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This guide is provided as a convenience. GI Aid does not endorse any particular resource. Financial assistance resources are subject to availability and do not guarantee funding. 

Body image and fertility

Cancer Care- Free Hats, Wigs & Scarves

From wigs to   scarves and hats there are many choices available to suit individual   preferences and needs and all are available at zero cost to cancer patients.

 

Cancer.net- Dating, Sex, and Reproduction

Find answers to   your questions about dating, sex, and reproduction when affected by cancer. 

 

Caring and Comfort

(651) 690-4100

Custom wigs made   with your own hair.

 

Chemo   Diva

(813) 300-8638

Get a halo wig made   with your own hair. Wear your hair under any hat, cap, or scarf. 

 

Coils to Locs

If you have experienced   medical hair loss, or you are faced with non-medical related alopecia,   consider Coils to Locs wigs.

 

Compassionate Creations Wig Design

(562) 346-8621 

Designing custom wigs for women experiencing hair loss   due to chemotherapy treatment. 

 

EBeauty Community Inc

We provide free wigs to women with medically caused hair   loss by accepting gently used wigs and having them professionally cleaned and   styled before sending them out to someone in need.

 

Fertility Preservation

Fertility preservation is the   cryopreservation (freezing) of human reproductive tissue to be used later for   in vitro fertilization (IVF) therapies or intra uterine insemination (IUI).

 

Good Wishes Hair Wraps

(888) 778-5998

No-cost “It’s a   Wrap” or “Good Wishes” square scarf to anyone with thinning hair or hair loss   due to illness or treatment.

 

Hair   To Stay

Helping cancer patients afford scalp cooling, a   treatment that may reduce chemotherapy induced hair loss. 

 

Hope   Scarves

(888) 585-4673

Sends out scarves and stories of hope,   shared by thousands of courageous survivors.

 

Hello Gorgeous!

Provides   complimentary, professional makeovers and cosmetic education to all women   battling all cancers. 

 

Look Good Feel Better

Teaches beauty techniques to those with cancer to help   them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer.

 

Shop Well With You

(800) 799-6790

A body-image resource for women surviving cancer. 

 

Verna’s Purse

ReproTech, Ltd., strives to make   fertility preservation services available to all individuals who are facing   fertility threatening treatment. Financial assistance program for patients   faced with economic challenges.

 

Wigs & Wishes

(856) 582-6600

Dedicated to   providing wigs and granting wishes to courageous individuals battling cancer.   


Biomarker Testing

Caris Life Sciences

Identifies   biomarkers in your tumor that provide invaluable information on whether your   tumor may or may not respond to specific drugs or clinical trials. Financial assistance may be   available. MyCancer.com is sponsored by Caris Life Sciences and   provides education to patients about testing and treatment options. 

 

FORCE

(866) 288-7475

Providing   expert-reviewed information to help people make informed medical decisions.   Supportive community of peers and professionals ensures no one faces   hereditary cancer alone.

 

FoundationOne CDx

An   FDA-approved test for solid tumors. Designed to provide your physician with   information to help with treatment decisions and understand recurrence risk.

 

Perthera

Gives   therapeutic recommendations to physicians so they can treat their patients   with medications that target the specific biomarkers associated with their   patient’s unique cancer.

 

Test4TRK

Testing   for people with metastatic colorectal cancer with high Microsatellite   Instability (MSI-H) status.


Caregiving

AARP- Family Caregiving

(877) 333-5885

Robust collection of resources on topics   that affect caregivers. 

 

American Association   of Caregiving Youth

(561) 391-7401

Increases awareness and provides support   services for youth caregivers and their families.

 

American   Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association

Find inpatient   rehabilitation hospitals and units that assist with the care, treatment and   recovery of disabling injuries and illnesses. 

 

CancerCare: Pet Assistance and Wellness (PAW) Program

(800) 813‑4673

Assists people living with cancer and their caregivers   with care for their pets during the challenges of cancer treatment.

 

CareCalendar

Free website to   organize meals and other help for families during a time of illness, recovery   or a life changing event. 

 

Caregiver Action Network

(855) 227-3640

Improves the quality of life of those   who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, or disease.

 

Caregiver Distress Checklist

Caregiver Coping Checklist

The Caregiver Distress Checklist helps   you assess your health and well-being. The Caregiver Coping Checklist helps   identify areas to make changes to take   better care of yourself. 

 

Caregiver Resource Guide

Tool for people who are caring for   someone with cancer. It can help you: learn how to care for yourself as a   caregiver, better understand what your loved one is going through, develop   skills for coping and caring, and take steps to help protect your health and   well-being.

 

Cocktails & Chemo

Nominate a caregiver to receive a care   package.

 

Compassion Animal Project

Nationwide, donor-funded, non-profit   provides financial assistance for life-saving treatments for pets

 

Family   Caregiver Alliance

(800) 445-8106

Supports and sustains the important work   of families and friends nationwide who care for adult loved ones.

 

Help for Cancer Caregivers

Helps caregivers pinpoint their current   sources of strain and create a personal care guide to help improve their well-being.

 

My Cancer Circle

An online tool to help organize the   community of people who want to help you. 

 

National   Alliance for Caregiving

Conducts policy analysis and tracks   legislation dealing with family caregiving issues.

 

National Caregiver Library

Resources available to caregivers for   free through alliances with professionals, businesses, and other   organizations.

 

Patient Resource

Patient and caregiver guides on most   cancers. 

 

Triage Cancer- Caregiving

(424)   258-4628

Provides educational resources for   caregivers to individuals diagnosed with cancer in the form of animated   videos, Quick Guides, webinars and more.

 

Wellspouse   Association

Advocates for and addresses the needs of   individuals caring for a chronically ill and/or disabled spouse/partner. 


Clinical trials

About Clinical Trials

(888)   662-6728

Empowers people to understand cancer   clinical trials and discuss this option with their doctors and loved ones. 

 

ClinicalTrials.gov

 Database of privately and publicly funded clinical   studies conducted around the world.

 

FORCE

(866) 288-7475

Providing   expert-reviewed information to help people make informed medical decisions.   Information on why clinical trials are so important, as well as how to   enroll.

 

Lazarex Cancer Foundation

(877) 866-9523

Navigate clinical trials, which may include   financial assistance for costs necessary to attend a clinical trial. 

 

Patient Empowerment Network

Helps   you with decisions about your healthcare team and whether you should   participate in a clinical trial.

 

PRE-ACT

Preparatory   Education About Clinical Trials. Developed with support from the NCI to help   patients better understand what clinical trials are and how they work.

