Cancer Patient and Caregiver Resources

The months following a cancer diagnosis can be the hardest months of your entire life. Fortunately, you are not alone. Your network of support is bigger than you could ever imagine.

Below, we have compiled a list of local and national resources available to cancer patients and their loved ones.

Advocacy and Education

American Cancer Society

ACS focuses on cancer research, education and advocacy

phone_iphone800-ACS-2345
open_in_newcancer.org

Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMTInfoNet)

The goal of BMTInfoNet is to educate oncology patients who are facing a bone marrow, peripheral stem cell, or cord blood transplant.

phone_iphone888-597-7674
open_in_newbmtinfonet.org

Cancer and Careers

Cancer and Careers educates cancer patients and survivors to help them thrive in the workplace.

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Cancer Legal Resource Center (CLRC)

The CLRC offers information on cancer-related legal issues.

phone_iphone866-843-2572

GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer

GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer connects patients and caregivers with education and outreach services.

phone_iphone800-298-2436

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)

LLS empowers patients and caregivers affected by blood cancer by providing free educational resources.

phone_iphone888-557-7177
open_in_newlls.org

SHARE

SHARE is a national nonprofit that educates and empowers women affected by breast, ovarian, or metastatic breast cancer.

phone_iphone844-275-7427

Survivorship A to Z

Survivorship A to Z provides information on insurance, government benefits, managing finances, employment issues, and more.

Child Care

Child Care Services Association (CCSA)

CCSA is a national nonprofit that works to ensure affordable and accessible child care for all families.

phone_iphone919-967-3272

NCDHHS Child Care Subsidy

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers child care subsidies to eligible families.

phone_iphone800-662-7030
open_in_newncdhhs.gov

North Carolina Pre-K Program

The North Carolina Pre-Kindergarten Program is a free program designed to enhance school readiness for eligible four-year-olds.

phone_iphone919-814-6300

Domestic Services

The Center for Volunteer Caregiving

The Center for Volunteer Caregiving helps older adults and adults with disabilities in Wake County live independently by providing services like shopping, light yard work, respite care, and more.

Cleaning for a Reason

Cleaning for a Reason alleviates the burden of household chores by offering two free home cleanings to individuals with cancer.

Council on Aging of Buncombe County

Through the Homebound Food Delivery program, volunteers with the Council on Aging deliver food donations to seniors throughout Buncombe County.

phone_iphone828-277-8288
open_in_newcoabc.org

Meals on Wheels America

Meals on Wheels America empowers seniors by ensuring food access.

Mecklenburg County Home Delivered Meal Program

Mecklenburg County delivers meals to home-bound seniors each week. A short-term option is also available for individuals recovering from hospitalization or rehabilitation.

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open_in_newmecknc.gov

NCDHHS In-Home Aide Services

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services provides in-home aide services, including home management assistance, to eligible individuals.

phone_iphone919-855-3400
open_in_newncdhhs.gov

Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service

Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service is a nationwide nonprofit that connects young adults with seniors, single parents, veterans, and disabled adults who need help with yard work.

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Samaritan Maids

Samaritan Maids serves women in the Piedmont Triad who are undergoing cancer treatment by offering professional housekeeping services.

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Emotional Support for Adults

Buddy Kemp Cancer Support Center

An extension of Novant Health, the Buddy Kemp Cancer Support Center offers individual and family counseling, support groups, educational events, and more.

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open_in_newnovanthealth.org

Camp Bluebird

Camp Bluebird is a multi-day retreat in the mountains of western North Carolina for adult cancer survivors.

Casting for Recovery (CFR)

CFR provides free outdoor retreats for women with breast cancer. Retreats are regularly hosted in western North Carolina.

phone_iphone888-553-3500

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)

FCA provides webinars, classes, support groups, and workshops for caregivers of individuals with chronic debilitating health conditions.

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open_in_newcaregiver.org

First Descents

First Descents introduces young adults (ages 18 to 39) impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions to the healing properties of outdoor adventure programming.

