FINANCIAL ASSSITANCE FOR OVARIAN CANCER CARE

Financial Resources

Cancer treatment can be expensive. There are several resources that may be able to help with some of the costs associated with ovarian cancer treatment. This is not a complete list, but offers a place to start your search.

General Medical Financial Support

• The Patient Advocate Foundation provides direct services to patients with life threatening diseases to help access care and treatment recommended by their doctor. They offer case management services, scholarships for students with cancer, and help cover the cost of co-pays for certain patients. Many financial assistance programs operate only within certain states or areas, and the Patient Advocate Foundation makes it easier to find local programs through their searchable resource directory.
• The Clearity Foundation provides ovarian cancer patient support services, including helping pay for diagnostic tests, helping women identify clinical trials, treatment decision support, and also has a psychosocial support program just for women with ovarian cancer. Access their financial assistance form here.

 Medication and Drug Supplement Programs 

• The Medication Assistance Tool, created by Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), is a search engine that helps match patients with programs that can help lower your out-of-pocket costs for medications.
• The AstraZeneca Prescription Savings Program helps patients access their AstraZeneca medications if they are having trouble affording them. LYNPARZA (Olaparib) is an example of an ovarian cancer drug that may be available at reduced cost through this program.
• The Genetech Oncology Co-pay Assistance Program helps with the cost of Genetech Oncology products. An example of an ovarian cancer drug that may be available at reduced cost through this program is Avastin (bevacizumab).

 Additional Financial Assistance

• Sharsheret Best Face Forward 2.0 provides financial assistance for non-medical costs such as wigs and scalp cooling. Local support groups are also available through Sharsheret.
• OvarCare is a one-time assistance program that provides financial grants, counseling, gas cards, and grocery cards for eligible ovarian cancer patients.
• The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge program offers families places to stay when their cancer treatment is far from home. However, this program is currently suspended during COVID-19.
• The Healthcare Hospitality Network also provides lodging options when traveling for medical treatment is necessary.
• Find additional resources on the Managing the Costs of Cancer Treatment page on the American Cancer Society website.