Financial Assistance Program

Because no one should have to choose between treatment and paying for utilities.

During cancer treatment, finances can be difficult to manage with unexpected expenses and lost work time. Small amounts of financial assistance, delivered quickly, can make a big difference. The foundation provides these stopgap funds, so no patient has to choose between basic needs and optimal cancer treatment.

Applying for financial assistance through the Oregon Cancer Foundation is simple, confidential and fast.

How We Help

We provide stopgap funds that bridge the gap between crisis and stability. While we may not be able to solve every financial challenge, our quick assistance can help…

  • Keep utilities on during treatment

  • Put food on the table

  • Cover transportation to appointments

  • Pay for essential medications

  • Address other urgent basic needs

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At this time, financial assistance is available to residents of Lane, Douglas, Coos, and Curry Counties who are in active cancer treatment, within six months of completing treatment, or receiving hospice care.

We know cancer can create unexpected financial stress. Because our resources are limited, we review each request carefully and do our best to help as many people as possible. If you’re struggling, please reach out. Even if you live outside our service area, we’ll do our best to connect you with support in your community.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have additional questions regarding our Financial Assistance program, contact our team at 541-632-3654

  • Financial assistance may help with essential household expenses such as rent, mortgage, utilities, insurance, car payments, and other basic needs.

  • Financial assistance is available to cancer patients who live in Oregon Cancer Foundation’s service area and are currently in treatment, recently completed treatment, or receiving hospice care.

  • We are not able to assist with medical bills, credit cards, or reimbursement for any bill already paid.

  • No. In most cases, payments are made directly to company, landlord, utility provider, or other creditor. Gas cards may be provided directly to patients when transportation assistance is approved.

  • Complete our Request for Serivces form. Once your request is received, our team will review it and follow up with next steps.