Resources Center

Bay Area Cancer Connections supports people touched by breast and ovarian cancer. They offer an array of services including support groups, counseling and educational seminars as well as practical care such as wigs and prostheses, complementary therapies and free screenings to low-income, uninsured women and men under the age of 40.

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FINANCIAL AND PRACTICAL HELP 

• Prostheses

• Screening

• Wigs

• Wish Fulfillment

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CANCER TYPES

• Breast Cancer

• Ovarian Cancer

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INFO/EDUCATION

• Insurance

• Patient Education

Breast Cancer Angels assists individuals as they are going through breast cancer treatment with immediate direct financial assistance. They will assist with food, gas, partial rent, utilities, car payments, insurance co-pays as well as counseling and legal advice.

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FINANCIAL AND PRACTICAL HELP

• Camps and Retreats

• General Living Expenses

• Transportation

• Wish Fulfillment

 

INFO/EDUCATION

• Patient Education

• Referrals

 

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

• Children and Adolescents

• Young Adults

 

CANCER TYPES

• Childhood Cancers

Breast Cancer Emergency Fund (BCEF) provides emergency financial assistance to low-income women with breast cancer in San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Financial assistance includes help with medical expenses, including co-pays, insurance/COBRA payments, prescriptions and emergency dental care as well as essential utilities and housing expenses.

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FINANCIAL AND PRACTICAL HELP

• Financial Assistance

• Insurance Premiums

• Medical Expenses

 

INFO/EDUCATION

• Patient Education

• Referrals

 

CANCER TYPE

• Breast Cancer

The mission of Breast Cancer Solutions is to provide breast cancer patients with direct assistance, community referrals and compassionate support. Financial assistance is available to eligible individuals living in Orange, San Bernardino or Riverside counties.

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FINANCIAL AND PRACTICAL HELP

• Financial Assistance

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INFO/EDUCATION

• Patient Education

• Referrals

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CANCER TYPE

• Breast Cancer

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IMPACT provides free prostate cancer treatment to Californian men with little or no health insurance. The program only covers approved prostate cancer treatments. They can help prostate cancer patients find a doctor or hospital where they can receive treatment and provide counseling to prostate cancer patients and their families. In order to qualify, a patient must be diagnosed with prostate cancer and be of low-income with no insurance or limited-coverage insurance.

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FINANCIAL AND PRACTICAL HELP

• Co-Payments
• Medical Expenses

• Medication

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INFO/EDUCATION

• Hospice

• Patient Education

• Referrals

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CANCER TYPE

• Prostate Cancer

Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services exists to improve the quality of life for children with cancer and support their families with the challenges they face. They address the emotional, practical and financial struggles for families of children and teens during treatment, families experiencing anticipatory grief and those who are bereaved. Service in Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito and South Santa Clara counties.

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FINANCIAL AND PRACTICAL HELP

• Camps and Retreats

• Financial Assistance

• Food

• Meal Delivery

• Transportation

• Utilities]

 

INFO/EDUCATION

• Referrals
 

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

• Children and Adolescents

 

CANCER TYPES

• Childhood Cancers

Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance offers advocacy, education and financial assistance to families of children with cancer who live in northern California or are there for cancer treatment. To qualify for financial assistance, patients must be referred by a social worker at one of the area hospitals served by the organization. The financial assistance can be used for any needs the family has.

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FINANCIAL AND PRACTICAL HELP

• General Living Expenses

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INFO/EDUCATION

• Patient Education • Referrals

 

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SPECIAL POPULATIONS

• Children and Adolescents

 

CANCER TYPES

• Childhood Cancers

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PADRES Contra El Cáncer provides assistance to families who have a child with cancer. Services include counseling, case management, transportation assistance, grocery assistance, phone cards, meal coupons and parking vouchers.

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FINANCIAL AND PRACTICAL HELP

• Camps and Retreats

• General Living Expenses

• Transportation

• Wish Fulfillment

 

INFO/EDUCATION

• Patient Education • Referrals

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SPECIAL POPULATIONS

• Children and Adolescents

• Young Adults

 

CANCER TYPES

• Childhood Cancers

Project Open Hand provides free meal delivery service in the city of San Francisco and Alameda County for anyone with an active diagnosis of cancer. Their Wellness Program also includes select grocery items (for pick-up only).

 

FINANCIAL AND PRACTICAL HELP

• Meal Delivery

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CANCER TYPES

• All Cancers

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Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation supports families living in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties that have a child with cancer by providing financial, educational and emotional support.

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FINANCIAL AND PRACTICAL HELP

• Financial Assistance 

 

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

• Children and Adolescents

 

CANCER TYPES

• Childhood Cancers

Wings of Eagles provides financial assistance for non-medical expenses to families who have a child with a serious illness and live in Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Tehama, Sutter and Yuba counties.

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FINANCIAL AND PRACTICAL HELP

• General Living Expenses

• Housing
• Lodging
• Transportation

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SPECIAL POPULATIONS

• Children and Adolescents

• Young Adults

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CANCER TYPES

• Childhood Cancers

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Women’s Cancer Resource Center helps women with cancer improve their quality of life through education, supportive services and practical assistance. They provide information and referrals to community resources in English and Spanish, support groups, in-home support, psychotherapy, emergency financial support and wellness workshops.

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FINANCIAL AND PRACTICAL HELP

• Financial Assistance

• Food

• Home Care

• Housing

• Legal

 

INFO/EDUCATION

• Home Care

• Legal

• Patient Education

• Referrals

 

CANCER TYPES

• All Cancers