Resources
Welcome to our comprehensive resource hub for individuals navigating cholangiocarcinoma. In addition to the valuable resources offered directly by the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, we have curated a diverse selection of external resources that provide a wealth of information, support, and guidance. Please note that the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation does not endorse any of the specific organizations listed on this page, but offers these sites as potential sources of information and financial assistance which may be helpful for patients and caregivers.
Please note that the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation does not endorse any of the specific organizations listed on this page, but offers these sites as potential sources of information and financial assistance which may be helpful for patients and caregivers.
Financial Aid
3 Little Birds 4 Life
Website: 3littlebirds4life.org
Phone: 888-370-8885
Type: Grants Wishes
Mission: To enhance the lives of young adults with cancer, ages 18-40, at any stage of their illness by granting their wishes.
Air Care Alliance
Website: aircareallaince.org
Phone: 816-421-2300
Type: Medical Flights
Mission: To connect patients with volunteer pilots offering free air transportation for medical purposes.
Air Charity Network
Website: aircharitynetwork.org
Phone: (877) 621-7177
Type: Medical Flights
Mission: To provide free flights for children and adults in need of medical treatment by leveraging aviation resources.
The Assistance Fund
Website: tafcares.org
Phone: (855) 845-3663
Type: Financial Assistance
Mission: To help individuals access the medicines they need despite financial barriers, ensuring that cost does not stand between them and their treatment.
Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition (CFAC)
Website: cancerfac.org
Type: Financial Assistance Organizations
Mission: CFAC is a coalition of organizations helping cancer patients manage the financial burdens associated with their illness.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Website: cms.gov
Phone: 800-633-4227
Type: Government-Supported Medical Services
Mission: To provide health care services and support to eligible individuals, especially those with limited financial resources.
Cleaning For A Reason
Website: cleaningforareason.org
Phone: (877) 337-3348
Type: House Cleaning Services
Mission: To offer free house cleaning services to cancer patients, reducing their stress and allowing them to focus on their treatment.
Corporate Angel Network
Website: corpangelnetwork.org
Phone: 914-328-1313
Type: Free Air Travel on Private Jets
Mission: To arrange free air travel for cancer patients to the best treatment facilities using empty seats on corporate jets.
Deliver The Dream
Website: deliverthedream.org
Phone: (888) 687-3732
Type: Family Retreats
Mission: To provide families facing serious illness or crisis with free retreats, offering relaxation, support, and community with other families in similar situations.
Dream Foundation
Website: dreamfoundation.org
Phone: 888-437-3267
Type: Granting Wishes for Adults
Mission: To grant dreams for terminally ill adults, providing them with joy and fulfillment in the final stages of life.
For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation
Website: takeabreakfromcancer.org
Phone: 267-708-0510
Type: Respite for Cancer Patients
Mission: To provide cancer patients with an opportunity to spend carefree time with their loved ones, reducing the emotional and psychological strain of cancer treatment.
For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation
Website: takeabreakfromcancer.org
Phone: 267-708-0510
Type: Respite for Cancer Patients
Mission: To provide cancer patients with an opportunity to spend carefree time with their loved ones, reducing the emotional and psychological strain of cancer treatment.
FundFinder
Website: Fundfinder.panfoundation.org
Type: Financial Assistance Search Tool
Mission: To help individuals find financial assistance from charitable foundations for healthcare-related expenses.
Healthcare Hospitality Network
Website: hhnetwork.org
Phone: 800-542-9730
Type: Lodging for Medical Patients
Mission: To support homes that provide free or reduced-cost lodging for patients and their families while receiving medical care away from home.
HealthWell Foundation
Website: healthwellfoundation.org
Phone: 800-675-8416
Type: Financial Assistance for Medication
Mission: To assist underinsured patients with chronic or life-threatening diseases in covering prescription drug costs and other healthcare expenses.
Hill-Burton Free and Reduced-Cost Health Care
Website: hrsa.gov
Type: Reduced-Cost Health Services
Mission: To provide free or reduced-cost healthcare services to those who meet financial eligibility guidelines.
Inheritance of Hope
Website: inheritanceofhope.org
Phone: 914-213-8435
Type: Family Retreats & Scholarships
Mission: To inspire hope in young families facing the loss of a parent by offering retreats and scholarships for college-bound children.
Jack and Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation
Website: joegarassino.org
Phone:203-592-0001
Type: Financial Assistance & Grants
Mission: To provide financial assistance for travel, lodging, medical expenses, and comfort dogs for families dealing with late-stage cancer.
Joe’s House
Website: joeshouse.org
Phone: 877-563-7468
Type: Lodging Assistance
Mission: To help cancer patients find affordable lodging near treatment centers, ensuring they can focus on recovery rather than the financial burden of housing.
Just A Break From Cancer
Website: justabreak.org
Phone: 888-258-6363
Type: Emotional Support & Respite
Mission: To provide adults with cancer a break from the emotional and financial stress of living with the disease.
LifeLine Pilots
Website: lifelinepilots.org
Phone: 1-800-822-7972
Type: Free Air Transportation
Mission: To arrange free air transportation through volunteer pilots for financially distressed children and adults in need of medical or humanitarian help.
Medical Assistance Tool
Website: mat.org
Phone: 571-350-8643
Type: Patient Assistance Search Tool
Mission: To help patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers find resources available through pharmaceutical industry programs to reduce medication costs.
Mike Shane Memorial Fund
Website: mikeshanefund.org
Phone: 800-501-1537
Type: Second Opinion Assistance
Mission: To fund remote second opinions for people diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, ensuring that every patient receives the best possible care.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Virtual Reimbursement Resource Room
Website: nccn.org
Phone: 215-690-0300
Type: Oncology Reimbursement Assistance
Mission: To provide resources to oncology clinicians facing reimbursement challenges, helping them navigate the complex reimbursement landscape.
National Patient Travel Center
Website: patienttravel.org
Phone: 800-296-1217
Type: Non-Emergency Long-Distance Transportation
Mission: To provide non-emergency long-distance transportation to financially needy patients traveling for treatment.
NeedyMeds, Inc.
Website: needymeds.org
Phone: 800-503-6897
Type: Healthcare Cost Assistance
Mission: To provide information and resources to help people find affordable healthcare and access to medication programs.
No Patient Left Behind
Website: nopatientleftbehind.org
Type: Patient Resources
Mission: To provide resources for patients who need assistance with medications not covered by insurance.
Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation
Website: panfoundation.org
Phone: 866-316-7263
Type: Disease-Specific Financial Assistance
Mission: To provide financial assistance for patients with biliary tract cancer and other diseases to help them cover treatment-related costs.
Patient Airlift Services
Website: palservices.org
Phone: 631-694-7257
Type: Volunteer Medical Flights
Mission: To provide free air transportation for individuals in need of medical treatment throughout the northeast U.S. region.
RO Foundation
Website: rofoundation.com
Phone: 716-366-4892
Type: Transportation Assistance
Mission: To assist local patients with transportation costs for medical appointments and treatments.
RXAssist
Website: rxassist.org
Type: Prescription Payment Help
Mission: To help patients find assistance programs for reducing the cost of medications through pharmaceutical company resources.
The Samfund
Website: thesamfund.org