Skip to content
Greater Twin Cities United Way 211 home page

Financial Assistance for Cancer Patients - CancerCare

Report

Resource Name:Financial Assistance for Cancer Patients - CancerCare

address

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

Application process

Call

Fees

None

Service area

MN

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

Providing organization

CancerCare

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