Specialized Programs
CancerCare offers numerous programs to support specific populations and challenges that people affected by cancer face. Learn more about our programs below or contact us at 800-813-4673.
Breast and Gynecological Cancers Program
Provides specialized services and resources to individuals coping with breast or gynecological cancers. Our professional oncology social workers provide practical and emotional support.
CancerCare for Kids
Provides free, professional support services for parents, children and adolescents affected by cancer, as well as information about helping children understand cancer and additional resources.
Caregiver Program
Caregivers often put their own needs or feelings aside while caring for their loved one. Taking good care of yourself is an important part of being a caregiver.
Disparities Program
Provides information and resources to people of color, LGBTQ+ and other marginalized people who have faced barriers to health care access, including treatment, information and support.
Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp
A free retreat offering therapeutic activities for families with children coping with the loss of a loved one to cancer.
Internship Program
CancerCare provides a field placement opportunity for advanced clinical students who have an interest in the field of oncology social work.
LGBTQ+ Program
Provides specialized services and resources to help LGBTQ+ individuals affected by cancer. Our professional oncology social workers provide practical and emotional support.
Magnolia Meals at Home
This is a meal delivery program that aims to help people with cancer by providing nourishing meals to households affected by cancer. The program is currently available in and around Woodcliff Lake, NJ and Andover, MA, Raleigh-Durham, NC and New Haven, CT (as well areas in New York, New Hampshire and Boston, MA).
Men's Cancers Program
Provides specialized services and resources to help male-identifying individuals affected by cancer. Our professional oncology social workers provide practical and emotional support.
Older Adult Program
Provides information, resources and support to help older people and their loved ones better cope with cancer.
Pet Assistance & Wellness Program (PAW)
Caring for your pet when you have cancer can be challenging, and we are here to help. Our PAW Program assists people undergoing cancer treatment with the challenges of keeping their cat or dog at home.
Time to Screen
A collaboration between the Cancer<i>Care</i> and the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) to encourage people to take control of their health by getting recommended cancer screenings back on track.
Wig and Breast Prosthesis Clinics
Aims to empower women diagnosed with cancer to look and feel their best during treatment and beyond; to cope with dignity and confidence. Our free wig and breast prosthesis clinics are offered in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut locations.
Young Adult Program
People between the ages of 18 and 40 often face unique challenges when coping with cancer. Cancer<i>Care</i> provides specialized services for young adults.
800-813-HOPE (4673)
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. EST (summer hours)
CancerCare social workers can provide practical guidance, information and resources to help you better cope with cancer.