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How do I contact enrollment for cancer care?

ENROLL NOW If you prefer to enroll with the help of a co-payment specialist or if you have questions, you can call our toll-free number at 866-552-6729. As a partner of CancerCare®, we are also able to offer free high-quality, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer.

Where can I get help with cancercareservices?

We offer easy and immediate access to the full array of CancerCareservices, including telephone and online counseling, support groups, resource referrals, publications, education and financial assistance. Contact UsPrivacyFAQCancerCare.org

How do I talk to a cancer specialist?

Talk or chat live with a trained cancer information specialist or find support in your own community. Call us: 1-800-227-2345 Talk online: Use the chat button in the lower right Eat Healthy and Get Active Learn about the benefits of good nutrition, regular physical activity, and staying at a healthy weight.

What benefits are available to cancer patients?

Cancer patients are entitled to a variety of government benefits. These include Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid and Medicare. These benefits last long-term as long as you continue to meet the criteria required by the SSA.

What do you put in a cancer care package?

To get started, Ulreich recommends filling your cancer care package with some of these items:Chapstick. Lips can become dry during radiation and chemotherapy. ... Coloring books and travel games. ... Framed photos. ... Fuzzy socks or slippers. ... Hand sanitizer. ... Hard candy or gum. ... Hat or salon gift certificate. ... Hobbies.More items...•

How can I get money for cancer treatment?

How can I get money for cancer treatment? Grants, crowdfunding, and disability benefits are some other ways you can get money for cancer treatment. Additionally, viatical or life settlements (where you sell your life insurance policy for a lump sum of cash), can be a great option to get money for cancer treatment.

What is the Pink Fund?

The Pink Fund is a non-profit breast cancer organization that provides 90-day non-medical cost-of-living expenses to breast cancer patients in active treatment, so they can focus on healing, raising their families, and returning to the workplace.

What are good snacks for chemo patients?

Some quick-and-easy snacksCereal (hot or cold)Cheese (aged or hard cheese, cottage cheese, cream cheese, and more)Cookies.Crackers.Dips made with cheese, beans, yogurt, or peanut butter.Fruit (fresh, frozen, canned, dried)Gelatin made with juice, milk, or fruit.Granola or trail mix.More items...•

What are the best foods to eat while on chemotherapy?

Try low-odor, dry, and bland foods, such as crackers, toast, oatmeal, and plain yogurt. Sip cold, clear liquids, such as ginger ale, iced tea, sparkling water, or fruit juice. Some people find sparkling water with a splash of juice soothes the stomach. Sip ginger tea.

Do cancer patients qualify for disability?

In general, any cancer that is Stage IV or terminal will automatically qualify a person to receive disability benefits. A very serious cancer diagnosis qualifies for the Compassionate Allowance program, which expedites the claim for disability benefits to start receiving money quickly.

Do cancer patients have to pay for chemo?

The cost of chemotherapy varies greatly. A major factor is health insurance. Generally, if you have health insurance, you can expect to pay 10 to 15 percent of chemo costs out of pocket, according to CostHelper.com. If you don't have health insurance, you might pay between $10,000 to $200,000 or more.

How much does chemotherapy cost?

Chemotherapy is one of the most common cancer treatments. Depending on the drug and type of cancer it treats, the average monthly cost of chemo drugs can range from $1,000 to $12,000.

Do insurance companies cover chemotherapy?

The short answer: yes, health insurance covers chemotherapy. In fact, insurance covers most cancer treatments that aren't considered experimental. But chemo isn't a single drug or treatment, and health insurance doesn't cover everything.

How long does it take to get a Macmillan Grant?

Once you have started an application, you'll need to complete it within 40 days. This is for data protection reasons. We aim to give you a decision within one day, although if we decide your patient is eligible, payment may take a few extra days.

Is the Pink Fund legitimate?

Pink Fund Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 2009, and donations are tax-deductible.

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Existing RCCA patients: Access your account here. Follow the portal for your RCCA location to log in to your patient account, schedule an appointment, see test results and more.

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