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(Often founded by young adult survivors, these groups offer support specifically directed at young adults affected by cancer.) Online support and education for teens with cancer to help them cope and deal with their physical, social and lifestyle challenges. [website] [email] 2Young-4Gyn-Cancer, (ListServ) Online support community for adolescent and young adult women who have been affected by gynecological cancers. [website] [email] The Alicia Rose Victorious Foundation, 856-784-0615 In-hospital psychosocial support programs for teens with cancer such as donation of games, movies, TVs, music, computers and more. [website] [email] Australian Hodgkin's Lymphoma Network Helping to connect young adult Hodgkin's Lymphona patients and survivors through the power of social networking. [website] [email] Beyond The Cure, 800-5-FAMILY Resources, peer stories and advocacy raising awareness for long-term effects facing pediatric and adolescent patients. [website] [email] Blood And Marrow Transplant Resources, 414-352-3219 A portal for information, resources and encouragement for young adult survivors affected by a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. [website] [email] Boarding For Breast Cancer, 323-467-2663 Raising awareness for breast cancer, the importance of early detection and the value of an active lifestyle through hip, youth-focused educational programs and fundraising. [website] [email] Breast Friends For Life Raising awareness for the issues faced by young women with breast cancer by improving and strengthening the mental and emotional well-being of those affected. [website] [email] Camp Mak-A-Dream, 406-549-5987 A camp in Montana that provides a medically-supervised, cost-free experience for children, young adults and families affected by cancer. [website] [email] CancerCare [For Young Adults], 800-813-HOPE Professional counseling, facilitated peer support groups, creative workshops and financial assistance for young adults with cancer. [website] [email] Cancer and Fertility, 212-312-5967 A network of fertility and oncology experts conducting research and educational activities related to cancer and infertility [website] [email] Cancer Climber Offering experiential and motivational adventures and excursions such as extreme mountain climbing and summit tours. [website] [email] Candlelighters, 800-366-2223 Support, education and advocacy for children and adolescents with cancer, survivors of childhood/adolescent cancer, their families and the professionals who care for them. [website] [email] Canteen, 800-226-833 A national Australian support organization created by young cancer patients for young people living with cancer that provides social networking, camping excursions and shared experiences that promote understanding, well-being and leadership. [website] [email] Children's Brain Tumor Foundation, 212-448-9494 Improving treatment and quality of life for children with brain and spinal cord tumors through research, support and advocacy. [website] [email] Children's Cause for Cancer Advocacy, 301-562-2765 Addressing the survivorship and quality-of-life of childhood and young adult survivors by expanding resources for research and treatment and aftercare support. [website] [email] Colon Club Raising public awareness of colorectal cancer for young adults in out-of-the-box ways by educating those in need about risk factors, symptoms and screenings. [website] [email] Coping With Chemo, 310-479-1212 Helping teens with cancer to navigate their chemotherapy treatments through education and by fostering connection with others through online blogging and chat rooms. [website] [email] Crossing The Finish Line, 484-674-4778 Provides young adults and their families a retreat from the unyielding physical and emotional demands of cancer by providing a one week, expense paid excursion in a comfortable, secure environment. [website] [email] Fertile Hope, 888-994-HOPE Provides reproductive health information, support and hope to cancer patients whose medical treatments present the risk of infertility. [website] [email] First Descents, 970-328-1806 An innovative camp experience for young adults with cancer offering kayaking, extreme sports and professional athletics. [website] [email] Group Loop, 888-793-WELL A groundbreaking program providing interactive online support along with valuable survivorship resources for teens with cancer and their parents. [website] [email] Hope Lab, 650-853-5500 Combines rigorous research with innovative solutions to improve the health and quality of life of young people with chronic illness, including the video game Re-Mission. [website] [email] The LaRue Foundation, 310-930-2445 Advocacy for young women affected by breast cancer through the education of both the medical and insurance communities about the possibility and probability of misdiagnoses. [website] [email] The LifeLab, 212-920-3672 Social networking, peer support, creative workshops and support services to help young adults rebuild their lives after treatment. [website] [email] LIVESTRONG Young Adult Alliance, 512-236-8820 A coalition and leadership community of key voices in cancer advocacy and public health determined to bring about positive results for young adults with cancer. [website] [email] Living Beyond Breast Cancer, 888-753-5222 Dedicated to empowering all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life through community and educational resources. [website] [email] Making Headway Foundation, 915-238-8384 Improving treatment, quality of life and survivorship for children and adolescents with brain and spinal cord tumors through research, support, education, and advocacy. [website] [email] MaleCare, 212-844-8369 