OncoAdvocacy^™

Science-driven organization funding cancer research and translating discoveries into prevention and treatment

Pan-Cancer / Multi-Disease

International melanoma advocacy organization advancing legislation education and global patient support

Melanoma

Funds pediatric cancer research and raises awareness while supporting families affected by childhood cancer

Pediatric Cancer

Patient organization dedicated to Lynch syndrome and other hereditary cancer syndromes; advocates for genetic testing access and supports affected families.

Hereditary Colon Cancer (Lynch syndrome)

Coalition of 25+ childhood cancer advocacy and medical organizations representing a unified patient voice

Pediatric Cancer

Major US brain tumor patient organization complementing NBTS; funds research, supports patients, and advocates for brain tumor patients of all types.

Brain Tumor / CNS Cancer

Largest voluntary health org fighting cancer across all types through research education prevention and patient services

Pan-Cancer / Multi-Disease

Nonpartisan advocacy arm of ACS focused on influencing public policy and legislation at federal and state levels

Pan-Cancer / Multi-Disease

Provides patient support education and research funding with focus on UV protection and early detection

Melanoma

Leading professional organization for oncologists advancing education research guidelines and policy in clinical Oncology

Pan-Cancer / Multi-Disease

Sole organization dedicated to anal cancer patient advocacy, awareness of HPV-related anal cancer, and prevention through HPV vaccination and anal cancer screening.

Anal Cancer

Dedicated to bone marrow failure diseases including MDS aplastic anemia and related rare blood disorders

Bone Marrow Failure (Aplastic Anemia, MDS, PNH, AML)

Education and advocacy organization for multidisciplinary Oncology team members serving community cancer programs

Pan-Cancer / Multi-Disease

Operates the world's largest stem cell registry connecting patients with bone marrow/cord blood donors; supports patients, families, and transplant centers globally.

Hematologic Malignancies (BMT/Cell Therapy)

Community of patients caregivers and professionals advancing bladder cancer research and support

Bladder Cancer

Successor branding for hematologic malignancy patient services; LLS rebranded portions of programming under Blood Cancer United banner. Note: overlaps significantly with LLS entry.

Hematologic Malignancies

Patient organization dedicated to primary liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) awareness, prevention, and treatment; founded after a patient's death from HCC.

Liver Cancer (HCC)

Largest private funder of breast cancer research focused on prevention treatment and metastatic disease

Breast Cancer

Largest professionally led nonprofit providing mental health and social support services to people affected by cancer

Pan-Cancer / Multi-Disease

Provides free professional support services including counseling financial assistance and education to cancer patients

Pan-Cancer / Multi-Disease

Patient organization for carcinoid syndrome and neuroendocrine tumor (NET) patients; longest-running NET patient advocacy organization.

Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Cervical cancer patient advocacy organization focused on amplifying survivor voices and reducing health disparities

Cervical Cancer

Patient/family advocacy and research foundation supporting the Children's Oncology Group, the world's largest organization devoted exclusively to pediatric cancer research.

Pediatric Cancer

Patient organization for neurofibromatosis (NF1, NF2, schwannomatosis), which predisposes to multiple cancer types including MPNST, optic glioma, and meningioma.

Neurofibromatosis (NF1/NF2/Schwannomatosis)

Dedicated to cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) awareness research and patient support

Cholangiocarcinoma

Patient-centric organization dedicated to chronic lymphocytic leukemia community providing education and support

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Coalition of 200+ pediatric cancer foundations and patient organizations working collaboratively on advocacy, research, and family support across childhood cancer types.

Pediatric Cancer

National coalition increasing colorectal cancer screening and education particularly in underserved communities

Colorectal Cancer

Largest colorectal cancer patient advocacy org focused on prevention screening and patient support

Colorectal Cancer

Funds cancer research through grants fellowships and awards to advance clinical Oncology globally

Pan-Cancer / Multi-Disease

Dedicated to curing pediatric cancer through funding research and supporting families in the Southeast and beyond

Pediatric Cancer

Initiative within the Melanoma Research Foundation specifically dedicated to uveal melanoma (eye melanoma) and metastatic uveal melanoma; major catalyst for tebentafusp and other UM research.

