“Many hands make light work”

Financial Support

The Abbot Patient Assistance Foundation offers assistance with Abbot pharmaceutical and medical nutrition products for low income individuals.

Transport Services

Corporate Angel Network – 914-328-1313 – Corporate Angel Network arranges free travel for cancer patients to treatment across the country using empty seats on corporate jets.
Angel Flights – 918-749-8992 – Angel Flight primarily serves patients needing transportation to or from the heartland region. By coordinating with other organizations, Angel Flight can arrange transportation for patients on longer flights to other parts of the country outside of the Heartland region.
National Patient Travel Center – 800-296-1217 – The purpose of the National Patient Travel Center is to ensure that no financially-needy patient is denied access to distant specialized medical evaluation, diagnosis or treatment for lack of a means of long-distance medical transportation.
Joe’s House – 877-563-7468 – Joe’s House is a nonprofit organization providing an online nation-wide list of places to stay to assist cancer patients and their families find lodging near treatment centers.

Other EC Organizations

• CECI – Cohen Esophageal Cancer Initiative

DeGregorio Family Foundation: Annually funds collaborative research on the pathogenesis, early diagnosis, and treatment of Upper Gastrointestinal Malignancies. 100% of donations is used toward research.

ECEF: to bring awareness and educate the public and medical community in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania areas about Esophageal Cancer. To walk the journey with patients who have this disease and to support research projects dealing with esophageal cancer.

ESOCAN: a curated and opinionated look at recent literature regarding the epidemiology and prevention of esophageal cancer, with an emphasis on esophageal adenocarcinoma. It is developed by Thomas L Vaughan MD, MPH. ESOCAN site should not be considered, or used as a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This site does not constitute the practice of any medical or other professional health care advice, diagnosis or treatment.

• [UK] Oesophageal Patients’ Association: UK-based organization providing EC information since 1985

Patient Advocacy Foundation: Get specific help either through the website (esophagealcancer.pafcareline.org) or by calling (866) 952-9597. The Esophageal Cancer CareLine provides navigational assistance with financial and practical challenges that impact your ability to access healthcare. Whether you need help to understand coverage options, find resources for financial aid, resolve issues with your insurance company, or apply or appeal for disability, we are here to support you. All services are confidential and free of charge.

Non-EC Support Organizations

American Cancer Society – 1-800-227-2345- Provides information about cancer, treatment options, insurance concerns, support groups, transportation, lodging through Hope Lodge, clinical trials, hospitals, & other programs.

American Institute for Cancer Research – continuously committed to funding and interpreting the promising and vital field of cancer research.

Canadian Cancer Society

Mayo Clinic Online

Oley Foundation strives to enrich the lives of those living with home intravenous nutrition (parenteral) and tube feeding (enteral) through education, advocacy, and networking

Emotional Support

Gilda’s Club – is a free, non-profit support community for anyone touched by cancer. They offer support groups run by trained professionals, stress reduction & relaxation, lectures, workshops, social events, and a special playroom & program for kids. The whole family meets to discuss living with cancer together.
KATS (Kids Adjusting Through Support) – Helps children & families cope with serious illness or loss. In addition to coping support groups, they provide family camping retreat with Camp Good Days, the Memory Tree Project, and various workshops & community services.
• Sometimes the best doctors and cancer treatment centers are away from home. There are several non-profit groups that can provide help with transportation to / from treatments, help with lodging or airfare.
Daily Strength
Griefshare.org

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