Financial assistance and social and emotional resources for cancer patients and their families living in Collin County, Texas.
The below resources are subject to the availability of funds and personnel. Please let us know if any of the resources listed are inaccurate, so we can provide the most up-to-date information to cancer patients and their families.
Financial:
- Me Squared Cancer Foundation provides financial assistance with health insurance premiums, medical bills, and transportation for individuals with cancer. Find the online application here: https://form.jotform.com/212816432150042.
- Rays of Relief provides assistance with radiation treatment costs. Download the Rays Of Relief Financial Assistance Application here and email it directly to info@raysofrelief.org
- Your Partners in Care provides financial assistance for cancer patients. You can call 888-850-1622 for more information or complete their online application: https://www.yourpartnersincare.org/assistance-application/
- The Gregg Pearson Foundation provides direct financial assistance for individuals who are dealing with cancer in the DFW area. You can fill out their online form here and be sure to check your email for a follow-up form to fill out: https://www.greggpearson.org/request-assistance/
- The Patient Advocate Foundation provides financial assistance for co-pays, coinsurance, and deductibles. You can view and apply to their available funds here: https://copays.org/patients-family/ and view their small grants for specific diagnoses here: https://www.patientadvocate.org/connect-with-services/financial-aid-funds/
- Cancer Care of New York offers copayment assistance and financial assistance fund for specific cancer types. You can view which funds are open and your eligibility here: https://www.cancercare.org/copayfoundation and here: https://www.cancercare.org/financial
- Triage Cancer offers educational material on how to navigate finances after receiving a cancer diagnosis. View their page for more information: https://triagecancer.org/cancer-finances
- Heavenly Mimi provides financial assistance such as gas cards or bill assistance to individuals undergoing cancer treatment. Here is the online application: https://heavenlymimi.org/apply-for-assistance/
- Patient Access Network Foundation has grants to cover the costs of co-pays, health insurance premiums, and transportation. You can view available grants and eligibility here: https://www.panfoundation.org/apply-and-manage-grants/our-grants/
- PMR Charity provides financial assistance for household bills and upcoming cancer treatment costs. Start the online application here and be sure to complete the form in their follow-up email to submit your application: https://www.pmrcharity.org/application
Social and Emotional:
- Cancer Support Community (Collin County) offers support programs and information, resources, and referrals for cancer patients and their loved ones. Call to speak with someone in the Collin County office at 972-981-7020, access an online live chat at the bottom of their webpage, or call the Cancer Support Helpline at 888-793-9355.
Specialty Products:
- Joan Katz/Survivor Gals offers wigs, scarves, and hats for women undergoing chemotherapy treatment. The Plano location is located at: 3000 Custer Rd., #190 Plano, TX 75075. Call 972-599-7677 to schedule an appointment Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM. Fill out the Joan Katz/Survivor Gals Application and bring to the appointment.
Cancer Care Services is here to help so that no one has to cope with cancer alone! We can help you find resources and will determine if you are eligible for our assistance programs, such as gas or medication assistance. We can also connect you with in-house social events. Contact us today at 817-921-0653 or fill out our online form. We look forward to helping you!
