Cancer Association of Anderson

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 $1,000 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. We give 20 cents per mile for gas, up to $100 per month. (Note: If you are a new patient, please plan your visit before noon or after 2 p.m., when we can give you our best service.)

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 for download here or in printed form at our office 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.