CAGNO is often the last resort for cancer patients who have limited income and no health insurance. Our patient services program can help cover the costs of prescription pain and treatment medications, colostomy bags and comfort items (bedpads, etc.) for cancer patients who cannot afford these necessities and/or "fall through the cracks" of government assistance. The program has helped more than 400 cancer patients in the greater New Orleans area this year. Many of these patients have exhausted their own resources and have nowhere else to turn.

Additional financial help may be available for medical expenses such as prescription medications. Thanks to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, breast cancer patients are eligible for up to $500 in additional help.

If you or someone you know is in need of our assistance, please fill out the Patient Services Application Form (PDF format) and fax it to 504/733-0252. Please also mail in the original application form to:

Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans
824 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 240
New Orleans, LA 70123.

Breastoration, CAGNO's lastest collaboration seeks to provide ancillary financial assistance to women seeking breast reconstruction in the greater New Orleans area. Breastoration is a donor-advised fund, and our donors can choose to designate their monies to be used for education, patient assistance, public relations, administration, or where the greatest need is.

Women seeking reconstruction in the New Orleans area who qualify for financial aid are required to complete an application process and meet certain pre-determined criteria for consideration of such assistance.

• If you are a woman in need of financial assistance in order to have breast reconstruction in the greater New Orleans area, please download the Breastoration Financial Assistance Form.