Cancer Support Resources in Louisiana
Louisiana’s industrial corridor along the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans — known widely as Cancer Alley — gives the state one of the most significant environmental cancer burdens in the country. The communities living in the shadow of petrochemical plants, refineries, and chemical facilities along the River Road are predominantly Black, predominantly low-income, and have documented rates of certain cancers well above state and national averages. This is not a backdrop detail — it is the defining context for cancer in Louisiana.
Cancer Alley is roughly 85 miles of industrial concentration between the two cities. More than 150 petrochemical facilities line this stretch of the river, and the parishes that sit within it — including St. James, St. John the Baptist, Ascension, and Iberville — have become the focus of ongoing environmental justice litigation and public health research. Residents in these communities face exposure to a cocktail of industrial air pollutants, including known and suspected carcinogens. Getting cancer support while also navigating environmental advocacy, distrust of systems, and economic hardship is a particularly complex challenge that organizations in this region have worked to address.
Rural Louisiana adds a different set of challenges. The parishes of central and northern Louisiana — Winn, Jackson, Caldwell, LaSalle, and others — have high poverty rates, limited primary care infrastructure, and oncology access that requires long drives to Shreveport, Monroe, or Baton Rouge. These communities are aging and losing healthcare capacity as rural hospitals struggle financially. A cancer diagnosis in a rural north Louisiana parish can mean treatment that is both expensive and geographically exhausting.
Louisiana’s hurricane history is a real, recurring disruption to cancer care. Patients in active treatment — on chemotherapy cycles or radiation schedules — have had their care interrupted by mandatory evacuations, facility closures, power outages, and displacement that can last weeks. Hurricanes Katrina, Ida, and others have each disrupted the cancer care of thousands of Louisiana patients. Several organizations in this directory specifically address disaster preparedness and continuity of care for cancer patients in hurricane-prone areas.
Louisiana’s cultural landscape is distinctive. Cajun and Creole communities in Acadiana and the coastal parishes have strong cultural identities, strong oral traditions, and in some cases complex relationships with formal healthcare and social services. Spanish-speaking communities in the New Orleans metro, and Vietnamese communities along the Gulf Coast, face additional language barriers to cancer information and support access. Culturally responsive outreach is an important part of how several organizations in this directory operate.
Louisiana did not expand Medicaid until 2016, leaving a gap that contributed to delayed diagnoses and uninsured presentations for many years. Even now, the uninsured rate remains above the national average, and financial assistance programs are critical for patients managing out-of-pocket treatment costs.
This guide lists organizations that help with financial assistance, transportation, emotional support, food, lodging, legal aid, and more. Most services are completely free. Whether you are a patient, survivor, caregiver, or social worker seeking referrals — the listings below are a starting point. Resources begin with statewide programs and move into regional sections by parish and metro area.
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Statewide Resources
These organizations serve all of Louisiana — by phone, online, or through regional offices. Start here if you are unsure where to look.
American Cancer Society — Louisiana
📍 Statewide (multiple offices)
The ACS provides free rides to treatment through Road to Recovery, a 24/7 cancer information helpline, and free lodging programs for patients traveling for care. Their Hope Lodge network and hotel partner programs can save families thousands of dollars during treatment.
- 24/7 helpline: 1-800-227-2345
- Road to Recovery free transportation
- Hope Lodge and hotel partner lodging
- Support groups and online community
Who: All cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-800-227-2345
Louisiana Cancer Prevention and Control Programs (LCPCP)
📍 Statewide (Louisiana Department of Health)
Louisiana’s primary state-level cancer program coordinates screening, early detection, and patient navigation services across all 64 parishes. They fund local programs that provide free mammograms, colonoscopies, and cervical cancer screenings for the uninsured.
