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Myeloproliferative Neoplasms—Patient Version - NCI
U.S.; online education worldwide
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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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MDS Foundation — educational resources
U.S.; education worldwide
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Explore financial help, prepare questions, and keep your care-team contacts together.
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Myelodysplastic neoplasms (MDS) support & information
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Travel
Support for any cancer Corporate Angel Network — patient flights
Donated business-aircraft seats for eligible cancer patients; financial need is not required.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Continental U.S. travel; medical stability and independent boarding requirements apply. Not an air ambulance.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Request at least 10 business days before the appointment or discharge. A companion depends on seat availability; keep a backup travel plan.
- 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
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Education
Support for any cancer Dana-Farber — online second opinion
A remote specialist review offered through Dana-Farber’s online second-opinion program.
MESSAGEContact form on official website
Program information and access
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Paid service; the official page listed $3,000 when checked September 9, 2026. Confirm current pricing and coverage.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Check geographic eligibility and the current written fee before enrolling; ask which records, pathology and translations are required. Discuss the report with your treating physician.
- 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
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Caregiver
Support for any cancer Eldercare Locator
Connects older adults and caregivers with local meals, home care, transport and respite resources.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Local programs set age, residence and service requirements.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Call or search by location; ask your local agency about service eligibility, fees and availability.
- 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
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Caregiver
Support for any cancer Family Caregiver Alliance
Caregiving information and connections to local services and practical support.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- National information; direct services and eligibility vary by location.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Call for guidance or use the Family Care Navigator to locate resources in your state.
- 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
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Financial assistance
Support for any cancer Genentech Patient Foundation — medicine assistance
Free participating Genentech medicines for qualifying patients who are uninsured or face financial barriers.
CALL888-941-3331
Application or program questions
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Eligibility depends on the prescribed medicine, insurance and financial circumstances.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Check the foundation’s qualification and application instructions with your prescriber.
- 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
- Phone: Monday–Friday, 6 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific. Assistance applies to participating medicines, not all treatment or clinic charges.
- Official sources
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Funding and eligibility vary; confirm directly.
Supportive care
Support for any cancer Get Palliative Care — provider directory
Directory for finding palliative-care services and discussing symptom and quality-of-life support.
MESSAGEContact form on official website
Program information and access
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Directory listing does not establish coverage or guarantee an appointment.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Search for a provider and ask your treating clinician about referral, appointment availability and insurance.
- 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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Support for any cancer Ireland — Irish Cancer Society Support Line
Cancer nurses provide information, local-service guidance and practical support.
- Where
- International — Ireland
- Who / cost
- Irish service; domestic freephone numbers may not connect from abroad.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Call Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. local time, email, or request a callback through the official service page.
- 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
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Travel
Support for any cancer Joe’s House — lodging directory
Search lodging near treatment centres, including participating hotel discounts. Listings are not all free.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Confirm program eligibility and availability directly.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Search by city or treatment centre. Confirm the patient rate, taxes, cancellation policy, caregiver accommodation and transport with the lodging provider.
- 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
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Financial assistance
Support for any cancer LIHEAP — heating and cooling assistance
State and local programs may help eligible households with energy bills or an energy crisis.
Online resource · Visit the official website for contact options.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Income, household and local program requirements apply; this is not a cancer-specific grant.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the official state-office finder and ask about the energy-crisis process if a shutoff is pending.
- 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
- Apply through the local administering agency. Availability and covered costs vary by location.
- Official sources
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Funding and eligibility vary; confirm directly.
Financial assistance
Support for any cancer Merck Helps — prescription assistance
Assistance with certain Merck medicines for eligible patients who cannot afford them.
Online resource · Visit the official website for contact options.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Each product has its own eligibility and insurance requirements.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Select the exact prescribed medicine on Merck Helps for its application and product-specific contact number; involve the prescribing office.
- 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
- Coverage is medicine-specific. Do not assume infusion, office or other treatment costs are included.
- Official sources
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Funding and eligibility vary; confirm directly.
Travel
Support for any cancer Mercy Medical Angels
Charitable medical transportation with different application routes for flights and ground travel.
MESSAGEContact form on official website
Program information and access
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Verified clinical appointment and program requirements apply. Approval and transport are not guaranteed.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the official request pathway for your transport type. Published request window: 7–45 days before the appointment; confirm current 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
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Clinical trials
Support for any cancer NCI — clinical trial search help
Information specialists can help you navigate cancer trial searches and discuss questions to take to the study team.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Search assistance is not enrollment or a recommendation for a particular treatment.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Have your diagnosis, stage, biomarkers, prior treatments and travel limits ready. Contact the trial site to confirm recruitment and actual eligibility.
- 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 ↗
SUNRIDGE MEDICAL
Printable patient planning tools
Free, one-page worksheets on Sunridge letterhead. Download, print, and bring them to your next conversation. No sign-up required.
Download all five tools (PDF, 5 pages)
Questions for my next appointment
Choose your priorities and record the next steps.
Download PDF · 1 pageMy care-team contact sheet
Keep clinician, after-hours, and support contacts together.
Download PDF · 1 pageFinancial-assistance preparation
Prepare documents and track your application.
Download PDF · 1 pageMy treatment-travel checklist
Organize appointments, lodging, transportation, and backup plans.
Download PDF · 1 pageMy caregiver planning sheet
Share responsibilities and make room for caregiver rest.
Download PDF · 1 page