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Because no one should fight alone
At orsa credit union, we believe in supporting you not only in the bright spots, but the dark moments—including life's most unexpected hardships. We know that a cancer diagnosis not only affects your physical and emotional well-being but can also threaten your financial stability.
The first cancer financial support program of its kind in the country
To help members like you and your family get through this, we partnered with Andy Janning, a renowned financial advocate for cancer patients, to create a specialized team called Cancer Care Agents. Their purpose is to provide compassionate and personalized financial support during your cancer treatments—and beyond—to help ease the monetary burden that cancer forces you to bear.
Contact a Cancer Care Agent
Contact a Cancer Care Agent
Let’s get through this together
If you're an orsa member and are currently in treatment for cancer, our Cancer Care Agents are here for you. Email us at cancercareagents@orsacu.org, so that we can connect to learn more about your cancer-related financial challenges and provide personal solutions to help.
Meet Andy Janning
Driven by the impact of cancer on his own loved ones, Andy is an advocate on a mission to convince the financial services industry to help every person with cancer live in dignity without the extra burden of crushing financial stress. As a storyteller, author, speaker, and filmmaker with 20 years of experience in credit unions, we’ve joined with him to lead the charge for change.
If you'd like to share your story, please complete this form, and Andy will contact you soon.
Financial Assistance for Cancer Patients
Relief is here
Every situation is different. We offer personalized financial aid designed to support your specific needs including low-interest loans and direct financial support.
Because You Are Enuff
Financial support to help take the weight off:
- Medical treatments and hospital bills
- Prescription medications
- Transportation and lodging for treatment
- Everyday expenses, such as rent and utilities
- Financial Aid for Cancer Patients by Type
How We Can Help
Personalized support
Just like every person’s situation is different, we understand that every type of cancer requires its own customized approach.
Breast cancer treatment can be costly, but financial support is available to help cover expenses like chemotherapy, surgery, and follow-up care.
Patients diagnosed with colon or colorectal cancer can access financial aid to help support treatments, medications, and screenings.
We offer financial relief programs for lung cancer patients to assist with medical costs, travel expenses, and ongoing care.
From diagnostic tests to treatment plans, prostate cancer patients can receive financial help to manage out-of-pocket costs.
Financial support is available for cervical cancer patients, helping cover essential treatments such as radiation therapy, surgery, and medications.
Ovarian cancer treatment often requires surgery and chemotherapy. Our financial assistance programs help ease the financial strain for patients and families.
We provide resources and support to help pancreatic cancer patients manage medical expenses and receive necessary treatments.
For those battling kidney cancer, we offer financial aid options to assist with medical costs, including surgery, immunotherapy, and medications.
Brain cancer treatments can be costly and complex. We help patients find financial aid to support their treatment and recovery journey.
We can help develop a personalized financial support plan. Email our Cancer Care Agents at CancerCareAgents@orsacu.org to get started.
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