Financial Support

Fly through barriers to cancer care with the Air Charity Network. This nationwide network has volunteer pilots who fly patients with cancer to their treatment around the country, entirely free. Read More ›

A look at valuable resources that can help patients and their loved ones alleviate the financial burden of paying for lodging while undergoing treatment. Read More ›

The Emilio Nares Foundation, located in San Diego, CA, helps children and their families navigate through a cancer diagnosis with valuable services, from a cost-saving transportation program to modified shirts with easy access to chemotherapy ports. Read More ›

Drug development is an expensive and laborious process for drug companies, and involves conducting years of research in the lab, followed by years of clinical trials with patients, before a drug gets through the FDA review and approval (or rejection), and then onto the market. Read More ›

Many patients with cancer face a serious financial burden, and some are missing treatment or skipping treatment altogether because of the cost. Read More ›

Financial navigators are in the best position to help patients maximize their financial assistance. Read More ›

Paying for cancer treatment can be challenging even for patients who have insurance. This article lists the national organizations and foundations that provide direct financial assistance for patients with cancer who are having difficulties paying for their cancer care. Read More ›

The American Cancer Society estimates that 10,380 children under age 15 and about 5,000 teens aged 15 to 19 will be diagnosed with cancer this year in the United States. The rate of children surviving cancer for 5 years or more is growing thanks to improved treatment, but so is the rate of children and teens who are diagnosed with cancer. Read More ›

Few people are prepared for the financial burdens that can be associated with chronic illness, which is particularly true of cancer. The financial burden of cancer treatment in the United States is approximately $20,000 to $30,000 annually in out-of-pocket costs to the patient. Read More ›

The costs of cancer have always been a concern, but new studies show that this concern will affect more than just your bank account. Read More ›