Patient Empowerment Network
Non-profit OrganizationsWashington, United States11-50 Employees
Patient Empowerment Network (PEN) is a nonprofit organization focused on helping cancer patients and their care partners build the knowledge and tools needed to take a more active role in their healthcare and pursue personalized care. Its programs aim to raise health literacy and support shared decision-making by providing informational resources designed for people at every stage of the cancer journey. The organization also offers personalized assistance, including a text-based support option that individuals can use by texting EMPOWER to 833-213-6657. Headquartered in Bothell, Washington, PEN operates in the nonprofit health advocacy space, connecting patients with resources and expertise to navigate treatment and care decisions. In recent years, it has pursued partnerships to expand access to tools and information, such as collaborations with Health Storylines and Worth the Wait, and it has participated in major industry events like ASCO 2026 to engage with the broader cancer community.