Cancer Information
American Cancer Society: Cancer diagnosis and staging, Cancer information in other languages, Treatment, Lung Cancer, Talking about cancer
Go2Foundation: Free one-on-one lung cancer hotline or email (1-800-298-2436, [email protected]); 一General inquiry (202-463-2080 and 650-598-2857, [email protected]).
CancerCare: Education, workshops, and counseling
American Lung Association: Research, education and advocacy
Financial
Medi-Cal: health insurance
Social Security: Disability insurance
CancerCare: Financial assistance for home care, transportation, child care
Cameron Siemers Foundation for Hope: A $5,000 reward with the goal of changing your life
CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation: Provides telephone and online counseling, support groups, resource referrals, publications, education, and financial assistance.
Patient Access Network Foundation: Funding for medical expenses; $750-25k, varies by diagnosis
MoneyGeek: Tips on managing finances and covering the mortgage during cancer treatment
Legal
Housing
Food/Nutrition/Lifestyle
Curry Senior Center: Free breakfast and lunch
Project Open Hand: Free meal to pick-up or home delivery
POH Senior Lunch Program: All seniors (age 60+) & adults with disabilities (age 18-59) are welcomed to enjoy health lunch at dining rooms across San Francisco; there is a suggested $2 donation but no one is turned away if unable to pay
CalFresh Program: Issues food stamps that can be used at many supermarkets and food stores
Pink Daisy Project: Gift cards for groceries, restaurants and gas
Child and Adult Care
Counseling
Support Groups
Transportation
Other Cancer Resources
UCSF Ida & Joseph Friend Cancer Resource Center: Symptom management workshops; other activities such as yoga, qi gong, dance, art therapy, etc.
Look Good Feel Better Program: Free cosmetics and lessons, a free wig and tips on hair styling
Margot Murphy Women's Cancer Program: Multilingual and culturally competent care navigation, emotional and practical support, and survivorship support activities. Services are offered free of charge in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Taoshanese.
Cleaning for a Reason: Free home cleaning for cancer patients
Cancer and Mental Health: Managing mental health after a cancer diagnosis