Financial Support

Due to the demands of treatment and/or coping with side effects, a brain tumor diagnosis can cause significant financial stress. Because the patient and/or primary caregiver may need to give up their job, there is also often a loss of income. The medical social workers at your treatment center are not only there to provide support, but can often assist you with your financial concerns. They are an important resource and may know of local and national organizations that can provide financial support. In addition, the following organizations may offer some type of financial support:

1. Cancer Care gives help nationally to those affected by cancer and can be reached at: 1-800-813-hope or www.cancercare.org
2. The Patient Advocate Foundation is a national non-profit organization that seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability relative to their diagnosis of life threatening or debilitating diseases. They can be reached at: 800-532-5274 or www.patientadvocate.org.
3. The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults offers several scholarships that support the financial needs of young adults whose lives have been impacted by cancer and are seeking a higher education. For more information, visit their website at: www.ulmanfund.org.
4. Friends4Michael Foundation provides supplementary financial assistance to families with financial needs resulting from expenses associated with their child’s brain tumor treatment. This program covers specific non-medical costs related to a primary brain tumor diagnosis. Direct medical expenses are not covered. For more information, visit their website at www.friends4michael.org.
5. The B+ Foundation is committed to helping the families of critically ill children with financial assistance so they can focus on helping their child get well. For more information, visit their website at: www.bepositive.org.