 

Triage   Cancer- Clinical Trial Video

A video to help you find and pay for clinical trials.


Colorectal cancer treatment

3 Steps Forward

Estimate your risk   for developing a low white blood cell count (neutropenia) during your   chemotherapy.

 

Abridge

App   that records the details of your care and helps you understand your health.


 AIM With Immunotherapy

Educate   patients receiving cancer immunotherapy to be proactive members of the   oncology team. 

 

Assist Health Group

(888) 996-0650

Operates five specialty networks that   provide patients with affordable, high quality access to healthcare:   Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Imaging, Diagnostic Lab Testing, Virtual   Consultations, FIT testing.

 

Cancerdocs 

(844) 733-7744

Speak directly with an oncologist at top cancer centers   for advice or a complete second opinion. Please let them know you heard about   them through the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.

 

Caris Life Sciences

Identifies   biomarkers in your tumor that provide invaluable information on whether your   tumor may or may not respond to specific drugs or clinical trials. Financial assistance may be   available. MyCancer.com is sponsored by Caris Life Sciences and   provides education to patients about testing and treatment options. 

 

Chemotherapy.com

Find information and resources focused on chemotherapy   treatment. 

 

Colvera

(855) 870-0096

Colvera   detects colorectal tumor growth in circulating tumor DNA. It can be used with   CEA for surveillance of recurrent colorectal cancer after primary treatment.

 

FoundationOne CDx

Provides your   physician with information to help with treatment decisions and understand   recurrence risk.

 

Get Palliative Care

Provides relief from the   symptoms and stress of a serious illness with the goal of improving quality   of life.

 

Hill-Burton Assistance Program

(800) 638-0742

Free or reduced   healthcare; pay what you can based on income. Only available in select   facilities. 

 

National Cancer Institute

(800) 422-6237

Offers a   multidisciplinary team approach that allows for individualized opinions and   treatment regimens. 

 

NCI - Dictionary of Cancer Terms

The NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms features thousands of   terms related to cancer and medicine.

 

NCI - Palliative Care In Cancer

(800) 422-6237

Informative resource   regarding palliative care outlining the who, what, where, and whys of the   service. 

 

National Center For Complementary and Integrative   Health

(888) 644-6226

Offers information   specialists for scientific and medical literature focused on integrative   medicine.

 

OncANP

(800) 908-5175

A   professional association of naturopathic physicians who work with people   living with cancer.

 

OncoLink

Robust source of   information regarding treatment, survivorship, and prevention.

 

OncoLink- Radiation

Pictorial   overview of the radiation therapy treatment process.

 

Oncotype DX

(866) 662-6897

Genomic testing   for stage II and III survivors to determine their risk of recurrence. Financial assistance may be available. 

 

Patient Empowerment Network

Provides   knowledge and tools to help you feel more confident playing a central role in   decisions that affect your health.

 

Perthera

Gives   therapeutic recommendations to physicians so they can treat patients with   medications that target specific biomarkers associated with the patient’s   unique cancer.

 

RT Answers

Find   information about radiation therapy as it pertains to colorectal cancer   treatment. 

 

Signatera

A personalized, tumor-informed assay optimized to detect   circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) for molecular residual disease (MRD) assessment   and recurrence monitoring for patients previously diagnosed with cancer.

 

Society for Integrative Oncology

(518) 694-5543

Enables communication,   education, and research by bringing together practitioners from multiple   disciplines.

 

StoreMyTumor

(267) 702-5501

Collects, processes, and stores viable tumor tissue with   the hope of expanding treatment options. 

 

Test4TRK

Testing   for people with metastatic colorectal cancer with high Microsatellite   Instability (MSI-H) status.

 

Triage Cancer- Quick Guide to Accessing Medical Records

This   guide helps you get access to your medical records.

 

​Trinity   Health

(734) 343-1000

Facilities in 22   states serving people regardless of their ability to pay. 

 

Understanding Cancer Immunotherapy Research (UCIR)

Dedicated to   patients undergoing or interested in cancer immunotherapy. The site offers   easy-to-understand explanations and visuals on new therapies. Patients can   explore a database of the latest immunotherapy drugs   approved by the FDA and EMA. Go to UCIR.org to learn more about the immune   system and how it can be harvested to fight cancer.

 

Understanding Your Pathology Results

Understand all the   “big words” used on pathology reports.

 

Young Onset Colorectal Cancer Clinic at The Dana Farber   Cancer Institute

877-442-3324

Focuses   exclusively on the treatment of colorectal cancer in people under the age of   50.


Community resources

Catholic Charities

(703) 549-1390

Various support   services provided including emergency financial assistance, counseling, and   more, regardless of religious affiliation. 

 

Community Action Partnership

Find your local   branch for assistance with food, rent, utilities, etc. Free- or low-cost   transportation for individuals with Medicaid.

 

Emergency Financial Assistance

Links to emergency   financial assistance locally; add your county/city/state in the search bar. 

 

Food Banks - Listings by State

State listings at   bottom of page for food banks in your area.

 

Free Clinics

(641)   715-3900 ext. 301402

Clinics listed offer services for free   or at a reduced rate. Many clinics operate under a sliding scale schedule.   This means that costs to patients are calculated based on income.

 

Health Resources & Services Administration

Facilities obligated to provide free or   reduced-cost healthcare. 

 

Jewish   Family Services

(201) 977-2400

Various programs   serving the Jewish community and beyond. 

 

Jewish   Federation

Social services and emergency assistance to qualified   individuals regardless of religious affiliation.

 

Lutheran Social Services

Various services   country wide including food, shelter, education, and more, regardless of   religious affiliation.

 

​National   Assistance in Healthcare

Financial   assistance program through the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in the   immediate areas of their facilities

 

Need Help Paying Bills

Locate rent,   utilities, food, and organizational assistance; add your county/city/state in   search bar. 

 

Salvation Army

Rent, shelter,   utilities and food assistance; type in zip code for local center.

 

St. Vincent De Paul Society

Various financial   assistance programs available. Search for your local chapter. 

 

United Way

Use this   searchable database or dial 2-1-1 on your phone for various resources.


Emotional and peer support

Cancer Out Loud: The CancerCare Podcast

(212)   712-8323

Features   conversations with people living with cancer, caregivers, survivors, loved   ones and the bereaved. Each episode pulls back the curtain to share what it’s   really like to be part of a support group, maintain a career during   treatment, cope with grief and much more.

