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The Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer
Provides support, education, information and advocacy for health issues relating to lesbians with cancer and their families.
Foundation for Women’s Cancer
www.foundationforwomenscancer.org
Core mission: To increase awareness and education, support expanded research and training, and provide knowledge and hope for women diagnosed with gynecologic cancers. There is a Seek a Specialist tool on the website that provides a list of active gynecologic oncologists who can help manage care from diagnosis to completion of treatment.
Livestrong’s Fertility Program
livestrong.org/how-we-help/livestrong-fertility/
Dedicated to helping cancer patients with fertility issues. The Livestrong Fertility Discount Program partners with clinics across the country to offer at least 25% off services for patients who are eligible.
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.