Programs and Services

California Young Cancer Survivor Scholarship Program

The American Cancer Society, California Division's Young Cancer Survivor Scholarship Program awards stipends of up to $7500 for educational expenses to California pediatric cancer survivors attending a California school of higher education in need of financial aid.

Cancer Resource Specialists

Cancer patients face many challenges: variable access to care, lack of knowledge of local resources and treatment options, insurance inequities, legal issues such as discrimination in the workplace, and care for loved ones during treatment absences. The American Cancer Society’s Stephanie H. Lane Cancer Resource Network offers personalized guidance through this difficult journey.

Road to Recovery - Patient Transportation

Every day, cancer patients across California face the challenge of getting to and from their medical appointments. Our Road to Recovery volunteer program ensures that thousands of patients a year get to and from treatment.

Patient Lodging

Cancer patients sometimes have to travel long distances and stay for long periods of time at their treatment location. By supporting Patient Lodging, you will be directly improving the quality of life for Californians battling cancer.

Personal Health Manager Kit

Our new Personal Health Manager Kit is an easy-to-use tool designed to help patients organize and keep track of appointments, medication, test results, insurance, bills, and various other logistical and practical details.

California Pain Initiatives

California Pain Initiatives are dedicated to promoting the right of all people to control their pain in order to maximize their quality of life.