Understand your diagnosis
Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma)—Patient Version - NCI
U.S.; online education worldwide
Open official resource ↗PATIENT & CAREGIVER LIBRARY
Multiple myeloma resources
Find information, people to talk to and practical help for multiple myeloma.
Start here
Connect with support
International Myeloma Foundation — patient resources
U.S.; education worldwide
Open official resource ↗Make a practical plan
Explore financial help, prepare questions, and keep your care-team contacts together.
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Multiple myeloma support & information
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Financial
Support for any cancer Patient Advocate Foundation — case management
Individual help resolving barriers to healthcare access, including coverage and related practical problems.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Confirm program eligibility and availability directly.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Call to discuss your situation and current service eligibility. Have the relevant denial, bill or access problem available.
- 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 ↗
Insurance
Support for any cancer SHIP — local Medicare counselling
Connect with local one-to-one Medicare insurance counselling and assistance.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Medicare-related counselling; not a grant or insurance sales service.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the state locator or call for help finding your SHIP. Ask about coverage, enrollment or appeal questions.
- 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 Social Security disability applications
Official starting point for disability benefit applications; SSA determines eligibility.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- A cancer diagnosis alone does not guarantee benefits. SSDI and SSI have different nonmedical requirements.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Start online or call to discuss the appropriate application. Prepare your work history, treatment contacts and requested medical information.
- 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 Triage Cancer — legal and financial navigation
Free one-to-one information on insurance, employment, disability and related financial issues. It does not provide cash assistance or legal representation.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Confirm program eligibility and availability directly.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Use the navigation intake form. Without internet access, call and choose option 5. The program requires a reachable U.S. telephone number.
- 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 ↗
Employment
Support for any cancer U.S. Department of Labor — family and medical leave
Official guidance on unpaid, job-protected leave for qualifying employees of covered employers.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Employee and employer eligibility rules apply. FMLA is not wage replacement.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Read the employee guidance and discuss the notice and certification process with your employer. Call the Wage and Hour Division for questions.
- 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 ↗
Counseling
Support for any cancer CancerCare — support and resources
Cancer support and diagnosis-specific educational resources.
CALL800-813-4673
Patient support line
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Counseling, groups and financial services have separate 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
- Specific group availability must be checked; do not assume a prostate group is currently enrolling.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗
Financial guidance
Support for any cancer Family Reach — financial resource center
Navigation for everyday expenses and financial assistance resources.
Online resource · Visit the official website for contact options.
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Grant requests may require healthcare-professional referral; funding is not guaranteed.
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 ↗
Financial assistance
Support for any cancer Patient Advocate Foundation — TotalAssist
Disease-specific financial assistance with eligible out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
CALL866-512-3861
Published assistance contact
- Where
- U.S. nationwide
- Who / cost
- Diagnosis-specific funds, insurance and income rules vary.
How to start & what to confirm
- First step
- Check the fund for your diagnosis or medication, then apply through the official portal or call 866-512-3861.
- Hours & languages
- Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern Language interpretation available; Spanish phone option.
- 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
- Applications and claims can be handled by phone; website chat does not process new applications.
- Official sources
- Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗
Fund availability and eligibility vary.
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.
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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.
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Organize appointments, lodging, transportation, and backup plans.
Download PDF · 1 pageMy caregiver planning sheet
Share responsibilities and make room for caregiver rest.
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