How can I get financial assistance for my cancer-related expenses?

There are several local and national organizations to help with the expenses of cancer. Click here to read an article about getting assistance.

General Financial Assistance

Cancer Cares – For women with cancer – 800-813-4673

JD Breast Cancer Foundation – 216-791-9447, www.jdbcfoundation.org

Journey of Hope – 216-262-0612 – ask at your oncologist’s office for this application, funds available for a variety of costs.

Karen P. Nakon Foundation – 440-930-8000 – breast cancer, www.nakonfoundation.com

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – for all blood cancers, contact Debbie Kendig, 216-910-1234

Rise Above It – for young adults, www.raibenefit.org , PO Box 40054, Bay Village, 44014

 

Specific Financial Assistance

• Chemotherapy

For chemotherapy, every pharmaceutical company has a “compassionate care” program that you can apply for. They each have their own application forms and ‘hoops’ to jump through, but it is worth the effort. You will need to know the names of all the drugs you are taking to then find out who is their manufacturer. I can help with that if you aren’t sure. Click here for a complete listing of pharmaceutical assistance programs

Also, Cancer Resources offers a cancer copay assistance program at http://www.cancercarecopay.org/

• Buying a Wig

The Gathering Place opened HairPeace, a wig salon offered synthetic wigs at no cost. Synthetic wigs are donated to us and then professionally cleaned. We have free wigs east and west, and ask that you make an appointment first.

NEO Wig Bank – free wigs, 440-725-5565, www.inspiratowigs.com

Hair Peace Charities in Pittsburgh, PA offers financial aid for women needing help purchasing a new wig. Go to www.hairpeace.org

• Transportation

For transportation, there are several companies that offer free airfare to cancer patients and their family members. Click here for their phone numbers and webpages.

• Housing

 

Options When Seeking Treatment Out of Town:

Click here for an article in CURE Magazine on housing options.

• Household Assistance

Cleaning for a Reason 877-337-3348

HEAP – Home Energy Assistance Program, electric & gas bills 800-282-0880

• Insurance Issues

For assistance with insurance matters, Click here.

• Make-a-wish programs

Angel Foundation -”Making special wishes come true for adults in Ohio with terminal illness” 419/238-6726, Van Wert, www.theangelfoundation.org

Making Memories – for women with stage IV breast cancer, wishdirector@makingmemories.org

 

Disclaimer

The resources and information given by our staff is NOT an endorsement of those individuals or practices. Staff members do not provide medical advice or assistance. We make every attempt to stock current, legitimate health-related materials. Opinions offered in writing or in lectures do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Gathering Place staff or Board of Trustees.  We receive no fee for maintaining lists of resources and information. It is the responsibility of anyone utilizing this information to fully research the resources provided.