- Jill’s Wish Foundation, Inc. The Mission of Jill’s Wish is to minimize the financial hardships patients face while going through breast cancer treatment so they can focus on recovery. Jill’s Wish offers grants of up to $1500 on a rolling basis to cover non-medical living expenses for those with newly-diagnosed.
- Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition Cancer advocacy organizations offer many kinds of help and support for people with cancer and their families and friends. Many of these groups focus on helping people with specific types of cancer. Each organization offers different kinds of assistance and eligibility rules.
- Angel FoundationA cancer diagnosis can pose a tremendous financial burden on an individual and their family. The Emergency Financial Assistance program provides assistance to adults in active treatment for their cancer.
- Mortgage, Rent and Utility AssistanceThe mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
- Help with cancer billsMillions of people are diagnosed with cancer every year. A diagnosis of cancer can lead to outrageous medical and hospital bills, even for families with health insurance.
- Home Energy Assistance ProgramIf you have difficulties paying for your utilities, LIHEAP may be able to assist you with bill payments, an energy crisis, and weatherization and energy-related home repairs. To apply, call the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) project.
- Colon Cancer AllianceThrough the Blue Note Fund, patients can apply for a one-time $300 grant to help with rent, utilities, or food costs. Grants are disbursed quarterly.
- Rally foundationSupport for one patient has an annual (12 month calendar year) cap of $500 and a lifetime cap of $750., Funds will be used to cover patient’s cancer related medical bills or other family costs related to treatment.
- Need help paying bills?The non-profit organization will provide patients with information on, as well as access to various resources and services. They will provide them with help for financial issues, such as their everyday bills and living expenses.
- Help Now FundThe Help Now Fund is a program designed for breast cancer patients, who are in need of emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgage, and/or utility bills (electric, water, and gas)
* Cancer Horizons has created this list extensive of vendors and resources from what are believed to be reliable sources, including referrals from the CH community, Internet and direct submission requests. Cancer Horizons neither endorses nor takes responsibility for any interaction between our site user and the service provider. Any experience with any of these providers good or bad is the exclusive responsibility of the user.
This is my 3rd fight with breast cancer. O have always been independent but can’t work and get 756 on disability . I’m struggling. Please consider me for a financial gift and prayers are aporeciated!!God is great!!!
I’m not on disability and take home 848. Single mom, 40 years old. breast cancer survivor. NJ is too expensive and I’m stuck where I am. In a rental hole. I’ve been trying to get help. Already summoned by my landlord once. I struggle every month. I want to cry. I have to tell my teenage daughter, no you can’t have that this week. Breaks my heart.
I am fighting lung cancer for four months now, I’m unable to work and need help with my bills.
I have breast cancer n I am going through this journey with faith n God, my bills r getting me down n I try not 2 worrie n just keep my mind on getting better everyday but it’s hard not 2 think about bills when u have them, I just would appreciate a little help just 2 come my nerves, Thanks so much n may God bless
I have to many bills and stressing out about them Big time. Medicare only pays 80% and I am on full disability and I only get so much. My husband quit his job and I only get $772.00 a month. Please please please please please please HELP ME
Hi I have been diagnosed with breast cancer. I have been undergoing testing for the last month in order to get a clear diagnosis. So then a plan can be made to move forward. Not sure yet if lumpectomy or masectomy will be needed. I think this last test will tell us. Thank you for this site. I am researching all I can, trying to prepare for all that lies ahead ( that I can think if anyway)
God is able to see us through this journey. Fret with your doctors social worker she have an wealth of information. Blessings.
My boyfriend has has head neck brain cancer and we really needed help finding a place to live 2 bedroom would be nice.
I had breast cancer 20 years ago, but I was younger then and was able to work and help my husband. My son, who is a miracle, just turned 16 and has ADHD. On January of this year I was diagnosed again with breast cancer and the bills a piling up because I had to have bilateral mastectomy and now I’m going through chemotherapy. Since then I had to stop working. Would you please consider helping me financially? Thank you!
