Patient Foundations

When a patient is given a diagnosis of cancer, a journey to survive begins.

Cancer care can involve many questions, decisions, and emotional challenges. This page connects patients and families with trusted organizations that offer education, support, advocacy, and community for specific cancer types and related conditions.

Support Beyond the Diagnosis

The right support can make a meaningful difference during the cancer journey. In addition to genomic testing, many patients and caregivers benefit from organizations that provide disease-specific education, patient communities, practical guidance, survivorship resources, advocacy, and research support. The organizations below may help you find reliable information and connect with others facing similar experiences.

Patient Foundations Listing

Fight Colorectal Cancer

FightCRC.org

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

CancerJourneysFoundation.org

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

KRASKickers.org

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

American Brain Tumor Association

ABTA.org

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

LUNGevity.org

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.

MDS Foundation

MDS-Foundation.org

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.

RUNX1 Research Program

runx1-fpd.org

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.

Reach out if you need support

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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.

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