Financial help for patients & families
 Below are the names and web addresses of organizations that offer financial assistance to people affected by cancer, or that have links to organizations that may provide such help. Organizations are listed by the type of help they provide. Some organizations are listed under more than one heading. Your oncology social worker, hospital patient services representative, local cancer organization and local United Way can guide you to additional sources of financial assistance.
Basic living expenses
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American Childhood Cancer Organization www.acco.org, 865-858-2226
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Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation (for children at partner institutions) www.andreriveroflife.org, 310-276-7111
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The Bone Marrow Foundation www.bonemarrow.org, 800-365-1336
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Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund (patients 18-40) www.bmcf.net, 661-310-7940
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Bringing Hope Home www.bringinghopehome.org
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Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance www.candle.org, 713-270-4700
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The CHAIN Fund Inc. www.thechainfund.com, 203-530-3439
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Children's Cancer Recovery Foundation www.childrencancerrecovery.org, 800-238-6479
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Cleaning for a Reason (free house cleaning service) www.cleaningforareason.org, 877-337-3348
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Family Reach Foundation www.familyreach.org, 973-394-1411
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Fifth Season Financial Assistance Loans for Living www.fifthseasonfinancial.com, 866-459-1271
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Friends of Man www.friendsofman.org, 303-798-2342
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I’m Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation (young adults) www.stupidcancer.org, 877-735-4673
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Life Beyond Cancer Foundation www.lifebeyondcancer.org, 800-282-LBCF
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Life Credit Company www.lifecreditcompany.com, 888-274-1777
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Mission4Maureen (brain cancer) www.mission4maureen.org, 440-840-6497
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National Cancer Coalition www.nationalcancercoalition.org , 919-821-2182
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The National Children’s Cancer Society www.children-cancer.org, 314-241-1600
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Native American Cancer Research www.natamcancer.org, 800-537-8295
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Rise Above It (youth, young adults) www.raibenefit.org
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Zichron Shlome Refuah Fund www.zsrf.org, 718-GET-WELL
Child care expenses
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Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation (for children at partner institutions) www.andreriveroflife.org, 310-276-7111
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AVON Foundation for Women www.avonfoundation.org, 800-813- HOPE
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The Bone Marrow Foundation www.bonemarrow.org, 800-365-1336
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Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund (patients 18-40) www.bmcf.net, 661-310- 7940
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CancerCare www.cancercare.org, 800-813-HOPE
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Family Reach Foundation www.familyreach.org, 973-394-1411
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Friends of Man www.friendsofman.org, 303-798-2342
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I’m Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation (young adults) www.stupidcancer.org, 877-735-4673
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Mission4Maureen (brain cancer) www.mission4maureen.org, 440-840-6497
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Native American Cancer Research www.natamcancer.org, 800-537-8295
Equipment/supplies expenses
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American Cancer Society (local chapters) www.cancer.org, 800-ACS-2345
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American Kidney Fund (dialysis patients) www.kidneyfund.org, 800-638-8299
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The Bone Marrow Foundation www.bonemarrow.org, 800-365-1336
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CancerCare www.cancercare.org, 800-813-HOPE
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Cancer Fund of America Inc. www.cfoa.org, 800-578-5284
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Friends of Man www.friendsofman.org, 303-798-2342
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I’m Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation (young adults) www.stupidcancer.org, 877-735-4673
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Look Good...Feel Better http://lookgoodfeelbetter.org/, 800-395-LOOK
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Lymphoma Research Foundation www.lymphoma.org, 800-500-9976
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Marilyn Westbrook Garment Fund (lymphedema) www.lymphnet.org/patients/westbrookFund.htm, 415-908-3681
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Native American Cancer Research www.natamcancer.org, 800-537-8295
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NeedyMeds (links to assistance programs) www.needymeds.org
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Rise Above It (youth, young adults) www.raibenefit.org
Government assistance
Grants, scholarships, awards, camps
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American Cancer Society www.cancer.org, 800-ACS-2345
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American Childhood Cancer Organization www.acco.org, 865-858-2226
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Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation (for children at partner institutions) www.andreriveroflife.org, 310-276-7111
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Cameron Siemers Foundation for Hope (young adults) www.cameronsiemers.org
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Camp Quality USA www.campqualityusa.com, 303-671-0167
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Camp Sunshine www.campsunshine.org, 207-655-3800
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Cancer for College www.cancerforcollege.org, 760-599- 5096
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Cancer Recovery Foundation (camps) www.cancerrecovery.org, 800-238-6479
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Cancer Survivors’ Fund (young adults, children) www.cancersurvivorsfund.org, 281-437-7142
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Casting for Recovery www.castingforrecovery.org, 802-362-9181
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Chai Lifeline www.chailifeline.org
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Children’s Oncology Camping Association International www.cocai.org, 404-661-5753
