SPECIALIZED SUPPORT
Dealing with a cancer diagnosis, treatment, and long-term survival issues can sometimes be overwhelming or confusing. Find programs, services, information and other assistance on a variety of topics that may address your specific concerns
| Airlift Assistance |
Angel Flight East (AFE) Free air transportation to patients and family
Patient AirLift Services (PALS) Free medical flights for patients and Veterans |
215-358-1900
888-818-1231 or 631-694-7257 https://palservices.org/ |
| Atrial Fibrillation | Learn about AF (or afib) the most common irregular heartbeat |
StopAfib.org Melissa Moss 678-223-3833
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| Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Patients | Video by WM patient Murray Shaw |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UkDwY3PRJE
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| Cancer Rights | Practical guide on legal, employment, insurance, and financial issues people face after cancer diagnosis | [email protected] 424-258-4628 |
| Your Cancer Roadmap: Navigating Live with Resiliance | 2021 book by Kim Thiboldeaux, CEO at Cancer Support Community that walks through the cancer journey putting the patient in the driver’s seat |
Cancer Today interview with the author Order Your Cancer Road Map: Navigating Live with Resilience |
| Clinical Trial Navigation and Transportation | A resource guide with guidelines and safety protocols from Lazarex Care Patient Assistance |
https://lazarex.org/helping-you/program-services-guide/(link is external) 925-820-4517 [email protected] |
| CONQUER | Official patient voice magazine of the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) patient stories, immunotherapy, and specialty lymphoma online |
Subscribe or browse and explore online
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| COVID-19 Learning Center | Latest information from the Lymphoma Research Foundation |
https://lymphoma.org/covid-19-learning-center/ 800-500-9976 [email protected] |
| Digital Literacy Course | Free guided video courses to become more comfortable with technology |
Patient Empowerment Network (PEN) https://iamdigitallyempowered.org/
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| Doctor Visits | Make the most of your appointments by taking time to prepare for and manage your doctor visits |
Cancer Today article by Hester Hill Schnipper |
| Eating Healthy and Cancer Prevention |
Tips for switching your diet, explore foods; take the Healthy 10 Challenge, a free 10-week interactive online program https://www.aicr.org/cancer-prevention/healthy-eating/new-american-plate/
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American Institute for Cancer Research 800-843-8114 https://www.aicr.org/cancer-prevention/healthy-eating/new-american-plate/
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| Financial and Legal Planning | Tools for Cancer Patients: advance care planning, organizing and prioritizing financial and legal affairs and decisions | Magnolia Purpose in Planning is offered through Eisai, Inc. us.eisai.com 919-941-6920 Triage Cancer [email protected] 424-258-4628 |
| Food Assistance, Save Money and Eat Healthy | Fact Sheet for meal planning, grocery shopping, food safety, federal programs, and additional resources |
Leukemia & Lymphoma Patient Education https://www.lls.org/nutrition 877-467-1936 |
| Imbruvica (ibrutinib) personal assistance for patients | Talk with a YOU&I Nurse Educator 877-877-3536 | Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation 800-652-6227 jjpaf.org |
| Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF) | Learn about primary immunodeficiencies (PI) | [email protected] 800-296-4433 |
| Lazarex Care Patient Assistance | Clinical trial navigation and transportation | https://lazarex.org/helping-you/program-services-guide/(link is external) 925-820-4517 [email protected] |
| Making the Decision to Travel | A resource guide with guidelines and safety protocols from Connections Housing with links to recognized U.S. health and travel authorities | https://iwmf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Making-the-Decision-to-Travel-A-Resource-Guide.pdf |
| Medical Bill Management | Management and advocacy services to help cancer patients avoid overpaying for health care offered by CoPatient through Triage Cancer |
https://TriageCancer.org/Cancer-Finances. 424-258-7064 [email protected] 800-797-8942
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| Medicare Extra Help | Patient Access Network (PAN) education and financial assistance hub for people on Medicare |
https://www.panfoundation.org/extrahelp/ 877-839-2675 |
| Medication Resource for Blood Cancer Patients | Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Handbook – read or download |
| Nutrition Consult | Free one-on-one oncology nutrition consult with a Registered Dietician |
Offered by Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Schedule an appointment online 800-955-4572 |
| Pet Awareness and Wellness Webinar | Joys and challenges of Pets in Your Home When You Have Cancer |
Podcast from CancerCare 800-813-4673 |
| Oncology Social Workers | Connect with an Oncology Social Worker who can address emotions and concerns that can come with a cancer diagnosis Read More |
Cancer Support Community Helpline 888-793-9355
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| Prescription Drug Assistance | Understanding how your insurance covers your prescription drugs and resources to help reduce costs |
From Triage Cancer Quick Guide: Getting & Paying for Prescription Drugs [email protected] |
| Screening & Prevention | Keep recommended cancer screenings on track |
Speak with a support specialist and learn about screening options in your area 855-537-2733 |
| Seniors Guide to Cancer Rights | Disability, health insurance, retirement: planning ahead and other concerns for older adults | Practical Guide for Older Adults from Triage Cancer |
| Side Effects Management | Free info in multiple languages for a variety of symptoms and side effects |
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 800-955-4572 www.lls.org |
| Wellbeing and Resilience: Ted Talk by Julie Larson, LCSW 2021 | Living in the AND – Message to illuminate the possibility that even in the midst of suffering we can find our footing | 14-minute video Julie Larson – TEDx Des Moines – Living in the And |
| Twelve Weeks: An Artist’s Story of Cancer, Healing, and Hope | 2011 written by WM patient, Karen Lee Sobol |
Order e-book or paperback online
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| Write a Free Will in Less Than 20 Minutes | Create or update your legally binding Last Will & Testament and other end-of-life planning documents online |
Patient Access Network (PAN Foundation) |
| Young Adults – Guide to Cancer Rights | A booklet for young adults with a cancer diagnosis: education, employment, insurance & finances |
Practical Guide for Young Adults from Triage Cancer [email protected] 424-258-4628
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| Young Adults – Survivorship Workbook | Age-appropriate information you need throughout diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and long-term management of a blood cancer |
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 800-955-4572
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