Financial Assistance for Cancer Patients - CancerCare

485 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Eligibility

Guidelines may change but open to all who have a diagnosis of cancer confirmed by an oncology health care provider and be in active treatment for cancer

Required documents

Medical history proof of household income

Hours

9 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday 9 am - 4 pm Friday CST

(800)813-4673

Voice·

Intake 1-800-813-HOPE

(212)712-8495

Fax

Websitehttps://www.cancercare.org/financial

Email[email protected]

Interpretation services

Spanish; interpreters available

Application process

Call

Service area

Other Information

Languages

Spanish

Program Fees

No Fee

Grants are not for basic living expenses such as rent, mortgages, utility payments, or food. Help with costs such as:

Child care

Home care

Lymphedema supplies (breast cancer only)

Pain medication

Transportation to and from cancer treatment

CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation: Helps people afford insurance co-payments to cover the cost of chemotherapy and cancer medications. 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. See www.cancerfac.org.

Last Assured

10/08/2025

What's Here

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Incidental Medical Expense Assistance Health Insurance Premium Assistance Assistive Technology Expense Assistance Prescription Expense Assistance

Providing organization

CancerCare

Provides free, professional support services and information for anyone affected by cancer.