Oregon Cancer Foundation empowers, strengthens and sustains those impacted by cancer in our community through education, support and financial assistance.
All of the funds raised by the Oregon Cancer Foundation help local patients in our community. When neighbors are helping neighbors, no one has to face cancer alone.
How We Help Our Cancer Community
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Navigational Services
Our trained staff help you find the information, local resources, and connections you need so you never have to figure out your cancer journey alone.
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Financial Assistance
When treatment brings unexpected bills and lost income, we provide fast, confidential financial assistance to help ease the burden, and most applications are processed within a week.
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Wig Boutique
The Believe Boutique provides complimentary wigs, hats, scarves, and accessories to patients actively in treatment, with a trained volunteer available by appointment to help with selection and styling.
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Support Groups
We offer safe, welcoming groups available virtually and in person where patients, survivors, and caregivers can share their fears, hopes, and frustrations with others who truly understand.
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Education & Classes
Led by subject matter experts, our classes give patients, survivors, and caregivers the knowledge and confidence to navigate every stage of their cancer journey.
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Resource Room
Our Resource Room offers free access to comfort items, educational materials, and referrals to local services, all in a welcoming space staffed by people who care. Please contact us for an appointment.
Our impact in 2025
See our latest patient highlight video
Get the help you need, when you need it.
If you or someone you love is facing cancer, the Oregon Cancer Foundation offers free, local support. Whether you need help paying bills, a wig, or someone to talk to, we’re here for you. Not sure where to start? Our team can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Oregon Cancer Foundation supports people impacted by cancer in our local and regional community, including patients, survivors, caregivers, and families. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, in treatment, recovering, or supporting someone you love, we can help you understand what support may be available and find the next best step.
Some programs may have specific eligibility requirements based on location, treatment status, or available funding.
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No referral is needed. You can contact us directly, and medical teams, caregivers, family members, and community partners are also welcome to reach out on someone’s behalf.
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We provide free, local support that may include resource navigation and referrals, financial assistance, transportation support, wigs, education, support groups, and other practical help for people impacted by cancer.
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Yes. You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Tell us a little about what is going on, and our team will help you sort through available options and resources.
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Most OCF programs and services are free. If there is ever a cost for a class, event, or special program, we will clearly share that information in advance.
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Oregon Cancer Foundation is located in Eugene, Oregon. Some services are available by phone or online, while others, such as wig fittings or resource library visits, may require an appointment at our office.
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Fill out our request form or call Oregon Cancer Foundation at 541-632-3654. You do not need to know exactly what to ask for. We will help you take the next step.
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You can support OCF by making a donation, becoming a volunteer, sponsoring an event, creating a fundraiser, or partnering with us as a business or community organization. Every gift helps provide local support for our neighbors facing cancer.