 

Cancer Support Community

(888) 793-9355

We   provide guidance, resources and support to cancer patients or their loved   ones with a variety of needs—from getting information about cancer,   identifying a local support group or just finding someone who is willing to   listen. We provide help with coping in over 200 languages.

 

Colorectal Cancer Alliance Online Communities - Blue Hope Nation

Colorectal   Cancer Alliance’s Official Facebook support pages. Join our private Blue Hope   Nation page for friendship, support and information. Your postings are   protected from your timeline and the internet.

 

Colorectal Cancer Alliance Buddy Program

Peer-to-peer   support program where you can get connected to vetted buddies who have walked   in your shoes. We match according to stage, diagnosis, and age.

 

Colorectal Cancer Alliance Helpline

(877) 422-2030

Patient and Family Support Navigators offer   connection to information and resources as well as provide support to anyone   affected by colorectal cancer. Helpline hours are Monday-Friday 9 am - 5 pm   ET; a bilingual navigator is available.

 

Colorectal Cancer Alliance Support Group Chats

Moderated   support group chats on the Colorectal Cancer Alliance website. Daily chats   for all and a grief chat for those experiencing a loss.

 

Abuse Hotlines

If you suspect someone is   being abused please contact the appropriate hotline to the right. Many   hotlines provide the opportunity to report anonymously. 

Child   Abuse Hotline

(800) 422-4453

Domestic Abuse   Hotline

(800) 799-7233

Elder Abuse Hotline

(800) 222-8000

 

CanCare

(888) 461-0028

We provide hope and   healing to the cancer community by ensuring anyone facing cancer can have a   survivor by their side. Support   is available over the phone, via text, email and in person – one time or on   an ongoing basis.

 

CancerCare

(800) 813-4673

Licensed   professional oncology social workers provide emotional support individually   and in support groups.

 

Cancer.net: Managing Emotions

Helpful   information to understand and manage emotions commonly experienced by people   affected by cancer. 

 

Conquer Magazine Support Group Locator

Locate   colorectal cancer support groups in your area on this map

 

Healthwell Foundation

(800) 675-8416

Cancer-related   behavioral health fund provides assistance for out-of-pocket expenses.

 

National   Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

(703)   524-7600

Provides   support, information, and local resources to empower and better the lives of   those with mental illness. 

 

National Suicide Hotline

(800) 273-8255

24/7, free, and   confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis.

 

Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine

(859) 312-8880

Find a mental health   provider who treats sleep disorders.

 

Ways to Wellness: CancerCare’s Coping Circle Community

Series of national virtual workshops focused on the   needs of people with cancer and their caregivers.


End-of-life

American Cancer Society

(800) 227-2345

Resources and   education about end-of-life topics.

 

CaringInfo

Provides free   resources to help people make decisions about end-of-life care and services   before a crisis.

 

The Conversation Project

Works to make these   difficult conversations about end-of-life easier. 

 

Family Caregiver Alliance: Important Papers

(800) 445-8106

An overview of the   important documents that help in   end-of-life decision making.

 

Financial Assistance for Widows

(877)   764-5798

The   financial loss that comes with losing a spouse only compounds the despair   felt by the family, especially for widows. If you have fallen behind on   credit cards after losing a loved one, there are debt relief options.

 

Five Wishes

Legal advance directive   document helps all adults, regardless of age or health, consider and document   end of life care.

 

Funeral   Consumers Alliance

(802) 865-8300

Assistance in   finding affordable help with a funeral.

 

Funeral Wise

(800)   865-7801

Find resources for getting State   assistance for funeral or burials in your area. A list of programs by state   including a summary for each. Includes information on where you can go for   further information. 

 

Hospice   Foundation

(800) 854-3402

Answers about   hospice care.

 

Medcure

(866) 560-2525

Connects people   wanting to donate their body to science.

 

Medicare.gov-   Hospice Compare

Find hospices that   serve your area and compare them based on the quality of care they provide. 

 

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship: Dying Well-   The Final Stage of Survivorship

(877) 622-7937

Informative and   supportive audio program designed to teach you more about your choices and   resources, as well as what to expect during this last stage of survival.

 

National Hospice   and Palliative Care Organization

(703) 837-1500

Learn more about   palliative and hospice care. Find the right hospice care for you in your   area.

 

Need Help Paying Bills - Funeral Help

Online guide for   financial resources regarding funerals.

 

PREPARE for Your Care

Talk with your doctors,   and give your family and friends peace of mind. 

 

Triage Cancer: Estate Planning

(424) 258-4628

Information on   creating wills, life insurance, advance directives, and more.

 

US Funerals Online

(877)   225-0834

Lists by   State what type and level of financial assistance may be offered by a State   and County to assist families with funeral expenses.


Fertility

Alliance for Fertility Preservation

(925) 290-8950

Increases information, resources, and   access to fertility preservation for people with cancer.

 

Heart Beat

(888) 347-3415

Helps ease some of the financial burden   of fertility medications.

 

LIVESTRONG

(855) 220-7777

Information on fertility risks and   options as well as how to access fertility preservation discounts.

 

The Oncofertility Consortium 

(866) 708-3378

Resources that navigate the complex   fertility issues facing patients with cancer and other serious diseases. 

 

ReproTech

(888) 953-9669

Makes cryostorage more attainable,   affordable, and reliable.

 

Resolve

(866) 668-2566

Helps families reach resolution by being   empowered by knowledge, supported by community, and united by advocacy.

 

ReUnite   

(844)   385-5403

Financial assistance program for   patients undergoing fertility treatments. 

 

Save My Fertility

(312) 503-2504

For those who want to learn more about   preserving their fertility before and during cancer treatment.

 

Team Maggie for a Cure

Financial assistance to young women and   men for the purpose of preserving eggs and sperm. 

 

Tinina Q. Cade Foundation

(410) 998-1000

Information,   support, and financial assistance to help needy infertile families overcome   infertility.

 

Triage Cancer- Fertility Quick Guide

A guide to help you understand and pay for fertility   preservation.


Fundraising platforms

Blue Star Tributes

A unique, personalized fundraising webpage hosted on   the Colorectal Cancer Alliance website that honors or remembers a loved one   impacted by colorectal cancer. 

 

Give Forward

Fundraising   platform you create to help pay for bills, etc.

 

Help Hope Live

(800)   642-8399

We   provide one-on-one fundraising help, a customizable Campaign Page, and bill   pay support.

 

MedGift

Support platform   for the emotional, physical, psychological, and financial challenges of a   health-related crisis.

