Mission

The Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans Promotes Cancer Survivorship through Education,  Patient Services and Research.   With a mission is to assist local cancer patients and their families by providing support that will enable them to continue their treatment

Since 1958, the Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans has been the local leader in the fight against cancer. CAGNO, a non-profit United Way community impact partner, prides itself in protecting and defending the community against cancer through education, outreach, research and assistance of needy cancer patients. CAGNO is a partner agency for the United Way of St. Charles, United Way of St. John,  United Way of Southeast Louisiana, United Way of South Louisiana  (United Way of Tangipahoa and United Way of Washington are now under United Way of Southeast Louisiana.  CAGNO’s service area includes:

• Jefferson
• Orleans
• Plaquemines
• St. Bernard
• St. Tammany
• Tangipahoa
• St. Charles
• Washington
• Assumption
• Lafourche
• St. Mary
• Terrebonne
• St. John the Baptist
• Baton Rouge Area West Feliciana, East Feliciana, St. Helena, Pointe Coupee, East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Livingston, Iberville, Ascension and St. James parishes 

CAGNO’s patient services program provides vital prescription medications and necessities to cancer patients who otherwise would have to do without. These include individuals who do not qualify for government assistance and cannot afford medical insurance. Those necessities crucial to the comfort and recovery of local cancer patients include chemo-therapeutic agents, antibiotics, anti-nausea and pain relieving medications as well as colostomy supplies, bed pads and other sick room equipment.

CAGNO strongly believes that education is a key tool in lowering cancer incidence and mortality in the Greater New Orleans area. By offering a variety of classes in cancer prevention to area schools and businesses, CAGNO is successfully achieving this goal.

By supporting CAGNO, you are ensuring the continued success of these programs. If you would like to donate to CAGNO, please click here.

Thank you for joining CAGNO in the fight against cancer.

Link to 2021 CAGNO Financial Statements (Audit) 990 CAGNO 2021

Link to 2020 CAGNO Financial Statements (Audit) 990 CAGNO 2020

Link to 2019 CAGNO Financial Statements (Audit) 990 CAGNO 2019

Link to 2018 CAGNO Financial Statements (Audit) 990 CAGNO 2018

Link to 2017 CAGNO Financial Statements (Audit) 990 CAGNO 2017

Link to  2016 CAGNO Financial Statements (Audit) 990 CAGNO 2016

CAGNO is a United Way community impact partner

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