- Free cancer screenings for eligible residents
- Patient navigation and referral services
- Breast and Cervical Health Program
- Colorectal cancer screening program
Who: Uninsured and underinsured Louisiana residents
Cost: Free
Phone: 225-342-9500
Louisiana Tumor Registry
📍 Statewide (LSU Health Sciences Center)
The Louisiana Tumor Registry tracks cancer incidence across the state, providing critical data that drives resource allocation and community health interventions. Their data helps identify cancer clusters and environmental exposure areas, particularly along the industrial corridor.
- Cancer incidence data by parish
- Environmental cancer research partnerships
- Community health reports
Who: Researchers, advocates, and communities seeking data
Cost: Free (public data access)
Phone: (504) 568-4808
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center — Support Services
📍 Statewide (Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Hammond, Covington, Houma, Gonzales)
One of Louisiana’s most established cancer organizations, Mary Bird Perkins provides a comprehensive support network including patient navigation, financial counseling, nutrition services, and survivorship programs. They operate across multiple communities throughout the state.
- Patient navigation and social work services
- Financial counseling and assistance referrals
- Nutrition and wellness programs
- Survivorship care plans
Who: All cancer patients and survivors
Cost: Free supportive services
Phone: (225) 215-0800
CancerCare
📍 Statewide (phone and online)
Every counselor at CancerCare is a licensed oncology social worker. They provide free one-on-one counseling by phone, online support groups, and limited financial help for copays and transportation. No office visit needed — they serve anyone in Louisiana remotely.
- Individual counseling with oncology social workers
- Telephone and online support groups
- Financial assistance for treatment costs
- Caregiver-specific support programs
Who: Cancer patients, caregivers, and bereaved loved ones
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-800-813-4673
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — Louisiana/Mississippi Chapter
📍 Statewide
LLS focuses exclusively on blood cancers — leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma. Their copay assistance program can cover thousands of dollars in treatment costs. The First Connection program matches you with a trained volunteer who understands your diagnosis firsthand.
- Copay assistance and financial aid
- First Connection peer matching
- Free information specialists by phone
- Clinical trial navigation
Who: Blood cancer patients and caregivers
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-800-955-4572
Susan G. Komen — Louisiana
📍 Statewide
Beyond awareness campaigns, Komen Louisiana funds mammograms for the uninsured, helps patients navigate treatment decisions, and provides direct financial assistance for breast cancer expenses including treatment, housing, and transportation.
- Financial aid for breast cancer treatment
- Patient navigation and referrals
- Treatment assistance fund
- Helpline: 1-877-465-6636
Who: Breast cancer patients and those at elevated risk
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-877-465-6636
Patient Advocate Foundation
📍 Statewide (phone-based)
When an insurance company denies your claim, Patient Advocate Foundation fights back. Case managers handle appeals, prior authorization battles, and medical debt negotiation. They also run copay relief funds for specific cancer diagnoses.
- Insurance denial appeals and case management
- Copay relief program
- Medical debt crisis intervention
Who: Patients facing insurance barriers or financial hardship
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-800-532-5274
Triage Cancer
📍 Statewide (online and phone)
Triage Cancer covers insurance navigation, disability paperwork, and workplace rights in plain language. Especially important in Louisiana where many workers lack employer-sponsored coverage and need guidance on Medicaid expansion eligibility.
- Health insurance navigation
- Employment rights and disability guidance
- Medicaid and marketplace enrollment help
Who: Cancer patients and caregivers navigating legal/financial issues
Cost: Free
Phone: 424-258-4628
Patrick F. Taylor Foundation
📍 Statewide (New Orleans-based)
A Louisiana-based philanthropic foundation that funds cancer research and patient support programs across the state. Their grants support organizations providing direct patient assistance, with a focus on underserved communities in Louisiana.
- Grants to cancer patient support organizations
- Funding for screening programs
- Research and education support
Who: Louisiana residents through funded programs
Cost: Free (grant-funded programs)
Louisiana Medicaid — Cancer Treatment Coverage
📍 Statewide
Louisiana expanded Medicaid in 2016, covering adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level. This is critical for cancer patients — it covers treatment, prescriptions, and follow-up care. Women diagnosed through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program may qualify for immediate coverage.
