Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Inc., Gateway Chapter

Description

Provides information on leukemia and lymphoma, Hodgkin's, myeloma, and other blood cancers, including educational booklets, referrals to local chapters, support groups, newsletter, and financial assistance to blood cancer patients.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Internal documents signed by physician for financial aid

Eligibility

Persons who have been diagnosed with blood cancer (Leukemia, Lymphoma, or Myrloma)

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call, Write, or Apply in person Web Based Application: Email / Internet

Languages

English

Service Area

Eastern Missouri counties (including Adair, Audrain, Bollinger, Boone, Cutler, Callaway, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Clark, Cole, Crawford, Dent, Dunklin, Franklin, Gasconade, Iron, Jefferson, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, Maries, Marion, Mississippi, Monroe, Montgomery, New Madrid, Oregon, Osage, Pemiscot, Perry, Phelps, Pike, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Charles, Ste. Genevieve, St. Francois, St. Louis City/County, Schuyler, Scotland, Scott, Shannon, Shelby, Stoddard, Warren, Washington and Wayne), southern Illinois counties, and the State of Arkansas

Geography Served

Description

Provides support groups for patients with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease or multiple myeloma and their families; groups are also available for children with cancer, their siblings and their parents.

Hours

Irregular - Call for Hours

Required Documents

Varies - Call for Details

Eligibility

Adult with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, or multiple myeloma and their families.

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Self-referral by phone, mail, and walk-in

Languages

English

Service Area

Eastern Missouri counties (including Adair, Audrain, Bollinger, Boone, Cutler, Callaway, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Clark, Cole, Crawford, Dent, Dunklin, Franklin, Gasconade, Iron, Jefferson, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, Maries, Marion, Mississippi, Monroe, Montgomery, New Madrid, Oregon, Osage, Pemiscot, Perry, Phelps, Pike, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Charles, Ste. Genevieve, St. Francois, St. Louis City/County, Schuyler, Scotland, Scott, Shannon, Shelby, Stoddard, Warren, Washington and Wayne), southern Illinois counties, and the State of Arkansas

Geography Served

Description

Provides financial aid up to $100 per year per patient for chemotherapy, transfusions, radiation, and some incidental medical expenses for patients with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, multiple myeloma, or other blood-related cancers.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Physician signature for financial assistance Physician Exam/Report Completed Application Form

Eligibility

Blood cancer patients (Leukemia or Lymphoma)

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Self-referral by phone, mail, e-mail, Internet, or walk-in

Languages

English

Service Area

Eastern Missouri counties (including Adair, Audrain, Bollinger, Boone, Cutler, Callaway, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Clark, Cole, Crawford, Dent, Dunklin, Franklin, Gasconade, Iron, Jefferson, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, Maries, Marion, Mississippi, Monroe, Montgomery, New Madrid, Oregon, Osage, Pemiscot, Perry, Phelps, Pike, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Charles, Ste. Genevieve, St. Francois, St. Louis City/County, Schuyler, Scotland, Scott, Shannon, Shelby, Stoddard, Warren, Washington and Wayne), southern Illinois counties, and the State of Arkansas

Geography Served

Description

Provides financial aid up to $100 per year per patient for chemotherapy, transfusions, radiation, and some incidental medical expenses for patients with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, multiple myeloma, or other blood-related cancers.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Physician signature for financial assistance Physician Exam/Report Completed Application Form

Eligibility

Blood cancer patients (Leukemia or Lymphoma)

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Self-referral by phone, mail, e-mail, Internet, or walk-in

Languages

English

Service Area

Eastern Missouri counties (including Adair, Audrain, Bollinger, Boone, Cutler, Callaway, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Clark, Cole, Crawford, Dent, Dunklin, Franklin, Gasconade, Iron, Jefferson, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, Maries, Marion, Mississippi, Monroe, Montgomery, New Madrid, Oregon, Osage, Pemiscot, Perry, Phelps, Pike, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Charles, Ste. Genevieve, St. Francois, St. Louis City/County, Schuyler, Scotland, Scott, Shannon, Shelby, Stoddard, Warren, Washington and Wayne), southern Illinois counties, and the State of Arkansas

Geography Served

Description

Peer-to-peer support provided by trained volunteers to provide emotional support and information about local services for patients with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and multiple myeloma.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

Patients with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and multiple myeloma.

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Self-referral by phone or mail

Languages

English

Service Area

Eastern Missouri counties (including Adair, Audrain, Bollinger, Boone, Cutler, Callaway, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Clark, Cole, Crawford, Dent, Dunklin, Franklin, Gasconade, Iron, Jefferson, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, Maries, Marion, Mississippi, Monroe, Montgomery, New Madrid, Oregon, Osage, Pemiscot, Perry, Phelps, Pike, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Charles, Ste. Genevieve, St. Francois, St. Louis City/County, Schuyler, Scotland, Scott, Shannon, Shelby, Stoddard, Warren, Washington and Wayne), southern Illinois counties, and the State of Arkansas

Geography Served

Description

If it is difficult or impossible for patients to afford drug co-payments or health insurance, it may be possible to get assistance from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Eligibility for this program is also based on funds available for specific blood cancer diagnoses and is sbject to change. To get a current list of abailable funds by blood cancer diagnoses visit www.lls.org/copay or call 877-LLS-COPAY.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call for details

Eligibility

Blood cancer patients (Leukemia or Lymphoma)

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Telephone to Apply: 877-557-2672 Web Based Application: www.lls.org/copay

Languages

English

Service Area

Eastern Missouri counties (including Adair, Audrain, Bollinger, Boone, Cutler, Callaway, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Clark, Cole, Crawford, Dent, Dunklin, Franklin, Gasconade, Iron, Jefferson, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, Maries, Marion, Mississippi, Monroe, Montgomery, New Madrid, Oregon, Osage, Pemiscot, Perry, Phelps, Pike, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Charles, Ste. Genevieve, St. Francois, St. Louis City/County, Schuyler, Scotland, Scott, Shannon, Shelby, Stoddard, Warren, Washington and Wayne), southern Illinois counties, and the State of Arkansas

Geography Served