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Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) with Cancer - NCI
U.S.; online education worldwide
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Young-adult cancer resources
Find information, people to talk to and practical help for young-adult cancer.
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Stupid Cancer - young-adult community
U.S. nationwide
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Explore financial help, prepare questions, and keep your care-team contacts together.
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Young-adult cancer support & information
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Education
Young-adult cancer resource NCI MyPART - rare tumor network
Rare-tumor information and research connections for patients, families, and advocates.
EMAILNCICCRRareTumors@mail.nih.gov
Program inquiries
- 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 ↗
Education
Young-adult cancer resource 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 ↗
Cancer-type education
Young-adult cancer resource Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) with Cancer - NCI
NCI patient information and links for this cancer or age group.
- Where
- U.S.; online education worldwide
- Who / cost
- Free education; central contact serves all cancers, not a disease-specific clinic.
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
- NCI central contact is shared; no dedicated disease hotline implied.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗
Travel
Support for any cancer American Cancer Society — Hope Lodge
No-cost lodging at participating Hope Lodge communities for eligible patients travelling for outpatient cancer care.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Outpatient cancer care near a participating lodge. A request is not a confirmed reservation.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the official stay inquiry or call ACS. Confirm the individual lodge’s referral, caregiver, stay and availability 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.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗
TravelARIZONA
Support for any cancer Angel Flight West
Charitable non-emergency medical flights; route and passenger requirements apply.
- Where
- U.S. western states, including Arizona
- Who / cost
- Medical clearance and operational eligibility apply; flights depend on availability.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the official flight request or call the mission team. Discuss mobility, oxygen, luggage, companion needs and lead time before booking.
- 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 ↗
Financial assistanceARIZONA
Support for any cancer Arizona DES — Nutrition Assistance
Food assistance for eligible Arizona households through the state Nutrition Assistance program.
CALL855-432-7587
Application or program questions
- Where
- Arizona
- Who / cost
- Arizona household income and other program eligibility requirements apply.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Apply through the DES website and its Health-e-Arizona Plus route; provide requested household and income verification.
- 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
- This is a food benefit, not a medical-bill grant. The phone line assists with nutrition, cash and medical-assistance cases.
- Official sources
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Funding and eligibility vary; confirm directly.
NavigationINTERNATIONAL
Support for any cancer Australia — Cancer Council
Cancer information and connections to support through state and territory Cancer Councils.
- Where
- International — Australia
- Who / cost
- Australian service; short numbers may not connect from abroad.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Call the domestic support line or choose your state or territory contact on the official page. Ask about local services and any eligibility or charges.
- 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 ↗
Financial
Support for any cancer CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation
Disease-specific help with eligible insured patients’ cancer medication cost sharing.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Insurance, diagnosis, income and residence requirements vary by fund. Physician verification is required.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Check the current fund chart, then enroll online or call. Closed funds offer reopening email notifications, not a waitlist.
- 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 ↗
Travel
Support for any cancer Corporate Angel Network — patient flights
Donated business-aircraft seats for eligible cancer patients; financial need is not required.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Continental U.S. travel; medical stability and independent boarding requirements apply. Not an air ambulance.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Request at least 10 business days before the appointment or discharge. A companion depends on seat availability; keep a backup travel plan.
- 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
Support for any cancer Dana-Farber — online second opinion
A remote specialist review offered through Dana-Farber’s online second-opinion program.
MESSAGEContact form on official website
Program information and access
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Paid service; the official page listed $3,000 when checked September 9, 2026. Confirm current pricing and coverage.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Check geographic eligibility and the current written fee before enrolling; ask which records, pathology and translations are required. Discuss the report with your treating physician.
- 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 ↗
Caregiver
Support for any cancer Eldercare Locator
Connects older adults and caregivers with local meals, home care, transport and respite resources.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Local programs set age, residence and service requirements.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Call or search by location; ask your local agency about service eligibility, fees and availability.
- 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 ↗
Caregiver
Support for any cancer Family Caregiver Alliance
Caregiving information and connections to local services and practical support.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- National information; direct services and eligibility vary by location.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Call for guidance or use the Family Care Navigator to locate resources in your state.
- 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 ↗
SUNRIDGE MEDICAL
Printable patient planning tools
Free, one-page worksheets on Sunridge letterhead. Download, print, and bring them to your next conversation. No sign-up required.
Download all five tools (PDF, 5 pages)
Questions for my next appointment
Choose your priorities and record the next steps.
Download PDF · 1 pageMy care-team contact sheet
Keep clinician, after-hours, and support contacts together.
Download PDF · 1 pageFinancial-assistance preparation
Prepare documents and track your application.
Download PDF · 1 pageMy treatment-travel checklist
Organize appointments, lodging, transportation, and backup plans.
Download PDF · 1 pageMy caregiver planning sheet
Share responsibilities and make room for caregiver rest.
Download PDF · 1 page