Global Resources

American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Research & Clinical Organizations

One of the major cancer research organizations in the world, particularly focused on cancer biology and research.

American Cancer Society — Helping Children When Someone They Know Has Cancer

Nonprofit — Patient Support & Information

Age-appropriate guidance for talking with children about a cancer diagnosis in the family.

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Research & Clinical Organizations

One of the world's major professional organizations for clinical oncology, publishing guidelines and research alongside its patient-facing resource, Cancer.Net.

Breast Cancer Now

Cancer-Specific Organizations

UK breast cancer research and support charity.

Canadian Cancer Society

Patient Support & Information

Provides cancer information, support, advocacy, and research funding in Canada, covering the cancer journey from prevention and diagnosis through treatment and survivorship.

Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA)

Patient Support & Information

A particularly relevant African resource covering cancer awareness, prevention, screening, and support.

Cancer Council Australia

Patient Support & Information

National cancer-control and patient-support organization with cancer information, prevention, and support resources.

Cancer Research UK

Nonprofit research organization — Patient Support & Information

Cancer information, prevention guidance, and research from the UK's largest cancer charity.

Cancer Society of New Zealand

Patient Support & Information

Patient information, cancer support, and cancer-related services in New Zealand.

Cancer Support Community

Nonprofit — Patient Support & Information

Global network offering support groups, education, and mind/body programs; includes Gilda's Club.

Cancer.Net (ASCO)

Professional society patient site — Evidence-Based Information

Patient information site from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

CancerCare

Nonprofit — Patient Support & Information

Free professional counselling, support groups, and oncology social workers, available online and by phone.

CancerCare — Grief & Loss

Nonprofit — Patient Support & Information

Counselling and support groups specifically for bereavement related to cancer.

CaringBridge

Nonprofit — Patient Support & Information

Free tool to share health updates with family and friends, reducing the burden of repeated explaining.

Childhood Cancer International (CCI)

Childhood & Adolescent Cancer

One of the largest global networks of childhood cancer organizations, representing more than 200 member organizations across around 100 countries.

ClinicalTrials.gov

Statistics & Research Databases

Major international clinical-trial registry operated by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Cochrane

Statistics & Research Databases

Major international organization producing systematic reviews of healthcare evidence.

Colorectal Cancer Alliance

Cancer-Specific Organizations

Colorectal cancer research, screening advocacy, and patient support.

European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC)

Research & Clinical Organizations

Major European organization involved in clinical cancer research and clinical trials.

European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Research & Clinical Organizations

A major professional organization in medical oncology, producing clinical guidelines, educational material, and patient resources for Europe and internationally.

Family Caregiver Alliance

Nonprofit — Patient Support & Information

Practical caregiving skills, family meeting guidance, and decision-making resources.

Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN)

Statistics & Research Databases

Operated by IARC — provides global cancer incidence and mortality estimates.

Imerman Angels

Nonprofit — Patient Support & Information

Free one-on-one peer mentorship, matched by cancer type, age, and gender — includes a caregiver-to-caregiver track.

International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)

WHO research agency — Major International Organizations

WHO's cancer research agency; source of global cancer statistics (GLOBOCAN) and prevention research.

International Association for Hospice & Palliative Care (IAHPC)

Palliative & Supportive Care

International professional organization for hospice and palliative care.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) — Cancer Control

Major International Organizations

Intergovernmental organization important for radiotherapy, radiation medicine, and cancer-care capacity building, particularly in countries where access to radiotherapy is limited.

International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA)

Cancer-Specific Organizations

Global network supporting brain tumour patient organizations.

International Cancer Control Partnership (ICCP Portal)

Policy resource — Major International Organizations

National cancer control plans by country — useful for policy-minded visitors and advocates.

International Myeloma Foundation (IMF)

Cancer-Specific Organizations

Dedicated to multiple myeloma research, education, and patient support.

International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP)

Childhood & Adolescent Cancer

Major international professional organization dedicated to childhood and adolescent cancer.

Irish Cancer Society

Patient Support & Information

Cancer information, support services, advocacy, and research in Ireland.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)

Cancer-Specific Organizations

Major blood cancer research and patient-support organization.

Lung Cancer Foundation of America

Cancer-Specific Organizations

Lung cancer research funding and patient support organization.

Lung Cancer Research Foundation

Cancer-Specific Organizations

Funds lung cancer research and provides patient information.

Macmillan Cancer Support

Nonprofit — Patient Support & Information

UK-based charity offering practical, emotional, and financial support for people affected by cancer.

Macmillan Cancer Support — Emotional Support for Carers

Nonprofit — Patient Support & Information

UK-based caregiver-specific emotional support guidance, useful for caregivers anywhere.

MedlinePlus

Evidence-Based Information

Patient-friendly health information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

National Alliance for Children's Grief

Nonprofit — Patient Support & Information

Support and resources specifically for grieving children and their caregivers.

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Government research institute — Research & Clinical Organizations

US National Cancer Institute — cancer information, research, and patient resources.

NCCN Guidelines for Patients

Professional society patient site — Research & Clinical Organizations

Free, plain-language treatment guidelines used in 190+ countries, including versions adapted for resource-constrained settings.

Prostate Cancer UK

Cancer-Specific Organizations

UK charity dedicated to prostate cancer research, support, and awareness.

PubMed

Statistics & Research Databases

The major biomedical literature database maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Sarcoma UK

Cancer-Specific Organizations

UK sarcoma research and patient support charity.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Childhood & Adolescent Cancer

Major pediatric cancer research and treatment institution with extensive patient and professional resources.

Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC)

Cancer-Specific Organizations

Patient support organization for oral and head & neck cancer.

Susan G. Komen

Cancer-Specific Organizations

Major breast cancer organization funding research and providing patient support.

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

Intergovernmental-adjacent NGO — Major International Organizations

The largest international cancer control body — sets the global TNM staging standard and leads World Cancer Day (4 February).

WHO — Palliative Care

Palliative & Supportive Care

WHO's overview of palliative care needs, access, and global guidance.

WHO Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer

Childhood & Adolescent Cancer

A WHO programme aimed at improving childhood cancer survival and reducing inequities in access to care.

WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP)

Statistics & Research Databases

WHO's global clinical trials registry search platform.

World Cancer Research Fund International

Nonprofit research organization — Research & Clinical Organizations

Evidence-based research on diet, weight, and physical activity in cancer prevention.

World Health Organization — Cancer

Intergovernmental organization — Major International Organizations

WHO's global cancer information, statistics, and public health guidance.

Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance (WHPCA)

Palliative & Supportive Care

Global network of hospice and palliative care organizations.

ZERO Prostate Cancer

Cancer-Specific Organizations

US-based prostate cancer research and patient support organization.