Knowledge is power—and support is everything. Below are carefully selected resources to help you through every step of this journey.
Financial Resources: Assistance to help ease the burden of expenses for patients and their families
Support Services: Resources that can provide emotional support
Helpful Links: Here are some trusted external sites we recommend
Livestrong Foundation - Offers guidance on navigating a cancer diagnosis, fertility preservation, insurance issues, and survirship.
Laura Bush Institute - Assist with costs of MRI's and mammograms for those unfunded or underfunded
The Inside Out Foundation - Located in Lubbock, this facility is the closest to the Concho Valley that has a breast prothestist. They are able to help fit and measure for a breast prosthetic or mastectomy bra.
Angel Flight South Central - Will fly patients to their appointments out of town. Note this service required a form filled out by your physician.
Cancer Services Network of Abilene - Assistance with medications, food, utilities, DME and health related bills, breast prosthetics, and so much more.
Concho County Cancer Committee - Financial support for residents of Concho County who have been diagnosed with Cancer.
Hope From the Heart - Aid and support canver victims in McCulloch County and the surrounding area.
Coz for Oz - Helping local residents in Ozona with unexpected travel expenses in cases of cancer or kidney dialysis treatments. For more information contact Eligio Martinez at 325.340.0937.
Joe's House - Assist cancer patients and their families find a place to stay when traveling away from home for medical treatments.
American Cancer Society - Programs available to assist with travel and lodging.
Travel to Hope - Offers assistance with hotel, food while out of town, setting up funding pages, and more.
ThriveWell San Antonio - Dedicated to finding a cure for cancer by funding cancer research, providing patient support and offering programs to improve the quality of life for patients and their families.
Concho Valley Cancer Companions - Meets the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 10:30 at St. Luke UMC (2781 W Ave N) Anyone is welcome.
Survivor Warriors - Second Thursday of the month from 5:30 - 7:30 at Shannon Cancer Center. Anybody is welcome
Cancer Support Community - Focuses on emotional, social, and educational support for people impacted by cancer.
CancerCare - Offers free professional support services including counseling, case management, support groups and even financial aid.
Tom Green County Hunger Coalition - Together, we can end hunger.
National Cancer Institute - Offers details on every type of cancer, treatment options, clinical trials, statistics, and survivorship.
National Institutes of Health - Research updates and links to resources on cancer through its various instituates.
American Cancer Society - Comprehnsive information on types of cancer, diagnosis, treatment, and support resources including finiancial assistance and cargiver support.