- Full cancer treatment coverage for eligible adults
- Prescription drug coverage
- No-cost screening and preventive services
- Application assistance at community sites
Who: Low-income Louisiana residents
Cost: Free or low-cost based on income
Phone: 225-342-9500
Louisiana 211
📍 Statewide (dial 2-1-1)
A free referral service connecting Louisiana residents to local resources including transportation, food banks, utility assistance, and housing. Especially helpful for rural parish residents who may not know what services exist in their area.
- Referrals to local assistance programs
- Transportation and food bank connections
- Utility and rent assistance referrals
- Available 24/7 by phone or online
Who: Anyone in Louisiana needing resource connections
Cost: Free
VA Medical Centers — Louisiana
📍 New Orleans, Shreveport, Alexandria, Jennings
Louisiana’s VA facilities provide comprehensive cancer care for eligible veterans, including the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System in New Orleans and the Overton Brooks VA in Shreveport. Services include oncology treatment, mental health support, and travel reimbursement.
- Full oncology treatment for eligible veterans
- Beneficiary travel reimbursement
- Mental health and PTSD-aware cancer support
- Caregiver support programs
Who: Eligible veterans and their caregivers
Cost: Free or copay-based for eligible veterans
Phone: 1-877-222-8387
New Orleans & Southeast Louisiana
The greater New Orleans area offers the most concentrated cancer resources in Louisiana, including major academic medical centers and community-based organizations.
Ochsner Cancer Institute
📍 New Orleans (Jefferson Highway campus)
Louisiana’s largest healthcare system operates a comprehensive cancer center with robust support services. Their patient navigators help coordinate care across specialties, and financial counselors assist with insurance barriers, charity care applications, and copay assistance programs.
- Patient navigation and care coordination
- Financial counseling and charity care
- Oncology social workers
- Support groups (in-person and virtual)
- Integrative medicine and wellness programs
Who: All cancer patients (financial assistance income-based)
Cost: Support services free; financial assistance income-based
Tulane Cancer Center
📍 New Orleans
Tulane’s NCI-designated cancer center provides patient support services alongside cutting-edge research. Their community outreach programs specifically target health disparities in the New Orleans region, with culturally competent navigation services.
- Patient navigation for underserved populations
- Clinical trial access and navigation
- Social work and counseling services
- Community health education programs
Who: All cancer patients; outreach focused on underserved communities
Cost: Support services free
LSU Health New Orleans — Cancer Support Services
📍 New Orleans
LSU Health Sciences Center partners with University Medical Center to provide cancer care and support services for underserved populations. Their social work team helps patients navigate Medicaid, disability applications, and community resources.
- Social work and patient advocacy
- Medicaid and disability application assistance
- Support groups and counseling
- Community resource referrals
Who: All patients; safety-net population focus
Cost: Free support services
Phone: (504) 568-4808
Cancer Crusaders of New Orleans
📍 New Orleans metro area
A grassroots organization providing emotional support and practical assistance to cancer patients in the New Orleans area. They organize support groups, community events, and connect patients with local resources through peer volunteers.
- Peer support and mentoring
- Community events for patients and families
- Resource referral assistance
Who: Cancer patients and families in New Orleans area
Cost: Free
Second Harvest Food Bank — Cancer Patient Services
📍 New Orleans (serves 23 parishes in South Louisiana)
South Louisiana’s largest food bank distributes meals through hundreds of community partners. Cancer patients undergoing treatment often cannot work or cook — Second Harvest connects them to food pantries, home-delivered meals, and nutrition programs.
- Food pantry network across 23 parishes
- Home-delivered meal referrals
- SNAP application assistance
- Senior and disability food programs
Who: Anyone facing food insecurity in South Louisiana
Cost: Free
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) — Medical Passes
📍 New Orleans metro area
The RTA offers reduced-fare transit passes for individuals with disabilities and medical needs, which can help cancer patients get to treatment appointments. Social workers can help patients apply for reduced-fare or free passes.
