Cancer Support Associations in Brescia

A Network of Support Beyond Treatment

Facing cancer means embarking on a journey that goes beyond clinical care, affecting the person as a whole, as well as their family and those close to them.

Alongside healthcare teams, voluntary associations, foundations, and patient organizations provide valuable support. They can offer a listening ear and emotional support, information and guidance, opportunities to connect and share experiences, support services, and initiatives dedicated to prevention and research.

The Fondazione Poliambulanza Cancer Centre recognizes the importance of this network and provides a dedicated space for organizations active in cancer care and support in the Brescia area, as well as associations focusing on specific types of cancer.

The aim is to help patients, families, and caregivers learn about the resources available and more easily identify those that can best meet their needs at different stages of the care pathway.

Below, you can explore the associations and access their contact details and information channels directly.

General Cancer Support, Care and Quality of Life

Organizations supporting people with cancer and their families across different cancer types, providing care, guidance, information, volunteer services, and support throughout the cancer care pathway.
 

• ANVOLT – National Association of Volunteers Against Cancer
• Fondazione ANT Italia
• LILT – Italian League Against Cancer, Brescia Provincial Association
• Associazione PRIAMO
• Associazione Oncologica Bresciana (AOB)
• A.C.I.T. – Association for People with Cancer-Related Disabilities
• Associazione Il Sorriso di Barbara
• ESA – Active Health Education

Blood Cancers and Hematology

Associations dedicated to supporting people affected by leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and other hematological diseases.
 

• AIL Brescia
• ABE – Associazione Bambino Emopatico

Pediatric Oncology

Organizations dedicated to children and adolescents with cancer or hematological diseases and their families.
 

• ABE – Associazione Bambino Emopatico
• Associazione Essere Bambino

Breast Cancer and Women’s Cancer Health

Associations primarily dedicated to women with breast cancer, focusing on prevention, support during and after treatment, and quality of life.
 

• ADOS Brescia
• Europa Donna
• ESA – Educazione alla Salute Attiva

Gynecologic Cancers

Associations dedicated to patients with ovarian cancer and other gynecologic cancers.
 

• ACTO Italia – Alliance Against Ovarian Cancer

Hereditary Cancers and Genetic Predisposition

Organizations supporting individuals and families with a genetic predisposition to cancer, particularly those with variants in the BRCA genes.
 

• aBRCAdabra ETS

aBRCAdabra is specifically dedicated to people with pathogenic BRCA1 and BRCA2 variants and their families, providing information, promoting prevention, offering guidance and support, and supporting cancer research.

Gastrointestinal Cancers

Pancreatic Cancer
 

• Fondazione Nadia Valsecchi
• Associazione Nastro Viola

Stomach Cancer
 

• Vivere senza stomaco
• Associazione RicerchiAMO Onlus
• Italian Research Group for Gastric Cancer

Melanoma and Skin Cancers

• Carolina Zani Melanoma Foundation

Neuro-Oncology

Organizations supporting people with brain tumors and other neuro-oncological conditions.
 

• AIRNO – Neuro-Oncology Association

Urologic and Male Cancers

Prostate Cancer
 

• Europa Uomo

Bladder Cancer and Urothelial Cancers
 

• Associazione PaLiNUro – Pazienti Liberi dalle Neoplasie Uroteliali

PaLiNUro is specifically dedicated to people affected by urothelial cancer, particularly bladder cancer, providing emotional support, information, opportunities to share experiences, and guidance throughout the care pathway.