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Other Types of
Assistance Programs

Many programs help people affected by cancer both during and after treatment. The support services
they offer might help you meet challenges.

Assistance programs may provide: Check into the many cancer support programs
• Help getting or paying for listed in the Additional Resources section of this
prescription medications book (page 155).
• Legal help
• Housing assistance The Foundation’s cancer navigation services
• Help with transportation or lodging for offer free help to all cancer survivors. This includes
medical care the cancer patient, caregivers, loved ones and friends.
• Support returning to work For one-on-one assistance, call 855.220.7777 or go
• Services for child care to LIVESTRONG.org/WeCanHelp.
• Counseling and emotional support
• Help meeting basic needs The Foundation also provides information about
many types of assistance programs and other can-
The following types of individuals and organizations cer topics online at LIVESTRONG.org/CancerSup-
can help you find support services: port.

• Loved ones and friends DECIDING TO WORK
• Health care team members WITH AN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
• Caregivers
• Patient navigators If you decide to work with an assistance program, find
• Social workers out when the services will start. Ask whether delays
• Faith-based organizations are common before benefits begin. Also, be certain
• Case managers you understand if there will be any costs to you.
• Nonprofit cancer organizations

LIVESTRONG means knowing about assistance programs that can help survivors.

See the LIVESTRONG Guidebook Planner and Journal pages:
Just Diagnosed: Finding My Team

Read more about living with cancer at LIVESTRONG.org/WeCanHelp
• Prescription Assistance Programs
• Transportation and Other Support Services
• Federal and State Benefit Programs

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