Fight Colorectal Cancer is a national advocacy organization focused on curing colorectal cancer while supporting patients, caregivers, and families through education, research, and policy advocacy. It is a valuable resource for people looking for colorectal cancer information, community support, and opportunities to stay informed about treatment and research developments.
Cancer Journeys Foundation supports cancer survivors and caregivers by providing knowledge, support, and community to help them navigate survivorship and create more informed care plans. It can be especially helpful for patients and families looking for practical guidance, encouragement, and support beyond treatment alone.
KRAS Kickers is a patient-led nonprofit that helps people understand KRAS-related cancers through clear education, research updates, advocacy, and survivorship support. It is designed to make complex KRAS information easier for patients and care partners to understand and use in conversations with their healthcare teams
The American Brain Tumor Association is dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of brain tumors while supporting patients and families through education, community resources, and research. It is one of the leading nonprofit resources for people affected by a brain tumor diagnosis.
LUNGevity is a leading lung cancer nonprofit focused on improving outcomes through research, advocacy, education, and patient support. It offers resources for people living with lung cancer and for care partners seeking reliable information and community connection.
The MDS Foundation is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by myelodysplastic syndromes through patient support, professional education, research, and advocacy. It can be a helpful resource for patients, families, and caregivers seeking trusted information about MDS.
The RUNX1 Research Program supports patients and families affected by RUNX1-FPD and works to improve quality of life while advancing awareness and research focused on cancer prevention. It is a highly specialized resource for individuals and families affected by this rare hereditary blood disorder.
When a patient is given a diagnosis of cancer, a new focus on survival begins. That effort is not only between patient and physician; there are support groups and informed individuals ready and able to help along the way. From advice on which questions to ask your doctor, recommendations on further testing to pursue, important biomarkers of which to be aware, and options for precision medicine or clinical trials matching your diagnosis, assistance is available.
These resources can guide and support a patient during their course toward wellness, no matter the type of cancer they are treating. Each of the above-listed foundations have their own focus, whether cancer type or even specific biomarker, and we encourage you to reach out for support.
Explore these organizations for additional education, support, and community.
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