Finding out you have cancer can be the most traumatic news you could ever receive. Not having insurance or not being able to afford the treatment can be even more devastating. There is help available for those unable to pay for cancer treatment. Grants are available for those who qualify.
Instructions
1. Go online to cancer.gov (see Resources). There are several opportunities to receive grants for treatment of cancer. Find the link for grants that is located on the lower right side. Fill out an application to apply for assistance and send it in.
2. Contact the National Cancer Institute, which offers grants for cancer treatment for patients across the country. The NCI is reachable by phone at (800) 422-6237, email at cancergovstaff@mail.nih.gov and by live chat on its website.
3. Contact institutions that treat specific types of cancers. For example, for breast cancer grants you can contact the Greenebaum Cancer Center (see Resources) by email or by phone at (800) 888-8823 to apply for a grant. The Komen Foundation helps fund those who need assistance on cancer treatment through the cancer center.
4. Apply online for a state government grant. Call or visit online your state medicaid department for an application. For Texas call (800) 252-8263 or go to the website in Resources. There will be a link get help. Click on the link and it will take you to a page to select an application.
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