- Reduced-fare passes for medical travel
- Paratransit services for those unable to use fixed routes
- Bus and streetcar service to medical centers
Who: Patients with disabilities or medical conditions
Cost: Reduced fare or free with qualification
Children’s Hospital New Orleans — Hematology/Oncology Support
📍 New Orleans
The only freestanding children’s hospital in Louisiana provides comprehensive pediatric cancer support including child life specialists, family housing assistance, school re-entry programs, and social work services for families facing a child’s cancer diagnosis.
- Child life specialists and therapeutic play
- Family housing and travel assistance
- School re-entry support programs
- Sibling support groups
- Social work and financial navigation
Who: Pediatric cancer patients and their families
Cost: Support services free
Camp Challenge Louisiana
📍 New Orleans area
A free camp program for children with cancer and their siblings, providing medically supervised recreational experiences. Campers enjoy outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and community building with peers who understand their journey.
- Summer camp for children with cancer
- Sibling camp sessions
- Year-round family events
- Medical staff on-site
Who: Children with cancer ages 5-17 and siblings
Cost: Free
Gilda’s Club New Orleans
📍 New Orleans
A warm, welcoming community center where anyone impacted by cancer — patients, families, and friends — can find support groups, educational workshops, and social activities. Named after comedian Gilda Radner, who lost her life to ovarian cancer.
- Support groups for patients, caregivers, and bereaved
- Healthy lifestyle workshops
- Social and networking events
- Children and teen programs
Who: Anyone impacted by any cancer
Cost: Free
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS)
📍 New Orleans (serves Southeast Louisiana)
Free civil legal help for low-income residents facing cancer-related legal issues — insurance denials, advance directives, employment discrimination, disability benefits, and landlord disputes. Medical-legal partnerships bring attorneys into healthcare settings.
- Insurance denial appeals
- Advance directives and estate planning
- Disability benefits assistance
- Employment rights protection
Who: Low-income residents in Southeast Louisiana
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-800-955-4572
Mary Bird Perkins — Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center
📍 Gonzales, Hammond, Covington (Northshore)
This partnership brings comprehensive cancer support services to communities outside New Orleans proper. Patient navigators, social workers, and support groups are available at satellite locations, reducing travel burden for patients in the Northshore and River Parishes.
- Patient navigation close to home
- Support groups at local sites
- Financial counseling
- Survivorship programs
Who: Cancer patients in Southeast Louisiana parishes
Cost: Free support services
Phone: (225) 215-0800
Baton Rouge & Capital Region
Louisiana’s capital city and surrounding parishes have strong cancer support networks anchored by major medical centers and dedicated community organizations.
Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge
📍 Baton Rouge
One of the most comprehensive local cancer support organizations in Louisiana. They provide direct financial assistance, counseling, support groups, and a resource center for patients and families in the Capital Region. Their services are available regardless of where a patient receives treatment.
- Direct financial assistance for treatment-related costs
- Individual and group counseling
- Wig and prosthesis boutique
- Caregiver support programs
- Resource library and referral services
- Survivorship and wellness programs
Who: Cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers in the Baton Rouge area
Cost: Free
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center — Baton Rouge
📍 Baton Rouge (main campus)
The flagship location of Louisiana’s leading community cancer center offers an extensive support services department. Their Cancer Wellness Program provides exercise classes, art therapy, yoga, and nutrition counseling — all free to any cancer patient regardless of where they are treated.
- Cancer Wellness Program (exercise, yoga, nutrition)
- Oncology social workers
- Patient navigation and financial counseling
- Support groups for specific cancer types
- Look Good Feel Better workshops
Who: All cancer patients and survivors
Cost: Free wellness and support programs
Phone: (225) 215-0800
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center — Cancer Support
📍 Baton Rouge
Our Lady of the Lake is one of Baton Rouge’s largest hospitals, and their cancer program includes social work, chaplaincy, financial navigation, and a patient resource center. Their charity care program helps uninsured patients access treatment.
