Provides financial assistance to cancer patients who are undergoing or actively pursuing clinical trial treatment options. Will assist with hospital expenses, medications, and medical equipment/supplies that are not covered by insurance. Also assists with required travel, food, clothing, or other survival needs (such as essential utilities or rent). Does not help with non-essential needs such as: credit card bills, auto repairs, print subscriptions, moving expenses, cable TV bills, cell phone service, or anything already covered by medical insurance. Payment is made directly to the provider or creditor and not to the patient or family. Maximum amount of assistance depends on what is needed and is determined on a case-by-case basis.HOW SERVICE IS PROVIDED: By mail, email, and via Web siteWHO QUALIFIES: Must be age 15 through 39 years old at time of diagnosis and undergoing or actively pursuing phase I, II, or III clinical treatment options. The limit to the number of times client can receive service is considered on a case-by-case basis.HOURS OF SERVICE: VariesFEES: FreeREQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Verification of diagnosis and treatment datesHOW TO ACCESS: Application may be downloaded from Web site anytime. Email anytime to request an application (include name and address). After receiving application, applicant will fill it out and then mail it back. Agency will then contact applicant regarding their status (generally takes 3-4 weeks). May phone for information M-F: 9:00am-5:00pm; leave a message and the call will be returned.SERVICE CONTACT PERSON: PresidentSITE DESCRIPTION: Provides financial assistance to adolescent and young adult cancer patients and survivors. Conducts basic research and provides information to patients interested in gaining a better understanding of their clinical treatment options.TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS: Not applicable.WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY: Not applicable.

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