The following organizations provide great support to YACS-DC and come highly recommended by YACS-DC. If your organization would like to become a YACS-DC partner, please send an email to info|at|yacsdc.org. The Wellness Community - Greater Washington, DC TWC-DC is part of a network of community-based, nonprofit organizations dedicated to providing free emotional support, education and hope to people affected by cancer. Through participation in professionally-led support groups, educational workshops and mind/body programs based on peer-reviewed, evidence-based research and utilizing the Patient Active Concept, people affected by cancer can learn vital skills to regain control, reduce feelings of isolation, and restore hope - regardless of the stage of disease. Most importantly, TWC-DC provides a home-like setting for people with cancer where they can connect with and learn from each other. http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org/dc Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults The mission of the Ulman Cancer Fund is to enhance lives by supporting, educating and connecting young adults, and their loved ones, affected by cancer.Since 1997, the UCF has been working to provide young adults and their families with a unique and comprehensive system of support. Its mission is to provide support programs, education and resources, free of charge, to benefit young adults, their families and friends, who are affected by cancer, and to promote awareness and prevention of cancer. http://www.ulmanfund.org/ GW Cancer Institute The GW Medical Center’s Cancer Institute (GWCI) takes a comprehensive approach to a complex disease. In connection with the GWU Hospital and the GW Medical Faculty Associates, the Institute provides for collaboration in the study, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Its mission is to provide a confluence of groundbreaking biomedical and clinical research, high quality educational programs, outstanding patient care to the entire Metropolitan Washington area, and effective outreach for our community. http://www.gwumc.edu/gwci/ Cancer Care CancerCare is a national non-profit organization that provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. CancerCare programs—including counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help—are provided by trained oncology social workers and are completely free of charge. Website: http://www.cancercare.org/ Fertile Hope Fertile Hope is dedicated to providing fertility information, support and hope to cancer patients through programs of awareness, education, financial assistance, research and support. Their website is a comprehensive overview of cancer treatment induced fertility risks and preservation options before, during and after treatments. Website: http://www.fertilehope.org/ I'm Too Young For This The I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation For Young Adults is a global support community for young adults affected by cancer who get busy living and rock on. They use music and the arts to make it hip to be a survivor and talk about stupid cancer by advocating on behalf of over 200 young adult support resources and 1M+* survivors aged 15-39 who are currently living with and beyond cancer worldwide. Website: http://www.imtooyoungforthis.org/ Lance Armstrong Foundation The Lance Armstrong Foundation exists to help people manage and survive cancer and focuses its activities in four primary areas: public education and awareness, survivor services and support, groundbreaking survivorship programs, and medical and scientific research grants. Website: http://www.laf.org Look Good...Feel Better Look Good…Feel Better is a free, non-medical, brand-neutral, national public service program founded in 1989 and supported by corporate donors to help women offset appearance-related changes from cancer treatment. Website: http://www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org/ People Living With Cancer (by ASCO) PLWC provides timely, oncologist-approved information to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions. All content is subject to a formal peer-review process by the PLWC Editorial Board, composed of more than 150 medical, surgical, radiation, and pediatric oncologists, oncology nurses, social workers, and patient advocates. In addition, ASCO editorial staff reviews the content for easy readability. Website: http://www.plwc.org/ Planet Cancer A community of support by and for young adults with cancer, providing critical peer support in the face of a life-threatening illness. Through a dedicated, irreverent website, online message boards and face-to-face retreats, Planet Cancer brings young adults together to help each other address the unique issues that arise from facing cancer at this age and stage of life. Website: http://www.planetcancer.org Surviving And Moving Forward: The SAMFund for Young Adult Survivors of Cancer Our mission is to provide financial assistance to cancer survivors who are between the ages of 17 and 35 and are not currently receiving treatment, in order to enable them to pursue educational, professional and personal goals and establish a successful post-treatment life. Website: http://www.thesamfund.org/ Young Cancer Spouses Brings together young spouses of adults with cancer to share information, support and experiences. Website: http://www.youngcancerspouses.com Young Survival Coalition An international, non-profit network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues that are unique to young women and breast cancer. Website: http://www.youngsurvival.org/ UCLA Endocrine Surgery Unit The Endocrine Surgery Team at UCLA in Los Angeles, California is a multidisciplinary subspecialty service with a focus on diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. Our Endocrine Surgery Team mission is to bring together expertise in all areas relating to endocrine diseases to offer the highest level of patient care available worldwide. Website: http://www.endocrinesurgery.ucla.edu/ Recommended by: Lauren, 1-year thyroid cancer survivor