How to Save Money on Food During Cancer Treatment
These tips will help you save money on food while you or your loved one is going through cancer treatment.
You’re not alone — 1 in 3 people can’t afford their basic needs during cancer treatment. 1
Our free resources are here to help you meet your basic needs — food, housing, utilities, and transportation — and voice your financial concerns, whether you’re at the beginning of your cancer experience or almost through treatment.
Resources for housing, food, transportation, and utilities.
Download tips for managing your household bills, saving money, and talking about finances with your healthcare team.
When funds are available, we offer assistance for housing, transportation, utilities, and food.
A healthcare professional — including social workers and patient navigators — must apply for this support on a patient’s behalf.
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Resources for housing, food, transportation, and utilities.
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These tips will help you save money on food while you or your loved one is going through cancer treatment.
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1. Bona K, London WB, Guo D, Frank DA, Wolfe J. Trajectory of Material Hardship and Income Poverty in Families of Children UndergoingChemotherapy: A Prospective Cohort Study. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2016;63(1):105-111. doi:10.1002/pbc.25762
Up to 73% of cancer patients experience financial hardship.1
At Family Reach, we see you. Forced to choose — do you go to work or treatment? Pay the rent or copays? Buy groceries or gas? All because of a cancer diagnosis.
It’s ok to ask for help. We’re here for you.
Patients must be in active cancer treatment in the US or US territories to receive support from Family Reach.
Families eligible for our financial assistance will also receive personalized referrals to local and federal financial support programs.
Tips on saving money and talking about finances with your healthcare team.
Applications will only be reviewed and processed for open funds.
Application must be submitted by a member of the healthcare team where the patient is receiving treatment
Applications will only be reviewed and processed for open funds.
Applications will only be reviewed and processed for open funds.
Applications will only be reviewed and processed for open funds.
Applications will only be reviewed and processed for open funds.