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One-to-one peer matching

Imerman Angels

Verified activeLast checked 2026-07-13

Free one-on-one peer support matching people with cancer, survivors, and caregivers to a 'Mentor Angel' who has been through a similar experience.

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Who it serves
Patients, survivors, previvors, and caregivers anywhere in the world.
Audience
Patients · Survivors · Caregivers
Cancer types
All cancer types
Helpful when
Newly diagnosed · During treatment · Survivorship
Format
By phone
Where
International
Cost
Free
Languages
English
Affiliation
Affiliation confirmed: Imerman Angels

How the matching works

Who is matched
Patients, survivors, previvors, and caregivers
Matching criteria
Cancer type, age, gender, and experience where possible
Format
Phone, video, or email
Limits
Peer mentors are not crisis counselors or medical professionals.

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: imermanangels.org

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