# Cancer Commons

Nonprofit whose PhD scientists give free one-on-one guidance on precision treatment options and clinical trials, including n-of-1 approaches, for people with advanced cancer.

Author: Kevin Wimer
Canonical URL: https://kevinwimer.com/companies/cancer-commons/
Stable ID: 243c791f-38d3-4467-a42a-35042c2416c5
Revision: 7bf51397-2c01-416b-85ac-9c7d185f8056
Published: 2026-10-25T02:18:32.515Z
Updated: 2026-10-25T02:18:32.515Z
Reviewed: 2026-10-23

## Who this is for
For patients and caregivers who want expert help understanding options, research or next steps. Inclusion is not a recommendation or a finding that this service is right for your situation.

Cancer Commons is a nonprofit that helps people with advanced cancer find options their care team may not have raised. Its PhD scientists review your case and suggest precision treatments and clinical trials to discuss with your oncologist, including n-of-1 approaches built around one patient.

## What they offer

- Expert Guidance: a PhD scientist reviews your situation, matches you with precision treatment options and explores clinical trials.
- Ideas for experimental and n-of-1 approaches where standard options run out.
- An observational study (CCCS001) that follows patients' outcomes without needing a study site.
- Articles and patient stories.

## How it works and what it costs

Request guidance on the services page. Cancer Commons says Expert Guidance is completely free for patients (FAQ, checked October 23, 2026). It does not handle logistics like contacting trials, travel or insurance.

## How it fits with other services here

Cancer Commons scientists also review answers on OpenCancer. For logistics help, pair it with a navigator such as [LUNGevity](/companies/lungevity/) or [GO2 for Lung Cancer](/companies/go2-for-lung-cancer/). My [second opinion guide](/resources/get-a-second-opinion/) and [clinical trials guide](/resources/clinical-trials/) cover what to prepare.

## Questions I would ask

- What records should I send so your scientist can review my case?
- Which trials or precision options fit my biomarker after my current treatment?
- Are there n-of-1 or experimental approaches worth raising with my oncologist?

## Contacts

- Website: [cancercommons.org](https://www.cancercommons.org/)
- Services: [cancercommons.org/our-services](https://www.cancercommons.org/our-services)
- Phone: 650-289-4044

## Limits and context
Service details are reported by the provider unless noted, as of October 2026. This service does not replace your oncologist. Confirm current services, eligibility and any costs directly. Cancer Commons says it does not provide logistical help such as trial outreach, travel or insurance navigation.

## Relationships and disclosures
I have no financial or business relationship with Cancer Commons.

## Sources
- [Our services](https://www.cancercommons.org/our-services) — Cancer Commons; official; checked 2026-10-23; Expert Guidance by PhD scientists: precision treatment matching and clinical trial exploration, including n-of-1 studies; CCCS001 site-less observational study; 'Expert Guidance service is completely free for patients'; no logistical support (trial outreach, travel, insurance navigation); phone 650-289-4044.
- [Cancer Commons](https://www.cancercommons.org/) — Cancer Commons; official; checked 2026-10-23; Nonprofit helping people with advanced cancer.

Organization website: https://www.cancercommons.org/

Organization type: Nonprofit

Services: Research & navigation, Clinical trial navigation

Community focus: People with advanced cancer, Caregivers

Information/access: [Our services](https://www.cancercommons.org/our-services)

Supported regions: United States

Service status: available

## Company facts
- **Cost:** Expert Guidance is free for patients, per Cancer Commons (checked October 23, 2026). (Sources: services)
- **Who reviews:** PhD scientists. (Sources: services)
- **Not included:** Trial outreach, travel and insurance navigation. (Sources: services)

Topics: expert-support, clinical-trials, emerging-research
Capabilities: research-support, clinical-trials

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Educational information, not an individualized treatment recommendation.