During this difficult and challenging time, we are here for those in need of support. Beyond our normal CSC Massachusetts programs, you can also find help at these sources in the community and beyond.
National Resources |
Cancer Support Community American Cancer Society American Institute for Cancer Research Cancer Care Cancer and Careers Cancer Experience Registry Cancer Hope Network Cancer.net CaringBridge Cleaning for a Reason The LIVESTRONG Foundation improves the lives of people affected by cancer now. The Foundation provides free services for cancer patients and survivors today and advocates for policies that improve their access to care and quality of life. MyLifeLine The National LGBT Cancer Network Triage Cancer |
Diagnosis Specific |
Breast Cancer Research Foundation Breast Cancer - The Ellie Fund International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation National Ovarian Cancer Coalition The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) |
Education |
Cancer Support Community – Ask Ruby Cancer Support Community – Get Educated and Inspired Frankly Speaking About Cancer® |
Emotional/Mental Health |
GRYT Health NAMI Open Path Psychotherapy Collective Stupid Cancer Webinar “Coping with Social Isolation and Fear” Talkspace Online Therapy The Healing Trust’s Self-Care Planning Guide |
Financial and Legal Assistance |
Cancer1Source Cancer Care Foundation Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition Cancer Legal Resource Center (CLRC) Cancer Support Community – Cancer Insurance Checklist HealthWell Foundation Heaps of Hope Family Reach Joe Andruzzi Foundation |
Grief and Bereavement |
GoodShepardCommunityCareGriefandBereavement HeartPlay Mount Auburn Hospital Bereavement Support Group Poems We Remember Them – Sylvan Kamens & Rabbi Jack Riemer |
Meal and Nutrition |
Cancer Support Community Diet and Nutrition Ina [interactive nutrition assistant] PearlPoint Nutrition Services |
Mindfulness and Relaxation |
Calm |
Pain Management |
The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine American Chronic Pain Association |
Patient to Patient Tools/Resources |
Newly diagnosed or in the active treatment? Read online or print to read at your leisure. Written by a cancer patient for a cancer patient. A Pass A Street-Smart Guide to Getting Through Cancer Follow-Up Care Guide Booklet Patient Organizer |
Wigs and Scarves |
American Cancer Society TLC Catalog Hair to Stay Headcovers Hope Scarves |
Youth and Young Adults |
Camp Quality USA First Descents Kids Cancer Alliance Make-a-Wish Super Sibs SLAP’D (Surviving Life After a Parent Dies) The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults Young Survival Coalition |