- Oncology social work and counseling
- Charity care and financial assistance
- Chaplaincy and spiritual care
- Support groups and education classes
- Palliative care team
Who: All cancer patients (charity care income-based)
Cost: Support services free; charity care income-based
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
📍 Baton Rouge (serves 11 parishes)
The region’s largest hunger relief organization serves 11 parishes with food pantries, mobile distributions, and home-delivered meals. Cancer patients who cannot work or prepare meals can access these services through social worker referrals or walk-in pantry sites.
- Food pantry network across 11 parishes
- Mobile food distributions
- Senior meal delivery programs
- SNAP application assistance
Who: Anyone facing food insecurity
Cost: Free
Capital Area Transit System (CATS) — Medical Transport
📍 Baton Rouge metro area
CATS provides paratransit services for individuals with disabilities who cannot use regular bus routes, including cancer patients with mobility limitations. Reduced-fare programs are available for qualifying medical conditions.
- Paratransit door-to-door service
- Reduced-fare medical passes
- Fixed-route service to medical centers
Who: Individuals with qualifying disabilities or medical needs
Cost: Reduced fare with qualification
Hospice Foundation of Greater Baton Rouge
📍 Baton Rouge
Provides grief counseling, caregiver support, and bereavement services for families affected by cancer. Their programs extend beyond end-of-life to include caregiver wellness workshops and community grief support groups open to anyone.
- Grief counseling (individual and group)
- Caregiver wellness and respite referrals
- Bereavement support groups
- Children’s grief programs
Who: Caregivers and bereaved family members
Cost: Free
Woman’s Hospital Cancer Support — Baton Rouge
📍 Baton Rouge
Woman’s Hospital provides breast cancer support services including navigation, genetic counseling referrals, survivorship programs, and connections to community resources. Their breast health program includes screening assistance for uninsured women.
- Breast cancer patient navigation
- Genetic counseling referrals
- Screening for uninsured women
- Survivorship care coordination
Who: Women diagnosed with or at risk for breast cancer
Cost: Free navigation; screening assistance income-based
Shreveport & Northwest Louisiana
Northwest Louisiana’s cancer resources are anchored by the LSU Health Shreveport system and regional partners serving this corner of the state.
Feist-Weiller Cancer Center (LSU Health Shreveport)
📍 Shreveport
The Feist-Weiller Cancer Center is North Louisiana’s only academic cancer center, providing comprehensive support services alongside treatment. Their patient navigation program is specifically designed for the region’s underserved population, with social workers who help with Medicaid, transportation, and financial barriers.
- Patient navigation for underserved patients
- Social work and financial counseling
- Support groups and psychosocial services
- Clinical trial access and navigation
- Community outreach and education
Who: All cancer patients; focus on underserved populations
Cost: Support services free; charity care available
Willis-Knighton Cancer Center — Support Services
📍 Shreveport
Willis-Knighton Health System operates a major cancer center in Shreveport with comprehensive patient support including social workers, chaplains, support groups, and a financial assistance program for qualifying patients. Their wellness center offers free exercise programs for cancer patients.
- Oncology social work services
- Financial assistance and charity care
- Free wellness center for cancer patients
- Transportation assistance
- Support groups and spiritual care
Who: Cancer patients at Willis-Knighton facilities
Cost: Support services free; financial aid income-based
Christus Health Shreveport-Bossier — Cancer Support
📍 Shreveport-Bossier City
Christus Health provides cancer support services including palliative care, social work, and chaplaincy. Their community benefit programs include free cancer screenings and health education events throughout Northwest Louisiana.
