Education
NCI MyPART - rare tumor network
Rare-tumor information and research connections for patients, families, and advocates.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Research participation is study-specific. This network is not a general financial-assistance program.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Email the network with a general inquiry about rare-tumor resources or research participation requirements.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Program note
- Confirm current program participation requirements directly.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗
NavigationINTERNATIONAL
New Zealand — Cancer Society helpline
Cancer support nurses provide information, emotional support and practical-service guidance.
- Where
- International — New Zealand
- Who / cost
- New Zealand service; domestic freephone numbers may not connect from abroad.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Call Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. local time, or email an information nurse.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗
Education
Ocular Melanoma Foundation - patient support
Education and support connections for people affected by ocular or uveal melanoma.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Specific to ocular melanoma, not every type of eye cancer. Ask about individual program requirements.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Email the foundation to ask about patient support and current programs.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Program note
- Confirm current program participation requirements directly.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗
Education
Stupid Cancer - young-adult community
Adolescent and young-adult peer meetups, events, and practical resources.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Community focuses on ages 15-39. Confirm age limits, registration, and costs for the chosen event.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Ask about current virtual meetups or discussion sessions and check event registration details.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Program note
- Confirm current program participation requirements directly.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗
Financial
Triage Cancer — legal and financial navigation
Free one-to-one information on insurance, employment, disability and related financial issues. It does not provide cash assistance or legal representation.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Confirm program eligibility and availability directly.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the navigation intake form. Without internet access, call and choose option 5. The program requires a reachable U.S. telephone number.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗
NavigationINTERNATIONAL
United Kingdom — Cancer Research UK nurses
Confidential cancer information from specialist nurses.
- Where
- International — United Kingdom
- Who / cost
- UK residents only. Information service; does not diagnose or provide a medical opinion.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Call Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. local time or use the official question form. Interpreter support can be requested.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗
Education
Prostate Cancer Foundation — patient support
Patient guides covering diagnosis, advanced disease, genetics, side effects and caregivers.
- Where
- U.S.; online education worldwide
- Who / cost
- Online patient education.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the official contact above to ask which service fits your needs and how to get started.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Program note
- Listed on official source; response and intake not tested.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗
Education
Prostate Cancer Research Institute — helpline
Help understanding a prostate cancer diagnosis and medical records.
- Where
- U.S.; online education worldwide
- Who / cost
- Free educational help; does not replace treating clinicians.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the official contact above to ask which service fits your needs and how to get started.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Program note
- Current phone/email not established in this review; use official contact route.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗
Navigation
Susan G. Komen — patient navigation
Personalized breast cancer information and help finding services.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Patients, caregivers and families; free navigation.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the official contact above to ask which service fits your needs and how to get started.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Program note
- Listed on official source; response and intake not tested.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗
Peer support
Living Beyond Breast Cancer — peer helpline
Matches patients with trained volunteers who have a similar breast cancer experience.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Support matching; not medical, legal or professional counseling.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the official contact above to ask which service fits your needs and how to get started.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Program note
- General email is not a dedicated helpline inbox.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗
Navigation
GO2 for Lung Cancer — HelpLine
One-to-one support and access to lung cancer treatment and trial navigation.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Free HelpLine; trial participation requires study screening.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the official contact above to ask which service fits your needs and how to get started.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Program note
- Listed on official source; response and intake not tested.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗
Education
LUNGevity — patient and caregiver resources
Patient education, support services and virtual community connections.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Individual program registration may apply.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the official contact above to ask which service fits your needs and how to get started.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Program note
- Listed on official source; response and intake not tested.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗
