Resources
Our extensive collection of web-based and other resources for patients, families, and caregivers provides easy access to information on a wide variety of subjects related to pancreatic cancer. The resources are reviewed and updated periodically to ensure they are current.
- Advocacy
- Caregiver Information
- Clinical Trials
- Complementary and Integrative Therapies
- Diet and Nutrition
- Financial Assistance
- General Cancer Organizations and Information
- Insurance Issues and Copay Assistance Programs
- Legal Assistance
- Pain Management
- Prescription Assistance
- Publications
- Support
- Transportation and Lodging
Accessia Health
Accessia Health pioneered the patient assistance model for people living with chronic medical conditions. We provide financial assistance to pay for prescriptions, medical treatments and expenses, and insurance premiums. Our program services include healthcare education, specialized legal services, and case management.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society’s website has a section on Understanding Health Insurance, with information on issues surrounding private and government insurance plans, health insurance laws, and other possible sources of financial help.
Cancer Insurance Checklist
This website and downloadable form is designed to help cancer patients who are shopping for insurance on their state’s health insurance marketplace/exchange. Available in Spanish.
Good Days
Good Days is a national, independent nonprofit charitable organization that provides assistance paying copays for people with major medical conditions.
HealthWell Foundation
The HealthWell Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to providing financial assistance to underinsured patients living with cancer and other diseases. They assist with out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs, copays, co-insurance, deductibles, and insurance premiums.
PAN Foundation
Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation is an independent, national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping federally and commercially insured people living with life-threatening, chronic, and rare diseases with the out-of-pocket costs for their prescribed medications.
Patient Advocate Foundation: Healthcare Reform
The Patient Advocate Foundation’s page on healthcare reform includes information about the Affordable Care Act and links to HealthCare.gov.
Patient Advocate Foundation’s Co-Pay Relief Program
This program provides financial assistance for copays, coinsurance, and deductibles to Americans with private or federally-funded insurance. Patients must have certain medical conditions.