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Cancer care can create urgent practical, financial, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society (RCCS)
Helps cancer patients secure and maintain health insurance, subsidizes premiums and out-of-pocket costs, and provides medical referrals and advocacy for the patient and family. Serves patients across the U.S.
Sharsheret
A national nonprofit providing personalized support, education, and community for Jewish women and families facing breast and ovarian cancer, including peer support, genetic-risk resources, and financial assistance.
Also note
For children with serious illness, see Chai Lifeline and related family support. For Israel-based cancer and medical support, see Ezer Mizion and Zichron Menachem.
Before you use these resources
In an emergency, call your local emergency number (911 in the U.S.) or your community Hatzalah.
These organizations are independent and are not operated by or formally affiliated with JMAR or the Jewish Physicians Network. We list them for educational and informational purposes. Coverage areas vary — some serve one city or hospital, others operate nationally or in Israel — so confirm scope and availability directly with each organization.
Families may need help with insurance coverage, specialist referrals, treatment logistics, peer support, genetic risk, meals, transportation, or support for children in the home.
The organizations below focus on cancer support for Jewish patients and families. Some are condition-specific; others help with the practical burden of navigating complex care.
Related JMAR resources
- Support for Jewish Children and Families Facing Serious Illness
- Jewish Medical Support Organizations in Israel
- Jewish Genetic Screening and Carrier Testing
Suggest a resource
Know a reliable organization, hotline, or patient-support service that belongs here? This directory is growing, and we welcome recommendations.