Grants for Cancer
A cancer diagnosis can be the most devastating news you will ever receive in your lifetime. Not being able to afford cancer treatment or not having medical insurance can cause more unwarranted stress. There are non-profit organizations that provide help for individuals that are unable to cover treatments. Grants for cancer are available to those who qualify.
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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
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Since 1949, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has dedicated their lives to find cures for lymphoma, leukemia, myeloma and Hodgkin's disease. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society offers the Patient Financial Aid program that provides $500 per year to patients for prescriptions, travel expenses and medical tests. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and diagnosed with blood cancer under a physician's care. Applicants who participate in the Patient Financial Aid program may enroll in the Co-Pay Assistance program. Recipients may receive up to $10,000 to co-pay cancer treatment, Medicare Part B and Part D and co-pay premiums for private health insurance. You may submit your application online.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
1311 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 310
White Plains, NY 10605
800-955-4572
lls.org
CancerCare
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CancerCare offers grants for expenses to cover cancer treatments. AVON cares offers grants to individuals with breast cancer to cover homecare, transportation and childcare. Linking A.R.M.S. in connection with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation provides grants to breast cancer patients to cover expenses that include treatment for oral and hormonal chemotherapy, lymphoma supplies, nausea medication, durable equipment and aftercare.
Myeloma patients can receive grants through the Door-to-Door program. Grant funds cover travel expenses such as parking and gasoline, pain medication, childcare and homecare. Children can also receive a grant to cover transportation, homecare, medication and childcare.
CancerCare
275 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10001
cancercare.org
Colorectal CareLine
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A non-profit association, the Patient Advocate Foundation provides case management and support for individuals with life-threatening, chronic illnesses including cancer. Individuals with colorectal cancer may receive $400 for financial aid through the Colorectal Care program. Applicants must have an annual income of $75,000 or less. Grant funds cover childcare, food costs, transportation reimbursement and temporary lodging. Applicants have an option to complete their applications by phone by calling the Colorectal CareLine.
Patient Advocate Foundation
421 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
866-657-8634
colorectalcareline.org
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