Category: National Organizations & Websites
Cleaning For a Reason
Cleaning for a Reason is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers free home cleaning to cancer patients in the United States and Canada. Their goal is to remove the burden of cleaning and allow those recovering from surgery, in active treatment, or in hospice to focus on their health and spending valuable time with loved ones.
Social Security Extra Help Program
www.ssa.gov/medicare/part-d-extra-help
Updated information on the Extra Help program with Medicare Part D, helping with the cost of prescription drugs such as deductibles and copays.
(800) 633-4227
RxAssist
Patient assistance programs are sponsored by pharmaceutical manufacturers to provide free or low‑cost medications to people who cannot afford them. RxAssist is a free informational website that offers a comprehensive database of these patient assistance programs, along with educational tools, news, and articles to help patients and health care professionals navigate medication‑cost options. RxAssist also provides access to a free prescription savings card that may help reduce the retail cost of certain medications. RxAssist does not provide medications or financial assistance directly.
America’s Medicines
America’s Medicines is a free, confidential search engine created by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) to help patients, caregivers, and providers find programs that may make prescription medicines more affordable. The site connects users to biopharmaceutical manufacturer‑sponsored patient support programs and direct‑purchase options. America’s Medicines does not provide medications or financial assistance directly.
(571) 350-8643
American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA)
ACPA is a non-profit organization that aims to facilitate peer support, education, hope, and motivation for individuals with chronic pain and their families so that these individuals may live more fully in spite of their pain. They strive to raise awareness among the healthcare community, policymakers, and the public about the issues of living with pain both physical and emotional.
The John Wayne Cancer Foundation
Creates and supports programs that improve cancer outcomes through research, education, prevention, and patient support. The foundation is closely associated with cancer research and education at the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, California
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Supplies scientific research on complementary and integrative health. Also includes health information, grant and funding options, training resources, news updates, and information on how to find a complementary and integrative health practitioner.
National Cancer Institute Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine
dctd.cancer.gov/programs/occam
Provides evidence‑based health information on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches used by people with cancer. Resources include explanations of specific CAM therapies, guidance on discussing CAM use with healthcare providers, and tools to help patients evaluate potential benefits, risks, and interactions with standard cancer treatment. OCCAM also offers practical consumer guidance on understanding insurance coverage, out‑of‑pocket costs, and financial considerations related to CAM therapies. More information about Complementary and Alternative Medicine can be found here: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) – NCI
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center – Integrative Medicine
www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/diagnosis-treatment/symptom-management/integrative-medicine
Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Integrative Medicine program offers evidence‑based therapies such as touch therapy, mind‑body practices, acupuncture, creative arts therapy, nutrition counseling, and exercise programs to support symptom management, improve strength, and promote relaxation. Services are available to people with cancer and, in many cases, their family members and caregivers.
(646) 608-8550
1275 York Avenue
New York, NY 10065
MD Anderson Cancer Center – Integrative Medicine Resources
MD Anderson provides evidence‑based education on complementary and integrative therapies to help patients and clinicians safely incorporate them alongside standard cancer treatment. These resources, offered through the Integrative Medicine Center and Integrative Medicine Program, focus on improving quality of life while avoiding therapies that may interfere with cancer care.
(833) 339-1636 (New patients)
(832) 750-3685 (Current patients)
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030