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Imerman Angels

Imerman Angels connects cancer fighters, survivors, and caregivers with one-on-one mentors.

phone_iphone866-463-7626

Levine Cancer Institute

Atrium Health offers clinics and programs to support cancer patients and their families.

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open_in_newatriumhealth.org

LUNGevity

LUNGevity empowers individuals diagnosed with lung cancer through peer-to-peer matching, in-person survivorship programs, and oncology social worker support.

phone_iphone844-360-5864
open_in_newlungevity.org

National LGBT Cancer Network

The National LGBT Cancer Network offers peer groups for LGBTQUI+ cancer patients and survivors.

phone_iphone212-675-2633

UNC Caregiver Conversations

The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center offers free webinars for cancer caregivers.

phone_iphone984-974-0000

St. Matthew Catholic Church

St. Matthew Catholic Church in Charlotte offers monthly cancer support groups.

Wind River Cancer Wellness

Located in Tryon, Wind River Cancer Wellness empowers cancer survivors through in-person wellness retreats and virtual workshops.

Emotional Support for Children

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF)

The ALSF SuperSibs program helps siblings of children with cancer process their brother or sister’s diagnosis.

phone_iphone866-333-1213

Camp Carefree

Based in Stokesdale, Camp Carefree provides free, week-long summer camps for kids with chronic illnesses.

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open_in_newcampcarefree.org

Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation

The Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation provides online and community support programs for children and families affected by a brain or spinal cord tumor.

phone_iphone212-448-9494
open_in_newcbtf.org

Dougy Center

The Dougy Center offers grief resources for kids and young adults who are grieving a death or living with an advanced illness.

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open_in_newdougy.org

Sibling Support Project

The Sibling Support Project is dedicated to providing emotional support to the siblings of children with special health needs.

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Victory Junction

Based in Randleman, Victory Junction offers immersive camping experiences to children with chronic illnesses.

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Financial Help

Andrew McDonough B+ (Be Positive) Foundation

The Andrew McDonough B+ (Be Positive) Foundation provides financial assistance to families of children with cancer.

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open_in_newbepositive.org

CancerCare

CancerCare provides financial assistance for cancer-related costs such as transportation, home care, and child care. Co-payment assistance is also available.

phone_iphone800-813-4673
open_in_newcancercare.org

Cancer for College

Cancer for College offers need-based college scholarships to cancer survivors.

phone_iphone760-599-5096

Caring Community Foundation

The Caring Community Foundation works hand-in-hand with social workers at partner hospitals in Wake, Durham, and Orange counties to connect patients with financial resources.

Children’s Leukemia Research Association

The Children’s Leukemia Research Association connects leukemia patients of all ages with needed financial resources.

phone_iphone212-491-1200

Colorectal Cancer Alliance

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance offers lump sums to cancer patients to help with daily expenses like household bills, groceries, and child care.

phone_iphone877-422-2030
open_in_newccalliance.org

Expect Miracles Foundation

The Expect Miracles Foundation equips cancer patients and caregivers with financial resources.

Family Reach

Family Reach is a nonprofit dedicated to removing the financial barriers of cancer treatment.

phone_iphone857-233-2764
open_in_newfamilyreach.org

Good Days

Good Days provides financial resources to underinsured patients diagnosed with chronic and life-altering diseases.

phone_iphone877-968-7233
open_in_newmygooddays.org

HealthWell Foundation

The goal of the HeathWell Foundation is to defray the costs of cancer treatment by covering insurance premiums, co-payments, and other out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Co-Pay Assistance Program

The LLS Co-Pay Assistance Program is available to blood cancer patients struggling to pay for the cost of treatment.

phone_iphone877-557-2672
open_in_newlls.org/copay

Meredith’s Miracles Colon Cancer Foundation

Meredith’s Miracles Colon Cancer Foundation provides financial support to individuals aged 40 and under who are undergoing treatment for colon cancer.

Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation

The PAN Foundation provides co-payment assistance to patients who are struggling to afford out-of-pocket costs.