- Social work and palliative care
- Free community cancer screenings
- Chaplaincy and spiritual support
- Health education events
Who: All cancer patients and community members
Cost: Free support services
Phone: (469) 282-2000
Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana
📍 Shreveport (serves 12 parishes)
Provides food assistance through a network of pantries and agencies across Northwest Louisiana. Cancer patients losing income during treatment can access emergency food boxes, mobile pantry distributions, and SNAP enrollment assistance.
- Emergency food assistance
- Mobile food pantry program
- SNAP and WIC application help
- Senior nutrition programs
Who: Anyone facing food insecurity in Northwest Louisiana
Cost: Free
SporTran — Shreveport Medical Transport
📍 Shreveport-Bossier City
The public transit system serving Shreveport-Bossier offers paratransit for individuals with disabilities and reduced-fare programs that help cancer patients access treatment appointments without relying on personal vehicles.
- Paratransit door-to-door service
- Reduced-fare disabled passes
- Routes serving major medical centers
Who: Individuals with disabilities or medical needs
Cost: Reduced fare with qualification
Overton Brooks VA Medical Center — Oncology Support
📍 Shreveport
North Louisiana’s primary VA facility provides comprehensive cancer care and support for eligible veterans. Services include oncology treatment, mental health counseling, travel reimbursement, and caregiver support programs.
- Full oncology services for veterans
- Beneficiary travel reimbursement
- Mental health and psycho-oncology
- Caregiver support program
Who: Eligible veterans
Cost: Free or copay-based for eligible veterans
Phone: 1-877-222-8387
Lafayette & Acadiana
The Acadiana region — with its distinct Cajun and Creole culture — has cancer support resources that understand the unique needs of this community.
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center — Cancer Support
📍 Lafayette
Our Lady of Lourdes (now Ochsner Lafayette General) provides comprehensive cancer support services including patient navigation, oncology social work, and community outreach. Their team is culturally competent in serving Acadiana’s diverse population.
- Patient navigation and care coordination
- Oncology social work
- Financial counseling and charity care
- Support groups in English and French
- Community cancer screening events
Who: All cancer patients in the Acadiana region
Cost: Support services free; charity care income-based
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center — Lafayette
📍 Lafayette
Mary Bird Perkins brings their support services model to the Lafayette community, offering cancer wellness programs, patient navigation, and support groups. Their community outreach programs provide cancer education in both English and Cajun French for older residents.
- Cancer wellness programs (exercise, nutrition)
- Support groups and counseling
- Patient navigation
- Culturally-adapted community outreach
Who: All cancer patients and survivors in Acadiana
Cost: Free
Phone: (225) 215-0800
Miles Perret Cancer Services
📍 Lafayette
A beloved Acadiana organization providing free support to anyone affected by cancer. Miles Perret offers counseling, support groups, wellness programs, and a boutique with wigs and head coverings. Their Drop-In Center provides a welcoming community space.
- Free counseling and support groups
- Cancer wellness and exercise programs
- Wig and head covering boutique
- Drop-In Center community space
- Caregiver support programs
- Children’s programs for families
Who: Anyone affected by cancer in the Acadiana region
Cost: Free
Acadiana Food Bank
📍 Lafayette (serves 8-parish Acadiana region)
Serves the Acadiana region through a network of food pantries, soup kitchens, and meal programs. Cancer patients can access emergency food assistance, and the food bank can connect families to other local services through their referral network.
- Food pantry network across Acadiana
- Mobile food distributions
- Emergency food boxes
- Resource referral connections
Who: Anyone facing food insecurity in Acadiana
Cost: Free
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation
📍 Lafayette (serves Acadiana and Central Louisiana)
Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents including help with advance directives, insurance disputes, disability benefits, and employment issues that arise during cancer treatment.
- Advance directives and wills
- Insurance and benefits disputes
- Disability application assistance
- Consumer protection issues
Who: Low-income residents of Acadiana and Central Louisiana
Cost: Free
Lafayette Transit System — Medical Transportation
📍 Lafayette metro area
Provides paratransit and reduced-fare services for individuals with qualifying disabilities or medical conditions. Cancer patients who cannot drive to treatment can apply for door-to-door paratransit service.
