About Us
CancerCare's Mission
CancerCare is a national nonprofit, 501 c(3) organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. CancerCare programs—including counseling and support groups, education, financial assistance and practical help—are provided by professional oncology social workers and are completely free of charge. Founded in 1944, CancerCare provided individual help to more than 100,000 people last year, in addition to the more than 1 million unique visitors to our websites. Find more detailed information about CancerCare programs, operations and finances in our annual report and financial statements.
Our Services
All of CancerCare's services are provided completely free of charge.
- Counseling
- Oncology social workers help you find ways to cope with the emotional and practical challenges of cancer. Available in person or over the phone.
- Support Groups
- Connect with other people who are in a similar situation in our free support groups led by professional oncology social workers.
- Connect Education Workshops
- Leading experts in oncology provide up-to-date information in these free, one-hour workshops over the telephone. Listen in live to learn about cancer-related issues from the convenience of your home or office. Also available as podcasts.
- Publications
- Our free booklets and fact sheets offer up-to-date, easy-to-read information about the latest treatments, managing side effects, and coping with cancer.
- Financial Help
- Our staff helps you manage financial concerns and provides referrals. Limited aid is available to eligible families for cancer-related costs like transportation and child care.
- Other Services
- CancerCare also provides community workshops, therapeutic activities, and special events throughout the year.