Peers
Sarcoma Foundation of America — support
Sarcoma support resources, peer matching and treatment-center information.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Match bone or soft-tissue subtype; trial assistance has separate criteria.
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
Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Network
NET patient resources, support groups and hotline.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- NET site and grade vary; use subtype-appropriate information.
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 supportINTERNATIONAL
Anal Cancer Foundation — patient support
Peer support for people affected by anal cancer.
- Where
- U.S. and U.K.; international organization
- Who / cost
- Confirm matching availability and service geography.
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
ACPMP Research Foundation — patient resources
Appendix cancer and pseudomyxoma peritonei patient information.
- Where
- U.S.; education worldwide
- Who / cost
- Match histology; appendix adenocarcinoma is distinct from appendix NET.
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 ↗
EducationINTERNATIONAL
Life Raft Group — patient toolkit
GIST education, support and patient-resource toolkit.
- Where
- U.S.; international patient community
- Who / cost
- Individual programs and registry participation require separate enrollment.
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
- Phone verified in current official site footer.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗
Navigation
Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation — support
Mesothelioma support, expert referrals and patient resources.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Travel help and groups have separate eligibility and availability.
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
National Cancer Institute — Cancer Information Service
Cancer information and help locating clinical trials.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Free; English and Spanish phone information.
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
- Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Eastern Time English and Spanish
- 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
American Cancer Society — cancer information
Cancer-type information and connections to support programs.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Individual support programs have separate criteria.
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 ↗
Counseling
CancerCare — support and resources
Cancer support and diagnosis-specific educational resources.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Counseling, groups and financial services have separate eligibility.
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
- Specific group availability must be checked; do not assume a prostate group is currently enrolling.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗
Financial guidance
Family Reach — financial resource center
Navigation for everyday expenses and financial assistance resources.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Grant requests may require healthcare-professional referral; funding is not guaranteed.
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 ↗
Financial assistance
Patient Advocate Foundation — TotalAssist
Disease-specific financial assistance with eligible out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Diagnosis-specific funds, insurance and income rules vary.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Check the fund for your diagnosis or medication, then apply through the official portal or call 866-512-3861.
- Hours & languages
- Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern Language interpretation available; Spanish phone option.
- 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
- Applications and claims can be handled by phone; website chat does not process new applications.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗
Fund availability and eligibility vary.
Fertility preservation
Livestrong — fertility assistance
Assistance and discounts for eligible fertility-preservation services.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Income, insurance and treatment criteria apply; not all costs covered.
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 ↗
