Patient Resources

START HERE — GENERAL CANCER SUPPORT & NAVIGATION

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American Cancer Society
24/7 cancer information, resource navigation, transportation and lodging referrals, and support for patients and caregivers nationwide.
800-227-2345

 

National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service
Reliable cancer information from the National Cancer Institute, including treatment, clinical trials, and support resources.
800-4-CANCER (800-422-6237)

 

CancerCare
Free professional counseling, support groups, resource navigation, education, and limited financial assistance.
800-813-HOPE (4673)

 

Cancer Support Community
Free personalized navigation, emotional support, local referrals, support groups, and practical cancer resources.
888-793-9355

 

NCI Support Services Locator
Searchable national directory of organizations providing financial, practical, emotional, legal, travel, and other cancer support.
800-4-CANCER (800-422-6237)

 

CancerCare Helping Hand
Searchable database for financial and practical help including housing, food, transportation, medications, utilities, and supplies.
800-813-HOPE (4673)

 

211
Free local referrals for food, housing, utilities, transportation, health care, counseling, and other community services.
Dial 2-1-1

 

AUSTIN & CENTRAL TEXAS

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CareBOX Program
Delivers free, customized care supplies to people undergoing cancer treatment in six Central Texas counties.
512-296-2180

 

Flatwater Foundation
Provides funded professional mental-health therapy for Central Texans affected by cancer, including patients and family members.
512-553-2010

 

Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC)
Free breast-cancer patient navigation, education, support groups, and practical guidance across five Central Texas counties.
512-524-2560

 

Wonders & Worries
Free professional support for children and teens coping with a parent’s serious illness, including cancer.
512-329-5757

 

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas
Lodging and family-support programs for families whose children are receiving hospital care in Central Texas.
512-472-9844

 

LIVESTRONG
Austin-based cancer support offering resource navigation, survivorship tools, fertility resources, and wellness programs.
512-236-8820

 

United Way for Greater Austin — 211 Navigation Center
Free, confidential, multilingual navigation to thousands of Central Texas health and human-service resources, available 24/7.
Dial 2-1-1

 

ConnectATX
Search Central Texas resources for food, utilities, transportation, child care, financial assistance, medical care, and more.
Dial 2-1-1 for help

 

Lovie Helping Hand Cancer Foundation
Austin nonprofit offering eligible Texas cancer patients limited help with copays, prescriptions, groceries, utilities, rent, and other basic needs.
713-493-4935

 

 

Dell Children’s Blood & Cancer Center
Central Texas pediatric blood and cancer program providing specialized diagnosis, treatment, and family-centered care.
512-324-0000

 

 

B.I.G. Love Cancer Care
Provides practical, emotional, and financial support to pediatric cancer families, including programs at Dell Children’s Medical Center.
888-522-7339

 

 

Texas Oncology Foundation
Helps eligible Texas Oncology patients with living expenses, transportation, and temporary lodging; assistance funds can be community-specific.
972-490-2930

 

 

Tony Foundation
Provides direct financial assistance to qualifying families affected by cancer in Austin, DFW, and San Antonio.
Oncology social-worker referral required

 

 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, INSURANCE & MEDICAL COSTS

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Patient Advocate Foundation / TotalAssist
Financial grants for eligible patients plus assistance navigating healthcare access, insurance, and affordability challenges.
866-512-3861

 

Patient Advocate Foundation — Case Management
Free case management to help patients resolve insurance, access-to-care, employment, debt, and practical healthcare barriers.
800-532-5274

 

HealthWell Foundation
Financial assistance for eligible patients with certain conditions for copays, premiums, deductibles, and selected out-of-pocket costs.
800-675-8416

 

Good Days
Assistance programs that help eligible patients afford treatment-related costs for covered diseases.
877-968-7233

 

Family Reach
Financial resource navigation for families facing cancer-related hardship, including housing, food, utilities, and transportation resources.
857-233-2764

