Helpful Organizations

21st Century C.A.R.E. is a not-for-profit charitable foundation dedicated to cancer patients. The organization provides financial assistance, educational programs and screenings, support groups, and supports cancer research.

The mission of the American Brain Tumor Association is to advance the understanding and treatment of brain tumors with the goals of improving, extending and, ultimately, saving the lives of those impacted by a brain tumor diagnosis.

The American Cancer Society has programs and services to help patients with cancer and their loved ones understand cancer, manage their lives through treatment and recovery, and identify resources for patients who need financial assistance. Phone: 800-227-2345

“Look Good…Feel Better.” Cosmetics and workshop on making yourself up. Free. For women undergoing treatment. 800-ACS-2345

The American Cancer Society Road To Recovery program provides transportation to and from treatment for people with cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves.

Non-profit charitable organization of pilots, volunteers, and friends that are proud to serve the heartland area of Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas. We will arrange free air transportation for any legitimate, charitable, medically related need. This service is available to individuals and to health care organizations. We will also arrange transportation of those people who are financially distressed, or who are in a time-critical, non-emergency situation due to their medical condition.

The Kids First program provides grants to help families in a variety of areas, but often includes rent or mortgage, auto or home repair, utility payments, grocery and fuel gift cards. 586-226-3146

Assistance in Healthcare helps patients undergoing cancer treatment in the Phoenix metro area. AIH provides money for emergency non-medical expenses such as rent, utilities, car payments and various other needs.

The Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition is a group of national organizations that provide financial help to patients with cancer. The coalition provides a searchable database of financial resources available to patients in need. e-mail: contact@cancerfac.org

The Cancer Hope Network provides emotional support to patients affected by cancer, and their caregivers, by connecting those individuals with a support volunteer who has survived cancer. With more than 400 support volunteers, the Cancer Hope Network makes matches based on the specific cancer diagnosis, treatment protocol, and other factors, giving patients an opportunity to speak to a support volunteer whose experience closely mirrors their own. Phone: 877-467-3638

The Cancer Support Community is an international nonprofit organization that is dedicated to providing social and emotional support, education, and hope to individuals affected by cancer. The Cancer Support Community offers a menu of personalized services through a network of professionally led, community-based centers, hospitals, community oncology practices, and online resources.Phone: 888-793-9355

Founded in 1944, CancerCare is a leading national organization providing free professional support services and information to help people manage the emotional, practical, and financial challenges of cancer. CancerCare provides comprehensive services, including counseling and support groups over the phone, online, and in-person; educational workshops; publications; and financial and copayment assistance. All CancerCare services are provided by oncology social workers and world-leading cancer experts.Phone: 800-813-4673

The CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation, established in 2007, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people to pay for their copayments for chemotherapy and targeted treatment drugs. This critical assistance helps ensure patient access to care and adherence to prescribed treatments. Phone: 866-552-6729

The Colon Cancer Alliance’s mission is to knock colon cancer out of the top three cancer killers. We are doing this by championing prevention, funding cutting-edge research and providing the highest quality patient support services.

To raise breast cancer awareness, increase breast health education, enhance the quality of life for breast cancer patients, as well as their families and friends, and generate funding for local breast health programs.

Good Days provides assistance to underinsured patients who are diagnosed with chronic or life-altering diseases (including cancer) so that they get access to the medications they need.Phone: 877-968-7233

Patients who are experiencing financial hardship and are undergoing treatment for blood cancer at the time of application are eligible to receive a grant for up to $750, to help offset living expenses, and travel-related expenses due to disease and/or medical expenses.Phone: 610-461-5987

Dallas based independent Certified Cancer Navigators, Registered Nurses, as well as Cancer Survivors helping patients through their cancer journey.

The HealthWell Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to eligible individuals to cover co-insurance, copayments, healthcare premiums, and deductibles for certain medications and therapies.Phone: 800-675-8416

A Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Positive Appearance and Resource Center for Cancer Patients. Patients can receive free, private and confidential consultations with specially trained volunteers in a warm and inviting environment to help you improve your appearance and lift your spirits. Helen’s Room offers services and products for low-income, uninsured women. All cancer patients are welcome.

Cancer Support and Education in the Northwest Arkansas region.

The Joe Andruzzi Foundation Financial Assistance Program provides grants up to $700 to cancer patients and their families battling cancer, allowing them to focus on treatment and recovery. 508-261-0630.

The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS exists to find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer patients. We are the voice for all blood cancer patients and we work to ensure access to treatments for all blood cancer patients.

The LIVESTRONG Foundation provides practical, financial, and support services to anyone affected by cancer, including patients and their caregivers. In addition to connecting people directly with the services they need, the LIVESTRONG Foundation offers support for patients with regard to managing medical costs and difficulties related to insurance.Phone: 855-220-7777

Medicine Assistance Tool is a search engine designed to help patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers identify financial resources available through various biopharmaceutical industry programs. The database, which is administered by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, includes programs to help patients who need financial support to pay for their medications.

