Patient Assistance
At the Cancer Association of Anderson, cancer patients in active treatment are our top priority, though we continue to support survivors following treatment with many services. We offer information and referral about cancer services in Anderson County and beyond, financial assistance for treatment related expenses up to $1,200 a year and emotional support through support groups and connection to others who have fought cancer and survived.
Financial assistance. When a patient comes to the office for financial assistance there are a few forms that must be filled out. Click below to download the forms. Once the forms are returned, including the one signed by your doctor, we can help you with expenses such as prescription medicine and gas money to get to doctor's appointments. (Note: If you are a new patient, please do not
come between noon and 2 p.m., when we may not be able to give you our
full attention due to lunch hours.)
Wig and Hat Room. For patients who must undergo chemotherapy that will result in hair loss, the Cancer Association has a wig and hat room where patients can find head coverings for no charge. Along with wigs, CAA has gently used breast prostheses and mastectomy bras. We will pay for breast cancer patients to be professionally fitted for their first bra and prosthesis under a grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure Upstate S.C. Affiliate.
Information and referral. In our house, CAA has a library of books and videotapes on a variety of cancer types, as well as brochures and pamphlets. We will do internet searches for you. We also publish an annual guide, Cancer Services in Anderson County, which is available at no charge.
Emotional support. We offer emotional support through support groups (please see the support group page) and connection to other people who have fought cancer and survived. We also pay for any Anderson County resident who is in active treatment for cancer or within a year of completing treatment who wants to take the eight-week Oncology Rehabilitation program at AnMed Health's LifeChoice Gym. Call 512-1505 for information.
The following is a list of some of the items the patient can receive by coming to our office:
- Boost or Ensure
- Wigs and hats
- Breast prostheses and mastectomy bras
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Books, magazines, pamphlets and brochures about cancer and cancer treatment
- Prayer shawls
Application Form
Patient trying on hats in the wig room.
Patient receiving check from Executive Director Kathryn Smith.
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Cancer Association of Anderson
215 East Calhoun Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Phone/Fax: 864-222-3500
CAA is not affiliated with or supported by the American Cancer Society.
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