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For Health Care Professionals

For over 80 years, CancerCare® has provided free counseling, support groups, educational resources, advocacy and financial assistance to anyone affected by cancer. Our staff of oncology social workers can help you provide support to your patients and their loved ones through emotional, practical and financial support.

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Services to Help Support Patients and Their Loved Ones Include:


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Counseling

Our staff of professional oncology social workers helps you and your loved ones manage the emotional and practical challenges of cancer.
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Financial & Co-Payment Assistance

Limited assistance is available to eligible individuals for treatment-related costs such as transportation, home care and child care. CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation can help with co-pays for chemotherapy and targeted treatment drugs.
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Community Programs

We offer a variety of in-person workshops, therapeutic activities and special events throughout the year.
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Resource Navigation

Our resource navigators can provide practical guidance, information and resources to help you better cope with cancer.
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Support Groups

Led by professional oncology social workers, our support groups allow you to connect with others in similar situations in order to share information and experiences.

Specialized Programs

CancerCare offers specialized programs to address specific populations and concerns, including children, young adults, older adults, caregivers, health care disparities, cancer screenings and pets.
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Publications

Written by oncology experts, our easy-to-read booklets and fact sheets provide reliable, up-to-date information about a wide range of cancer-related topics.

Podcasts for Health Care Professionals

Understanding How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment and Care

Publications for Health Care Professionals

Understanding The Role of Telemedicine in Treating Cancer

Telemedicine is a way of communicating with one's health care team by means of remote appointments, which can help cancer patients in many ways.

Health Care Disparities and Cancer

Health Care Disparities and Cancer includes socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, location and other factors that impact health care outcomes.
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Terms to Know: Symptoms, Treatments and Side Effects

A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. This fact sheet is designed to help define and clarify various cancer terms.

The Role of Lung Advocacy Organizations in Biomarker Testing

Publication from CancerCare about the Role of Lung Advocacy Organizations in Biomarker Testing.

Decision Making at the Point of Care: Voices of Oncology Providers

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