Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief
What is the Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Program?
PAF Co-Pay Relief (CPR) provides direct financial assistance to qualified patients, assisting them with prescription drug co-payments their insurance requires relative to their diagnosis. CPR call counselors work directly with the patient as well as with the provider of care to obtain necessary medical, insurance and income information to advance the application in an expeditious manner. Upon approval, payments are made:
To the Doctor, To the Pharmacy, or To the Patient Directly
Carolyn Fund – Post Mastectomy Assistance for Breast Cancer Patients
The Carolyn Fund offers financial assistance to women who have undergone a mastectomy and who have limited resources for the purchase of prosthesis and related items. The Carolyn Fund program is the only one of its kind in the Rio Grande Valley. It receives referrals from physicians, local agencies and the American Cancer Society. Clients come from all parts of South Texas ranging from Rio Grande City and Roma to South Padre Island.
SingleCare: Affordable Health Care and Pharmacy Discount Card
Prescriptions aren't much fun. Doctors. Insurance companies. Crazy prices. And that's on top of whatever drove you to the pharmacy in the first place. At SingleCare, we believe that feeling better shouldn't be painful. Our super-smart system and close relationships with the big pharmacies mean we can set lower prices on tens of thousands of drugs. So with or without insurance, showing your SingleCare card to your local pharmacist means you can save big time on the stuff that really matters. Join the millions saving billions with the Rx savings card more people rely on to feel better.
CancerCare: Counseling. Support Groups. Education. Financial Assistance.
The financial costs associated with cancer are often overwhelming. Even having health insurance doesn’t guarantee you’ll be able to afford treatment. It’s best to start researching your options before a financial crisis develops. This fact sheet lists various sources of financial assistance available to people with cancer. Check with each agency or organization to see if you qualify for help.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is a not-for-profit alliance of 28 leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research, and education. NCCN is dedicated to improving and facilitating quality, effective, efficient, and accessible cancer care so patients can live better lives.
Sleep and Cancer: How to Get Quality Rest During Cancer Treatments
Sleep is an important part of the body’s natural healing abilities. Studies have found that in a person getting enough sleep, wounds can heal almost a day faster than they do in someone who is sleep-deprived. This is true for other medical issues as well. In the fight against cancer, you need as many healing capabilities as possible working as well as they can. Sleep makes an important contribution toward this fight.
Cancer Support Community: Support, Information and Financial Resources
Find a listing of organizations by alphabetical order.
Legal Resources for Cancer Patients
As a cancer patient, and as an individual in general, you have certain rights that are protected by law, regardless of your diagnosis. During their treatment, patients may experience legal issues with their employers, health insurance companies, government benefits, and even their estate planning.
Medical Resources
NiceRx assists individuals access FDA-approved prescription drugs from U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturers at an affordable price. We work with the patient’s healthcare provider to enroll them in the patient assistance program and we will request ongoing refills on their behalf once successfully enrolled in the program.
First Aid for People With Cancer
Aside from ensuring that the first aid kit is well stocked, the key to administering first aid to cancer patients is to understand the specialized skills and items needed to manage fear, anxiety, and depression; adverse effects of cancer or chemotherapy; and emergency situations that require cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Medication Management for Cancer Patients and Caretakers
It’s not uncommon for those with cancer to be placed on an extensive medication regimen. We created this guide to educate people on safely simplifying this often complicated process. The guide offers practical advice on:
How to accurately read medication labels
Ways side effects of cancer treatments may impact managing medications
Medication safety tips and dosage information
Tips on medication organization and storage
Downloadable medication management charts