CancerCare's 2025 Helping Hand Now Available

The latest version of A Helping Hand: The 2025 Resource Guide for People With Cancer is now available digitally! This free resource lists national and regional organizations that offer financial and practical help to people affected by cancer.

A digital copy can be found here. You can also view this information in our searchable online database.

CancerCare Celebrates Black History Month

CancerCare is proud to celebrate Black History Month this February. Our resources for Black and African American individuals affected by a cancer diagnosis, including counseling, resource navigation, Connect Education Workshops and publications, are organized here.

Cross Up Cancer With the Long Island Nets

CancerCare joins the Long Island Nets to Cross Up Cancer on Sunday, Feb 23 at 3 p.m. at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Tickets are available here. For more information, please contact Marissa Fors at mfors@cancercare.org

February Is...

National Cancer Prevention Month -call Time to Screen's toll-free hotline to speak with a support specialist and learn about screening options in your area: 855-53-SCREEN (855-537-2733)

Gallbladder & Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month - learn more about our services, including support groups, counseling and educational resources

World Cancer Day (February 4) - read our booklet "Coping With Cancer: Tools to Help You Live"

International Childhood Cancer Day (February 15) - read our fact sheet "Financial Assistance for Children and Teens"

Help With Clinical Trials

Clinical trials can be a big part of an individual's cancer treatment, leading to potential advancements in how cancer is treated going forward and help for those who join them.

Join www.myTRIAList.org to learn about and find clinical trials and engage with interviews, tutorials and more that explain how valuable they can be.

Join Our Upcoming Community Programs

CancerCare's community programs blend educational content with emotional guidance and advice. These free events are open to anyone affected by cancer and are held via video conference, telephone or in person.

2/12 Candles of Hope: Candle-Making for Young Adults and Caregivers

2/18 Older Adult Book Club

2/19 La Hora Del Café

2/25 Long Island Bingo Night

2/25 Hope and Healing: Family Building for Young Adult Cancer Survivors

3/25 Coping Circle Workshop: Helping Caregivers Navigate the Health Care System

4/2 Coping Circle Workshop: Supporting Your Loved One Through Treatment Side Effects

4/22 Long Island Bingo Night

5/30 Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp

6/25 La Hora Del Café