My ex was recently diagnosed with lung cancer and needs help financially as well as just some advice as to what to do next. Please contact me and i will pass along his info via private message. Thanks
Anyone with cancer knows how emotionally and financially hard it is. I’m 27 I have a 5 yr old starting school and now a 5 month old I have cervical cancer and it’s spread to my lip noods (sorry I don’t know the correct spelling) I’ve done chemo outside and inside radiation I’m not able to work and I’m struggling. My family have been amazing. But please everyone pray for our little family.
Hello, my mother has been fighting cancer for 2 and a half years, she went into remission after having surgery and doing a few rounds of chemo and radiation. The cancer migrated shortly after and since then its been really hard seeing her health decline, she has been working through it this whole time but she is at a point where she cannot work any longer, her job cannot giver her any assistance and the decisions have fallen on me. I never thought at my age (23) I would be trying to figure out how to set up appointments with numerous doctors, trying to learn exactly how to get her assistance all while trying to make her comfortable and not worry about the bills we have.
Dear Abby, as soon as I can I would love to donate to you. I understand what it’s like to be young struggling to take care of your mother. You’re very strong she’s lucky to have you. Even if she doesn’t always tell you. Keep your head high. Don’t ever lose hope.
Hello… My husband was diagnosed with a mixed pheno-type cancer in May. We were sent to Nashville on June 6 and now going on 3 months since we have been away from our home 2 hours away. I lost my job of 8 years due to needing to be here with my husband to care for him. We are now looking at a bone marrow transplant possibly, we purchased a new home in April and are really starting to stress because everything has turned upside down in these past few months. Our families have helped but we can’t depend on them forever.. If there is anything that we can apply for or something we need the assistance! Pride is huge for us but we have to put that aside now… Thank you for any information
I’m currently in a trial treatment at rosewell cancer institute for my first recurrence of ovarian cancer. I haven’t worked in almost 2 years and money is tight. My electricity is in danger of being cut off. I’ve tried a couple different places but the funding is dry. Is there anywhere I can go to help with this? The stress from worrying if our when it will be shut off is taking its toll.
Hello this is my second time around with cancer and now it’s stage 4, I’m on disability and we all know how límited it is. I am a single mom with two teenagers and would like to have a little extra money for Christmas, anything will help. Thank you and god bless
I need help with my bills I am going thru treatment for lung cancer and my bills are piling up. Please help me.
We have two family members with cancer one haves bone cancer and neck the other have brain gilobastoma we really in need of help.p
Hi, i was just diagnosed with cervical cancer. I currently work two jobs and have two small children. I have bills to pay even havibg to be off work on october 8th until im cure. Looking for any kind of info that could help me.
Trying to find out more about financial assistance. We just found out after 3 months of in and out of the hospital, coming up with diabetes, then blood clots in legs and lung, while becoming anemic. Dr’s stumped then in the hospital found she had swollen lymph nodes all over her chest and abdomen. She has undergone 2 biopsies only to find out she has Hodgkins lymphoma. We have to go for pet scan this Thursday and back to John B Amos Friday. All the test hospitals Bill’s has put my Bill’s messed up. I am the only child no family to help taking care of my mom. I’ve tried getting a loan manipulating Bill’s to get everything thing paid and it has me in a jam. Is there any information you can offer?
I am really stressed out have to move by the first of November and I’m limited on funds and don’t know what to do. I’m trying to find a 2br if I can . Need help financially
My name is Linda Holmes my niece have been diagnosed with Breast cancer it’s been Three months now .She have not been able to work because the treatment make her sick. Her light bill and I was bill is past due she need help.so can you or any one help her .Thank in advance
I was diagnosed with Ovariam Cancer February 18th, 2018. I am a single parent. I have been doing chemo since March . June 13th, 2018 I had a total hysterectomy and several masses removed in my abdomen. I am healing very slowly and haven’t been able to return to work full time . I have developed several abscesses since surgery. Currently, trying to heal an open abscess from surgery site with a wound specialist . Seeking assistance!
