Educational Programs Resources

http://www.cancer.net

Expertise and resources of ASCO to people living with cancer and those who care for and care about them.

https://www.thyroid.org

6066 Leesburg Pike Suite 550, Falls Church, VA 22041

703-998-8890

The American Thyroid Association (ATA) is dedicated to transforming thyroid care through clinical excellence, education, scientific discovery and advocacy in a collaborative community.

http://resources.accc-cancer.org/metastatic-breast-cancer/?_zs=In9ad1&_zl=CcIU3

http://athensnursesclinic.org/wp/

240 North Avenue , Athens, GA 30601

706-613-6976

The Athens Nurses Clinic is a non-profit health care clinic providing free evaluation, treatment, and education for acute and chronic medical and dental conditions to uninsured low-and-no income residents of Athens-Clarke County and the surrounding communities. The mission of the Athens Nurses Clinic extends far beyond providing medical treatment to patients, focusing heavily on education and disease prevention.

http://www.mmsg.org/

800-452-2873

We welcome you to share your experience in a volunteer led support group with myeloma patients, care partners, family & friends. Join us to meet and interact with others to learn the latest advances in the treatment and management of myeloma. Southside MM Support Group Fourth Saturday of each month, 10:00 am Meeting virtually and in person Contact Information Doris Morgan: dorismorgana@aol.com or 404-346-1372 Gail McCray: mccrayg@aol.com or 770-996-4964 Website: ssatlanta.support.myeloma.org Northside MM Support Group First Saturday of each month, 11:00 am Meeting virtually and in person Contact Information Nancy Bruno: aammsg@gmail.com or 404-374-9020 Sandy Brown: BrownSandy44@gmail.com or 404-630-6155 For Men Only MM Support Group Fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:00 pm Meeting virtually only Contact Information Anderson Flen – aflen3@yahoo.com or 404-219-7890 ssatlanta.support.myeloma.org

https://colorectalcancer.org/resources-support/resources/financial-assistance

1025 Vermont Avenue NW Suite 1066, Washington, DC 20005-3516

2026280123

We have one mission. We exist to end colorectal cancer in our lifetime. As the largest nonprofit dedicated to this disease, we empower a nation of allies who are overcoming colorectal cancer in their lives and communities. Colorectal cancer screening and care is challenging, and financial concerns make it even harder. The Blue Hope Financial Assistance Fund and screening support is here to help low-income individuals receive screening support and information and help cancer patients meet financial needs during active cancer treatment.

https://thedrlc.org/cancer/

866-843-2572

Cancer Legal Resource Center (CLRC) is a program of the Disability Rights Legal Center (DRLC), a 501C-3 non-profit, public interest advocacy organization that champions the civil rights of people with disabilities as well as those affected by cancer and other serious illness.  DRLC’s Cancer Legal Resource Center provides information through its national telephone assistance line, outreach programs and community activities to educate and to support cancer patients, their families, healthcare professionals and advocates on matters like maintaining employment through treatment, accessing healthcare and government benefits, taking medical leave and estate planning.

http://www.cancerquest.org

1510 Clifton Road, NE , Atlanta, GA 30322

404-727-0308

CancerQuest is a cancer education and outreach program at Emory University.  We provide reliable information about cancer biology and treatment.

https://www.cscatlanta.org/

1100 JOHNSON FERRY RD., NE BLDG 2, STE LL90, Atlanta, GA 30342

404.843.1880

Cancer Support Community Atlanta is the local chapter of the world’s largest nonprofit provider of psychosocial oncology programs. Our mission is simple: help people affected by cancer enhance their health and well-being by providing free programs of support, education, and hope. CSC Atlanta provides a variety of programs and classes to help support survivors and their loved ones during and after treatment. There is something for everyone at Cancer Support Community Atlanta – a cooking demonstration, an educational seminar, a stress reduction class, or a support group.

https://www.cancer.net/

888-651-3038

Cancer.Net is trusted, compassionate information for people with cancer and their families and caregivers, from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the voice of the world’s cancer physicians and oncology professionals.

http://www.cancercare.org

505 Corder Rd , Warner Robins, GA 31088-3703

13213260929

National organization providing free, professional support services and information to help people manage the emotional, practical and financial challenges of cancer.

