Jen,
I can appreciate the expense of medical bills, yikes! In regard to financial help. May I suggest:
1. Your doctor appointments. Talk to the billing administrator and ask if you can make an repayment plan.
2. Do you have insurance? You may be able to negotiate a better plan with both your medical team and with your insurance company.
3. Combine your support services. Have your laboratory tests drawn in office with your treatment so that you are not charged for multiple collection and facility charges.
4. Prescription and drugs expenses: Check your billing statements and make sure that your chemotherapy drugs are billed in conjunction with your office visit. Find out who manufacturers both your chemotherapy medications and your prescription medication. Many manufacturers offer either discount or free medication to those who qualify. Send me a message with your email and I can provide you direct website addresses.
5. Gas. The American Cancer Society offers gas cards. You can find your local ACS office by visiting
www.cancer.org
I hope these will get you started. Should you have specific questions, please feel free to send me a line. I may not have the answer but will sure try to help guide you in the right direction.
Good Luck and please know you are in my thoughts and prayers! Congratulations on your survivorship! This holiday season, I wish you a long, blessed life and holiday cheer throughout the year!