PEN Partner Archives

Colorectal Cancer Alliance

Colorectal Cancer Alliance has a goal to end colorectal cancer with a mission to empower a nation of allies who work with us to provide support for patients and families, caregivers, and survivors; to raise awareness of preventive measures; and inspire efforts to fund critical research. 

The Community Oncology Alliance

The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for community oncology practices and, most importantly, the patients they serve. By offering innovative solutions to Congress and policymakers, empowering patients, and working closely with other health care stakeholders, COA is helping to shape a future where all Americans have access to quality, affordable cancer care. 

The Conference Forum

The Conference Forum is a life science industry research firm that develops conferences primarily around how to get therapeutics to patients faster. We examine and challenge the complex ecosystem of drug development and delivery, bringing good ideas together from a variety of sources to help advance clinical research with common goals that are patient-focused.

The Conference Forum presents strategic level conferences, both public and private, as well as developing focus groups and advisory boards for professionals in the life science and healthcare industries. We currently offer conferences for pharma/biotech professionals including R&D leaders, CEOs, business development/licensing, medical affairs/safety, chief patient officers/advocates, clinical innovation champions, investors and drug delivery specialists. We are committed to creating the best content, exchange of ideas and solutions among peers, as well as providing high quality networking.

Crowd Care

The CrowdCare Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded by myeloma patients who are dedicated to driving cures for multiple myeloma through collaboration between patient, their families, doctors and researchers. We know how overwhelming a diagnosis can be both physically and emotionally and support patients at each step of their multiple myeloma journey – from diagnosis, through care and on to a cure.

CURE

Diverse Health Hub

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).   

Health Content Collective

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

AML

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.