Practical Help & Daily Support
Treatment can make everyday tasks feel overwhelming. These resources offer help with cleaning, transportation, financial assistance, and other practical needs so you can focus on healing.
Best for:
free home cleaning services while in active treatment
Cleaning for a Reason
What they help with:
Connects women undergoing cancer treatment with professional cleaning services at no cost. This support helps reduce the burden of household chores so individuals can focus on healing and treatment.
How to get help:
Visit their website and enter your zip code to find participating cleaning companies in your area. Once approved, your household may receive scheduled cleanings during treatment.
Who it’s for:
Women actively receiving cancer treatment who need help with household chores and home care tasks.
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ACS Road To Recovery
Best for:
free rides to and from cancer treatment appointments
What they help with:
Provides transportation to and from cancer-related medical appointments through trained volunteer drivers. This program helps remove one of the most common barriers to care — getting to treatment safely and consistently.
How to get help:
Call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 or visit the website to check availability in your area. Ride requests must typically be scheduled in advance and are based on volunteer availability.
Who it’s for:
Individuals undergoing cancer treatment who need help getting to medical appointments and do not have reliable transportation.
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The Pink Fund
Best for:
short-term financial help with living expenses during treatment
What they help with:
Provides short-term financial assistance to help cover essential living expenses during active breast cancer treatment. Support may include rent or mortgage payments, utilities, car payments, and insurance premiums so individuals can focus on healing without the added stress of falling behind on bills.
How to get help:
Submit an online application through their website. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, including proof of diagnosis, active treatment status, and demonstrated financial need.
Who it’s for:
Individuals in active breast cancer treatment who have experienced a reduction in income and need temporary assistance covering basic living expenses.
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Best for:
travel, lodging, food, and gas support while accessing treatment
Joe’s House
What they help with:
Provides support grants to help cover travel, lodging, food, and gas expenses for individuals and caregivers who must travel outside their community to receive cancer treatment. Their support is designed to reduce financial stress and make treatment access more manageable.
How to get help:
Visit their website to review eligibility and submit an application for a support grant. Approved applicants receive assistance based on need and travel-related expenses incurred during treatment.
Who it’s for:
Individuals undergoing cancer treatment and their caregivers who must travel for care and need help offsetting associated expenses.
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Best for:
egg freezing financial assistance for women before breast cancer treatment
The Chick Mission
What they help with:
Provides financial assistance to help women cover the cost of egg freezing and fertility preservation prior to cancer treatment. These Hope Grants help remove the financial barrier to fertility care for those whose treatment may impact future family planning.
How to get help:
Visit their website to review eligibility requirements and submit an application. Approved applicants receive grant support based on demonstrated need and eligibility criteria.
Who it’s for:
Women diagnosed with breast cancer who wish to pursue fertility preservation through egg freezing before beginning treatment.
Website:
HealthWell Foundation — Breast Cancer Fund
Best for:
help covering treatment copays and out-of-pocket medical costs
What they help with:
Provides financial assistance to help cover out-of-pocket costs related to breast cancer treatment. This may include insurance copays, coinsurance, deductibles, prescription medications, and certain travel or insurance premium expenses tied to care.
How to get help:
Visit the website to check if the Breast Cancer Fund is currently open and review eligibility requirements. Applicants can apply online or by phone. Funding availability may vary depending on program status.
Who it’s for:
Individuals diagnosed with breast cancer who meet income and insurance eligibility requirements and need help covering treatment-related expenses.
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