Cancer Patient Resource Center
How to Use This Guide
Start with the oncology social worker or patient navigator. External organizations set their own eligibility and availability, and an application does not guarantee assistance. Use the official links below and confirm details before sharing documents or making plans.
Independent-resource disclosure: Sunridge Medical is not affiliated with, endorsed by or paid by the external organizations listed unless specifically stated.
Quick-Start Checklist
- Start with the hospital social worker; local programs may not advertise online.
- Use official nonprofit sites and never provide payment information for a “free” benefit.
- Check diagnosis, treatment-status, age, geography and income rules.
- Ask what is included, how long delivery takes and whether supplies can be substituted.
- Protect medical and financial information; share only what the verified program requires.
- Pair free services with financial, transportation and lodging assistance.
Resource Directory
Search by organization or need. All program details remain readable even if the interactive filter is unavailable.
Cleaning for a Reason
Partners with local cleaning companies to provide free home cleanings for eligible patients receiving cancer treatment.
Service depends on participating cleaners and geography. Apply through the official site and expect treatment verification.
Last verified: August 18, 2026. Confirm current eligibility and availability directly.
Look Good Feel Better
Free workshops teach skin, hair, nail and styling techniques for people managing appearance-related treatment effects.
Programs are available online and in selected communities. Registration is free.
Last verified: August 18, 2026. Confirm current eligibility and availability directly.
American Cancer Society Wigs and Head Coverings
The American Cancer Society can help patients locate free or low-cost wigs and head coverings through local resources.
Call 1-800-227-2345 or ask the treatment center. Availability varies by area.
Last verified: August 18, 2026. Confirm current eligibility and availability directly.
Meal Train
A free coordination tool lets friends and family schedule meal deliveries for a patient or caregiver household.
The organizer controls privacy and dates. Optional donations and premium features may involve fees.
Last verified: August 18, 2026. Confirm current eligibility and availability directly.
Lasagna Love
Community volunteers deliver a homemade meal to households needing support in participating areas.
Availability and wait times vary. It is not cancer-specific and does not guarantee ongoing meals.
Last verified: August 18, 2026. Confirm current eligibility and availability directly.
Chemo Angels
Volunteers provide cards, uplifting messages and encouragement to people undergoing IV chemotherapy or intensive immunotherapy treatment.
Enrollment and program capacity change; use the official application and review exclusions.
Last verified: August 18, 2026. Confirm current eligibility and availability directly.
The Pink Daisy Project
Offers digital gift-card assistance to eligible younger people with breast cancer.
Age, treatment and medical-verification requirements apply. Confirm current eligibility and availability directly.
Last verified: August 18, 2026. Confirm current eligibility and availability directly.
CancerCare Support Groups and Counseling
Provides free professional oncology social-work counseling, support groups, education and resource navigation.
Services vary by state and format; call or use the official website to connect.
Last verified: August 18, 2026. Confirm current eligibility and availability directly.
Cancer Hope Network
Trained survivor and caregiver volunteers provide free one-to-one emotional support matched to diagnosis and experience.
Peer support complements—not replaces—medical or mental-health care.
Last verified: August 18, 2026. Confirm current eligibility and availability directly.
Livestrong Guidebook
The Livestrong Guidebook and free printable planner pages help people organize cancer information, questions, records and practical needs.
Use the official download and planner links. Physical books have a separate ordering process; confirm any cost before ordering.
Last verified: August 18, 2026. Confirm current eligibility and availability directly.
Practical Planning Tips
- Ask whether shipping, taxes or future subscriptions are truly free.
- Avoid “miracle cure” giveaways and products that require stopping medical care.
- Check food ingredients and infection-safety guidance with the treatment team.
- Choose help that reduces a real burden rather than collecting items you will not use.
- Let a trusted caregiver manage applications if fatigue makes forms difficult.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are free care packages available to every cancer patient?
No. Many programs are diagnosis-, age-, treatment- or location-specific and operate only while donations are available.
