Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.
Support organization
Marisa's Mission offers five financial-assistance programs. Families cannot apply directly: a treating-facility professional must use the organization's portal. Detailed eligibility and document rules are public, but the portal and live questions are not.
Reduces financial stress for Massachusetts patients and families experiencing cancer.
Massachusetts nonprofit providing vendor-paid grants to cancer patients and families.
Help with copays, insurance premiums, hospice or private home care, medical equipment, alternative therapies, and wigs. The amount isn’t published. Ask.
Helps with: Medical And Insurance Costs, Practical Items And Home Help
Where: MA
Care team must start: Yes
Up to $2,500 for egg or sperm retrieval, medicines, in-home fertility care, and up to one year of storage.
Helps with: Medical And Insurance Costs
Where: MA
Care team must start: Yes
Help with mortgage, bills, groceries, childcare, cleaning, and yard or snow work during treatment. The amount isn't published. Ask.
Helps with: Household Bills And Cash Assistance, Meals And Food, Childcare, Practical Items And Home Help
Where: MA
Care team must start: Yes
Help paying vendors for travel and lodging during cancer treatment. The amount isn't published. Ask.
Helps with: Travel And Transportation, Lodging Near Treatment
Where: MA
Care team must start: Yes
A special trip or event during incurable, life-limiting cancer, arranged with a travel agent. The amount isn't published. Ask.
Helps with: Wishes And Family Experiences
Where: MA
Care team must start: Yes
Organization details were last verified Aug 26, 2026. Program availability can change.
