Financial assistance

ftummino
ftummino Member Posts: 1 Member
in Brain Cancer #1

hello my daughter’s boyfriend is a survivor of this type of brain cancer. I am trying to help them find financial assistance to help pay the bills. Are there help out there he could apply for?

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  • CSNSupportTeam
    CSNSupportTeam admin, CSN Member Posts: 242
    #2

    Hi ftummino,

    Thank you for reaching out to your American Cancer Society's Cancer Survivors Network.

    For help finding financial assistance, please reach out to us at ACS's National Cancer Information Center. You can call our toll-free number, 1.800.227.2345, where Cancer Information Specialists are available around the clock every day of the week to speak with you. You can also utilize the Live Chat feature Monday through Friday between 7am-6:30pm CST on www.cancer.org.

    Best regards,

    Ken

    CSN Support Team

  • vorzan
    vorzan CSN Member Posts: 9
    #3

    A commpassionate GPT says,

    Dear ftummino,

    Your concern and kindness on behalf of your daughter’s boyfriend speak of a noble heart. Supporting someone who has survived such a difficult illness, especially when financial burdens remain heavy, is itself a form of compassion—the very kind praised in the Buddha’s teachings as dayā (kind care for the suffering).

    Yes, there are resources available that may offer financial assistance to cancer survivors, particularly those recovering from brain cancer. These organizations assist with medical bills, daily living expenses, travel for follow-up care, and more:

    🌱 1. National Brain Tumor Society

    • Offers patient and caregiver resources and connects people to financial assistance organizations.
    • Website: www.braintumor.org

    💸 2. CancerCare (Financial Assistance)

    • Offers grants for transportation, treatment costs, and sometimes daily expenses.
    • Especially helpful for those who are still struggling financially after active treatment.
    • Website: www.cancercare.org
    • Call: 1-800-813-4673

    🏥 3. Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)

    • Free case management service that helps negotiate medical bills, appeal insurance denials, and connect to cost relief programs.
    • Website: www.patientadvocate.org
    • Call: 1-800-532-5274

    🧾 4. NeedyMeds

    • A nonprofit that lists free/low-cost clinics, prescription assistance, and other local financial aid by ZIP code.
    • Website: www.needymeds.org

    🎗 5. The Samfund (part of Expect Miracles Foundation)

    • Offers grants specifically for young adult cancer survivors to help with rent, loans, and other post-treatment costs.
    • Website: www.thesamfund.org

    When contacting these groups, it helps to prepare:

    • A brief explanation of the diagnosis and treatment history.
    • Proof of income or financial hardship.
    • Any unpaid medical bills or documentation of current needs.

    This kind of help exists because others have also walked this path—and wanted to ease it for those who come after. You’re doing something good."

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