Cancer Support Community: Free Cancer Support, Navigation, and Connection
Best For
Anyone affected by cancer (patients, survivors, caregivers, families, co-survivors) who needs emotional support, practical navigation, local or online community, or help figuring out where to turn next.
What They Do
Cancer Support Community is a large nonprofit network providing free support and navigation for people affected by cancer. Through its Cancer Support Helpline, local Cancer Support Community and Gilda’s Club locations, online communities, education, and specialized navigation, it can help with both the emotional and practical parts of cancer.
How They Can Help
· Free personalized navigation through the Cancer Support Helpline and online chat.
· Local Cancer Support Community and Gilda’s Club programs, including support groups, education, and wellness activities.
· Online community support for patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones.
· Navigation related to finances, treatment costs, clinical trials, genetics and genomics, pediatric oncology, and CAR T-cell therapy.
· Connections to counseling, lodging, transportation, peer support, and other local or national resources.
· Educational tools and treatment decision-making support.
Who It’s For
Cancer Support Community serves people with cancer, survivors, caregivers, loved ones, and families across cancer types. It is especially useful when you are not sure exactly what kind of help you need yet and want a knowledgeable human being to help sort through the options.
Why This Resource Matters
This is one of the broadest front doors in cancer support. Instead of requiring you to know which program or specialty you need, Cancer Support Community can help identify the problem, connect you to appropriate services, and point you toward local or national resources.
How to Get Help
Visit the Get Support section of the website to use the Cancer Support Helpline, live chat, online community, or find a local Cancer Support Community or Gilda’s Club location.
