Cancer Justice

At the heart of our mission is a commitment to advocate for individuals impacted by cancer. We strive to provide resources, support, and a voice for those in need.

About

What is Cancer Justice?

Cancer Justice is a vital program offered by the Disability Rights Legal Center (DRLC), the nation’s oldest disability non-profit, now in its 50th year.
At DRLC, we empower people living with disabilities and cancer, centering our work around our clients’ needs to create lasting change. The Cancer Justice program is specifically dedicated to providing legal services for people with cancer.
We believe that cancer patients and their families deserve clear, accessible, and exceptional legal resources. For the millions of people living with cancer, a diagnosis can raise overwhelming questions about the security of their jobs, savings, or housing. Cancer Justice is here to help address these critical challenges.

What is Cancer Justice?
Lady Justice with laptop and book symbolizing DRLC disability justice.

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How DRLC Helps

The Cancer Justice program provides essential legal support, emphasizing access to:

A dedicated helpline:

Connecting you with immediate assistance and guidance.

Comprehensive resource materials:

Providing in-depth information on your rights and options

Future education components:

Offering valuable insights and knowledge to empower you.

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Impact

Transforming Lives
Through
Cancer Justice

Cancer Justice is an integral part of the Disability Rights Legal Center’s broader mission and civil rights work. DRLC focuses on impact litigation cases that protect and create access, bringing justice in public and private spaces. We carefully select cases that create systemic change.

 

Our Civil Rights Litigation program educates, advocates, and litigates to protect and advance civil and human rights. Over 90 percent of DRLC clients are considered indigent by federal poverty guidelines and have limited access to legal representation. Cancer Justice is part of DRLC’s crucial work prioritizing systemically neglected communities.


 

Providing legal support through Cancer Justice aligns directly with DRLC’s mission to bring justice to a vulnerable population facing significant legal hurdles.

States served by our Cancer Justice Helpline
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Nearly 4,000 Patient Legal Handbooks mailed nationwide
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Transforming Lives Through Cancer Justice

Join the Fight for Justice

DRLC’s work, including the Cancer Justice program, is supported through a variety of funding sources. Specifically for Cancer Justice, Gilead Sciences has generously provided $125,000 for program revitalization, enabling us to enhance our services and reach.

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Get Help or Learn More

If you or a loved one is impacted by cancer and needs legal assistance, please reach out to the Cancer Justice program. Our support includes access to our dedicated helpline and comprehensive resource materials.

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