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Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Program (PAF CPR)

PAF CPR offers direct co-payment assistance for pharmaceutical products.

phone_iphone866-512-3861
open_in_newcopays.org

Lodging

Caring House

The Caring House at Duke Cancer Institute provides comfortable and affordable housing for adult outpatients and their caregivers.

phone_iphone919-490-5449
open_in_newcaringhouse.org

Clara McLean House at FirstHealth

Based in Pinehurst, the Clara McLean House is a haven for out-of-town patients, families, and caregivers.

Hope Lodge

The American Cancer Society offers free lodging to patients receiving care near Greenville, N.C.

phone_iphone252-695-6143
open_in_newcancer.org

Hospitality House of Charlotte

The Hospitality House of Charlotte provides lodging for cancer patients who are receiving treatment at a local medical facility.

Host Homes

Duke Patient Information Services sponsors the Host Homes program. This program allows Duke Cancer Center patients to stay in a private home while receiving treatment.

phone_iphone919-681-4688

Joe’s House

Joe’s House is a nonprofit organization that connects cancer patients and their loved ones with discounted lodging when they must travel for treatment.

phone_iphone877-563-7468
open_in_newjoeshouse.org

Rathbun House

The Rathbun House is a place where families can stay at no charge while loved ones receive treatment at healthcare facilities in Asheville.

phone_iphone828-277-4815
open_in_newwncbridge.org

Ronald McDonald House Charities

The Ronald McDonald House Charities provides lodging for families of critically ill children who are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.

phone_iphone630-623-7048
open_in_newrmhc.org

SECU Family House

While receiving treatment at UNC Hospitals, patients and caregivers can stay in a SECU Family House in Chapel Hill, Winston-Salem, or Wilmington.

phone_iphone919-932-8000

Stanton Hospitality House

Based in Fayetteville, the Stanton Hospitality House offers a temporary place for patients and caregivers to stay during treatment.

Transportation Assistance

Air Charity Network

Air Charity Network provides free flights to people in need of medical treatment.

phone_iphone877-621-7177

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF)

The ALSF Travel For Care program supports children with cancer and their families by offsetting travel expenses.

phone_iphone866-333-1213

ChemoCars

ChemoCars provides patients in Charlotte with free transportation to and from chemotherapy, radiation, and certain non-surgical cancer treatment appointments.

open_in_newchemocars.org

Mercy Medical Angels

Mercy Medical Angels offers long-distance ground or air transportation for patients who must travel for medical care.

phone_iphone757-318-9174
open_in_newmercymedical.org

Miracle Flights

Miracle Flights provides free air transportation for children and adults with life-threatening illnesses.

phone_iphone800-359-1711

National Volunteer Transportation Center

The mission of the National Volunteer Transportation Center is to connect all Americans with access to safe, affordable transportation.

North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services

The North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services provides free transportation services to individuals who are 60 years of age or older.

phone_iphone919-855-3400
open_in_newncdhhs.gov

Patient Airlift Services (PALS)

PALS arranges free air transportation for individuals needing medical treatment who cannot afford to fly commercially.

phone_iphone888-818-1231
open_in_newpalservices.org

Other Resources

Be the Match (National Marrow Donor Program)

Be the Match helps patients in need of life-saving bone marrow or umbilical cord transplants find a donor match.

phone_iphone888-999-6743
open_in_newbethematch.org

The Cancer Card Xchange

The Cancer Card Xchange distributes gift cards to cancer patients across the country.

Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA)

COTA helps children and young adults in need of life-saving transplants by promoting organ, marrow, and tissue donation. COTA also helps to defray the cost of transplants.

phone_iphone800-366-2682
open_in_newcota.org

Heavenly Hats Foundation

The Heavenly Hats Foundation distributes hats to individuals who have lost their hair because of cancer or another illness.

phone_iphone920-362-2668
open_in_newheavenlyhats.org

Locks of Love

The mission of Locks of Love is to provide hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under the age of 21.

phone_iphone888-896-1588
open_in_newlocksoflove.org

Look Good Feel Better

Look Good Feel Better is a nonprofit dedicated to improving the self-esteem of cancer patients undergoing treatment through complimentary beauty sessions.

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