https://www.cpacs.org/home

3510 Shallowford Road NE , Atlanta, GA 30341

770-936-0969

CPACS aims to reduce the burden of breast cancer among uninsured and underinsured Asian American women by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering through culturally and language appropriate health education and support for clinical preventive services. The Asian Breast Care (ABC) for Asian American Women program provides individual and group level education with two skill building components.

https://www.championscanfoundation.org

706-631-1030

Champions Can! Foundation for Cancer Wellness, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that advocates for cancer survivorship by striving to provide services to unite, support, and educate individuals before during, and after their course of cancer treatment with the goal of promoting cancer survivorship and improving quality of life, regardless of the cancer diagnosis.

http://www.chemoflage.com/

Nordstrom Perimeter Mall 4390 Ashford Dunwoody Rd , Atlanta, GA 30346

770.394.6092

Chemoflage, Inc. is a non-profit organization for the sole purpose of offering immediate help to women who are undergoing cancer treatment. Chemoflage is a “stand alone” educational program, geared specifically toward women undergoing chemotherapy.

https://colontown.org

COLONTOWN is an online community of more than 120 “secret” groups on Facebook for colorectal cancer patients, survivors, and carepartners. If you or your loved one is facing a colon cancer or rectal cancer diagnosis, you can join groups (we call them “neighborhoods”) based on your stage of disease, specific types of treatment, and special interests – such as colorectal cancer clinical trials, young-onset colorectal cancer patients, and local support groups. Every neighborhood is led by Neighborhood Hosts, themselves living the experience.

https://www.colorectalcancer.org/

1025 Vermont Ave NW Suite 1066 , Washington, DC 20005

877-422-2030

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance exists to end this disease in our lifetime. We advocate for screening, magnify support, and accelerate research. We have one mission: We exist to end colorectal cancer in our lifetime. As the largest nonprofit dedicated to this disease, we empower a nation of allies who are overcoming colorectal cancer in their lives and communities.

https://www.chwg.org/

478.254.5200

Community Health Works (CHW) is devoted to reducing healthcare burdens for both patients and providers to build healthier communities that improve the quality of life for all Georgians. Our core focus remains in the seven counties of Central Georgia- Bibb, Houston, Monroe, Crawford, Jones, Peach, and Twiggs. However, many of our flagship programs provide services statewide.

http://www.CureToday.com

2 Clarke Drive Suite 100, Cranbury, NJ 08512

800-210-2873

CURE magazine, launched in 2002 for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers, has become the largest consumer magazine in the United States focused entirely on cancer.

https://www.eastgeorgiacancercoalition.org/

315 Riverbend Road, Suite 3006 , Athens, GA 30602

706-821-1949

The mission of the East Georgia Cancer Coalition (EGCC) is to raise awareness, prevent and detect cancer, support patients and families, enhance survivors’ lives and prepare future leaders for the workforce within our region. The EGCC aims to accomplish this by ensuring people in our region receive cancer prevention education, screenings, healthcare system navigation, family and survivor support and information about the latest cancer research discoveries.

https://breastofus.com

A cancer diagnosis changes everything. As a woman of color, where do you go or who do you turn to when you’re in the midst of the fight of your life? You search online for stories and images of women who’ve gone through treatment and look like you, but you find little to nothing. Maybe you scroll down your timeline on social media, hoping to see a glimmer of hope in the face of other fighters and survivors, but you still yearn for something more. That’s where “For the Breast of Us” comes in. Our mission is to empower women of color affected by breast cancer to make the rest of their lives the best of their lives through education, advocacy and community.

https://www.facingourrisk.org/

866-288-RISK (7475)

FORCE improves the lives of the millions of individuals and families facing hereditary breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, colorectal and endometrial cancers. Our community includes people with a BRCA, ATM, PALB2, CHEK2, PTEN or other inherited gene mutation and those diagnosed with Lynch syndrome. We accomplish this through our education, support, advocacy and research efforts. We are dedicated to providing up-to-date, expert-reviewed information and resources that help people make informed medical decisions. Our strong, supportive community of peers and professionals ensures no one must face hereditary cancer alone. FORCE serves as a champion, unifying the community and advocating for awareness, access to care, and better treatment and prevention options.

https://www.foundationforwomenscancer.org/

404-345-7508

The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) supports research, education and public awareness of gynecologic cancers.

