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Tips for managing the financial costs of caregiving

ELIZABETH WHITTINGTON

Eight hints for overcoming the hidden costs of caregiving.


New site can help you find the financial assistance you need

MELISSA WEBER

New website serves as clearinghouse for financial information and assistance.

Our Favorite Finance & Legal Resources

The Cancer Legal Resource Center provides information on cancer-related legal issues for cancer survivors, their families, and others impacted by the disease.

The Patient Advocate Foundation provides education, legal counseling, and referrals to cancer patients and survivors concerning managed care, insurance, financial issues, job discrimination, and debt crisis matters.

The High Cost of Cancer

Can You Afford Cancer?

BY JO CAVALLO

Escalating cancer drug costs trigger concerns about access for patients.

Caregivers' Rights

Taking Care of Business

BY LENA HUANG

How laws help working caregivers.

Health Insurance

The Medicare Prognosis

BY TERESA MCUSIC

Changes to Medicare find patients and providers playing by new rules. 

money tip

Some drug companies, nonprofits and other organizations offer financial assistance to patients who can't afford treatment and other cancer-related expenses.

Browse our listing of assistance programs for cancer patients to find the help you need.

See Also...

During Treatment: Financial Matters

From the 2009 CURE Cancer Resource Guide

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