Nonprofit
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.
Research & navigation
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Nonprofit
Cancer Patient Lab
Patient-led nonprofit that runs learning sessions with researchers and clinicians on advanced diagnostics, tissue preservation and personalized treatments, including personalized cancer vaccines.
Nonprofit
Exon 20 Group
Free global group for people with EGFR or HER2 exon 20 insertion cancers: case navigation, biomarker report review, trial matching, peer buddies and support groups.
Nonprofit
GO2 for Lung Cancer
National lung cancer advocacy nonprofit founded by patients and survivors. It offers a free HelpLine, LungMATCH treatment and clinical trial navigation, phone buddies, support groups and free educational materials.
Company
Leal Health
Free online tool, formerly TrialJectory, that turns a short questionnaire into a personalized list of treatments and clinical trials, with a support team of PhDs, MDs, nurses and social workers.
Nonprofit
MET Crusaders
Free global support and navigation group for people with MET-altered cancer, including MET exon 14 skipping and MET amplification, and their care partners.
Academic / research center
NCI Cancer Information Service
The National Cancer Institute's free, confidential information service. Specialists answer questions by phone, live chat and email, including help understanding treatment, finding NCI-supported clinical trials and locating cancer centers.
Company
OpenCancer
Free AI tool, no signup, that explains your records in plain English, finds trials and prepares questions for appointments. Answers cite NCCN guidelines, and Cancer Commons scientists can review your case.
Nonprofit
Patient Advocate Foundation
National nonprofit offering free one-on-one case management for insurance problems, copays, access to care, living expenses and workplace issues, plus TotalAssist financial aid funds for treatment costs.
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