Founded in 1944, CancerCare^® is dedicated to helping people affected by cancer. CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization providing free professional counseling, educational programs, practical help and financial assistance. Headquartered in New York City, we serve all 50 states, including both urban and rural communities. To speak with a CancerCare social worker, call 800‑813‑HOPE (4673).

CancerCare’s East End Long Island office, also serving the North Fork and Riverhead, was opened in 2005 to ensure that residents of Long Island’s East End have full access to all CancerCare services.

Our Mission

CancerCare provides free, professional support services to individuals, families, caregivers and the bereaved to help them cope with and manage the emotional and practical challenges of cancer. Our services include counseling, support groups, educational publications, workshops and financial assistance. All of our services are provided by professional oncology social workers and are offered completely free of charge.

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Board of Managers

• Harry E. Heller, PhD
  President
• Gary Wohl
  Vice President
• Liz Van Patten
  Secretary
• Louis Avvento, MD
• Gini Booth
• Joanne Conforti
• Francesca Freedman
• Martin S. Karpeh, Jr., MD
• Rona S. Klopman
• Elise J. Marmon
• Thomas Sconzo
• Linda Shapiro