Financial assistance, meals during treatment, phone cards, lodging during treatment, health insurance premiums, medical expenses not covered by insurance. Child must be diagnosed on or before his/her 18th birthday) 314-241-1600; 800-532-6459.

NCCS’ mission is to advocate for quality cancer care for all people touched by cancer. Founded by and for cancer survivors, NCCS created the widely accepted definition of survivorship and defines someone as a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis and for the balance of life.

The National Foundation for Transplants provides fundraising assistance for patients who need organ and/or tissue transplants, including bone marrow and stem-cell transplants.Phone: 800-489-3863

NeedyMeds, a national nonprofit organization, is an information resource on available patient assistance programs that help individuals who cannot afford medications or other healthcare costs.Phone: 800-503-6897

Founded in 1999, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a nationwide network of people dedicated to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer. 877-272-6226

Partners for Breast Cancer Care, Inc. is a unique organization that is dedicated to serving our community's low-income women and men who desperately need our help. The organization funds breast screening, diagnostic testing and treatment for underserved Lee County women and men. Partners for Breast Cancer Care offers no-cost breast health care to low-income Lee County residents, many of whom have nowhere else to turn for assistance.

This foundation provides advocacy and financial assistance for patients with cancer, and for cancer-related medication side effects. This foundation provides advocacy and financial support for out-of-pocket costs associated with a wide range of medications to treat a number of chronic, rare, or life-threatening conditions, including cancer.Phone: 866-316-7263

The Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF), a national nonprofit organization, provides financial aid to individuals with chronic and life-threatening illnesses, including cancer. Professional case managers who are employed by PAF identify and reduce barriers to accessing care; there is no charge for these services. PAF also provides small grants to eligible patients.Phone: 800-532-5274

The Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Program provides direct financial support to financially and medically eligible patients, including Medicare Part D beneficiaries. These may include out-of-pocket costs associated with healthcare insurance copayments, co-insurance, and deductibles.Phone: 866-512-3861

Patient Services, Inc, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing health insurance premium assistance, pharmacy copayment assistance, and copayment waiver assistance for patients with chronic illnesses, including several types of cancer.Phone: 800-366-7741

Pretty In Pink Foundation provides the financial assistance necessary to make survival a reality for breast cancer patients.

San Antonio based nonprofit helping those going through radiation therapy treatment.

RABA's Complementary Paratransit transportation service provides origin-to-destination transportation for individuals who, because of a disability, are not able to utilize a regularly scheduled fixed route bus service.

Rx Outreach is a nonprofit pharmacy that provides access to affordable medications. Rx Outreach offers more than 600 medications through its mail-order pharmacy to all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.Phone: 888-796-1234

RxAssist, through their Patient Assistance Program Center, provides a comprehensive database of patient assistance programs offered by drug companies, and other resources to manage patients’ medication costs.e-mail: info@rxassist.org

RxHope is a web-based patient assistance resource that helps patients obtain free or low-cost prescription medications. RxHope has program descriptions and downloadable applications for prescription drug assistance programs for specific medications.

Sense of Security California is a California 501c(3) non-profit corporation that provides non-medical financial assistance for California residents who are financially distressed due to being patients in treatment for breast, ovarian and other gynecologic cancers.

Susan G. Komen is an organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives in order to make the biggest impact against this disease.

The Assistance Fund (TAF) is an independent charitable patient assistance foundation that helps patients and families facing high medical out-of-pocket costs by providing financial assistance for their copayments, co-insurance, deductibles, and other health-related expenses. TAF currently manages >30 funds—each of which covers medications that treat a specific cancer, depending on funds available. Phone: 855-845-3663

The Samfund provides direct financial assistance to young adult survivors of cancer. The biannual Samfund Grants Program offers financial support to cancer survivors aged 21 to 39 who meet specific eligibility criteria. This fund also offers free financial education webinars on prescription assistance, financial health, employment after cancer treatment, and health and disability insurance.Phone: 617-938-3484

Since its founding in 1979, The Skin Cancer Foundation has set the standard for educating the public and the medical profession about skin cancer, its prevention by means of sun protection, the need for early detection, and prompt, effective treatment.

Serving San Antonio and surrounding communities, Thrivewell Cancer Foundation provides eligible cancer patients with financial assistance towards their cancer treatment, and also helps provide transportation assistance for cancer treatment.

This nonprofit organization provides educational materials as well as education about financial management to people with cancer and their caregivers on practical and legal issues that may affect them during and after cancer treatment. Triage Cancer hosts free webinars throughout the year on cancer survivorship. The Triage Cancer Insurance & Financial Intensive, a comprehensive certificate program for healthcare providers and patient advocates, provides valuable information on health and disability insurance and financial management.Phone: 424-258-4628

Their 2-1-1 telephone helpline provides information and referral with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling resources and more.

The mission of Us TOO is to provide hope and improve the lives of those affected by prostate cancer through support, education and advocacy/awareness.

Nationwide prostate cancer support, education, patient assistance.