Resources

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

FInancial Assistance

We understand that financial challenges can make it harder to access the support you need. If you’re experiencing difficulty covering costs, we offer financial assistance to help ease the burden. Each application is reviewed with care and confidentiality, and our goal is to make sure resources are available to those who need them most.
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Financial Services

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.
Oncology Skin Specialist - Delivering restorative, safe, and soothing skincare treatments tailored to the unique needs of those currently under going or recovering from cancer treatments. For more information contact Lindsey Fuchs at 325.718.9056

Support Services

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.
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Helpful Links

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.