 

Triage Cancer: Quick Guide to Crowdfunding

Tips and   considerations for crowdfunding.


General expenses

Blue Hope Financial Assistance

(877) 422-2030

Colorectal Cancer   Alliance provides financial support for screening or treatment-related   expenses.

 

The   Actors Fund

(800) 221-7303

Support, resources, and information for those who work   in entertainment and performing arts.

 

21st Century Cares

(888) 850-1622

Provides patients   financial assistance for incidental expenses related to cancer treatments. 

 

The Cancer Card Xchange

Collects monetary   and gift card donations and distributes to individuals with cancer. 

 

CancerCare

(800) 813-4673

Assists all women with cancer.

 

CancerCare: Pet Assistance and Wellness (PAW) Program

(800) 813‑4673

Assists people living with cancer and their caregivers   with care for their pets during the emotional, physical and financial   challenges of cancer treatment.

 

Cancer Cartel

We award grants. From gas money to mortgage payments, we   clean up the cost of cancer.

 

Cancer Finances

Helps you navigate   finances after cancer.

 

Care   Credit

(800) 677-0718

Healthcare credit   card subject to interest rates. Mainly accepted for dental, vision, and   outpatient surgical centers.

 

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Ensures banks, lenders,   and other financial companies treat you fairly. Help if you are behind   on your mortgage. 

 

Double Up Food Bucks

Double Up matches food stamp dollars spent on fresh   fruits and vegetables. 

 

Family Reach

(857)   233-2764

Financial Treatment Program for patients in active treatment or have completed cancer treatment within   1 year. 

 

Feeding America

Network of 200 food banks and 60,000   food pantries and meal programs serve virtually every community in all 50   states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.

 

FindHelp

Search and connect to support. Find   financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or   reduced-cost help in your area, anywhere in the US.

 

Fiscal Tiger

A collection of   writers and designers on the topic of financial wellbeing. Contains articles   on medical debt. 

 

Immune Recovery Foundation

(800)   821-1230

To provide outreach and financial support for low and

moderate-income individuals, particularly those of   color. Targets: Prescription Co-pay Assistance, Medical Travel Assistance,   Insurance Premium Assistance, Diagnostic Testing Assistance

 

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Helps keep families safe   and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs.

 

Money   Management International
(866)   889-9347

Helps you increase   your financial knowledge, create a personal action plan for success, and take   control of your debt.

 

National   Foundation for Credit Counseling

(800) 388-2227

Improves people’s   financial well-being by providing one-on-one financial reviews.

 

OncoLink- Information on Crowdfunding

This article   provides important information on incorporating crowdfunding into your own   cancer experience.

 

SNAP   Program

Government food   assistance. Enter state to access the application for SNAP benefits and local   phone numbers.

 

Student Loans: Cancer Treatment Deferment

A deferment or   forbearance allows you to temporarily stop making your federal student loan   payments or to temporarily reduce the amount you pay.

 

Support and Assistance Guide for Cancer Patients

Listing of financial resources, online resources, and   cancer drug information. 

 

Triage Cancer- Checklist to Avoid Financial Toxicity

Questions to help you reduce the   potential short and long-term financial burdens of a cancer diagnosis and   treatment.


Genetic conditions

Alive and Kickn

We   are here to help you navigate the system, offer insights into options, share   a smile, look for research trials, but most importantly, aggregate pertinent   data to research potential cures. 

 

Concierge Health

(469)   482-9712

Want to know more about Hereditary Cancer screening?   Concierge Health is committed to high privacy standards and keeping your   personal information safe by maintaining all HIPAA requirements.

 

Family HealthLink

Interactive tool that estimates risk by reviewing   patterns of cancer, heart disease, and related conditions in a family.

 

Family History and Hereditary CRC

(877)   422-2030

About 5-7% of colorectal cancer   patients inherited a gene mutation that greatly increased their lifetime   risk. The most common types of hereditary colorectal cancer are Lynch   syndrome, a subset of Lynch syndrome called Muir-Torre syndrome (MTS),   MUTYH-associated polyposis syndrome (MAP syndrome), and familial adenomatous   polyposis (FAP).

 

Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)

Patient care and information about   familial adenomatous polyposis. Family history is important when determining   cancer risk. Take the quiz here. 

 

FORCE

(866) 288-7475

Low cost genetic testing available if   you have a personal or family history of cancer and are denied coverage of   genetic counseling or testing. 

 

FoundationOne CDx

An   FDA-approved test for solid tumors. Designed to provide your physician with   information to help with treatment decisions and understand recurrence risk.

 

Find a Genetic Counselor NSGC

(312) 321-6834

Service to provide an up-to-date list of NSGC members.   Check with your insurance company to verify coverage of genetic counseling,   testing and authorized providers.

 

Lynch   Syndrome

Information, support, and assistance with Lynch   Syndrome.

 

Lynch Syndrome Center at The Dana Farber Cancer   Institute

617-582-9113

Comprehensive,   multidisciplinary cancer genetics group that specializes in coordinating the   care of people with Lynch syndrome.

 

Myriad

(800) 469-7423

Financial   assistance to pay for hereditary predispositions to colorectal cancer.

 

Myriad My Risk

Information on   testing for predisposition to 5FU toxicity as well as information on   hereditary colorectal cancers.

 

Oncotype DX

(866)   662-6897

Genomic testing   for stage II and III survivors to determine their risk of recurrence. Financial assistance may be available. 

 

Patient Advocate Foundation
 Cancer Genetic and Genomic Testing Fund

(800) 532-5274

Must have health   insurance to be eligible. Funding is subject to availability. 


Grief and loss

Colorectal Cancer Alliance Support Group Chats -   Grief Chat

Moderated   support group chats on the Colorectal Cancer Alliance website. Weekly grief   chat for those experiencing a loss.

 

Center for   Loss and Life Transition

(970) 226-6050 

Organization   dedicated to helping people who are grieving and those who care for them.  

 

National   Alliance for Grieving Children

(866)   432-1542

Lists   grief support service providers who serve children, teens, and their families   by state.

 

What’s Your   Grief

Promotes grief education, exploration, and expression in   both practical and creative ways.

 

Widowed Parent

Dedicated to supporting mothers and fathers who have   lost their spouse/partner and are raising children on their own.


Health insurance

Aflac Cancer Insurance

Here to help you and your   family better cope financially—and emotionally—if a positive diagnosis of   cancer ever occurs. 

 

The   Cancer Insurance Checklist

Designed to help you when   shopping for insurance if you have cancer, a history of cancer, or are at   risk for cancer.

