Cancer resources:
American Cancer Society is open 24 hours a day, 1-800-227-2345, has lots of resources, financial assistance, cancer information, and much more.
Patient Advocate Foundation 1-800-532-5274
https://financialaid.patientadvocate.org
Patients who need additional assistance with, or have additional questions about applying for a Financial Aid Fund award may come
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) offers the following financial assistance programs to help individuals with blood cancer. For a summary of all LLS Patient Financial Assistance Programs, click here.
Patient Financial Assistance Programs
Depending on your state: Some patients with Cervical and Breast Cancer may be eligible for Medicaid. Contact the local Department of Social Service or Cancer Services.
Co-Pay Assistance Program provides assistance toward the cost of Private, Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE insurance premiums, and treatment-related co-pays and co-insurance for prescription drugs, labs, scans, tests, etc. Award levels vary by disease fund.
Patient Aid Program provides a one-time $100 stipend to eligible blood cancer patients to help offset non-medical expenses.
Susan Lang Pay-It-Forward Patient Travel Assistance Programs provide assistance for treatment-related transportation and lodging expenses. Eligible patients receive a $500 grant.
Susan Lang Pre CAR T-cell Therapy Travel Assistance Program provides assistance for treatment-related transportation and lodging expenses for patients who are being evaluated to receive CAR T-cell therapy as either standard treatment or a clinical trial. Eligible patients receive a $2,500 grant.
Urgent Need Programs provide assistance for non-medical expenses including rent, mortgage, lodging, utilities, childcare, elder care, food, transportation, car repair, car insurance, phone service, and acute dental work related to treatment. Eligible patients receive a $500 grant.
Other Financial Aid
For information about other financial aid, click here.
What cancer screening services does the CSP offer?
Breast Cancer Screening (Mammogram and Clinical Breast Exam)
Ages 40 and older
Under age 40 at high risk for breast cancer*
Cervical Cancer Screening (Pap Test, high-risk HPV test and Pelvic Exam)
Ages 40 and older
Colorectal Cancer Screening (Fecal Occult Blood Test/Fecal Immunochemical Test Kit)
Ages 45 and older at average risk for colorectal cancer
Colorectal Cancer Screening (Colonoscopy)
If at increased or high risk for colorectal cancer*
How can I find a CSP in my area?
You can call 1-866-442-CANCER (2262) to be connected to a Cancer Services Program near you. The call is free and operators take calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hablamos español. They also have translation services for other languages.
canserv@health.ny.gov
Also: alternative treatment:
Rice, turmeric, and pineapple use at your discretion..
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Related Links
- Finances and Insurance Coverage
- Employment Rights of Cancer Survivors and Caregivers
- Download or order The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's free booklet, Cancer and Your Finances
- Contact an LLS Information Specialist for more information.
If You have been diagnosed with cancer or had a loved one diagnosed then you realized that cancer resources vary depending on the type of cancer the person has. The above link connects you to different resources to make your journey a little easier.
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