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transportation costs, drug costs,
etc. Some aid is directed to specific groups of patients such as children. Chemotherapy Drugs
Some companies provide their chemotherapy drugs at reduced or no
cost for people with a proven need.
- Companies with known programs are listed under each drug in the drug section.
Children
Some aid programs are specifically for children.
 The National Children's Cancer
Society (N.C.C.S.) provides direct financial assistance and
emotional support to children with cancer and their families nationwide.
Their mission is to improve the quality of life for children with cancer
and to reduce the risk of cancer by promoting children's health through
financial and in-kind assistance, advocacy, support services, education
& prevention programs. http://www.children-cancer.com/
1015 Locust, Suite 600 St. Louis, MO 63101 1-800-5-Family
e-mail: PFS@children-cancer.com
The McDonald's Corporation operated Ronald McDonald Houses -
places specifically for families away from home for treatment of children. They are
located in the US and many countries.
In the US, The Candlelighters
Childhood Cancer Foundation helps children with cancer and their families - services
that local groups commonly provide include meetings, speakers, parent-to-parent
visitation, summer camps, transportation, emergency funding, and publications. (800)
366-2223
St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is the world's premier center for research
and treatment of potentially fatal childhood diseases, including cancer. Patients are
accepted for treatment at St. Jude Hospital based on their eligibility for treatment
protocols. No children are turned away because of their parents' inability to pay. ALSAC
(American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities) covers all costs of treatment and
supportive care beyond those reimbursed by third party insurers, if any. When no
insurance is available, all treatment costs are covered. (901) 495-3300
United States
Patient Aid Programs
Patient aid programs are funded by cancer groups to help people who
qualify pay for small items such as transportation costs to cancer centers. Each
program has their own guidelines so read carefully.
Travel
- The American Cancer Society Road
to Recovery program organizes volunteers to drive people to appointments. (800)
ACS-2345
- Corporate Angel Network
helps cancer patients travel to distant health centers for care regardless of financial
status. (914) 328-1313
- Mercy Medical Airlift
helps cancer patients travel to distant health centers for care. (800) 296-1191
- Air Care Alliance
helps patients travel to distant health centers for care. (888) 662-6794. ACA
volunteers fly only when financial need or other special circumstances mean a compelling
human need would go unfulfilled.
US Social Security
Some cancer patients and survivors find they can no longer work.
This may qualify them for Social Security.
The application process is not easy and most people are rejected their first time (but win
on appeal).
United Kingdom
See the
new UK and Ireland Organizations Page
Other Financial Information Sources
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