About Us

The Managing Adverse Events platform helps you understand, identify and manage your
symptoms and side effects as you navigate lung cancer treatment. You can learn from the
stories of other people like you, be proactive in preventing and managing any issues, as
well as track and share any side effects or symptoms with your healthcare team through
our tools and trackers. Please contact us if you have any questions!

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CANCER101 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, patient advocacy organization.

our mission

We’re on a mission to simplify healthcare—one person at a time—through personalized education, navigation and support.

vision

We see a world where everyone receives an equitable opportunity to healthcare.

who we are

To fulfill our mission, CANCER101 was founded in 2002 to:

  • Meet people with cancer and their care partners where they are to help them navigate next steps
  • Personalize the patient experience through tailored education, based on preferences, values and unmet needs
  • Alleviate health inequities through solutions co-designed with patients, care partners and clinicians
  • Create a comprehensive roadmap for patients and their families, providing access to information from trusted sources to address the growing issue of misinformation