Nonprofit cancer organizations provide important support to cancer patients by offering cancer financial assistance programs, educational resources, and emotional care. The Breast Cancer Alliance funds research and supports underserved patients, while the Colon Cancer Coalition promotes prevention and provides educational materials.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance connects patients with support and clinical trials, and the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation offers financial aid for everyday expenses and complementary therapies. These organizations, in partnership with American Life Fund, improve their ability to assist cancer patients, helping to alleviate the financial overload and provide support. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you.
Breast Cancer Alliance
The Breast Cancer Alliance is a national breast cancer nonprofit organization whose mission is to “improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure.” One of the Breast Cancer Alliance’s main initiatives is to provide money to underfunded breast cancer initiatives including early-stage research, breast surgery fellowships, regional education, and screening/preventative services for underserved individuals.
They also provide breast cancer patients with connections to other resources including cancer financial assistance, clinical trial information, patient and caregiver support services, and prescription discount programs.
Colon Cancer Coalition
The Colon Cancer Coalition is a national colon cancer nonprofit organization located in Minnesota. The Colon Cancer Coalition’s number one goal is to increase screening rates to help raise prevention of this disease. They work closely with communities on screening programs so they can use these local resources to impact as many individuals as possible.
Although their main focus is promoting colon cancer prevention initiatives, they have a network of useful resources for patients and caregivers including educational materials, medical treatment information, community support, and cancer financial assistance resources.
Colorectal Cancer Alliance
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance mission is to empower a nation of allies who work to provide support for patients, caregivers, and survivors. Their organization helps raise awareness of preventative measures and inspires efforts to fund critical cancer research.
They have many support resources for patients, survivors and caregivers such as their Buddy Program. This peer support program puts patients and caregivers in touch with other patients and caregivers. The Colorectal Cancer Alliance also has a Clinical Trial Finder that puts patients in touch with the best clinical trial based on their location, medical status, and eligibility.
National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation
The National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation is a national pancreatic cancer nonprofit organization whose mission is to “deliver unwavering support for patients and families fighting pancreatic cancer.”
The NPCF has a variety of resources to assist pancreatic cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. They have cancer financial assistance programs in place including one to help fund complementary therapy and one to assist with everyday living expenses. The NPCF also provides educational information and a network of other resources for pancreatic cancer patients.
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network works to support pancreatic cancer research, clinical initiatives, patient services, and advocacy.They provide free clinical trial information to put patients in touch with available treatment options via their Clinical Trial Finder. Patients are also able to speak with a Survivor and Caregiver Network volunteer for support and helpful information from those who have experienced pancreatic cancer.
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If your organization could benefit from partnering with American Life Fund, or if you are a patient wanting more information on our cancer financial assistance program, contact us today at 877-959-5855.