I have been diagnosed with cancer in my pelvis and cervix I have to take chemotherapy and radiation and I’m not working will need help paying my rent and bills what do I do
Hi, I’m very.sorry to find out there is no cure for cancer after 30 years I no of. I’m dying of non small cell lung cancer stage iv. I’m behind on my house payments since I’ve got sick and can’t work. Can someone please help me any amount is appreciated . Thanks Martha
I am 79 years old and just got diagnosed with lung and kidney cancer. I collect social security but having trouble heating my home. Is there someone that can help me or give me suggestions on where I could go to get help. Thank you
I am a single mom with breast cancer raising 3 daughters. I am facing an eviction and I just learned of this organization. I am currently stressed and often depressed over my situation, feeling like I have no way out. Please consider me and my daughter’s for help with a security deposit (thank God we were approved)and first months rent.
I have Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. Left Masectamy in August of 2017. Between Medicare and Medicaid, my cancer bills are pretty much covered, but I need oral surgery and cannot afford on SS. ($1500). Can anyone provide info on low/no cost dentist in AR? Thanks & good luck to all.
I am 59 yrs old and was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in Oct 2018. Had a double mastectomy and I am currently going through chemo. I have a job that I am going to try to return to next week. I am also in the process of packing up and moving. I have no support in my house and need calmness. Say a prayer for me!!! Thanks. I may need some financial help later
I am so disappointed that I did not find this site a mere six days ago!
I was diagnosed with bilateral and metastatic breast cancer 18 months ago at only 43 years old. I have been through two rounds of aggressive chemo and radiation, four surgeries, and just had extensive breast reconstruction 35 days ago — just five days past the criteria deadline!
As I have been unable to work at all for extensive periods or only part time in the past year, I am now in financial crisis. I am losing my decent-paying engineering job, my home, my vehicle, and have been forced to default on student loans (that took nearly 35% of my full time income). I am single with no other sources of income; my life savings and credit accounts are depleted. I am full time caretaker of my disabled mother who is dying of kidney failure. My future is affected because my credit scores are ruined and bankruptcy will not discharge the largest loan accounts.
Needless to say, I feel helpless and destitute, and am still in painful and debilitating recovery for up to several more weeks.
I had no intention of writing such a detailed comment, but it has just come out. I spend all my energy – what little there is – hiding my reality from people because I despise being pitied or thought of as weak. I hid being sick until I could not mask the physical effects any longer.
I must add, however, that I am so grateful for my mother’s church that has helped with food for us recently. Indeed, in spite of everything, there have been occasional small miracles that I cannot overlook. I certainly cannot discount the biggest one of all: I am cancer free today! Perhaps another big miracle will happen to help me out of financial crisis.
And with that, I will stop boring all now and end with this:
To all of you fighting for your lives today, stay strong and positive! You have more strength and power than you think you do. If you have them, allow your family and friends to be of service to you in your time of need by accepting their offers to help. Finally, always be good to others and to yourself!
I am a 65 year old woman with stage 4 cancer. I am in remission and I have been nicely asked to find another place to live. The person I live with has MS and her sister will be moving in to help. I am on a fix income, and looking for a 1bedroom apt. I am blessed to have God with me, but I feel very ALONE and am not sure where to turn. Hopefully someone might have a answer.
Hi my name is faviola Rodriguez i am battling stage three breast cancer i have 1 year old baby boy named Matthew i need help paying my rent i was denied the disability and my husband is not working right now because I just had my surgery done he is the only one who can take care of me i would be grateful for the help
I am fighting non hodgkins lymphoma and was trying to return to work from SSI now I lost my job the cancer has returned and my SSI will be cut until they catch up I am about to be shut off of utilities and things like car insurance rent and cable have not been paid not to mention food stamps 15 dollars
I’m not quite sure how to go about this. As most of you can imagine “I’ve never had to face this before”. Anyways, here’s the story. I am a 59 yo man who was just diagnosed with stage3b prostrate cancer. My wife has progressive multiple sclerosis ( perfect storm right?). The medical bills we incur on monthly basis we are able to handle. Surgery and radiation is imminent and I’m going to be out of work for at least 6 weeks. Is this the place to go to ask for help? Does anyone know?
I would like help I have breast cancer