Financial Help

Cancer is an expensive illness. In addition to your health, you now may be worrying about your finances. CancerCare can help.

CancerCare Financial Assistance

For more than 60 years, CancerCare has provided financial assistance to help with some types of costs, including transportation, homecare, childcare, and pain medication. Our social workers and case managers are knowledgeable about financial issues and will work closely with you to get you the help you need.

CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation

Helps individuals who cannot afford their insurance co-payments to cover the cost of medications for treating cancer. We currently offer assistance for people who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, colorectal cancer, glioblastoma, head and neck cancers, non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, and renal cell cancer.

Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition (CFAC)

CFAC is a group of organizations that offers financial help and resources. The coalition aims to educate patients and providers about existing resources through an online database.

A Helping Hand Resource Guide: Financial Edition

CancerCare's free resource guide includes both national and local financial assistance resources for people with cancer and their loved ones. Order your copy today.

Tips for Finding Assistance

General information for finding financial assistance.