Comprehensive online support resource portal primarily for young men living with, through or beyond prostate and/or testicular cancer. [website] [email] Matt's Promise Foundation, 973-467-1211 Provides funding of treatment, research, education and support programs for young adults affected by cancer. [website] [email] Naomi's Hope For A Cure, 800-366-CCCF Improving long-term survival rate for children and adolescents with cancer through the development of new molecular targeted drugs. [website] [email] Navigating The New Normal, 215-955-8370 A new program of The Kimmel Cancer Center to help young adults navigate the 'new normal' that a cancer diagnosis brings. [website] [email] Next Step Fund, 617-864-2921 Provides retreats, camp excursions, creative workshops and social networking for young adults facing life threatening health issues. [website] [email] Planet Cancer, 512-452-9010 Award-winning young adult-focused community offering survivor retreat programs, social networking, and online forums with real world advice and inspiring stories. [website] [email] Prepare to Live Uses the power of the web and documentary-style filmmaking to provide help, hope, information and inspiration specifically to young adults coping with cancer worldwide. [website] [email] Pregnant With Cancer, 800-743-4471 Support services, online community resources, forums, and informational links for women diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy. [website] [email] Real Time Cancer, 877-571-7325 Online community forums, survivor retreats, discussion rooms, blogs and informational links for adolescents and young adults with cancer. [website] [email] Re-Mission, 650-853-5500 Online community for teens and young adults with cancer featuring 3D "shooter" video game where players control a nanobot who battles cancer and bacterial infections, and manages realistic, life-threatening side effects associated with the disease. [website] [email] Rethink Breast Cancer, 866-RETHINK Supporting young adults concerned about affected by breast cancer through innovative education, research and support programs. [website] [email] Rise Above It, 216-650-1434 Provides grants and scholarships to young adult survivors and care providers who face financial, emotional and spiritual challenges. [website] [email] The SAMFund, 617-780-9606 Offering financial support through grants and scholarships to young adults as they transition into their post-treatment lives. [website] [email] Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation, 877-609-2690 Dedicated to increase early detection of testicular cancer by raising awareness of both the disease and the need for regular self-examination. [website] [email] Sharsheret, 866-474-2774 Survivor-led national organization dedicated to addressing the unique concerns of young Jewish women facing breast cancer. [website] [email] Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship Foundation, 303-886-5018 Allocating post secondary scholarship monies to survivors of childhood cancer, specifically current-year high school graduates. [website] [email] SuperSibs, 866-444-SIBS Honoring, supporting and recognizing brothers and sisters of children and adolescents with cancer through scholarship programs, parenting resources and more. [website] [email] Survivor Alert, 937-767-1924 A nationwide campaign to spread the word about what young adult childhood cancer survivors can do to stay healthy as they rebuild their lives after treatment. [website] [email] Teens Living With Cancer, 585-334-0858 Online information, social networking and critical resources to help teens living with cancer and their families meet their unique life challenges. [website] [email] Tamika and Friends, 866-595-2448 Raises awareness about cervical cancer and its link to the human papillomavirus through a network of survivors and their friends. [website] [email] Teenage Cancer Trust, 323-669-4660 Focuses on the needs of teenagers and young adults with cancer by providing dedicated teenage units in local hospitals in the UK. [website] [email] Teen Impact, 323-669-4660 Provides free social networking, camping trips, survivor retreats and peer-to-peer counseling for young adults affected by cancer. [website] [email] Tigerlily Foundation Provides education, advocacy, empowerment and support for young women affected by breast cancer through hand-on support, financial assistance, home-based services and a "chemo buddy" program. [website] [email] Ulman Cancer Fund For Young Adults, 888-393-FUND Supporting, educating and connecting young adults affected by cancer through on-line resources, college scholarships and advocacy. [website] [email] Working Against Cancer, 619-269-6767 Support for young adult cancer patients through age-appropriate mentoring, self-evaluation tools, and career opportunity referrals. [website] [email] YACS - Atlanta "Young Adult Cancer Survivors, Atlanta" is a social group of cancer survivors in their 20's and 30's who get together to have dinner, play trivia, or grab a drink and hang out. No therapists. No doctors. [website] [email] YACS - DC "Young Adult Cancer Survivors, Washington DC" enables young adult cancer survivors (20s and 30s) living in the DC metro area to connect, share experiences, and exchange resources. [website] [email] The Yellow Umbrella, 781-639-0131 Raising awareness in the fight against cervical cancer by educating women through advocacy and international benefit concerts featuring survivor musicians. [website] [email] Yoga Bear Dedicated to providing cancer patients and survivors with more opportunities for wellness and healing through the practice of yoga. [website] [email] Young Adult Cancer Network (Canada) A cancer support group for young adults from 18 to their 30's, who are at any point of their cancer journey, in Vancouver, B.C. Canada. [website] [email] Young Adults Surviving Glioblastoma Online forum and live chat services for young adults living with, through and beyond a diagnosis of glioblastoma (brain cancer) [website] [email] Young Cancer Spouses Social networking forum and bulletin board system helping to bring together young spouses of adults with cancer to share information, support, and experiences [website] [email] Young Empowered Survivors, 303-477-2161 A cancer support and social networking group serving young adults affected by cancer along Colorado's front range. [website] [email] Young Survival Coalition, 646-257-3000 An international network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues that are unique to young women and breast cancer. [website] [email]