Uveal Melanoma

Accelerates pediatric cancer research through funding and clinical trial support for rare and aggressive childhood cancers

Pediatric Cancer

Patient advocacy organization dedicated to mycosis fungoides, Sezary syndrome, and other cutaneous T-cell and B-cell lymphomas; supports patients, caregivers, and clinicians worldwide.

Cutaneous Lymphoma (CTCL/CBCL)

Raising awareness about gastric cancer and funding research to improve survival rates

Gastric / Stomach Cancer

Patient advocacy organization dedicated to esophageal cancer and Barrett's Esophagus awareness and research

Esophageal Cancer

Patient organization for ocular and conjunctival cancers including uveal melanoma, retinoblastoma, and orbital tumors; international scope with research support.

Ocular / Uveal Melanoma

Supports individuals and families affected by hereditary cancers including BRCA and other gene mutations

Hereditary Breast / Ovarian Cancer

Grassroots advocacy and policy organization for colorectal cancer focused on research funding and access issues

Colorectal Cancer

Promotes research education and prevention of gynecologic cancers including ovarian cervical uterine and vulvar

Gynecologic Cancers / Multi-GYN

Global coalition uniting patient advocacy groups focused on all gastrointestinal cancers

GI Cancers / Multi-GI

Provides information education and support to patients and caregivers affected by GIST (gastrointestinal stromal tumor)

GIST / Sarcoma

Sole patient organization dedicated specifically to glioblastoma multiforme (GBM); funds research and supports patients with this aggressive brain cancer.

Glioblastoma (GBM)

Patient advocacy organization for liver cancer (HCC, cholangiocarcinoma, fibrolamellar) and other liver diseases; advocates for liver health policy and HCC awareness.

Liver Cancer (HCC)

Formed by 2019 merger of Lung Cancer Alliance and Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation; serves all lung cancer patients with screening, navigation, support, and policy advocacy.

Lung Cancer

Sole patient organization dedicated to hairy cell leukemia; funds research consortium and supports patients globally with this rare B-cell leukemia.

Hairy Cell Leukemia

Promotes awareness early detection and research for head and neck cancers including oral thyroid and laryngeal

Head and Neck Cancer

Esophageal cancer patient organization complementing ECAN; focused on patient and caregiver support for esophageal adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.

Esophageal Cancer

Patient-powered platform for blood cancer (myeloma, AML, CLL, MDS, MPN, lymphoma) using crowdsourced data and HealthTree Cure Hub for direct patient-research connection.

Hematologic Malignancies

Patient organization for hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes including Lynch syndrome and FAP; provides genetic testing advocacy and family support.

Hereditary Colon Cancer (Lynch/FAP)

Leading nonprofit focused on preventing melanoma through education outreach and early detection programs

Melanoma / Skin Cancer

Global federation of national kidney cancer patient organizations spanning 40+ countries; coordinates international kidney cancer advocacy and patient voice.

Kidney Cancer

First and largest myeloma-specific organization providing research funding patient education and global advocacy

Multiple Myeloma

Funds transformative research and advocates for improved kidney cancer treatment access and outcomes

Kidney Cancer

Provides education support research funding and advocacy for kidney cancer patients and caregivers

Kidney Cancer

World's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research education and patient services

Hematologic Malignancies

Provides navigation services and survivorship resources for people affected by cancer with focus on access and equity

Pan-Cancer / Multi-Disease

Empowers people with breast cancer through education and support with focus on underserved communities

Breast Cancer

Patient organization for Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a hereditary p53 mutation predisposing to sarcomas, breast cancer, brain tumors, and adrenal cortical cancers.

Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (Hereditary Cancer)

Drives research in underrepresented lung cancers including small cell and supports biomarker testing access

Lung Cancer

Funds innovative lung cancer research with emphasis on early-stage detection and translational science

Lung Cancer

Largest lung cancer-focused nonprofit funding research and providing patient support and early detection resources

Lung Cancer

Global patient advocacy network representing over 70 lymphoma patient organizations worldwide

Lymphoma

Provides education support and funds research to improve outcomes for lymphoma patients

Lymphoma

Largest private funder of melanoma research driving science toward cures and better patient outcomes

Melanoma

Leading US melanoma advocacy organization funding research and providing education to patients and physicians

Melanoma

Only nonprofit organization dedicated solely to mesothelioma research and patient support

Mesothelioma

Coalition of organizations focused specifically on improving lives of people with metastatic breast cancer

Breast Cancer

Provides resources, education programs, advocacy support and services to patients with myelofibrosis, essential thrombocythemia, and polycythemia vera, plus caregivers and physicians.

Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)

Patient-founded nonprofit funding research and supporting patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MF, ET, PV); merged with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's MPN portfolio.

Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)

Drives the development of novel myeloma therapies through a model combining research collaborative and patient engagement

Multiple Myeloma

Drives transformative research and advocates for improved brain tumor treatment access and quality of life

Brain Tumor / CNS Cancer

Science-based policy advocacy organization training patient advocates and lobbying for increased research funding

Breast Cancer

Provides early detection support resources and community to breast cancer patients and survivors

Breast Cancer

Provides financial support and quality of life programs to children with cancer and their families

Pediatric Cancer

Pioneer survivorship advocacy org fighting for quality cancer care access insurance protections and survivorship policies

Pan-Cancer / Multi-Disease

Leading patient advocacy organization for rare disease community including many rare cancers

All Rare Diseases (including Rare Cancers)

Dedicated to ovarian cancer awareness education and patient support with chapters across the USA

Ovarian Cancer

Leading patient organization for neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) including carcinoid; funds research and supports patients with this rare cancer family.

Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Largest ovarian cancer advocacy organization in Australia providing support and funding research

Ovarian Cancer

Largest global nonprofit dedicated to ovarian cancer research and patient support

Ovarian Cancer

Leading organization dedicated to accelerating progress against pancreatic cancer via research early detection and advocacy

Pancreatic Cancer

UK's leading pancreatic cancer charity providing patient support and funding critical research

Pancreatic Cancer

Provides case management and financial aid for underinsured patients with serious illnesses including cancer

Pan-Cancer / Multi-Disease

Patient organization specifically for pediatric brain tumors including DIPG, medulloblastoma, and other CNS tumors in children; funds research and supports families.

Pediatric Brain Tumor

Supports laboratory research focused on improving outcomes for children with cancer through novel therapies

Pediatric Cancer

Dedicated to cancer prevention and early detection through education advocacy and research

Pan-Cancer / Multi-Disease

World's leading philanthropic prostate cancer research organization accelerating therapeutic development

Prostate Cancer

Funds sarcoma research and provides patient education and support resources for bone and soft tissue sarcomas

Sarcoma

Provides community and support services to women with breast and ovarian cancer via helpline and support groups

Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer

Largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants funding critical clinical and translational studies

Pediatric Cancer

Largest breast cancer organization in the US; funds research, provides patient navigation, advocates for policy, and operates the Komen Breast Care Helpline; serves all breast cancer patients including metastatic disease.

Breast Cancer

Patient organization dedicated to T-cell lymphomas and leukemias including PTCL, CTCL, ALCL, and ATLL; supports research, education, and advocacy for this rare lymphoma subset.

T-Cell Lymphoma / Leukemia

Patient organization for young men with testicular cancer; provides survivor support, awareness, and resources during and after treatment.

Testicular Cancer

Provides free patient support thyroid cancer education and research funding for thyroid cancer community

Thyroid Cancer

Prostate cancer support and education organization; merged operations with ZERO Prostate Cancer in 2018 (now ZERO Connect peer support program).

Prostate Cancer

Patient organization for von Hippel-Lindau disease, a hereditary cancer predisposition syndrome causing kidney cancer, hemangioblastomas, pancreatic NETs, and pheochromocytomas.

VHL Syndrome (Hereditary Cancer)

Addresses specific needs of young adults diagnosed with breast cancer through peer support and advocacy

Breast Cancer

Largest national prostate cancer advocacy and support organization focused on research funding and patient access

Prostate Cancer