• A Non-Profit established to lessen the financial burden of a cancer diagnosis by assisting patients with treatment costs while they are undergoing radiation therapy. We provide a range of services that include limited financial assistance, support sessions (group or individual), an excellent patient orientation that includes treatment planning and treatment education. The goal is to provide enough information, education, support and resources so that patients can focus on the healing aspects of their treatment rather than the financial hardship and distress of a cancer diagnosis. ** Active Community Involvement ** We are wholeheartedly engaged in community outreach. In order to address disparities in prostate cancer diagnosis, it is vitally necessary to participate and raise awareness about PSA and its importance and prostate cancer. Continuously providing education and providing screening opportunities will encourage a change and decrease the number of late stage diagnosis.
    Donate602-772-8022
    Cancer Diagnosis

    1 out of 2

    People are expected to be diagnosed with some form of cancer in their lifetime *
    Cost of Care

    $1800- $9000

    Range of Cost Varies by type of cancer and stage of diagnosis *
    Financial Distress

    64%

    of patients need medical Co- Pay Assistance over the course of their treatment *

Are you or a loved one suffering from financial distress due to a cancer diagnosis?

Effects of financial distress on cancer patients are: *** Patients may not take their medicine as directed so they can save money on copayments. *** Patients who have financial toxicity may have a lower quality of life. *** Financial toxicity may lead to debt and bankruptcy. *** Informal caregivers often share in the experience of financial toxicity. ***

Follow Us

Follow us as we bring awareness and attention to cancer matters. We will provide valuable resources and share information as we navigate through cancer related information.

Our key priorities

Lessen the financial burden
Once the patient has set up a payment plan with the billing coordinator and demonstrates hardship, they are forwarded to us for financial consideration.
Support Groups (Group or One-on-One)
Support groups are offered (group sessions or one-on-one). We provide an in-depth patient orientation that includes a tour of the treatment room and demonstration of the treatment process. We share and discuss essential treatment and cancer matters.
Promote Healthy Healing
Our priority is to help focus on the treatment and healing process. We address some of the financial and emotional impacts of cancer and provide space to focus on healthy healing. Continuously providing education and screening througout communities will encourage a change and decrease the number of late stage diagnosis.

Will you help us?

The generous support of individuals like you makes it possible for our organization to exist and allows cancer patients to focus on the healing effects of their treatment and less on the financial burden of cancer.
Donate

Our mission

Eliminate having to choose between cancer treatment and basic living expenses

When a cancer diagnosis is received, life is immediately altered financially. 40% have difficulties paying bills, 19% struggle with buying food, 12% avoid doctor appointments and follow-up tests, 12% lower dose of prescriptions to save money, 11% skip recommended treatments and 1% declare bankruptcy. **

Committed to active community engagement and community outreach to promote cancer awareness

By actively engaging with the community, we raise awareness about cancer, its risk factors, prevention methods, early detection, and available resources. This knowledge empowers individuals to take proactive steps towards cancer prevention and early intervention. We help individuals understand the importance of regular screenings and check-ups, leading to the early detection of cancer. Early detection often results in better treatment outcomes and increased chances of survival.

Allow cancer patients to focus on the healing process and less on the cost of receiving a life-saving treatment

Once treatment is done, the next chapter is to heal. However, a year after diagnosis, 45% are still paying for radiation therapy treatments as a result of the diagnosis. The opportunity to focus on healing is no longer a priority or option. The stress of paying for the enormous cost of treatment is now a daily struggle. With support groups (group and one-on-one sessions), the patient receives tools and resources to help lower stress and focus on the healing aspect.

Excellent Patient Resources

"As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself the other for helping others." - Audrey Hepburn

If you would like to help us

Contact Center / Mailing Address
Cancer Matters P.O. Box 37735 Phoenix, AZ 85069
*** Donate by Debit / Credit Card ***
We kindly thank you for your support. You are helping cancer patients pay for life saving treatments. Your donation gift allows patients to focus on healing rather than the heavy financial impact of a cancer diagnosis.
Sources: * U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018; JAMA Oncology, 2019 ** Websites: Asbestos.com, Cancer.net, Healthcare.gov *** National Cancer Institute: NCI’s PDQ cancer information summary about financial distress states the following : "The terms financial toxicity and financial distress are used to describe how out-of-pocket costs can cause financial problems for a patient.
Contact Center / Mailing Address
P.O. Box 37735 Phoenix AZ 85069
Email Us
Connect With Us on Social Media
This Candid Seal of Transparency on our website demonstrates our ongoing committment to assist cancer patients .
Cancer Matters is a public charity that is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Tax ID #92-0478346). Contributions to Cancer Matters are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. In order to ensure compliance with IRS requirements as they apply to your specific donation and circumstances, consult a qualified tax professional. Copyright © 2022 Web.com Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Web.com is a registered trademark of Web.com Group, Inc. All other registered trademarks herein are the property of their respective owners.