Resources
General:
Patient Resource is a very comprehensive website with many resources
Cancer.net has comprehensive information for people with cancer, families, and caregivers from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
CURE Magazine is an essential resource for insights, stories, and updates about cancer treatment and survivorship. CURE is FREE to patients with cancer, survivors or caregivers who live in the U.S. FREE bulk subscriptions are available for institutions, cancer centers and other organizations.
Emotional and Mental Support:
CareGiver provides caregivers with resources and support to help them through difficult times
Caregivers Action Network is devoted to improving the quality of life of caregivers
Gilda’s Clubs are community organizations helping people living with cancer and their families join with others to build social and emotional support
Inspire is an anonymous online health support community
Managing Mental Health after a Cancer Diagnosis is a guide published by Georgetown University’s School of Nursing that provides information for cancer patients and survivors about identifying and managing emotional health concerns during any stage of treatment
Theravive is a network of licensed counselors, therapists, and psychologists who provide mental health services to patients and caregivers throughout the U.S. and Canada
Financial and Legal Assistance:
The B+ Foundation is one of the largest providers of financial assistance to families of children with cancer in the U.S.
Cancer Scholarships lists educational scholarships to colleges and universities that are available to cancer patients, survivors, children of a cancer patient or survivor, students who have lost a parent to cancer, and students pursuing careers in oncology
Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition is a comprehensive directory of financial assistance programs for patients
Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center has tips for finding financial aid
HealthWell Foundation improves access to health care for America’s underinsured by assisting with copays, premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses. Support is disease-specific so check their website for current grant application criteria
Lazarex Cancer Foundation provides financial assistance to make it possible for patients to participate in clinical trials taking place in the U.S.
National Institutes of Health offers financial aid for medical treatment
National Cancer Institute Financial Assistance Resource Directory is a comprehensive directory of financial assistance programs for cancer patients
Patient Access Network provides co-payment assistance for approved cancer medications for patients who qualify based on income
Triage Cancer is a great resource for financial and legal assistance
Health Insurance:
Cancer Legal Resource Center (CLRC) provides free cancer-related legal information to people worldwide. CLRC does not provide legal advice or financial assistance, and, generally, does not provide direct legal representation
Eligibility.com is a free service that can help people understand their eligibility for benefit programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security
HealthCare.gov offers health insurance options if you are uninsured
Medicare.gov can help those who qualify for Medicare learn what tests and treatments are covered under the program.
Patient Advocate Foundation provides education, legal counseling, and referrals concerning managed care, insurance, financial issues, job discrimination, and debt crisis matters
Medical, Treatment, and Clinical Trials:
Clinical Trials Information for Patients and Caregivers from the National Cancer Institute
GetPalliativeCare.org provided by the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC)
How to Join a Clinical Trial Cancer Checklist from the National Cancer Institute to help determine which clinical trials you may be eligible to join
Medicare and Clinical Research Studies is a guide to clinical research studies while on Medicare from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
The Conversation Project is an initiative that aims to have every individuals wishes for end-of-life care respected
Transportation Services: