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Support for Ukrainian Patients with Cancer and Caregivers

More than 179,000 newly diagnosed patients with cancer are among the Ukrainian people suffering from Russia's unprovoked aggression. Disruptions to cancer treatment pose a grave risk to their very survival. As a global organization, the American Cancer Society stands in solidarity with all Ukrainians.

The American Cancer Society provides support that includes in-language written resources to offer guidance to people with cancer and their families in collaboration with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center - Jefferson Health.

Resources for patients with cancer & their families

Use these resources to help you and the ones you love.

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For more helpful resources from around the world related to the crisis in Ukraine, please view our resource list which includes help for patients with cancer, refugee assistance, and much more.

Help people with cancer during a crisis

The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Crisis Response Fund aids people with cancer, caregivers and health care professionals during times of crisis.

We are building capacity across our National Cancer Information Center and Clinician Volunteer Corps to respond to crises involving populations of any background and origin, reflecting our long-term, equity-focused vision of a world where everyone has access to care. We are also creating and delivering quality resources, information, and support both domestically and internationally.

With your support, we can fulfill our commitment to this work – saving lives that otherwise might be lost to cancer, diminishing suffering, and reducing the global threat of the disease. Please give today.
 

We are committed to help

Dr Karen Knudsen, CEO, American Cancer Society

We are committed to leveraging our expertise and vast network to help Ukrainian patients with cancer and their families, as well as the Ukrainian oncology research and care community.

Dr. Karen Knudsen

CEO, American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is working with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center – Jefferson Health to share our wealth of cancer information so we can empower more patients, families, and caregivers to make informed decisions about their care.

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