 

The Center for Consumer Information & Insurance   Oversight

Many states have   established CAPs in order to better assist consumers experiencing problems   with their health insurance.

 

Health Center Programs

Health Resources and   Services Administration

Find your local center   that delivers high-quality primary health care services to those who   otherwise experience barriers.

 

Healthcare.gov

(800) 318-2596

Healthcare   marketplace to purchase health insurance coverage. Find out if you qualify   for Medicaid based on your income: Income Level & Savings

 

Health Insurance Coverage Key Terms

Marketplace manual created to help   understand the terms used in health insurance.

 

Health Insurance Education Webinar Series

Help navigate open enrollment and the explanation   of benefits (EOB). The webinars are broken into modules.

 

Health Insurance Marketplace- Centers for Medicare   & Medicaid Services

Health coverage options   for the uninsured; application process assistance; technical assistance   resources.

 

Medicaid

Government program for health insurance based on   income, assets, and in some states, disability. In certain circumstances it   can be applied as supplemental insurance to Medicare. 

 

Find Local Help

(800)   318-2596

Get application help from an agent,   broker, or assister near you.

 

Free Clinics

(641)   715-3900 ext. 301402

Clinics listed offer services for free   or at a reduced rate. Many clinics operate under a sliding scale schedule. This   means that costs to patients are calculated based on income.

 

Medicare Interactive

Answers questions   about Medicare benefits, rights, and options.

 

Medicare Rights Center

(800) 333-4114

Ensures access to affordable health care for older   adults and people with disabilities.

 

Mutual of   Omaha

(800)   775-6000

Cancer insurance covers internal cancer and malignant   melanoma. This insurance policy is   designed to pay an insured person a tax free lump sum upon the diagnosis of a   covered condition between $10,000 up to $100,000 depending upon the level of   coverage purchased. Help someone focus on recovery instead of finances in the   event of a diagnosis.

 

Patient Access Network Foundation- Extra Help Program

(800)   722-1213

Also   known as the Low-Income Subsidy, the Extra Help program is run by the Social   Security Administration and designed to help people on Medicare drug plans   pay for the monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and co-pays related to   their prescription medications.

 

Patient Advocate Foundation - Colorectal Care Line

(866) 657-8634

No cost - liaison for insurance issues.   Services include the National Financial Resource Directory, information   on how to   navigate insurance appeals, and case   management. 

 

State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP)

Empowers, educates, and assists   Medicare-eligible individuals, their families and caregivers.

 

Stride Health

Online insurance broker and helps workers find health   coverage. No charge for consumers to use the service. Includes how to find coverage for non US Citizens.

 

Triage Cancer: Health Insurance

(424) 258-4628

Information on filing appeals, selecting   coverage, state health insurance laws, and more.


Medical supplies

American   Cancer Society TLC program

(800) 850-9445

Affordable wig and   hat program. Free Wig Bank in local hospitals and clinics in most large cities.

 

BioBidet

(847) 458-2334

Whether   you’re in the market for a bidet toilet, bidet seat, or bidet attachment, our   industry-leading standards have advanced bidet technology into a luxurious   modern necessity. Check here for coupons.

 

Depend
(877) 413-3736

Coupons available   for Depend products. 

 

Here For A Reason

Funds, not to   exceed $500, will be provided for covered home expenses or out-of-pocket   costs for medical supplies including (Durable medical equipment, incontinence   supplies, and enteral feeding supplies/formula).

 

National Diaper Bank Network

Locate diaper   banks in your area that may provide incontinence supplies to those in need. 

 

NuLife Medical 

(800) 685-1499

Offers a large   selection of hernia products — including hernia trusses, belts, briefs, and   binders — to reduce pain and help you take back your life.

 

Pfizer

(800) 879-3477

Financial help   paying for silver sulfadiazine cream for radiation burns.

 

Simon Foundation for Continence

Information on   diaper banks across the country for those in need of incontinence supplies.


Medication copay patient assistance programs

ACCC Digital Patient Assistance Guide

(301) 984-9496

Patients   can find the most up-to-date information on the anti-cancer medication   assistance and reimbursement programs that are available to help alleviate   the financial burden of cancer treatment.

 

Aranesp (darbepoetin)/Amgen

(888)   427-7478

Treats anemia due to chemotherapy.   Assists individuals in affording Amgen medications regardless of health   insurance. 

 

Avastin (bevacizumab)/Genentech

(866)   422-2377

Committed to   helping people access the Genentech medicines they need. 

 

Braftovi (encorafenib)/Array

(866)   277-2927

Financial   assistance may be available to those with private health insurance or those   without health insurance.

 

Camptosar (irinotecan)/Pfizer

(844)   989-7284

Financial   Assistance and personalized support for Pfizer oncology medicines. 

 

CancerCare Copay

(866)   552-6729

Patient Assistance   Program for out-of-pocket treatment drug costs: 

Metastatic Colorectal- federal health insurance. 

 

Cyramza (ramucirumab)/Lilly

(866)   472-8663

Assists qualifying   people in obtaining certain Lilly medications at no cost. 

 

Efudex (fluorouracil/5FU)

(866) 316-7263

Copay assistance   program for patients that have health insurance. 

 

Eloxatin (oxaliplatin)/Sanofi

(888)   847-4877

Provides   medication at no cost if you meet program eligibility requirements. 

 

Erbitux   (cetuximab)/Lilly

(800)   545-6962

Assists qualifying   people in obtaining certain Lilly medications at no cost. 

 

FlipYourScrip

(833)   999-1003

Gives patients access   to medications they couldn’t obtain and protects the environment by ensuring   surplus medication is disposed of properly. Also takes donations of unused   chemotherapy pills.

 

FreeRxPlus

Free card to download for discounted   prescriptions.

 

Good   Days

(877)   968-7233

Assistance with medication   copays, insurance premiums, and transportation costs: 

Metastatic Colorectal Cancer- Medicare. 

 

Healthwell Foundation

(800) 675-8416

Assists with   medication copays, premiums, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket expenses: 

-Colorectal Cancer- Medicare, 

Cancer-Related Behavioral Health, 

-Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia- Medicare, 

-Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea or Vomiting- Medicare, 

-Bone Metastases- Medicare.

 

Helsinn Cares

(844) 357-4668

Helps people   afford Akynzeo for chemo induced nausea and vomiting.

 

Kanjinti (Trastuzumab-anns)/Amgen

(888) 427-7478

Financial   assistance may be available to those with private health insurance or those   without health insurance.

