Patient Support Resources
A Guide to External Support Organizations
CS Cancer Solutions provides educational information only. It does not coordinate care, consultations, second opinions, or support services, and does not operate a hotline or financial-assistance program. The categories below describe types of support commonly offered by external organizations, which you can contact directly.
💝 Six Categories of Patient Support
Types of support commonly offered by external organizations, not by CS Cancer Solutions
Types of mental health support commonly offered by external cancer support organizations.
Individual counseling with licensed oncology social workers
Support groups — in person, by phone, and online
Family counseling sessions
Crisis and distress support lines operated by external organizations
Psychosocial care through hospital social work teams
Mindfulness and coping programs
Offered by: hospital social work departments, CancerCare, Cancer Support Community, and similar external organizations.
Categories of financial help that external organizations may provide or list in public directories.
Co-pay and medication assistance programs
Transportation and lodging grants
Insurance navigation and case management
Financial-assistance directories published by nonprofits
Utility and housing support programs
Offered by: Patient Advocate Foundation, Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition, Family Reach, and disease-specific foundations.
Practical help with daily tasks, as offered by community and volunteer organizations.
Transportation to appointments
Meal delivery and home care services
Housekeeping and child care assistance
Medical equipment loan programs
Offered by: community organizations, volunteer programs, and local nonprofits — availability varies by area.
Educational resources that can help you make informed decisions about your care.
Educational workshops and webinars from patient organizations
Resource libraries and printable materials
Treatment decision-making tools
Clinical trial information from public registries
Second-opinion programs at hospitals and cancer centers
Offered by: patient advocacy organizations, cancer centers, and public registries. CS Cancer Solutions provides educational information only and does not coordinate second opinions.
Workplace rights, benefits, and legal information available from external organizations.
FMLA and disability benefits guidance
Return-to-work programs
Free legal consultations for cancer-related matters
ADA accommodation guidance
Benefits navigation
Vocational rehabilitation services
Offered by: Triage Cancer, Patient Advocate Foundation, and legal-aid organizations — CS Cancer Solutions does not provide legal consultation services.
Follow-up care and support for life after treatment, as provided by clinical and community organizations.
Survivorship care plans from your treatment team
Long-term side effect management
Wellness and prevention programs
Fertility preservation counseling at cancer centers
Genetic counseling services
Offered by: cancer centers, hospital survivorship clinics, and patient organizations.
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The external organizations listed above offer support lines, counseling, and assistance programs you can contact directly. CS Cancer Solutions provides educational information only.
