Cancer Support Community

The Cancer Support Community develops and delivers evidence-based programs that improve the health and well-being of people touched by Cancer across the united states and around the world. Csc serves hundreds of thousands of people through a network of 50+ local affiliates, 120+ satellite locations, a toll-free helpline, and online services. Csc also produces high-quality, medically reviewed educational materials on various Cancer types, as well as coping with Cancer emotionally, physically, and financially. All csc programs are run by trained, licensed mental health professionals and are designed to help people identify and address their specific needs and concerns from diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment to long-term survivorship and/or end of life. All services are provided free-of-charge.

The Cancer policy institute informs policymakers on the state and federal level of the health and financial benefits of psychosocial (social, emotional, and educational) care for Cancer patients and best delivery practices. The Cancer policy institute draws directly on experiences of Cancer patients gained through the Cancer Support Community's direct patient Support as well as the formal research programs of the research and training institute to inform public policies to Support the integration of social and emotional Support into comprehensive Cancer care.

The Cancer Support Community's research and training institute is the first institute in the united states dedicated to psychosocial, behavioral and survivorship research and training in Cancer. The institute examines the critical role of social and emotional Support for those living with Cancer and studies the distinctive needs of survivors and caregivers throughout the Cancer experience. The research and training institute also manages the Cancer experience registry, in which patients and caregivers are the experts. The Cancer experience registry enables patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers and other key stakeholders in the Cancer Community gain insights about the social and emotional needs of patients, families and caregivers throughout the Cancer journey. Findings are used to inform and develop programs and services that will directly address these needs.