- Paratransit services
- Reduced-fare medical passes
- Routes to medical facilities
Who: Individuals with qualifying medical conditions
Cost: Reduced fare with qualification
Lake Charles & Southwest Louisiana
Southwest Louisiana has faced compounding challenges from hurricanes and industrial exposure. These organizations serve cancer patients in Calcasieu Parish and surrounding areas.
Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital — Cancer Support
📍 Lake Charles
Lake Charles’ major hospital system provides oncology support services including social work, financial navigation, and support groups. Their community health workers help patients navigate resources especially challenging after repeated hurricane disruptions to services.
- Oncology social work and counseling
- Financial assistance and charity care
- Support groups
- Community health worker navigation
Who: Cancer patients in Southwest Louisiana
Cost: Support services free; financial aid income-based
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center — Lake Charles
📍 Lake Charles
Mary Bird Perkins extends its support services to Southwest Louisiana, providing patient navigation, wellness programs, and support groups. This local presence reduces the need for patients to travel to Baton Rouge or New Orleans for supportive care.
- Patient navigation and social work
- Support groups and wellness programs
- Community cancer education
- Survivorship care
Who: All cancer patients in Southwest Louisiana
Cost: Free
Phone: (225) 215-0800
Cancer Foundation of Southwest Louisiana
📍 Lake Charles
A local nonprofit providing direct financial assistance and support services to cancer patients in Calcasieu and surrounding parishes. They help with treatment costs, transportation, and connect patients to community resources.
- Direct financial assistance for treatment costs
- Transportation assistance
- Community resource connections
- Patient advocacy
Who: Cancer patients in Southwest Louisiana
Cost: Free
Second Harvest Food Bank — Southwest Louisiana
📍 Lake Charles area
After Hurricanes Laura and Delta devastated Lake Charles, food assistance became even more critical. Second Harvest continues to serve Southwest Louisiana communities through food pantries and mobile distributions, helping cancer patients who face both storm recovery and treatment costs.
- Food pantry network
- Mobile food distributions
- Disaster relief food assistance
- SNAP enrollment assistance
Who: Anyone facing food insecurity in Southwest Louisiana
Cost: Free
Southwest Louisiana Legal Services Society
📍 Lake Charles
Provides free legal assistance to low-income residents dealing with civil legal matters. Cancer patients can get help with insurance disputes, advance directives, disability applications, and employment issues.
- Insurance dispute resolution
- Advance directives and estate planning
- Disability benefits appeals
- Consumer protection
Who: Low-income residents of Southwest Louisiana
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-800-955-4572
Monroe & Northeast Louisiana
Northeast Louisiana is one of the state’s most economically distressed regions, making cancer support resources especially critical for patients here.
St. Francis Medical Center — Cancer Support Services
📍 Monroe
St. Francis Medical Center (now Ochsner Health Monroe) is the primary cancer treatment facility in Northeast Louisiana. Their support services include social work, financial counseling, support groups, and patient navigation to help patients in this underserved region access care.
- Patient navigation and social work
- Financial counseling and charity care
- Support groups (in-person and phone)
- Community cancer screening events
Who: All cancer patients in Northeast Louisiana
Cost: Support services free; charity care income-based
Glenwood Regional Medical Center — Oncology Support
📍 West Monroe
Glenwood provides oncology services and support for patients in the Monroe-West Monroe area, including social work, financial navigation, and connections to community resources for patients who face significant economic barriers to care.
- Oncology social work
- Financial assistance programs
- Community resource referrals
- Support group connections
Who: Cancer patients in the Monroe-West Monroe area
Cost: Support services free; financial aid income-based
Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana
📍 Monroe (serves 12 parishes)
In one of Louisiana’s poorest regions, the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana serves thousands of families through food pantries, mobile distributions, and feeding programs. Cancer patients losing income can access emergency food assistance and connect to other services.
