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cancer — Resource Guide
Curated by Michael Fox Insurance
Printed June 18, 2026
Cancer support & resource hub
Whatever stage you're in — there is help, and you don't have to figure it out alone.
Newly diagnosed, in treatment, in survivorship, or supporting someone you love — this page gathers the most trusted helplines, financial assistance programs, treatment navigators, and caregiver resources in one place.
If this is a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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Helplines and direct support
Free, confidential, and staffed by trained specialists. You don't need to know what to ask — just reach out.
American Cancer Society 24/7 Helpline
800-227-2345Free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Cancer information specialists, treatment decision support, lodging, transportation, and local referrals.
Visit websiteNational Cancer Institute (NCI) Information Service
800-422-6237NIH cancer information specialists Mon–Fri, 9am–9pm ET. Live chat at cancer.gov also available. Up-to-date treatment, prevention, and clinical trial information.
Visit websiteCancerCare Counseling Line
800-813-4673Free professional counseling and support groups led by oncology social workers. Spanish available.
Visit websiteCancer Support Community Helpline
888-793-9355Mon–Fri 9am–9pm ET. Counselors trained in cancer's emotional and practical impact, plus referrals to local Gilda's Clubs.
Visit websiteLIVESTRONG Cancer Navigation
855-220-7777Free one-on-one navigation for fertility, financial, insurance, and emotional concerns.
Visit website988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988Free, confidential 24/7 emotional support for patients, survivors, and family members in distress. Call or text 988.
Visit websiteTrusted national organizations
Where to learn, connect, and get guidance
American Cancer Society
Largest U.S. cancer nonprofit. Treatment guides, lodging (Hope Lodge), Road to Recovery transportation, and local programs.
Open resourceNational Cancer Institute
The federal government's authoritative cancer source — every cancer type, treatment, and trial.
Open resourceCancerCare
Free counseling, support groups, education, and financial assistance grants.
Open resourceCancer Support Community
Affiliates and Gilda's Clubs nationwide offering free support groups, education, and wellness programs.
Open resourceLeukemia & Lymphoma Society
Blood cancer specialty: information, financial aid, clinical trial support, and peer connections.
Open resourceSusan G. Komen
Breast cancer resources, helpline (877-465-6636), and treatment assistance.
Open resourceProstate Cancer Foundation
Patient guides, expert Q&A, and support resources.
Open resourceColorectal Cancer Alliance
Helpline, certified patient navigators, and survivor community.
Open resourceGO2 for Lung Cancer
Lung cancer helpline (800-298-2436), navigation, and support.
Open resourceFinancial assistance
Help paying for treatment, medications, and daily costs
Cancer is one of the leading causes of medical bankruptcy. These programs exist specifically to help.
Patient Advocate Foundation
Case managers help with insurance appeals, debt crisis, and access to care. Co-Pay Relief Program.
Open resourceHealthWell Foundation
Grants to cover copays, premiums, deductibles, and travel for insured patients.
Open resourcePatient Access Network (PAN) Foundation
Disease-specific funds to help with out-of-pocket medication costs.
Open resourceGood Days
Financial assistance for copays, premiums, and travel for chronic and life-threatening conditions.
Open resourceNeedyMeds
Database of patient assistance programs from drug manufacturers and nonprofits.
Open resourceTriage Cancer
Free legal & financial education on insurance, employment, disability, and estate planning.
Open resourceFamily Reach
Direct financial aid for housing, transportation, food, and utilities during treatment.
Open resourceLong-term care & life insurance with Michael
Plan ahead so a serious diagnosis doesn't derail your family's finances. No-pressure conversation.
Open resourceTreatment & second opinions
Finding the right care team
NCI-Designated Cancer Centers
72 federally recognized cancer centers offering cutting-edge treatment and trials.
Open resourceNCCN Guidelines for Patients
Free patient versions of the same expert treatment guidelines doctors use.
Open resourceASCO Cancer.Net
Trusted patient information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Open resourceGet a Second Opinion (Cleveland Clinic)
Online second opinion service from leading oncologists.
Open resourceImerman Angels (1-on-1 mentorship)
Matches patients and caregivers with someone who's been through the same cancer.
Open resourceCaregiver support
Help for the people doing the caring
Caregiver.org (Family Caregiver Alliance)
Fact sheets, services finder, and online support groups.
Open resourceCaregiver Action Network
Help Desk (855-227-3640), peer forums, and toolkits.
Open resourceCancerCare for Caregivers
Counseling, support groups, and publications specifically for caregivers.
Open resourceLotsa Helping Hands
Free private community calendar to organize meals, rides, and visits among friends.
Open resourceAARP Caregiving
Guides, legal & financial tools, and a robust caregiver community.
Open resourceClinical trials & research
Explore trial options
NCI Clinical Trial Search
Search every NCI-supported trial by cancer type, stage, and location.
Open resourceClinicalTrials.gov
Federal database of every registered clinical trial in the U.S.
Open resourceTomorrow Edge (Massive Bio)
AI-powered trial matching, free for patients.
Open resourceEmergingMed
Personalized clinical trial navigation across multiple cancer types.
Open resourceLocal & community help
Find services in your neighborhood
ACS Hope Lodge (free lodging)
Free housing for patients & caregivers traveling for treatment.
Open resourceJoe's House (lodging directory)
Database of discounted lodging near treatment centers nationwide.
Open resourceAir Charity Network
Free flights to treatment for patients in need.
Open resourceRoad to Recovery (ACS)
Volunteer drivers provide free rides to treatment.
Open resource211 (United Way)
Dial 211 for local food, housing, utility, and care support.
Open resourceLook Good Feel Better
Free programs helping patients manage appearance side effects of treatment.
Open resourceSurvivorship & end-of-life
After treatment, and when treatment is no longer the goal
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Survivorship education, advocacy, and self-advocacy tools.
Open resourceGet Palliative Care
Find palliative (comfort) care providers — available alongside curative treatment.
Open resourceNational Hospice & Palliative Care Org
Find an accredited hospice provider near you.
Open resourceCaringInfo
Free advance directives for every state and end-of-life planning guides.
Open resourceBooks & education
Trusted reading and learning
The Emperor of All Maladies — Siddhartha Mukherjee
Pulitzer-winning history that helps families understand the disease deeply.
Open resourceAnticancer Living — Lorenzo Cohen, PhD
Evidence-based lifestyle guide from MD Anderson's integrative medicine chief.
Open resourceOncoLink (Penn Medicine)
Free in-depth education on every cancer type, treatment, and side effect.
Open resourceChemocare
Side-effect management and chemotherapy information from Cleveland Clinic.
Open resourceShare this with someone you love.
A diagnosis can feel isolating and overwhelming — but you can be the light in someone else's darkest moment. If you know a family walking through cancer, forward this page. One small act of sharing can connect them to the hotlines, specialists, and community that help carry the weight.
A note from Michael
You don't have to face cancer alone.
I built this hub because watching my own family navigate a serious diagnosis showed me how hard it is to find trustworthy help when you need it most. If something here eases the load — even a little — it's worth it.
When you're ready to talk about protecting your family financially, I'm here — no pressure, no cost.
Informational only — not medical, legal, or financial advice. Always consult a licensed professional. In an emergency, call 911.