Resources
Sometimes a little extra support is needed beyond what a Chemo Care Kit can offer. We’ve compiled free resources to connect cancer warriors and their loved ones with the help and support they need — a source of comfort and encouragement along the journey.
Someone to talk to
Counseling, support groups, and communities that understand what treatment really feels like.
Cancer Support Community
Free emotional support, education, and hope through online and local support groups, educational workshops, and resource guides.
Visit site →CancerCare
Free professional support services including counseling, support groups, educational workshops, publications, and financial assistance.
Visit site →Stupid Cancer
Community support, educational events, and resources tailored to the unique challenges faced by young adult cancer survivors.
Visit site →Help with the costs
Grants, case management, and guidance for the medical bills, insurance, and everyday expenses that pile up during treatment.
Patient Advocate Foundation
Free case management to help patients with insurance, financial issues, and access-to-care challenges, plus a variety of support resources.
Visit site →The Samfund
Financial assistance to young adult cancer survivors for medical bills, living expenses, and other necessities during and after treatment.
Visit site →Triage Cancer
Educational resources on legal and practical issues after a diagnosis, including insurance, employment rights, and financial planning.
Visit site →Livestrong Foundation
Free services such as fertility preservation, financial navigation, and emotional support for cancer patients and their loved ones.
Visit site →Practical help at home and away
Free lodging near treatment and a helping hand with everyday tasks when energy is in short supply.
Hope Lodge
Free lodging for cancer patients and their caregivers who need to travel away from home for treatment, in a comfortable, supportive environment.
Visit site →Cleaning for a Reason
Free home cleaning for patients battling cancer, provided by a trusted network of residential cleaners and community volunteers.
Visit site →Reliable answers about cancer and treatment
Medically reviewed information on cancer types, treatments, side effects, and clinical trials.
American Cancer Society
Comprehensive support including cancer information, treatment options, and local support services, plus a 24/7 helpline and online communities.
Visit site →National Cancer Institute
The U.S. government’s principal agency for cancer research, offering trusted information on cancer types, treatments, clinical trials, and coping.
Visit site →Finding help: common questions
Are there free resources for cancer patients?
Yes. Many national nonprofits offer free help — counseling and support groups, financial grants, free lodging near treatment, home cleaning, and trusted medical information. The organizations above are a good starting point, and all of their core services are free.
Where can cancer patients get financial help?
Organizations like the Patient Advocate Foundation, The Samfund, Triage Cancer, and the Livestrong Foundation help with medical bills, insurance navigation, employment rights, and everyday living expenses during and after treatment.
Where can I find emotional support during treatment?
The Cancer Support Community, CancerCare, and Stupid Cancer offer free counseling, support groups, and communities — online and local — so you can connect with people who understand what you are going through.
Is there free lodging or home help during cancer treatment?
Yes. Hope Lodge provides free lodging for patients and caregivers who travel for treatment, and Cleaning for a Reason offers free home cleaning for people undergoing cancer treatment.