Financial resources for family members and caregivers
Caregivers and family members of cancer patients may face financial difficulties due to missed time at work, medical bills, and other costs.
Financial resources for caregivers:
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Significant financial distress can result from missing time at work as a caregiver. Medical bills also make things tough. Learn how to stay on top of things.
Financial Assistance Programs
The Alliance’s Financial Assistance Programs currently include several options.
Managing financial toxicity (financial distress)
If you feel confused about your health insurance plan, you’re not alone. Learn about policies, bills, and other costs.
How to handle insurance disputes
What do you do when your insurance denies a claim? How about when a doctor is out of network? What if you can’t afford your medicines? We'll explain.
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Christy Williams: Biomarker testing leads to successful treatment
Statistics suggested that Christy’s odds of survival were grim, so she leaned into her faith and kept a positive outlook. She tried to control what she could. And, critically, she received biomarker testing.
Colorectal cancer resources for learning and sharing
Whether personally impacted by colorectal cancer (CRC), supporting a loved one, or dedicated to educating and empowering others, these downloadable and printable resources can help.
Don Shippey: from stage IV to six years cancer-free after receiving HAI pump
Don Shippey was 55 years old in 2016 when he decided he’d been putting off his colonoscopy long enough.