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) What they do: Provide education and resources about radiation therapy to medical professionals, patients, policy leaders, and the public. Location: Nationwide Patient services offered: Education materials | Radiation Oncologist directory | Survivorship resources
Patient Empowerment Network What they do: Provide free health literacy resources for various cancers to help patients and care partners. Location: Nationwide Patient services offered: Guidance | Patient Toolkits | Education
Livestrong What they do: Online resources available to help you at any point on your cancer journey. Location: Nationwide Patient services offered: Guidance | Fertility Assistance

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Below is a list provided by Cancer.org. If you don't see your type listed, it might be covered under a different name. You find link and information about each type of cancer by going to: Rare Cancers, Cancer Subtypes, and Pre-Cancers.

Head and Neck• Head and Neck Cancers • Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer • Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancers • Nasopharyngeal Cancer • Oral Cavity (Mouth) and Oropharyngeal (Throat) Cancer • Salivary Gland Cancer Lung and Chest• Lung Cancer • Lung Neuroendocrine Tumor • Mesothelioma • Thymus Cancer Breast• Breast Cancer • Breast Cancer in Men Digestive System• Anal Cancer • Bile Duct Cancer • Colorectal Cancer • Esophageal Cancer • Gallbladder Cancer • Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine (Carcinoid) Tumors • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) • Hepatoblastoma • Liver Cancer • Pancreatic Cancer • Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET) • Small Intestine Cancer • Stomach Cancer Urinary System• Bladder Cancer • Kidney Cancer • Wilms Tumor

Reproductive System• Cervical Cancer • Endometrial Cancer • Ovarian Cancer • Penile Cancer • Prostate Cancer • Testicular Cancer • Uterine Sarcoma • Vaginal Cancer • Vulvar Cancer Endocrine System• Neuroendocrine Tumors and Carcinoid Tumors • Adrenal Cancer • Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine (Carcinoid) Tumors • Lung Neuroendocrine Tumor • Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET) • Pituitary Tumors • Thyroid Cancer Skin• Skin Cancer • Basal Cell Carcinoma • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin • Kaposi Sarcoma • Lymphoma of the Skin • Melanoma Skin Cancer • Merkel Cell Skin Cancer Bone and Soft Tissue• Bone Cancer • Ewing Sarcoma • Osteosarcoma • Rhabdomyosarcoma • Soft Tissue Sarcomas • Spinal Tumors

Eye• Eye Cancer (Ocular Melanoma) • Retinoblastoma Brain and Nervous System• Brain Tumors in Adults • Brain Tumors in Children • Glioblastoma • Medulloblastoma • Meningioma • Neuroblastoma Blood and Lymph System• Blood Cancer • Leukemia • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) in Adults • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in Adults • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML) • Childhood Leukemia • Lymphoma • Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma • Lymphoma in Children • Hodgkin Lymphoma • Multiple Myeloma • Myelodysplastic Syndromes • Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Other Cancers• Cancer of Unknown Primary • Rare Cancers, Cancer Subtypes, and Pre-cancers Most Common Cancers Breast Cancer Colorectal Cancer Lung Cancer Prostate Cancer Skin Cancer

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