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Dream Street Foundation www.dreamstreetfoundation.org, 424-248-0696
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Eagle Mount www.eaglemount.org, 406-586-1781
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FinAid (links to assistance programs) www.finaid.org/scholarships/cancer.phtml
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First Descents (outdoor adventure experiences) www.firstdescents.org, 303-945-2490
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I’m Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation (young adults) www.stupidcancer.org, 877-735-4673
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Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation http://jajf.org, 404-537-5253
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Kids Camps.com www.kidscamps.com/special_needs/cancer_oncology.html
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MaryEllen Locher Foundation www.melfoundation.org
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Michael A. Hunter Memorial Scholarship Fund www.oc-cf.org/Page.aspx?pid=966
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The National Children’s Cancer Society www.children-cancer.org, 314-241-1600
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National Collegiate Cancer Foundation www.collegiatecancer.org, 240-515-6262
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Next Step www.nextstepnet.org, 617-864-2921
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Nicki Leach Foundation www.nickileach.org, 904-686-1010
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Patient Advocate Foundation www.patientadvocate.org, 800-532-5274
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Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation www.pbtfus.org, 800-253-6530
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Planet Cancer www.planetcancer.org
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Ryan Mullaly Second Chance Fund ryans2dchancefund.org
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The SAMFund (young adults ages 17-35) www.thesamfund.org, 866-439- 9365
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SeriousFun Children's Network www.seriousfunnetwork.org, 203-562-1203
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Special Love for Children with Cancer www.speciallove.org, 888-930-2707
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SuperSibs www.supersibs.org, 888-417-4704
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure (search “college scholarships”) ww5.komen.org, 877-GO-KOMEN
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Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation www.pbtfus.org/survivors/education/scholarships
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The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults www.ulmanfund.org, 888-393-FUND
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Victory Junction www.victoryjunction.org, 877-VJG-CAMP
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Women Beyond Cancer www.womenbeyondcancer.org
Home health care expenses
Housing during treatment expenses
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Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer www.alexslemonade.org, 866-333-1213
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American Cancer Society (Hope Lodges) www.cancer.org, 800-ACS- 2345
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American Childhood Cancer Organization www.acco.org, 865-858-2226
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Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation (for children at partner institutions) www.andreriveroflife.org, 310-276-7111
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The Bone Marrow Foundation www.bonemarrow.org, 800-365-1336
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Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund (patients 18-40) www.bmcf.net, 661-310-7940
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Fisher House (military families) www.fisherhouse.org, 888-294- 8560
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Hope Lodge www.cancer.org/Treatment/SupportProgramsServices/HopeLodge/index, 800-227-2345
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Hospitality Homes www.hosp.org, 888-595-4678
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I’m Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation (young adults) www.stupidcancer.org, 877-735-4673
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Joe's House |
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(877) JOESHOU |
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Special Services:
Joe's House is a nation-wide online lodging resource for patients, family members and caregivers that must travel for treatment. Joe's House website lists thousands of places to stay near cancer hospitals and treatments centers around the country. Patients, family members, caregivers, friends and/or social workers can search for different lodging options that offer a discount near their treatment center. "You focus on beating cancer, we'll find you a place to stay".
Visit the Joe's House website today at:
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Insurance premium expenses
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American Cancer Society Health Insurance Assistance Service www.cancer.org, 800-227-2345
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American Kidney Fund (dialysis patients) www.kidneyfund.org, 800- 638-8299
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The Bone Marrow Foundation www.bonemarrow.org, 800-365-1336
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Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund (patients 18-40) www.bmcf.net, 661-310- 7940
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CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation www.cancercarecopay.org, 866-552-6729
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The CHAIN Fund Inc. www.thechainfund.com, 203-530-3439
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Co-Pay Relief Program www.copays.org, 866-512-3861
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Fifth Season Financial Assistance Loans for Living www.fifthseasonfinancial.com, 866-459-1271
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Foundation for Health Coverage Education www.coverageforall.org
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HealthWell Foundation (diagnosis-specific) www.healthwellfoundation.org, 800-675-8416
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I’m Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation (young adults) www.stupidcancer.org, 877-735-4763
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Kaiser Family Foundation www.kff.org/consumerguide/7350.cfm
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society www.lls.org, 800-955-4572
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Life Credit Company www.lifecreditcompany.com, 888-274-1777
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The National Children’s Cancer Society www.children-cancer.org, 314-241-1600
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Native American Cancer Research www.natamcancer.org, 800-537-8295
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NeedyMeds (links to assistance programs) www.needymeds.org
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Patient Services Inc. www.patientservicesinc.org, 800-366-7741
Legal issues
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Administration on Aging (search for “legal assistance”) www.aoa.gov, 202-401-4634
