Patient Resources
American Cancer Society, Inc.
National Organization that provides the latest cancer information and emotional support for those who have been impacted by cancer. In the USVI, they also provide prevention and early detection screenings as well as financial assistance to USVI cancer patients while in active cancer treatment.
Ribbons for a Cure, Inc.
Nonprofit that offers cancer information, education, and outreach, as well as caregiver support and scholarships for cancer survivors, or students of parents who have had or currently have cancer. Also provides assistance with prescription medication and diagnostic testing.
The Yvonne Ashley Galiber Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.
Foundation that provides financial assistance for breast cancer screening, diagnostic mammograms, biopsies, pathology reports, and other related services to those who are medically underserved and uninsured in the Virgin Islands.
American Cancer Society Hope Lodges
Each ACS Hope Lodge offers cancer patients and their caregivers a free place to stay when their best hope for effective treatment may be in another city. Currently, there are more than 30 Hope Lodge locations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
Cancer Hope Network
Support organization that provides free one-on-one confidential support to all people (patients, family or friends) impacted by cancer, along the entire continuum from diagnosis through survivorship.
National Breast Cancer Coalition
A collaboration of activists, survivors, researchers, policymakers, grassroots groups and national organizations that have come together as disruptive innovators for social change.
National Cancer Institute
Information specialists at the Cancer Information Service (CIS), NCI’s contact center, are available to help answer your cancer-related questions in English and Spanish whether you are a patient, family member or friend, health care provider, or researcher.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Organization that provides information about health insurance coverage disability process, appeals process, self-advocacy, managed care, and working with your doctor. The Cancer Survivor Toolbox is a free, self-learning audio program for patients and caregivers. Available in English and Spanish.
Susan G. Komen Foundation
Global organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives. They provide a wealth of information, questions for your doctor, complementary therapies, and after care advice. Available in Spanish.