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One-to-one peer matching

Cancer Hope Network

Verified activeLast checked 2026-07-13

Matches adult cancer patients and their loved ones with trained volunteer survivors or caregivers for free, confidential one-on-one support.

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Who it serves
Adults with cancer and their family members or caregivers.
Audience
Patients · Caregivers
Cancer types
All cancer types
Helpful when
Newly diagnosed · During treatment · Survivorship
Format
By phone
Where
National · United States
Cost
Free
Languages
English
Affiliation
Affiliation confirmed: Cancer Hope Network

How the matching works

Who is matched
Adult patients and loved ones
Matching criteria
Diagnosis, treatment, and experience where possible
Mentor training
Volunteers complete the organization's training program
Format
Phone or video
Limits
Volunteers are not medical professionals or crisis counselors.

A note about peer support

Peer support can provide understanding and practical encouragement, but group members may share personal experiences that do not apply to everyone. Do not change treatment, medication, or urgent-care decisions based only on advice from an online group.

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How this listing was checked

Automated link check plus manual review of the organization's public pages confirming the program is currently offered (2026-07-13).

Next scheduled review: 2027-01-09.

Listing updates

  • 2026-07-12 — Added to the directory from the organization's public website.

Details like eligibility, funding, and availability change — always confirm with the organization. Directory methodology

Sources: cancerhopenetwork.org

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