Cancer Resources

Marsha Leigh Foundation uses donations to provide selected families in need facing a terminal cancer diagnosis an experience that creates memories that last longer than a lifetime.

James Bess Foundation  grants Final Dreams for adults between the ages of 21-65 battling a terminal illness.

Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis (CSC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community to enhance their overall well-being. All programs are offered at no charge in a comfortable, home-like environment. Cancer Support Community offers professionally-led support groups, educational workshops, healthy life-style and stress-management classes, and social connections to empower and educate individuals affected by cancer.

Make-A-Wish® – Make-A-Wish® grants the wish of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition in the United States and its territories.

Inheritance of Hope (IoH) is a national charity with the mission of inspiring hope in young families facing the loss of a parent. Through online, on-site, and on-going programs, IoH uniquely serves each member of the family by providing resources and a loving community.

Cancer Financial Assistance – CFAC is a coalition of organizations helping cancer patients manage their financial challenges.

Dream Foundation – National dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults to provide inspiration, comfort and closure at the end of life.

3LittleBirds4Life –  Grants wishes to cancer patients between the ages of 25 and 55.

National Cancer Institute Resource Page for Teens and Young Adults
List of a growing number of organizations that support adolescents and young adults who have cancer. You can also search NCI’s National Organizations Database to find emotional, practical, and financial support services.

Coping with Cancer – Information to help you cope with the many issues and concerns that occur when you have cancer.

www.december5th.org – Creates memories for a day for family going thru cancer.

Preparing for the Death of a Terminally-Ill Loved One: What to Expect, and How to Help the Entire Family Move Forward

Living with Cancer: Eight Things You Need to Know

Coping with a Child’s Illness While You’re in Recovery

Eating Well During and After Your Cancer Treatment

7 Side Effects of Cancer Treatment, and How to Cope with Them

PTSD and Life After Cancer

How to Create a Peaceful At-Home Hospice for Your Loved One

Addiction Resource raises awareness of the dangers of addiction and helps local communities stay drug-free.

Sokolove Law Community-Focused Programs fights for justice and compensation for families suffering from mesothelioma and personal injuries. Their mission includes making a lasting, positive impact on our community and society as a whole through clothing drives, food drives, research funding, and more to help those in need to go on to lead healthy and independent lives.

The Mayday Foundation helps patients who have children at home and live or receive treatment in  Thurston County, Washington with expenses like rent, utilities, groceries, transportation costs, and other household expenses. Our goal is to keep your family in tact, in your home and out of bankruptcy.

The vision and goal of the James Bess Foundation is to encourage people to search within themselves and uncover dreams that have become lost due to life’s difficulties and then grant such dream to the best of our ability.

Fill Your Bucket List Foundation grants wishes of adults with cancer to make lasting memories with loved ones.

Caring.com is a leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses and other loved ones. They have created a free resource that provides comprehensive information on topics like financial support and in-home care options.

http://youpickedthewrongchick.org – YPWC is a nonprofit organization designed to raise funds in order to provide everyday services and amenities to women who are undergoing cancer treatment. Services like house cleaning, grocery and meal delivery, laundry and lawn care, and much more. We will spotlight these women and their families for who they are, not what they are diagnosed with, as well as provide them a one-stop-shop of online resources to a plethora of other charitable foundations established to help women just like them.

Coping with the Loss of a Loved One to Mesothelioma

Mesothelimia.net – Helping to bring you hopefaith, and action when navigating through mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma Prognosis – There are numerous survivors who have far outlived their prognosis. These survivors have taken advantage of aggressive treatments and clinical trials to conquer their disease.

Mesothelioma Causes & Risk Factors – About 80% of people diagnosed with mesothelioma have been exposed to asbestos.

VA Benefits for Mesothelioma – Mesothelioma Veterans Center

Mesothelioma Cancer Treatment information about treatments for malignant mesothelioma such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.

Lung Cancer Group helps lung cancer patients and families find justice and financial aid.

Mesothelioma Treatment Options