The ACS also offers programs that help cancer patients, family members, and friends cope with the emotional challenges they face. Some publications are available in Spanish. Spanish-speaking staff are available. CCCF maintains a list of organizations to which eligible families may apply for financial assistance. Callers may request a booklet describing LSA's Patient Aid Program or the telephone number for their local LSA office.
Some publications are available in Spanish.
To learn whether a specific drug might be available at reduced cost through such a program, talk with a physician or a medical social worker. Medical costs that are not covered by insurance policies sometimes can be deducted from annual income before taxes. The local Internal Revenue Service office, tax consultants, or certified public accountants can determine medical costs that are tax deductible. These telephone numbers are available in the local telephone directory. There are nonprofit organizations that arrange free or reduced cost air transportation for cancer patients going to or from cancer treatment centers.