PEN Partner Archives
EGFR Resisters
EGFR Resisters are a group of lung cancer patients with EGFR mutations who have developed resistance to at least one targeted treatment drug, or who face probable resistance in the future. Caregivers are also welcome. They share treatment experiences, information about clinical trials, breaking news about research developments, and other information.
Elephants and Tea
Elephants and Tea is a nonprofit media company with the mission to help adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients, survivors, and caregivers know they are not alone in their fight with cancer. The elephant in the room is cancer. Tea is the relief conversation provides. We have the only magazine written for and by the AYA cancer community, telling their story in their own words. In addition to our quarterly magazine, we release new weekly content on our website as well as offer unique programming for our community of AYA cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, loved ones, healthcare professionals, and nonprofit professionals. Our goal is to help the AYA cancer community experience relief through self-expression, inspire others during their cancer journey, and connect them with supportive organizations.
Family Reach
Family Reach is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to removing the financial barriers standing between a cancer patient and their treatment. Family Reach delivers financial education, financial coaching, resource navigation, and emergency relief funds to patients and caregivers facing a cancer diagnosis so no family has to choose between their health and their home.
FORCE
FORCE improves the lives of the millions of individuals and families facing hereditary breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, colorectal and endometrial cancers. Their community includes people with a BRCA, ATM, PALB2, CHEK2, PTEN or other inherited gene mutation and those diagnosed with Lynch syndrome. They accomplish this through our education, support, advocacy and research efforts.
The Foundation for Women’s Cancer
The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing research, education and awareness about gynecologic cancer risk, prevention, early detection and optimal treatment. The FWC is the official foundation of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO).
HealthTree
HealthTree is a patient-driven nonprofit that empowers patients at each step of their disease journey – from diagnosis through education, care, and on to a cure.
HealthTree Tools and Resources
Multiple Myeloma
- HealthTree News for Multiple Myeloma – myeloma news in patient-friendly terms.
- HealthTree Coach for Multiple Myeloma – experienced patients or caregivers who provide one-on-one support.
- HealthTree University for Multiple Myeloma – the only comprehensive myeloma curriculum taught by over 150 multiple myeloma experts with hundreds of lessons.
- HealthTree Cure Hub for Multiple Myeloma – a myeloma patient data tool helping you navigate your myeloma and a way you can contribute to myeloma research
- HealthTree Podcast for Multiple Myeloma – podcast episodes with multiple myeloma experts.
- HealthTree Round Tables for Multiple Myeloma – live meetings with myeloma experts.
- HealthTree Community Events for Myeloma – topic-based and geographic chapters with monthly webinars.
- HealthTree Moves – a fitness app and fitness events to keep us fit.
- Black Myeloma Health by HealthTree – Black patient navigators and a new website for Black patients and caregivers.
- HealthTree Myeloma Specialist Directory – a way for you to find a myeloma specialist.
- A journaling feature for patients to preserve their stories for themselves, family or to share on social media. Journaling can be done in video, audio or written formats.
- HealthTree Connect – a new embedded social media platform designed specifically for cancer patients to connect and learn.
AML
- HealthTree News for AML – AML news in patient-friendly terms.
- HealthTree University for AML – the only comprehensive AML curriculum taught by AML experts.
- HealthTree Podcast for AML – podcast episodes with AML experts.
- HealthTree Round Tables for AML – live meetings with AML experts.
- HealthTree Community Events for AML – Chapters with monthly webinars.
- HealthTree Moves – a fitness app and fitness events to keep us fit.
- HealthTree AML Specialist Directory – a way for you to find an AML specialist.
- A journaling feature for patients to preserve their stories for themselves, family or to share on social media. Journaling can be done in video, audio or written formats.
- HealthTree Connect – a new embedded social media platform designed specifically for cancer patients to connect and learn.
CLL
- HealthTree News for CLL – CLL news in patient friendly terms
- A Journaling Feature for patients to preserve their stories for themselves, family or to share on social media. Journaling can be done in video, audio or written formats.
- HealthTree Connect – a new embedded social media platform designed specifically for cancer patients to connect and learn.
MDS
- HealthTree News for MDS – MDS news in patient-friendly terms.
- A Journaling Feature for patients to preserve their stories for themselves, family or to share on social media. Journaling can be done in video, audio or written formats.
- HealthTree Connect – a new embedded social media platform designed specifically for cancer patients to connect and learn.
HealthUnlocked
HealthUnlocked is the world’s largest social network for health, with 1 million members across the globe, and growing. We connect people with the same health conditions, where they can share experiences and get answers to questions about their chronic conditions and wellbeing needs – empowering people with knowledge for enhanced self-care.
Imerman Angels
Imerman Angels’ mission is to provide comfort and understanding for all cancer fighters, survivors, previvors and caregivers through a personalized, one-on-one connection with someone who has been there. They have created a community that envisions a world where cancer is not a solitary experience.
Kidney Cancer Association
The Kidney Cancer Association was founded in 1990 by Eugene P. Schonfeld and a small group of patients and doctors in Chicago, Illinois, and has grown into an international non-profit organization. The KCA promotes scientific advances through two annual research symposiums and a robust grant program, participates in legislative advocacy, and seeks to be a source of education and resources for patients, caregivers, and anyone impacted by kidney cancer.
Our mission is to be a global community dedicated to serving and empowering patients and caregivers through a multitude of supportive resources. Our programs include but are not limited to, our Patient Navigator Program, virtual monthly support groups, a step-by-step guide known as our Just Diagnosed Toolkit, and our Clinical Trial Finder. Visit kidneycancer.org to view more resources online.
King County Library System
King County Library System, located in Washington, is dedicated to serving King County and sharing resources and providing beneficial programs for the community.
Lazarex
Lazarex Cancer Foundation improves the outcome of cancer care, giving hope, dignity and life to advanced stage cancer patients and the medically underserved by providing assistance with costs for FDA clinical trial participation, identification of clinical trial options, community outreach and engagement. They provide resources for cancer patients who have been told they have no other options, but who are not yet done with their journey in life and refuse to give up.
- Help patients of all ages and walks of life, with all forms of cancer.
- Help patients take advantage of medical breakthroughs today, because they may not have a tomorrow.
- Believe that the size of a patient’s bank account should not stand between them and the choices they make or the treatments they need.
- Present clinical trials as an alternative to hospice care for those who want to remain engaged in their fight against cancer.
- Aspire to improve cancer survival rates through screenings and early detection, with a focus on the medically underserved to address health disparities.