http://www.gabcc.org

5456 Peachtree Blvd, Suite 432 , Chamblee, GA 30341

(404) 548-7987

The Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund is a non-profit education and advocacy organization founded by breast cancer survivors. We exist to focus the attention of Georgians on the epidemic proportions of breast cancer. We work diligently to bring together individuals and organizations with a commitment to ending this devastating disease. Since 1994, GABCC has been instrumental in breast cancer education and advocacy work.

http://www.gaovariancancer.org

6065 Roswell Rd, Suite 512 , Sandy Springs, GA 30328

(404) 255-1337

an organization designed to increase awareness and educate Georgia's women and their families as well as the healthcare community about risks, symptoms, and treatment of ovarian cancer leading to earlier detection. GOCA serves the metropolitan Atlanta area with public outreach programs and fundraising events and is working to expand statewide outreach.

http://www.GISTsupport.org

12 Bomaca Drive , Doylestown, PA 18901

215- 340-9374

GIST Support International (GSI) is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that reaches out to GIST patients and their families and friends to provide education and support. GSI promotes and encourages ongoing research in the quest for a cure for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.

https://www.gloryhopelife.org/

725 Jesse Jewell Parkway Suite 270, Gainesville, GA 30501

770-533-4705

The establishment of Glory, Hope & Life is the result of our shared philosophy of collaboration and a desire to minimize barriers to services and resources.

https://www.go2.org

2033 K St NW Ste 500, Washington, DC 20006

2027421426

Founded by patients and survivors, GO2 for Lung Cancer, transforms survivorship as the world’s leading organization dedicated to saving, extending, and improving the lives of those vulnerable, at risk, and diagnosed with lung cancer. We work to change the reality of living with lung cancer by ending stigma, increasing public and private research funding, and ensuring access to care.

https://go2foundation.org/

Dedicated to saving, extending, and improving the lives of those vulnerable, at risk, and diagnosed with lung cancer.

https://www.hhcga.org/

Here at Hispanic Health Coalition of Georgia, we’re committed to investing our expertise and resources in order to further achieve our cause. For 32+ years, we’ve been supporting our community members in a variety of ways and measuring our success not by monetary size, but by more qualitative measurements such as the scale and effectiveness of our efforts.

http://www.sgacancer.org/

2332 Lake Park Drive , Albany, GA 31707

229-352-9100

Horizons Community Solutions coordinates, facilitates and supports cancer control efforts throughout the region to ensure southwest Georgians have access to the highest quality cancer education, prevention, screening, treatment and research.

https://www.iwillsurviveinc.org/

384 Northyards Blvd., Suite 190 , Atlanta, GA 30313

404-483-8503

Our mission is to provide economic support, prevention education, and health & wellness services to those at higher risk and affected by breast cancer. Our vision is to be the leading preventative organization in the world. Imagine a world with health care equity for all with a holistic approach.

http://www.impactmelanoma.org

490 Virginia Road , Concord, MA 1742

800-557-6352

IMPACT Melanoma provides education, prevention, and support for the most serious form of skin cancer. We are a national non-profit organization dedicated to working to reduce the incidence of melanoma. Committed to skin cancer prevention and early detection, we provide a variety of award-winning programs which aim to raise awareness and educate the public about skin cancer, as well as support services for those struggling with the disease and caregivers.

http://www.myeloma.org

12650 Riverside Drive, Suite 206 , North Hollywood, CA 91607

818-487-7455

The IMF is dedicated to improving the quality of life of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure through our four founding principles: Research, Education, Support, and Advocacy.

http://www.itsthejourney.org

40 Technology Parkway South Suite 200, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092-2906

404-531-4111

It's The Journey's mission is to engage with Georgia's breast cancer community to increase access to care and reduce disparities in cancer outcome. It's The Journey provides grants to breast health and breast cancer programs throughout the state of Georgia.

https://www.hellojasper.com/

9295523904

Jasper helps you organize your schedule, lists, and needs for your cancer care—all in one place.

http://www.jayshope.org

1157 B Forsyth St , Macon, GA 31201

The mission of Jay's HOPE is to improve the quality of life of children with cancer and their families in Georgia by extending HOPE through emotional, spiritual, social, educational and financial support. The Fund offers meals, gas cards, and temporary lodging assistance to families who are receiving cancer treatment more than 50 miles away from their home, primarily concentrating on families at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

http://www.kidneycancer.org

9450 SW Gemini Drive #38269 , Beaverton, OR 97008

800-850-9132

The KCA promotes scientific advances through two annual research symposia and a robust grant program, participates in legislative advocacy, and seeks to be a source of education and resources for patients, caregivers, and anyone impacted by kidney cancer.

