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in Cancer Care


The costs of cancer treatments are escalating unsustainably, making cancer care less affordable for patients and their families and creating disparities in patients’ access to high-quality cancer care.

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Cancer patients need direct fiscal support.
That's why we do what we do!

A cancer diagnosis is one of the most devastating life events that patients and their families face.

The financial challenges that coincide with treatment are often as crippling as the desease.

Slide 1/2+ Oncologists state that more than half of their patients make negative treatment decisions because of finances. 73% 73% of cancer patients and their family have to take on substantial debt. 3x Cancer patients and families are three times more likely to enter bankruptcy. 80% Cancer patients who declare bankruptcy after diagnosis are 80% more likely to die than those who do not. What Drives This Debt?

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Cancer impacts so much of a patient
and their family's daily lives.

The cost of cancer impacts nearly every financial decision from the moment of diagnosis. Where to live, what to drive, what to eat and drink, utilities, education and childcare, holidays, and so much more.

Insurance Gap is Significant
Even with exceptional coverage, the average out-of-pocket cost for visits and prescriptions is $9,000/yr.
67% 67% of cancer patients have to travel more than 100 miles round trip for care and treatments. Getting to Care
Gas & auto expenses, hotels, food, and incidentals cost patients $4,200/yr.
Nutrition is Paramount
Good nutrition is critical to cancer patient wellbeing. It's also one of the most challenging and most expensive; adding over $2000/yr to family budgets.
Whole Family Grief and Expense
Families going through cancer experience mental health struggles together. But not everyone experiencing grief has coverage for mental health care.
3,99% Near the end, palliative care can add $1000's each week. And of course, burial expenses are exceedingly high What are We Doing?

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We leverage strong partnerships, secure technology, and seamless processes to get patients and families financial assistance quickly.

There are other non-profits that provide financial assistance to cancer patients and their families.

But, they do not move with the speed and efficiency necessary to avoid financial hardships such as late fees, bad credit, and bankruptcy.

They also do not step in and cover the cost of better treatments that could save a life or improve the quality of life.

Intake A Short Intake Form
A short intake form completed by the patient or an authorized family member starts the process. You'll be asked to gather some information and documents, and provide contact information for a member of your treatment team and a patient advocate.
Qualify Hospital-like Qualification Process
By qualifying recipients, we make sure we disperse funds to as many people in need as possible. We collect the same data as do hospitals for financial assistance. In-fact, if you have qualified for hospital, federal, or State financial assistance for your cancer treatment, that makes the process much easier. This process may take 1 to 7 days, so feel free to apply in advance of a need.
Obtain Funds Obtain Funds Quickly
We get you the funds you need within 24 hours of qualification. We can deposit to bank accounts, complete Zelle transfers, pay certain vendors and pay directly to some health care systems and hospitals.

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