Our Guiding Principles
Knowledge, Hope & Support™
The THANC (Thyroid, Head & Neck Cancer) Foundation develops research and education in the early detection and treatment of thyroid, head and neck cancer. These cancers often bring challenges with voice, speech, and swallowing, significantly affecting a patient’s quality of life. Our mission supports research in innovative treatments and improved therapies that alleviate suffering and functional impairment that cancer survivors experience along their journey.
We lead several key initiatives beyond research. Our 30 Stories in 30 Days campaign shares inspiring survivor stories that provide hope, reduce social isolation, and offer peer support to those facing similar challenges. Faces of Courage showcases the resilience of patients and caregivers, using their stories to motivate and uplift others. We also created the THANC Guide, a comprehensive resource that gives patients and caregivers easy-to-understand information about cancer, treatment options, and coping strategies, along with a variety of support tools.
Through these projects, along with community outreach and education efforts, we empower patients with the knowledge, hope, and support they need at every stage of their cancer journey.
Faces of Courage™ &
30 Stories in 30 Days™
THANC’s Faces of Courage project and 30 Stories campaign shine a light on individuals who have shown remarkable courage along their journeys, sharing their stories to comfort and inspire others who can relate to their experiences.
The 30 Stories campaign (thancfoundation.org/30-in-30) provides cancer survivors with first-hand information that encourages the development of coping skills, reduces social isolation and inspires hope. We understand the profound impact a cancer diagnosis can have on someone’s life. Whether a survivor, caregiver or a healthcare advocate, their valuable insight can help others along their difficult journey.
The THANC Guide
One project in particular embodies THANC’s ethos, supporting patients in every part of their journey—the Thyroid, Head & Neck Cancer Guide.
The THANC Guide (thancguide.org) provides patients with knowledge, hope & support™. Much of the site is a platform to describe the basics of cancer in plain language. While the Journey is a blog that addresses the unique hurdles each person faces on the path back to wellness. Visitors will also find a hub of support options in the guide’s exhaustive resources section.
Visit the THANC Guide
Educating, inspiring and helping those undergoing treatment.
Contact us
Mailing Address
PO Box 1021
New York, NY 10276