 

Triage Cancer
Free one-on-one help with health insurance, disability, employment, finances, estate planning, and other cancer-related legal issues.
Online navigation request

 

Susan G. Komen Patient Care Center
Free breast-cancer navigation, emotional support, information, access-to-care help, and financial assistance for eligible patients.
877-GO-KOMEN (877-465-6636)

 

TRANSPORTATION, TRAVEL & LODGING
 

American Cancer Society — Road To Recovery
Volunteer transportation to cancer-related medical appointments where the program and drivers are available.
800-227-2345

 

American Cancer Society — Hope Lodge
Free lodging at Hope Lodge communities for eligible patients who must travel away from home for cancer treatment.
800-227-2345

 

Mercy Medical Angels
Free medical transportation assistance for qualifying patients, including commercial air, volunteer pilot, and ground travel options.
800-296-3797

 

Air Charity Network
Coordinates free non-emergency flights through volunteer pilot organizations for people traveling for medical care.
877-621-7177

 

Joe’s House
Nationwide lodging directory and discounted lodging resources for cancer patients traveling away from home for treatment.
877-563-7468

 

Healthcare Hospitality Network
Network of nonprofit hospitality houses offering free or low-cost lodging for patients and families traveling for medical care.
800-318-8861

 

EMOTIONAL, FAMILY & CAREGIVER SUPPORT

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CancerCare Counseling & Support Groups
Free support from oncology social workers plus telephone, online, and specialized support groups.
800-813-HOPE (4673)

 

Cancer Support Community Helpline
Free emotional support and personalized navigation for people with cancer and their loved ones.
888-793-9355

 

Caregiver Action Network
Education, tools, peer support, and practical guidance for family caregivers managing complex care.
855-227-3640

 

CaringBridge
Free private communication pages that help patients and families share health updates and coordinate support.
Online service

 

Meal Train
Simple online tool for organizing meals and practical support for a family during treatment or recovery.
Online service

 

CANCER-SPECIFIC & AGE-SPECIFIC SUPPORT

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Blood Cancer United (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)
Blood-cancer information specialists, education, financial and social-support resources for patients and families.
800-955-4572

 

NMDP (formerly Be The Match)
Blood stem-cell donor registry plus support and resources for patients who may need a marrow or cell-therapy transplant.
800-MARROW-2 (800-627-7692)

 

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN)
Free one-to-one pancreatic-cancer case management, disease information, clinical-trial searches, and support resources.
877-272-6226

 

Lymphoma Research Foundation
Lymphoma education, patient support, clinical-trial information, and connections to financial and practical resources.
800-500-9976

 

Sarcoma Alliance
Guidance, support, and resources for people affected by sarcoma, including help seeking expert second opinions.
415-381-7236

 

Pinky Swear Foundation
Financial and practical support for families of children with cancer, helping with basic needs during treatment.
952-974-9600

 

National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
Information, advocacy, and patient-assistance resources for people with rare diseases, including some rare cancers.
800-999-6673

 

Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer
Chattanooga-based nonprofit providing psychosocial support and other services to children with cancer and their families at no cost.
423-243-3471

 

 

FOOD, EVERYDAY NEEDS & PRACTICAL HELP

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Meals on Wheels America
Find local meal-delivery and supportive-service programs, primarily for older adults with mobility or access challenges.
888-998-6325

 

Cleaning for a Reason
Partners with cleaning companies to provide free home cleaning to eligible cancer patients.
Online application

 

Findhelp
Search by ZIP code for free and reduced-cost food, housing, transportation, financial, legal, and health services nationwide.
Online search

 

A NOTE ABOUT THIS LIST

This directory is provided for informational purposes and is not an endorsement or guarantee of eligibility, funding, medical care, or services. Programs may change or close, and some assistance funds open and close based on available funding. For urgent medical needs, contact the patient’s healthcare team or emergency services as appropriate.