Can I get a free wig?
Many hospitals, American Cancer Society partners and local nonprofits provide free or low-cost wigs. Ask before buying because insurance may also cover a cranial prosthesis with a prescription.
Are these programs connected to Sunridge?
No, unless specifically stated. They are independent resources listed for patient convenience.
How do I avoid scams?
Use official nonprofit websites, verify contact information and avoid programs demanding fees, gift cards or unnecessary financial credentials.
Continue With Related Cancer Resources
Combine multiple kinds of support so one missing piece does not disrupt care.
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A Note From Sunridge Medical
Sunridge Medical is an integrative medical center in Scottsdale, Arizona. We created this directory to help patients and families find practical support alongside medical care. This educational page does not guarantee eligibility, coverage, medical suitability or outcomes.
Last reviewed: August 18, 2026.
Help Us Keep This Guide Current
External organizations set their own eligibility, availability and funding. Sunridge Medical does not accept payment for inclusion. Always confirm details through the official source.
Choose the free support that removes your biggest daily obstacle
A whole-person approach to cancer care includes the practical conditions that make a care plan possible. A meal, a ride, a quieter home or someone to talk with may address an immediate need that another appointment cannot. Start with the task that is hardest this week, then use the directory above to find an appropriate organization. These programs are independent of Sunridge; you do not need to become a Sunridge patient to contact them.
| What is getting difficult? | A useful starting point | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping and preparing food | A Meal Train organizer, Lasagna Love or your oncology social worker | Can meals match my allergies, appetite, texture needs and treatment team’s food-safety advice? |
| Keeping up with housework | Cleaning for a Reason | Is there a participating cleaner near me, and what treatment verification is needed? |
| Coping with hair or appearance changes | Look Good Feel Better and American Cancer Society wig resources | Which workshops, fittings or free or low-cost items are available in my area? |
| Feeling isolated or overwhelmed | CancerCare, Cancer Hope Network or Chemo Angels | Would professional counseling, a peer conversation or encouraging messages fit my needs? |
| Getting to treatment or staying nearby | Your treatment center’s navigator and the transportation and lodging guides linked above | What is available for my diagnosis, destination, treatment dates and caregiver? |
How practical support fits a naturopathic view of recovery
At Sunridge, looking for obstacles to recovery includes everyday function as well as medical findings. Nutrition advice is more useful when someone can obtain and prepare food. A plan for rest is easier to follow when household tasks are shared. Emotional support can give a patient or caregiver a place to discuss the demands of treatment. These are concrete ways to support the person receiving care.
For food assistance, share your treatment team’s instructions with the person organizing meals. Nausea, changes in taste, mouth soreness and swallowing problems can change what you can comfortably eat. The National Cancer Institute recommends addressing eating difficulties with your care team and, when needed, a dietitian. A donated meal should fit those needs; it is not a substitute for assessment of weight loss, dehydration or persistent inability to eat. Read NCI’s nutrition guidance.
If fatigue makes applications difficult, ask a trusted person to help maintain a short list of programs, contact dates and requested documents. You can decide what that person may share and with whom. A hospital social worker can often help prioritize local resources and identify which assistance can be combined.
A simple support plan for the coming week
- Name one immediate need. For example: two dinners after an infusion, a ride to an appointment, or help cleaning the kitchen.
- Choose one coordinator. A caregiver or friend can collect offers of help and reduce repeated calls when you need rest.
- Contact the official program. Ask about current availability, eligibility, wait times and any costs. A listing here is a starting point, not an approval.
- Make the next step specific. Record who will call, what is needed and when you will check back.
Sunridge has more than 23 years of practice-wide experience caring for people with cancer and complex illness. Our Patient Care Team can discuss the practical arrangements for a consultation or treatment visit in Scottsdale. Independent nonprofit assistance is arranged directly with the organization; the consultation form on this page contacts Sunridge and does not apply for a grant or free service. Call 1-800-923-7878 for questions about Sunridge care.