General Info

CancerCare is a national nonprofit, 501 (c) (3) organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. CancerCare programs-including counseling and support groups, education, financial assistance and practical help-are provided by professional oncology social workers and are completely free of charge. Founded in 1944, CancerCare provided individual help to more than 100, 000 people last year, in addition to the more than 1 million visits to our websites. Find more detailed information about CancerCare programs, operations and finances in our annual report and financial statements. Connect with other people who are in a similar situation in our free support groups led by professional oncology social workers. Leading experts in oncology provide up-to-date information in these free, one-hour workshops over the telephone. Listen in live to learn about cancer-related issues from the convenience of your home or office. Also available as podcasts.