(Organizations who don't necessarily focus on young adults but who provide similar psychosocial support services) Aside from what you may already know, ACS has more than 3400 local community chapters who provide support, financial assistance and counseling for anyone affected by cancer. [website] [email] Active Survivors Network, 410-823-0562 Connecting, uniting and empowering all cancer survivors through the promotion of physical fitness programming. [website] [email] Cancer 101, 646-638-2202 Breast cancer resource that empowers patients, survivors, caregivers through individualized organizational tools and resources. [website] [email] Cancer and Careers A resource for working women with cancer as well as their employers, coworkers and caregivers to help deal with navigating their survivoship through self-advocacy. [website] [email] Cancervive, 800-4-TO-CURE Support, public education, media and advocacy-related programming to help cancer survivors reclaim their lives in the wake of the challenges of life after cancer. [website] [email] ChemoCare, 800-223-2273 Online resources about chemotherapy treatments and managing side effects featuring survivor forums, message boards, nutritional counseling and long-term concerns. [website] Cancer Hope Network, 877-HOPENET Confidential one-on-one cancer support and peer networking by trained volunteers who have themselves undergone and recovered from a similar cancer experience. [website] [email] Corporate Angel Network, 866-328-1313 To ease the emotional stress, physical discomfort and financial burden of travel for cancer patients by arranging free flights to treatment centers, using unused seats on corporate charters. [website] [email] DKMS Americas, 866-340-3567 Organizes donor drives to give every patient suffering from leukemia and equal chance to find a match. Connects marrow donors with patients in need. [website] [email] Gilda's Club, 888-GILDA-4-U Professional support services for anyone affected by cancer with an emphasis on quality-of-life survivorship issues. [website] [email] Imermans Angels, 312-643-5560 A "one-on-one cancer support service" that connects a person fighting cancer with a survivor who has beaten the same type of cancer. [website] [email] The Lance Armstrong Foundation, 512-236-8820 Survivorship advocacy, support materials, grant-assistance, online community forums and national visibility to motivate and educate anyone affected by cancer. [website] [email] The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 800-955-4572 Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education, patient services and survivorship programs for those affected. [website] [email] The National LGBT Cancer Network Addressing the needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people with cancer and those at risk. [website] [email] My Life Line, 303-549-0405 Offering free, interactive social networking and Web2.0-savvy websites and spaces for cancer patients and their families. [website] [email] National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, 301-650-9127 Survivor-led advocacy organization working to increase access to improved quality care through legislative and public policy change, patient empowerment and educational outreach initiatives. [website] [email] Out With Cancer, 212-673-4920 Online and offline support groups, advocacy and information for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people affected by cancer. [website] [email] People Living With Cancer, 888-651-3038 Web portal featuring oncologist-approved cancer information from The American Society of Clinical Oncology and the ASCO Foundation. [website] [email] Patient Advocate Foundation, 800-532-5274 Safeguarding survivors through mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of financial stability. [website] [email] Shop Well With You, 800-799-6790 Online body-image resource for women living with and beyond cancer offering services to help improve self-image and quality of life. [website] [email] Vital Options, 800-477-7666 A global resource for cancer survivors featuring "The Group Room", a weekly syndicated cancer talk radio show simulcast. [website] [email] Well Spouse Association, 800-838-0879 Nonprofit membership organization providing peer-to-peer support to wives, husbands, or partners of persons with any chronic illness. [website] [email] The Wellness Community, 888-793-WELL Support groups, educational programming, nutrition workshops and professional social services enabling cancer survivors, families and caregivers to find hope and comfort through all stage of disease. [website] [email] Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization, 800-221-2141 Information and support for anyone touched by breast cancer, including a toll-free hotline, survivor match program and online network forums. [website] [email] | 
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