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American Bar Association www.americanbar.org, 800-285-2221
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Cancer and Careers www.cancerandcareers.org (click on “resources,” “resource database,” “legal”)
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Disability Rights Legal Center www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org (click on "About DRLC"), 866-999-3752
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LawHelp.org www.lawhelp.org
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Legal Services Corporation www.lsc.gov, 202-295-1500
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National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship www.canceradvocacy.org, 877-NCCS-YES
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National Health Law Program (links to assistance programs) www.healthlaw.org, 202-289-7661
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Native American Cancer Research www.natamcancer.org, 800-537-8295
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Patient Advocate Foundation www.patientadvocate.org, 800-532 -5274
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Social Security Disability Resource Center www.ssdrc.com
Medical care expenses
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American Cancer Society (local chapters) www.cancer.org, 800-ACS- 2345
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American Kidney Fund (dialysis patients) www.kidneyfund.org, 800- 638-8299
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Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation (for children at partner institutions) www.andreriveroflife.org, 310-276-7111
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The Bone Marrow Foundation www.bonemarrow.org, 800-365-1336
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Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund (patients 18-40) www.bmcf.net, 661-310- 7940
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CancerCare www.cancercare.org, 800-813-HOPE
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Cancer Survivors’ Fund (young adults, children) www.cancersurvivorsfund.org, 281-437-7142
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Children’s Leukemia Research Association (also known as National Leukemia Research Association) www.childrensleukemia.org, 516-222-1944
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Fertile Hope www.fertilehope.org, 855-220-7777
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Fifth Season Financial Assistance Loans for Living www.fifthseasonfinancial.com, 866-459-1271
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Foundation for Health Coverage Education www.coverageforall.org
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I’m Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation (young adults) www.stupidcancer.org, 877-735-4673
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Jake Owen Raborn Foundation (pediatric only) www.jakesfoundation.org, 888-356-JAKE
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society www.lls.org, 800-955-4572
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Life Credit Company www.lifecreditcompany.com, 888-274-1777
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Linking A.R.M.S. Program (breast cancer) www.cancercare.org, 800- 813-HOPE
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Mission4Maureen (brain cancer) www.mission4maureen.org, 440-840-6497
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National Cancer Coalition www.nationalcancercoalition.org, 919-821-2182
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The National Children’s Cancer Society www.children-cancer.org, 314-241-1600
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National Marrow Donor Program/Marrow Foundation Patient Assistance Program (search “assistance”) www.marrow.org, 800-507-5427
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Native American Cancer Research www.natamcancer.org, 800-537-8295
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NeedyMeds (links to assistance programs) www.needymeds.org
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Patient Access Network Foundation www.panfoundation.org
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Patient Advocate Foundation www.patientadvocate.org, 800-532 -5274
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ReproTech Ltd. www.vernaspurse.org, 888-489-8944
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Rise Above It (youth, young adults) www.raibenefit.org
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Sarcoma Alliance www.sarcomaalliance.org, 415-381-7236
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UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation www.uhccf.org, 952-992- 4459
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Zichron Shlome Refuah Fund www.zsrf.org, 718-GET-WELL
Post-treatment financial needs
Prescription expenses
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American Cancer Society (local chapters) www.cancer.org, 800-ACS- 2345
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American Kidney Fund (dialysis patients) www.kidneyfund.org, 800- 638-8299
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The Bone Marrow Foundation www.bonemarrow.org, 800-365-1336
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Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund (patients 18-40) www.bmcf.net, 661-310- 7940
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CancerCare www.cancercare.org, 800-813-HOPE
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The CHAIN Fund Inc. www.thechainfund.com, 203-530-3439
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Children’s Leukemia Research Association www.childrensleukemia.org, 516-222-1944
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Chronic Disease Fund www.cdfund.org, 877-968-7233
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Foundation for Health Coverage Education www.coverageforall.org
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Friends of Man www.friendsofman.org, 303-798-2342
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HealthWell Foundation www.healthwellfoundation.org, 800-675-8416
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I’m Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation (young adults) www.stupidcancer.org, 877-735-4673
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society www.lls.org, 800-955-4572
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Linking A.R.M.S. Program (breast cancer) www.cancercare.org, 800- 813-HOPE
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Mission4Maureen (brain cancer) www.mission4maureen.org, 440-840-6497
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National Cancer Coalition www.nationalcancercoalition.org, 919-821-2182
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National Organization for Rare Disorders www.rarediseases.org, 800-999-6673
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Native American Cancer Research www.natamcancer.org, 800-537-8295
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NeedyMeds (links to assistance programs) www.needymeds.org
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Partnership for Prescription Assistance www.pparx.org, 888-4PPA- NOW
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Patient Access Network Foundation www.panfoundation.org, 866-316-PANF
