Non-profit groups for cancer patients and caregivers

Patient Access Network
Co-payment assistance for approved cancer medications for patients who qualify based on income.

CancerCare
Payment assistance for approved cancer medications for patients who quality based on income.

Patient Advocate Foundation
Help with medical debt, insurance access issues, job retention during illness; resource directory for under-insured.

Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Access to free or nearly free drugs directly from pharmaceutical company programs based on financial need.

Cancer Support Community
Online and in-person cancer support groups; Coping with the Cost of Care brochure; assistance finding financial aid.

American Cancer Society
Free temporary housing at 29 Hope Lodges near cancer treatment centers, community support groups, assistance with financial aid.

Source:  “Another Cancer Battle: Costs”.   Wall Street Journal, April 13, 2010