CSC support room

Welcome to Our Support Room

Step into our support room to discover free resources to help you or a loved one navigate the financial, practical, social, and emotional concerns that can come with cancer.

Everyone’s cancer experience is unique, but it’s common to feel anxious, worried, sad, or afraid as you face concerns about your personal situation and diagnosis. First, know that you are not alone. Support resources are available through your healthcare team and here at CSC. Our Helpline offers free navigation for patients and their loved ones.  

Find answers to common questions and concerns about cancer here in our Support Room. Learn ways to cope with emotions, tips on dating with cancer, strategies to reduce cancer costs, how to file for disability benefits, and more.

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    • Managing the Cost of Care

    10 Tips to Help you Lower the Costs of Cancer Care

    Ways to prepare for out-of-pocket costsPlanning for future costsIdeas for lowering costsResources and information about financial aidLearn more about…

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    • Managing the Cost of Care

    Applying for Disability Benefits

    ASK RUBY: How do I apply for disability benefits?Response:When facing cancer, you may consider applying for disability benefits. These are payments av…

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    • Health Equity

    Cancer Disparities and Health Equity

    This video discusses cancer health disparities, including risk factors that affect certain populations and ways to promote health equity. The Cancer S…

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    • Emotional Support

    COVID-19

    ASK RUBY about COVID-19 Pandemic Concerns With the pandemic, I don’t feel comfortable being in public as a cancer patient. When can I return to my su…

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    • Emotional Support

    Dating With Cancer

    Worried about dating after cancer? Ruby, your virtual community navigator, discusses the universal challenges and worries for young adults with cancer…

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    • Emotional Support

    Emotional Response to Cancer Diagnosis

    ASK RUBY about an Emotional Response to a Cancer Diagnosis My doctor just told me I have cancer. I’m shocked, scared, and I feel like I need to make…

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    • Managing the Cost of Care

    Financial Toxicity

    ASK RUBY about Managing Financial Toxicity My budget was already tight but since being diagnosed with cancer, I need help with medical bills as well…

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    • Managing the Cost of Care

    How to File an Appeal

    ASK RUBY: How to File an Appeal Response:  If your health insurance provider denies all or partial coverage for a claim, you can consider f…

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    • Managing the Cost of Care

    How to File for Unemployment Benefits

    ASK RUBY: How Do I File for Unemployment Benefits? Response: If you were let go by your employer or had your hours reduced at your job, you…

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    • Practical Support

    How to Put on a Wig

    Amy Gibson, a cancer hair loss expert and founder of CreatedHair, demonstrates how to put on a wig by following a few simple tips. "People ask me all…

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    • Managing the Cost of Care

    I Lost My Health Insurance. What Now?

    ASK RUBY: I Lost My Health Insurance. What Now? Response: Losing your health insurance can be scary, especially when facing cancer. The Can…

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    • Health Equity

    Justified Medical Mistrust: Righting the Wrongs

    We highlight events and personal experiences that contribute to mistrust of the medical community while learning about strategies, programs, and initi…

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    • Managing the Cost of Care

    Managing Long Term Financial Concerns

      Hear from guest speakers Jen Sinclair and Joanna Morales speak about financial concerns, clinical trial expenses, financial assistance,…

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    • Managing the Cost of Care

    Managing Out of Pocket Costs

    Hear from guest speakers Joanna Morales and Angie Santangelo about stress due to financial issues, tips to reduce stress, out-of-pocket costs, and une…

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    • Health Equity

    Social Determinants of Health

    This video explains the concept of social determinants of health, how these key factors impact health outcomes, and the importance of discussing…

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    • Head and Neck Cancer

    The Mental Health Impact of Head and Neck Cancer

    Join Head and Neck Cancer Alliance and Cancer Support Community for a talk with a head and neck cancer survivor, social worker, and nurse practitioner…

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    • Managing the Cost of Care

    Tips for Reducing Cost of Care

    Hear from guest speakers Amanda Holt and Dawn Holcombe about their tips for reducing the cost of cancer care.

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    • Managing the Cost of Care

    Understanding Health Insurance

    This video is a guide to understanding health insurance. It covers the types of health insurance, health insurance terms, questions, and resources for…

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    • Managing the Cost of Care

    Understanding the Costs of Cancer Care

    The most common medical-related costs for cancer care Practical questions to ask as you learn about cancer care costs Information about resources…

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    What are Cytokines?

    Ruby, your virtual community navigator, will help explain what you need to know about cytokines and how they are used in cancer treatment.

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    What are Treatment Vaccines?

    Ruby, your virtual community navigator, will help explain what you need to know about treatment vaccines and how they are used in cancer treatment.

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    What is Biomarker Testing?

    Ruby, your virtual community navigator, will help explain what you need to know about biomarker testing and how it can impact cancer treatment.

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    • Managing the Cost of Care

    What is Healthcare Value?

    Learn what value is in the healthcare system and what value means to people impacted by cancer. It is of increasing interest to patients, doctors, ins…

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    What is KRAS?

    Ruby, your virtual community navigator, will help explain what you need to know about the biomarker "KRAS" and how it can impact cancer treatment.

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    • Managing the Cost of Care

    What Patients Need to Know About Step Therapy

    Ruby, your virtual community navigator, will help you understand what step therapy is, how it is used when accessing medication, and how the Cancer Su…

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    • Managing the Cost of Care

    What Patients Need to Know About Value-Based Care

    Ruby, your virtual community navigator, will help you understand value-based care, how health care “value” is defined, and the importance of including…