 

Keytruda   (pembrolizumab)/Merck

(855) 257-3932

Financial   assistance may be available to those with private health insurance or those   without health insurance.

 

Lonsurf   (trifluridine + tipiracil)/Taiho

(844) 824-4648

Provides support   services to those prescribed Lonsurf.

 

Mekinist (trametinib)/Novartis

(800) 282-7630

Financial   assistance may be available to those with private health insurance or those   without health insurance.

 

Mektovi   (binimetinib)/Array

(866) 277-2927

Financial   assistance may be available to those with private health insurance or those   without health insurance.

 

Mvasi   (bevacizumab-awwb)/Amgen (888) 427-7478

Financial   assistance may be available to those with private health insurance or those   without health insurance. 

 

Needy Meds

(800) 503-6897

Comprehensive   resource to help locate assistance for medication costs. 

 

Neulasta (pegfilgrastim)/Amgen

(844) 696-3852

Boosts white blood cell count to reduce   infection risk. Assists individuals in affording Amgen medications regardless   of health insurance. 

 

Opdivo (nivolumab)/Bristol-Myers Squibb

(800) 861-0048

Financial assistance may be available to   those with private health insurance or those without health insurance.

 

Patient Access Network

(866) 316-7263

Patient Assistance   Program for out-of-pocket treatment drug costs: 

-FundFinder   -   sign up for alerts; when resources open for colorectal cancer or metastatic   colorectal cancer

-Colorectal Cancer- Medicare, 

-Neutropenia- Medicare, 

-Short Bowel Syndrome- must have health

insurance

 

Patient Advocate Foundation

(800) 532-5274

Patient Assistance   Program for out-of-pocket treatment drug costs: 

Cancer Genetic and Genomic Testing- must have health   insurance,

Metastatic Colorectal Cancer- federal health insurance,

How to navigate the Patient Portal

 

Perjeta (pertuzumab)/Genentech

(866) 422-2377

Committed to   helping people access the Genentech medicines they need.

 

Procrit (epoetin)/Janssen

(800) 553-3851

Treats low red   blood cell count. Financial assistance may be available. 

 

Rozlytrek  (entrectinib)/Genentech

(866) 422-2377

Committed to   helping people access the Genentech medicines they need.

 

Stivarga (regorafenib)/Bayer

(866) 639-2827

Assistance for   people with non-governmental health insurance which covers Stivarga.

 

Tafinlar (dabrafenib)/Novartis

(800) 282-7630

Financial   assistance may be available to those with private health insurance or those   without health insurance.

 

Tykerb (lapatinib)/Novartis

(800) 282-7630

Financial   assistance may be available to those with private health insurance or those   without health insurance.

 

Vectibix (panitumumab)/Amgen

(888) 427-7478

Assists   individuals in affording Amgen medications regardless of health insurance. 

 

Vitrakvi (larotrectinib)/Bayer

(844) 634-8725

Financial   assistance may be available to those with private health insurance or those   without health insurance.

 

Yervoy (ipilimumab)/Bristol-Myers Squibb

(800) 861-0048

Financial   assistance may be available to those with private health insurance or those   without health insurance.

 

Zaltrap (ziv-aflibercept)/Sanofi

(855) 925-8727

Provides   medication at no cost if you meet program eligibility requirements. 


Nutrition

Abbott Patient Assistance Foundation

(866) 801-5657

Helps with their   nutrition products, i.e. Ensure, Pediasure, etc.

 

Cook For Your Life

Recipes, tips, and   nutrition education for people affected by cancer. 

 

Health and Wellness- Nutrition

(877)   422-2030

The Colorectal   Cancer Alliance’s Integrative Health and Wellness, including guides on nutrition with an ostomy, lower anterior resection syndrome,   crohn’s/colitis, short bowel syndrome, or IBS/IBD. Also tips on preventing   dehydration and preventing intestinal and bowel distress.

 

National Cancer Institute

(800)   422-6237

Downloadable   booklet offers nutrition tips before, during, and after cancer treatment.

 

Oncology Nutrition

This practice   group of dietitians also provides helpful nutrition information for people   undergoing treatment for cancer. 

 

UOAA: Eating with an Ostomy

(800) 826-0826

A comprehensive nutrition guide for   those living with an ostomy.

Ostomy support and supplies

180°   Medical 

(877)   688-2729

Search hundreds of   ostomy supplies, including barriers, pouches, kits, and other accessories.

 

ABC Medical

(833)   235-6887

Service that   includes ostomy, incontinence and wound care supplies. Offers free samples.

 

CCS   Medical

(888) 633-4225

We provide a full   line of quality ostomy supplies to fit any lifestyle, including skin   barriers, bags, drainable pouches, irrigation products, accessories and   pediatric supplies. And we feature all the leading brands, including   Coloplast, Hollister, and Safe n Simple.

 

Coloplast

(800) 533-0464

Manufacturer who   offers free product samples, support,   and information for the ostomate. *If you qualify, their Patient Assistance   Program will send you 3 months worth of supplies. Cal (877)781-2656. 

 

Coloplast: Keeping Skin Healthy

(877) 858-2656

An article on how   to check for skin irritation, skin issues, stoma issues, and products that   may help.

 

Colorectal Cancer Alliance- Ostomy Information

(877) 422-2030

Ostomates can now find the information they need about   nutrition, physical activity, sexual health, care, and pain management.

 

Convatec

(800) 422-8811

Manufacturer who   offers free product samples, support,   and information for the ostomate. *If you qualify, their Patient Assistance   Program will send you 90 days worth of supplies one time per year. 

 

Edgepark 

(800)   321-0591

Provider   of supplies direct to home. Providing solutions that make it easy to choose   and receive the products needed to live your best life.

 

Express Medical Supply

(800) 633-2139

Flushable,   discreet liners fit easily inside the pouch to help manage output. Easy to   use, simply remove liner from pouch when half full and discard.

 

Friends of   Ostomates Worldwide

(502) 909-6669 

Provides ostomy   supplies and educational resources at no cost to ostomates in need around the   world.

 

Hollister, Inc.

(888) 808-7456

Manufacturer who   offers free product samples, support,   and information for the ostomate. *If   you qualify, their Patient Assistance Program will send you 3 months worth of   supplies.

 

Kindred   Box

We not only want to provide the   essentials needed to live with an ostomy, we want them to know we are all in   this together.

 

Liberator Medical Supply

(866)   970-1340

Variety of   ostomy-care products that ensure that you can still take part in all of your   preferred activities. 