https://www.kidneycancer.org

9450 SW Gemini Drive #38269, Beaverton, OR 97008-71

1-800-850-9132

Dedicated to serving caregivers and patience with kidney cancer around the world through research, education, and advocacy.

http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org

Health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services

https://www.lls.org/georgia

2859 Paces Ferry Road SE Suite 725, Atlanta, GA 30339

404-720-7900; 770- 438-6006

is an organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The Georgia Chapter serves residents who have been touched by one of the blood cancers: leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.

http://www.lighthouselymphedema.org

The Lighthouse Lymphedema Network is a non-profit IRS Section 501(C)(3) organization of individuals who are lymphedema patients, or who have an interest in lymphedema. Our goal is to educate, promote awareness, and provide support for lymphedema patients, the medical community, family and caregivers, insurance companies, the general public, and lymphedema support groups.

https://www.livestrong.org

623 W. 38th St. Ste 300 , Austin, TX 78705

855-220-7777

We have a Mission Question, not a Mission Statement, because we believe that we can only achieve the best solutions through asking the right questions. We ask survivors and caregivers what they need, we ask the system how it can be more person-centered, we ask innovators how we can bring impossible ideas to life.

https://www.lbbc.org

40 Monument Road, Suite 104 , Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

855-807-6386

The mission of Living Beyond Breast Cancer is to connect people with trusted breast cancer information and a community of support.

https://www.piedmont.org/locations/piedmont-athens/loran-smith-cancer-center

1199 Prince Ave. , Athens, GA 30606

706-475-4900

At the Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support, we recognize the need to support and treat the patient and family – not just the disease. Because cancer treatment involves more than medical care, free services and programs such as yoga, tai chi, nutrition classes, expressive art classes, complementary therapies (oncology massage, Healing Touch, and Reiki), and counseling are also available to anyone affected by cancer at any phase in his or her journey, regardless of whether or not they are a Piedmont patient.

https://lovingarms.support/

3595 Canton Rd. Suite 312-284 Suite 100, Marietta, GA 30066

770-590-5153

We are a non-profit organization in possession of our 5O1C3 charitable status. We have a vision of helping cancer patients and their families. Our only requirement for helping someone is that they have a diagnosis of cancer, no particular kind, just cancer.

https://www.lungevity.org

228 S. Wabash, Suite 700 , Chicago, IL 60604

312-407-6100

LUNGevity is changing outcomes for people with lung cancer through research, education, and support. We are dedicated to funding scientific research because the link between research spending and improved survival is clear. Our strategic investment in both early detection and therapeutics will help people live better with lung cancer and dramatically improve on the current 19% five-year survival rate. LUNGevity initiatives position us as thought leaders in the lung cancer advocacy community, providing programs and driving change for those with lung cancer today and in the future. While we fund primary research, we also conduct patient-focused research to better understand their unmet needs and convene multi-stakeholder meetings to streamline the research process and accelerate progress to patients. LUNGevity seeks to empower patients to be active decision makers in their treatment process through our extensive educational resources, online peer-to-peer support, and in-person s

http://www.lymphoma.org

88 Pine Street, Suite 2400 , New York, NY 10005

212-349-2910

The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) offers a wide range of support services, educational programs and free publications for people with lymphoma and their loved ones.  Whether you are newly diagnosed, want detailed information about lymphoma, are looking for ongoing support, or seeking help with long-term survivorship, LRF is here to help.

http://www.lymphoma.org

88 Pine Street Suite 2400, New York, NY 10005

(404) 997-3351

is a non-profit organization devoted exclusively to funding innovative lymphoma research and providing people with lymphoma and healthcare professionals with up-to-date information about this type of cancer. LRF's mission is to eradicate lymphoma and serve those touched by this disease.

https://www.mskcc.org

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065

+1-212-639-2000

We offer a full range of programs to help patients and families throughout all phases of treatment, including genetic counseling, rehabilitation, integrative medicine, counseling, pain and palliative care, cancer screening, and assistance in navigating life after treatment.

http://www.menagainstbreastcancer.org

PO Box 150 , Adamstown, MD 21710

866-547-MABC (6222)

Men Against Breast Cancer (MABC) is the first and only national 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to provide targeted support services that educate and empower men to be effective caregivers when cancer strikes.