For over 80+ years, CancerCare® has empowered millions of people affected by cancer through free counseling, support groups, educational resources, advocacy and financial assistance. Our oncology social workers improve the lives of people diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, survivors and the bereaved by addressing their emotional, practical and financial challenges.
Our comprehensive services include resource navigation, counseling and support groups over the phone, online and in-person, educational workshops, publications and financial and co-payment assistance. All CancerCare services are provided by master’s-prepared oncology social workers and world-leading cancer experts.
CancerCare is committed to providing culturally sensitive services that respond to the needs, strengths, abilities and identities of all people affected by cancer. We recognize that environmental and systemic inequality continue to exist and have a negative impact on the physical and emotional health of the cancer community. Learn more through our Commitment of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Commitment to Health Equity sections.
In our fiscal year ending June 30, 2025:
- CancerCare provided 150,508 services to people affected by cancer, serving clients with 101 different types of cancer in all 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.
- Our oncology social workers answered 41,956 calls to our helplines.
- Our staff provided 106,699 hours of emotional and practical support through our Hopeline, individual counseling, support groups, community programs and more.
- CancerCare provided financial and co-payment assistance to 25,609 people for costs including transportation, practical needs and to pay for cancer medications.
- CancerCare welcomed 1.8 million visits to our websites, and users completed 58,780 searches in our Online Helping Hand to find practical and financial assistance.
- We distributed 447,052 print and digital publications to people living with cancer, caregivers, loved ones and health care professionals with over 300 titles in our library.
- Leading experts in oncology led 66 CancerCare Connect® Education Workshops, from 152 faculty members and 76 partner organizations, drawing 36,614 participants.
- The Pet Assistance & Wellness (PAW) Program helped 754 clients keep their pet in the home.
- My Cancer CircleTM served 46,808 active users in 2,303 active caregiver communities.
To learn more, visit www.cancercare.org/services or call 800-813-HOPE (4673).