 

Nu-Hope

(818) 899-7711

Ostomy Pouches,   Skin Barriers, Hernia and Ostomy Support Belts, Neonatal Ostomy Products,   Adhesives, Accessories, Non-Adhesive Pouches, Fistula Pouches

 

Nutrition with an Ostomy

(877)   422-2030

The Colorectal   Cancer Alliance’s guide to nutrition and eating with an ostomy.

 

Ostogroup

(877) 678-6690

Uninsured or   underinsured only; consumer only pays shipping on supplies.

 

Ostomy   101

Resources for   people who undergo Colostomy, Ileostomy, and Urostomy surgeries to find   support, information, ostomy supplies, and services.

 

Ostomy Angel’s Pantry

Facebook page   dedicated to collecting and distributing donated ostomy supplies.

 

Ostomy Armor

(800)   308-7637

Support &   protect: all stomas, all sizes, all hernias. PLUS leak control products.

 

Ostomy 2-1-1 

(405)   243-8001

Ostomy resource directory, Facebook   pages, and emergency ostomy supply pantry.

 

Ostomy Bag   Holder

(844) 768-2493

Variety of ostomy clothing and supports available,   custom made, all hand made in the USA. 

 

Ostomysecrets
(877) 613-6246

Clothing line for ostomates i.e.   underwear, swim wraps, etc. Providing comfort, control and peace of mind (check for coupons). 

 

Parthenon

(800) 453-8898

Flushable ostomy pouch liners. Insert   into your ostomy bag before attaching them to the flange. Protect your bag   from output and easily empty your bag without a mess.

 

Pouch Wear

(844)   768-2493

Series of ostomy support belts, wraps, and pouch covers   that work to protect, conceal, and support your ostomy bag and body.

 

Safe n Simple

(877) 767-6334

Medical care innovator, specializing in the promotion of   healthy skin, complete security and confident ostomy and wound care   management.

 

Simply Beautiful

(304) 711-1773

Simply beautiful wraps for women and pre-teens that are   living with an ostomy, urostomy and insulin pump providing comfort, support   and style.

 

Stealth Belt

(800) 237-4491

Made to be low profile   and conceal an ostomy appliance while   complimenting any wardrobe.

 

Stoma Cloak

(231)   733-5555

Invented by an ostomate   to help reassure that your ostomy pouch will look, feel, and smell good.

 

United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA)

(800) 826-0826

Promotes quality of life through   information, support, advocacy, and collaboration.

 

UOAA: Eating with an Ostomy

(800) 826-0826

A comprehensive nutrition guide for   those living with an ostomy.

 

Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society

(888) 224-9626

Find a wound, ostomy and continence   nurse in your area.


Parenting with cancer

American Association   of Caregiving Youth

(561) 391-7401

Increases awareness and provides support services for   youth caregivers and their families.

 

American Cancer Society

(800) 227-2345

Series of guides offers extensive information on helping   children understand and deal with cancer in their family.

 

Camp Kesem

(253) 736-3821

Innovative,   fun-­filled programs, including camps, that foster a lasting community.

 

Cancer   Really Sucks

(319) 393-9681

Information,   support, and resources for teens who are affected by cancer. 

 

CancerCare 

(800)   813-4673

Support for   parents and children. This fact sheet offers   tips on how to help teenagers cope with a parent’s diagnosis.

 

Cancer.Net

Camps and retreats   for families and children affected by cancer. 

 

CareCalendar

Free website to   organize meals and other help for families during a time of illness, recovery   or a life changing event.

 

Cocktails   & Chemo

Grants to offset   the cost of childcare while a parent is sick.

 

Dana Farber- Family Connections Resources

Several articles   and a slide-show of helpful tips for raising a family while also facing   cancer. 

 

Family Reach
(857)   233-2764

Financial   Treatment Program for patients in active   treatment or have completed cancer treatment within 1 year.  

 

Financial Help for Single Mothers

A   useful resource for single moms all throughout the US, with more than 1000   resources and links to them.

 

Help   with Hope

(310) 596-6168

Offers online   support groups and care packages to help children coping with their parent’s   cancer.

 

Imaginary   Friend Society

Kid-friendly   videos covering a wide range of cancer-related topics like defining cancer,   chemotherapy, MRIs, and emotions.

 

Inheritance of Hope

(914) 213-8435

Offers an   all-expenses-paid experience where families create lifelong memories and   receive tools to navigate the challenges of terminal illness.

 

Jack   & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation

Parents with a   late stage cancer deserve a timeout from cancer to create cherished, lasting   memories as a family.

 

Mass General- Toolkit for Educators and Parents

Toolkit for   educators who support students who have a parent with cancer or another   serious illness. 

 

National   Alliance for Grieving Children

(866)   432-1542

Lists   grief support service providers who serve children, teens, and their families   by state.

 

On Belay

(866) 442-3529

Builds   community among youth with a family member touched by cancer using adventure   based programs.

 

Walk with   Sally

(310) 322-3900

Individualized   mentoring and community support services for children with a parent,   guardian, or sibling with cancer.

 

What Do I Tell the Kids

Cancer Support Community

Provides information about a child’s   general understanding of cancer and provides direction on how to facilitate a   conversation.

 

Wonders   & Worries (512) 329-5757

Parent resources to help you talk about   cancer with your children. 

 

Yale Cancer Center- Booklist

A collection of   children’s books about cancer and grief that may be found at your local   library, bookstore or online. 


Personal care

American   Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association

Find inpatient   rehabilitation hospitals and units that assist with the care, treatment and   recovery of disabling injuries and illnesses. 

 

CancerCare   Case Management

(800)   813-4673

Provides free   telephone case management provided by professional oncology social workers.   Available in English and Spanish.

 

CareCalendar

Free website to   organize meals and other help for families during a time of illness, recovery   or a life changing event.

 

Caringbridge.org

651-789-2300

Create your   personal site to share health updates, photos, and videos with those who care   about you.

 

Cleaning For a Reason

(877) 337-3348

Available in   select U.S. & Canadian areas. No-cost professional house cleaning for   women undergoing cancer treatment.

 

Livestrong at the YMCA

(855)   220-7777

Survivors participate in free or low cost customized   exercise regimens catered to their individual needs.

 

Lotsa Helping Hands

Platform to aid in   coordination of logistics of needs so   family and friends can find ways to   help.    

 

MedGift

(678) 296-5135

Free, crowd-caring   platform to help you coordinate financial, physical, and emotional help from   your community.

