Advocacy
The following organizations work to change cancer policy to assure quality cancer care, advance cancer research and develop prevention activities.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer
A national fundraising movement to raise money and awareness of childhood cancer causes, primarily focused on research into new treatments and cures.
alexslemonade.org
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
Cancer advocacy organization that works to make cancer issues a national priority.
acscan.org
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
National advocacy organization dedicated to improving public awareness of bladder cancer and increasing research directed towards the diagnosis, treatment and cure of the disease.
bcan.org
C-Change
C-Change works to leverage the leadership and expertise of all sectors of society to eliminate cancer as a major public health problem at the earliest possible time.
C-ChangeTogether.org
Children’s Cancer Research Fund
A group of venture capitalists willing to invest in research that could result in the cure to eradicate childhood cancer.
ChildrensCancer.org
Children’s Cause for Cancer Advocacy
Established to take a leadership role in advocacy and training on national issues affecting childhood cancer.
Childrenscause.org
Colon Cancer Alliance
National patient advocacy organization dedicated to ending the suffering caused by colorectal cancer.
ccalliance.org
Colorectal Cancer Coalition
A national organization committed to eliminating suffering and death due to colorectal cancer through advocacy in research, policy and awareness.
fightcolorectalcancer.org
CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation
Childhood cancer research organization that believes research is the key to the cure.
curesearch.org
Entertainment Industry Foundation’s National Colorectal Research Alliance
Dedicated to the eradication of colorectal cancer by promoting the importance of early medical screening and funding research to develop better tests, treatments and ultimately a cure.
eifoundation.org/national/nccra
Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Programs
Committed to saving lives by raising awareness about the importance of early detection of breast and reproductive cancers.
eifoundation.org/national/wcp
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Supports the ongoing efforts to find a cure for pancreatic cancer.
pancreatic.org
Lustgarten Foundation
Aims to advance the scientific and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of pancreatic cancer.
lustgarten.org
National Breast Cancer Coalition
A national advocacy group committed to ending breast cancer.
202-296-7477
stopbreastcancer.org
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Oldest survivor-led cancer advocacy organization in the country that advocates for quality cancer care for all Americans and provides tools that empower people affected by cancer to advocate for themselves.
canceradvocacy.org
National Foundation for Cancer Research
Supports cancer research and public education relating to prevention, earlier diagnosis, better treatments and ultimately, a cure for cancer.
NFCR.org
National Lung Care Partnership
A group of leading doctors, researchers, patient advocates and lung cancer survivors who are working together to improve treatments for lung cancer patients.
nationallungcancerpartnership.org
Noreen Fraser Foundation
Focuses on raising funds for translational cancer research aimed at developing new prevention methods, diagnostic tools and non-toxic therapies to treat women’s cancers.
Noreenfraserfoundation.org
National Patient Advocate Foundation
A national advocacy organization focused on improving access to, and reimbursement for, high-quality healthcare through regulatory and legislative reform at the state and federal levels.
npaf.org
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
Aims to significantly reduce the number of deaths from ovarian cancer and ultimately conquer the disease.
ovariancacner.org
Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
Dedicated to the pursuit of a cure for ovarian cancer.
ovationsforthecure.org
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Nationwide network that works together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer.
pancan.org
Prevent Cancer Foundation Advocacy Action Center
Offers information about activity in Washington, and about how those interested can make an impact.
preventcancer.org/getinvolved2c.aspx?id=92
Prostate Cancer Foundation
Aims to find better treatments and a cure for prostate cancer.
Prostatecancerfoundation.org
Sisters Network
An organization committed to increasing local and national attention to the devastating impact that breast cancer has in the African American community.
sistersnetworkinc.org
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures.
komen.org
Tamika & Friends, Inc.
National non-profit dedicated to raising awareness about cervical cancer and its link to HPV.
tamikaandfriends.org
Uniting Against Lung Cancer
Funds innovative research to find a cure for lung cancer and increase awareness of the disease, including in people who have never smoked.
unitingagainstlungcancer.org
Young Survival Coalition
International organization dedicated to the critical issues unique to young women and breast cancer.
youngsurvival.org
