Financial Aid for Breast Cancer: Resources for Patients & Survivors
The financial burden of a breast cancer diagnosis and its aftermath can be overwhelming for both patients undergoing treatment and survivors managing ongoing expenses. Fortunately, a range of organizations and programs are dedicated to providing financial assistance. This comprehensive list serves as a starting point, highlighting valuable resources that offer support for various needs, from covering treatment costs and medication to assisting with living expenses and transportation. If you’re seeking financial aid during your breast cancer journey, explore the options below to find the support you deserve.
THE BREASTIES
The Sydney Heersink Grant is an annual grant funded by The Breasties in honor of the life of Sydney Heersink. The grant is eligible to individuals who are suffering from a cancer diagnosis or high-risk genetic disposition to cancer. Please visit the Breasties website to view the status of the grant’s availability.
PRETTY IN PINK FOUNDATION
Pretty In Pink Foundation provides uninsured and under-insured breast cancer patients in North Carolina with financial assistance for quality, life-saving medical treatment.
KEEP A BREAST
The Give Back Grant Program (GBG) directly supports BIPOC women who are breast cancer survivors or have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Awards a $500 grant for BIPOC women impacted by breast cancer.
THE PINK FUND
The Pink Fund provides 90-day non-medical cost-of-living expenses on behalf of breast cancer patients in active treatment, so they can focus on healing, raising their families, and returning to the workplace.
TIGERLILY FOUNDATION
Tigerlily Foundation has partnered with WiTT Forever to establish the RAISE platform. RAISE, which stands for Resources and AssIstance for Support and Empowerment, is a platform that makes it easy for patients to get support without feeling as though they are burdening others. Patients can get customized financial assistance to help with issues that relate to them.
THE ONE CATALYST GRANT
One Catalyst Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing tangible support as well as medical financial assistance to those who are struggling to afford something that is needed to overcome a major medical diagnosis.
CANCER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE COALITION (CFAC)
The CFAC is a group of national organizations that provide financial help to cancer patients.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY (ACS)
The ACS is the largest cancer organization in the United States and offers a variety of financial assistance programs, including help with copays, transportation, and lodging.
CANCERCARE
CancerCare offers financial assistance for copays, transportation, and other cancer-related expenses.
PATIENT ADVOCATE FOUNDATION
Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF): The PAF provides direct financial assistance to patients with cancer and other chronic diseases.
SUSAN G. KOMEN
Susan G. Komen is a breast cancer organization that offers financial assistance to breast cancer patients.
LIVING BEYOND BREAST CANCER (LBBC)
LBBC is a national organization that provides support and resources to breast cancer survivors and their families. They also offer financial assistance to patients.
SISTERS NETWORK INC.
Sisters Network Inc. is a national organization that provides support through their Breast Cancer Assistance Program and resources to African American women with breast cancer. They also offer financial assistance to patients.
CANCERCARE
Cancer Care is a national organization that provides emotional and financial support to people with cancer and their families. They offer financial assistance for copays, transportation, and other cancer-related expenses.
UNITE FOR HER
Unite for Her, a nonprofit that supports breast cancer and ovarian cancer patients, offers several wellness programs, including a wellness and service “passport” at no cost to breast cancer patients, whether you are currently diagnosed and undergoing treatment, living with metastatic breast cancer, or are a survivor.