 

Sites and Insights

(303)   888-1160

To provide   a creative And Unique Way To Transform Lives Using Color, Art And Mindful   Healing Programs For Cancer Patients/Survivors And Caregivers To Help Process   This Life-Changing Experience.

 

Wellness House for Living with Cancer

We take a   psychosocial approach, taking care of social, emotional, physical, spiritual,   and psychological needs in living with cancer.


Prescription assistance

Blink Health

(844) 265-6444

Offers lower prices   of medications at over 60,000 pharmacies; pay online, pick up at pharmacy, or   choose home delivery. 

 

Dispensary for Hope

(615) 736-5075

Can help locate   free/reduced cost clinics for people without prescription benefits.

 

Federally Qualified Health Centers

Comprehensive primary   and preventative healthcare regardless of your insurance status or ability to   pay. 

 

Flip Your Scrip

(833)   999-1003

Gives patients access   to medications they couldn’t obtain and protects the environment by ensuring   surplus medication is disposed of properly.

 

FreeRxPlus

Free card to   download for discounted prescriptions.

 

Good   RX

Compares   prescription prices at many pharmacies and provides discounts for those   without prescription benefits.

 

GoodPill

Pharmacy that charges a flat fee regardless of   insurance status and delivers directly to the individual’s home.

 

Medicine Assistance Tool

(571)   350-8643

Matches patients like you with   resources and cost-sharing programs that may help lower your out-of-pocket   costs, whether or not you have insurance.

 

Medicare Extra Help

Must be   enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug plan and meet qualifications to get   assistance.. 

 

Medicare Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs

Check to see if   your state offers help paying Medicare drug plan premiums and/or other drug   savings plans.

 

National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics

Find   a free health clinic in your local area.

 

Needy Meds

(800) 503-6897

Comprehensive   resource to help locate assistance for medication costs.

 

Partnership   for Prescription Assistance

Helps individuals   locate financial assistance for medications as well as local free/low-cost   health clinics.

 

Pharmacy Savings Program

(800) 809-0072

Prescription   discount card for those with and without prescription health insurance   coverage. 

 

Rx   Outreach

(888) 796-1234

Nonprofit pharmacy   which provides financial assistance for prescriptions to individuals within   certain income guidelines.

 

RxAssist

Learn ways to use   pharmaceutical company programs and other resources that reduce medication   costs. 

 

Sirum

Receives donated medications and provides them to   individuals in need.

 

WellRX

Search for discounts to your prescription drugs.


Screening information and resources

Colorectal Cancer Alliance Screening Resources

(877) 422-2030

Colorectal Cancer   Alliance’s Blue Hope Financial Assistance provides financial support for screening expenses. Also understand your risk, compare screening methods, and prepare for a colonoscopy.

 

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Colorectal cancer   screening services to low-income uninsured or underinsured ages 50–64.

 

ColonoscopyAssist

(855) 542-6566

Helps the   uninsured and self-pay communities by providing tests and procedures at   discounted rates and financial assistance

 

Federally Qualified Health Centers

Comprehensive primary   and preventative healthcare regardless of your insurance status or ability to   pay. 

 

Freenome

(877)   422-2030

The Alliance is doing a screening initiative that   will advance research with a company called  Freenome. Volunteers will   motivate people of average risk to get a colonoscopy. Participants  get increased navigation to screening and also get blood drawn so   researchers can study a  new, investigational   non-invasive screening test.

 

Hill-Burton Assistance Program

(800) 638-0742

Free or reduced   healthcare; pay what you can based on income. Only available in select   facilities. 

 

LetsGetChecked

(929) 376-0056

At home   Colon Cancer Screening Test to detect blood in the stool, which may indicate the presence   of cancerous or precancerous growths in the colon. Order with next day delivery and avoid   sitting in a doctor's office.

 

National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics

Find   a free health clinic in your local area.

 

Radiology Assist

855-346-5152

Resource   available to under-insured communities giving individuals access to   affordable diagnostic imaging. Grant opportunities available. 

 

SUTAB

New   colonoscopy prep tablet approved by the FDA. Sulfate-based tablet taken   orally in split-dose administration starting evening before colonoscopy.

 

​Trinity   Health

(734) 343-1000

Facilities in 22   states and serves people regardless of ability to pay. 

   

Patient   Empowerment Network

(833)   213-6657

Helps you become more tech-savvy so you   can find information and support to empower you and your loved ones during   your cancer journey.

 

SeniorNet

Helps build connections between people   and introduce them to technologies that can significantly decrease isolation   and increase quality of life.

 

Seniors Helping Seniors

Respite care, laundry,   meals, light housekeeping, transportation, and companionship. Not covered by   health insurance.

 

United States Department of Agriculture: Single Family   Housing Repair Loans & Grants (800) 414-1226

Provides loans to very-low-income   homeowners to repair, improve or modernize their homes or grants to elderly   very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards.


Side effects and late effects

Colorectal Cancer Alliance Side Effects and Symptoms   Guide

(877) 422-2030

e colorectal cancer treatments   often damage healthy cells and tissues, side effects are common. Side effects   depend mainly on the type and extent of the treatment. Side effects may not   be the same for each person, and they may change from one treatment session   to the next. 

 

American Cancer Society

(800) 227-2345

Find information about common side   effects that can be caused by cancer and cancer treatment.

 

American   Chronic Pain Association

Peer support and education in pain   management skills to people with pain along with their family and friends. 

 

Brain   Injury Association

(800)   444-6443

Mission is to advance   awareness, research, treatment, and education and to improve the quality of   life for all people affected by brain injury.

 

Chemocare

List of chemotherapy side effects   categories, symptoms within each category, and links to additional side   effects information.

 

Chemotherapy and Your Mouth

(866) 232-4528

Chemotherapy drugs kill cancer cells,   but they may also harm normal cells, including cells in the mouth. Oral care,   cancer care, and you.

 

The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy

(877) 883-9942

Improves the lives of people living with   peripheral neuropathy.

 

MD Anderson - Chemobrain

A legitimate, diagnosable condition that   can be caused by chemotherapy, the cancer itself, or secondary conditions.

 

Oncolink: Vaginal Dilators for Radiation Therapy

Using vaginal dilators after radiation to the pelvic   area can aid in maintaining the vagina’s elasticity to reduce issues with   sexual health and medical examination. 

 

Side Effect Support

(920)   629-1263

Dedicated to improving the oral health and overall   wellbeing for those fighting cancer.

 

US Pain Foundation

Source of support for those living with   pain, as well as their caregivers and care providers.

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