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Myeloproliferative Neoplasms—Patient Version - NCI
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Myelodysplastic neoplasms (MDS) resources
Find information, people to talk to and practical help for myelodysplastic neoplasms (mds).
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Myelodysplastic neoplasms (MDS) support & information
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Financial assistance
Myelodysplastic neoplasms (MDS) resource BMT InfoNet — Susan K. Stewart Patient Assistance Fund
One-time grants for nonmedical expenses associated with transplant or CAR-T treatment.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- U.S. patients planning or within 24 months of an autologous or related-donor transplant or CAR-T therapy; patients with GVHD at least 12 months after transplant may also qualify.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- A social worker or transplant/CAR-T care-team member must request and submit the application.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗
Funding and eligibility vary; confirm directly.
Education
Myelodysplastic neoplasms (MDS) resource Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ) - NCI
Patient-oriented information about myelodysplastic syndromes and treatment discussions.
Online resource · Visit the official website for contact options.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Free online education. Use with your treating team; not a personalized treatment recommendation.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the official contact above to ask which service fits your needs and how to get started.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Program note
- Confirm current program participation requirements directly.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗
Financial assistance
Myelodysplastic neoplasms (MDS) resource NMDP — transplant financial assistance
Financial support programs for eligible patients on an NMDP transplant pathway.
EMAILpatientgrants@nmdp.org
Application or program questions
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Fund-specific income, registry-search, transplant and timing requirements apply. Not every transplant qualifies.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Ask your transplant team or navigator to apply on your behalf. The email below is for grant-program questions and application access.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗
Funding and eligibility vary; confirm directly.
Navigation
Myelodysplastic neoplasms (MDS) resource Blood Cancer United — information specialists
Blood cancer information and connections to support services.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Patients and caregivers; program-specific eligibility.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the official contact above to ask which service fits your needs and how to get started.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Program note
- Information specialist contact appears on the official assistance page.
- Official sources
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Financial assistance
Myelodysplastic neoplasms (MDS) resource Blood Cancer United — financial assistance
Blood cancer assistance programs with diagnosis-specific and financial criteria.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Fund opening, diagnosis, residency and income requirements vary.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the official contact above to ask which service fits your needs and how to get started.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Program note
- Check the specific fund before displaying an open status.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗
Education
Myelodysplastic neoplasms (MDS) resource MDS Foundation — educational resources
MDS educational materials and support information.
CALL800-637-0839
U.S. organization phone
- Where
- U.S.; education worldwide
- Who / cost
- Patients and caregivers; outside U.S. phone 609-298-1035.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the official contact above to ask which service fits your needs and how to get started.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Program note
- Listed on official source; response and intake not tested.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗
Cancer-type education
Myelodysplastic neoplasms (MDS) resource Myeloproliferative Neoplasms—Patient Version - NCI
NCI patient information and links for this cancer or age group.
- Where
- U.S.; online education worldwide
- Who / cost
- Free education; central contact serves all cancers, not a disease-specific clinic.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the official contact above to ask which service fits your needs and how to get started.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Program note
- NCI central contact is shared; no dedicated disease hotline implied.
- Official sources
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Travel
Support for any cancer American Cancer Society — Hope Lodge
No-cost lodging at participating Hope Lodge communities for eligible patients travelling for outpatient cancer care.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Outpatient cancer care near a participating lodge. A request is not a confirmed reservation.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the official stay inquiry or call ACS. Confirm the individual lodge’s referral, caregiver, stay and availability requirements.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗
TravelARIZONA
Support for any cancer Angel Flight West
Charitable non-emergency medical flights; route and passenger requirements apply.
- Where
- U.S. western states, including Arizona
- Who / cost
- Medical clearance and operational eligibility apply; flights depend on availability.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the official flight request or call the mission team. Discuss mobility, oxygen, luggage, companion needs and lead time before booking.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗
Financial assistanceARIZONA
Support for any cancer Arizona DES — Nutrition Assistance
Food assistance for eligible Arizona households through the state Nutrition Assistance program.
CALL855-432-7587
Application or program questions
- Where
- Arizona
- Who / cost
- Arizona household income and other program eligibility requirements apply.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Apply through the DES website and its Health-e-Arizona Plus route; provide requested household and income verification.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Program note
- This is a food benefit, not a medical-bill grant. The phone line assists with nutrition, cash and medical-assistance cases.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗
Funding and eligibility vary; confirm directly.
NavigationINTERNATIONAL
Support for any cancer Australia — Cancer Council
Cancer information and connections to support through state and territory Cancer Councils.
- Where
- International — Australia
- Who / cost
- Australian service; short numbers may not connect from abroad.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Call the domestic support line or choose your state or territory contact on the official page. Ask about local services and any eligibility or charges.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗
Financial
Support for any cancer CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation
Disease-specific help with eligible insured patients’ cancer medication cost sharing.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Insurance, diagnosis, income and residence requirements vary by fund. Physician verification is required.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Check the current fund chart, then enroll online or call. Closed funds offer reopening email notifications, not a waitlist.
- Hours & languages
- Confirm current contact hours. Ask about your preferred language or interpreter access.
- Before applying or booking
- Confirm the service area, diagnosis and age requirements, costs, current availability, and any required documents. For hospital programs, ask whether you must receive treatment there.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗
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Printable patient planning tools
Free, one-page worksheets on Sunridge letterhead. Download, print, and bring them to your next conversation. No sign-up required.
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Organize appointments, lodging, transportation, and backup plans.
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Share responsibilities and make room for caregiver rest.
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