General resources

Having cancer is never easy, but finding help in the fight should be. Whether it is finding means to travel to appointments, locating an affordable place to stay, getting help receiving food, or simply receiving the tools you need to help you, NewMexico non-profits can help.

Financial Assistance Cancer Foundation for NewMexico If you live in the counties of Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, Taos, Los Alamos, Colfax, Mora, SanMiguel, Union or Harding youmay be eligible for assistance from the Foundation in these categories:

• Mileage Patients who travel to Santa Fe for their treatment may qualify for reimbursement based

on the miles traveled from their home to the treatment center and back.

Help paying for medications The St. Vincent Hospital Foundation will pay pharmacy costs of up to $1,500 per year for qualifying patients of the CHRISTUS Cancer Center. Speak with your health care provider for more information.

More free and reduced- cost resources Cancer Services of NewMexico Free Family Cancer Retreats April 17-19, September 11-13 Educational sessions on treatments, clinical trials, talking to kids about cancer, pain management, insurance and finances. Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North 5151 San Francisco Rd. NE, Albuquerque mike@cancerservicesnm.org 505-239-4239