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.
- Cost
- Expert Guidance is free for patients, per Cancer Commons (checked October 23, 2026).[1]
- Who reviews
- PhD scientists.[1]
- Not included
- Trial outreach, travel and insurance navigation.[1]
Cost
Who reviewsCancer 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 or GO2 for Lung Cancer. My second opinion guide and clinical trials guide 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
- Services: cancercommons.org/our-services
- Phone: 650-289-4044
Services & community focus
Nonprofit