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Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief www.copays.org, 866-512- 3861
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Patient Services Inc. www.patientservicesinc.org, 800-366-7741
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Rise Above It (youth, young adults) www.raibenefit.org
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RxAssist www.rxassist.org
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RxHope www.rxhope.com, 877-267-0517
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Together Rx Access www.togetherrxaccess.com, 800-444-4106
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Allos Therapeutics Inc. www.getasapinfo.com, 877-272-7102
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Amgen Inc. www.amgenassist.com, 888-427-7478
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AstraZeneca www.astrazeneca-us.com/help-affording-your-medicines, 800-292-6363
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Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals 866-575-5002
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Boehringer Ingelheim http://us.boehringer-ingelheim.com, 800-556-8317
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Bristol-Myers Squibb www.destinationaccess.com, 800-861-0048; Indigent Patient Assistance Program, 800-736-0003
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Celgene www.celgenepatientsupport.com, 800-931-8691
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Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc. 888-222-3771
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Cephalon Oncology www.cephalononcologycore.com, 888-587-3263
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Dendreon www.provengereimbursement.com, 877-336-3736
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Eisai Inc. www.eisaireimbursement.com, 866-613-4724
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Genentech Inc. www.genentechaccessolutions.com/portal/site/AS, 888-249-4918
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Genomic Health Inc. www.oncotypedx.com/en-US/Breast/PatientsCaregiversInvasive/Insurance/Insurance, 866-662-6897
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Genzyme Corporation www.genzyme.com/Patients/Patient-Support-Services.aspx, 800-745-4447
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GlaxoSmithKline www.gsk-access.com, 866-475-3678
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ICI Pharmaceutical Novaldex (provides tamoxifen to patients with financial need) 800-456-5678
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Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance www.jjpaf.org, 800-652-6227
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Lilly USA LLC www.lillypatientone.com, 866-472-8663
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Merck & Co. www.merck.com/merckhelps, 800-727-5400
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Millennium Pharmaceuticals Inc. www.velcade.com/payingfortreatment.aspx, 866-835-2233
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Novartis Pharmaceuticals www.patientassistancenow.com (click on "oncology resource center"), 800-245-5356
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Pfizer Inc. www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/pages/misc/Default.aspx, 866-706-2400
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Sanofi-Aventis patientassistanceprogram.sanofi-aventis.us, 888-847-4877
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Searle Pharmaceutical Company 800-542-2526
Retreats
Transportation and travel resources
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The Air Care Alliance www.aircareall.org, 888-260-9707
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Air Charity Network www.aircharitynetwork.org, 877-621-7177
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Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer www.alexslemonade.org, 866-333-1213
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American Cancer Society (Road to Recovery) www.cancer.org, 800-ACS-2345
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American Childhood Cancer Organization www.acco.org , 865-858-2226
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American Kidney Fund (dialysis patients) www.kidneyfund.org, 800-638-8299
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Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation (for children at partner institutions) www.andreriveroflife.org, 310-276-7111
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Angel Airline Samaritans www.angelairlinesamaritans.org, 800-296-1217
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Angel Airlines for Cancer Patients www.AngelAirlinesForCancerPatients.org, 800-296-1217
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Angel Flight Central www.angelflightcentral.org, 866-569-9464
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AVONCares Program www.cancercare.org, 800-813-HOPE
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The Bone Marrow Foundation www.bonemarrow.org, 800-365-1336
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Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund (patients 18-40) www.bmcf.net, 661-310-7940
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CancerCare www.cancercare.org, 800-813-HOPE
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Chai Lifeline www.chailifeline.org
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Corporate Angel Network www.corpangelnetwork.org, 866-328-1313
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Family Reach Foundation www.familyreach.org, 973-394-1411
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Hospitality Homes www.hosp.org, 888-595-4678
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I’m Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation (young adults) www.stupidcancer.org, 877-735-4673
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Joe’s House www.joeshouse.org, 877-JOESHOU
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society www.lls.org, 800-955-4572
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Lifeline Pilots www.lifelinepilots.org, 800-822-7972
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LIVESTRONG Foundation: www.livestrong.org/
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Lymphoma Research Foundation www.lymphoma.org, 800-500-9976
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Mercy Medical Airlift |
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888-675-1405 |
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Mercy Medical Airlift. The oldest and largest charitable patient transportation organization in America.
The source for nationwide charitable airline tickets for financially-needy cancer patients. (Program operated in cooperation with the American Cancer Society.)
Highly discounted air ambulance and private aircraft transports also available.
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National Patient Travel Center |
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800-296-1217 |
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The NPTC serves over 15,000 patients per year.
The Center provides appropriate referrals that can meet your specific transportation need through the National Charitable Patient Transportation System.
The NPTC has been in 24/7 operation since 1990. The Center is a charitably-supported 501 (c)(3) organization.
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Wish fulfillment
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