- Food pantry network across 12 parishes
- Mobile food pantry distributions
- Emergency food boxes
- SNAP application assistance
Who: Anyone facing food insecurity in Northeast Louisiana
Cost: Free
Monroe Transit System — Medical Transport
📍 Monroe-West Monroe area
Provides fixed-route bus service and paratransit for individuals with qualifying disabilities. Cancer patients can apply for reduced-fare passes and door-to-door paratransit services for treatment appointments.
- Paratransit door-to-door service
- Reduced-fare disabled passes
- Routes to medical centers
Who: Individuals with qualifying disabilities
Cost: Reduced fare with qualification
Northeast Louisiana Cancer Support Group
📍 Monroe area
A community-based support group that meets regularly to provide peer support, education, and encouragement for cancer patients and caregivers in the Monroe area. Members share resources and practical advice for navigating treatment in a rural region.
- Weekly/monthly peer support meetings
- Caregiver support sessions
- Resource sharing and referrals
- Guest speaker education programs
Who: Cancer patients and caregivers in Northeast Louisiana
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-800-227-2345
Houma & Bayou Region
The Bayou Region faces unique challenges from geographic isolation, hurricane vulnerability, and limited healthcare infrastructure. These resources serve Terrebonne, Lafourche, and surrounding parishes.
Terrebonne General Health System — Cancer Support
📍 Houma
The primary hospital in the Bayou Region provides cancer treatment and support services including patient navigation, social work, and financial counseling. Their team understands the unique challenges of providing care in a hurricane-prone, geographically isolated area.
- Patient navigation and care coordination
- Social work and counseling
- Financial assistance and charity care
- Community cancer screening
Who: Cancer patients in Terrebonne and surrounding parishes
Cost: Support services free; charity care income-based
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center — Houma
📍 Houma
Mary Bird Perkins’ Houma location brings radiation therapy and support services to the Bayou Region, reducing the need for patients to travel to New Orleans or Baton Rouge. Support includes patient navigation, counseling, and wellness programs.
- Patient navigation and social work
- Support groups and counseling
- Wellness and survivorship programs
- Community education and screening
Who: Cancer patients in the Bayou Region
Cost: Free support services
Phone: (225) 215-0800
Lafourche Parish Human Services Authority
📍 Thibodaux (Lafourche Parish)
Provides behavioral health and support services including counseling for individuals dealing with cancer-related anxiety, depression, and grief. They serve as a referral point for connecting Bayou Region residents to available community resources.
- Mental health counseling
- Crisis intervention services
- Community resource referrals
- Substance abuse support (concurrent with cancer)
Who: Residents of Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes
Cost: Sliding scale based on income
Good Earth Transit — Terrebonne Parish
📍 Houma-Terrebonne area
The local transit system provides demand-response transportation services in Terrebonne Parish, which can help cancer patients without personal vehicles reach treatment appointments at local and regional medical facilities.
- Demand-response transit service
- Medical appointment transportation
- ADA-accessible vehicles
Who: Terrebonne Parish residents
Cost: Low fare; reduced for seniors and disabled
Second Harvest Food Bank — Bayou Region
📍 Houma-Thibodaux area
Second Harvest operates food distribution sites throughout Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes, providing critical nutrition support for cancer patients and families who face both treatment-related financial strain and hurricane recovery challenges.
- Food pantry network in Bayou Region
- Mobile food distributions
- Emergency food assistance
Who: Anyone facing food insecurity in the Bayou Region
Cost: Free
Rural Louisiana Parishes
Many Louisiana parishes have no local oncologist. These resources specifically help rural residents overcome distance, poverty, and isolation barriers to accessing cancer support.
Louisiana Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)
📍 Statewide (for Medicaid recipients)
Louisiana Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for all enrolled members. This is critical in rural parishes where patients may need to travel 50+ miles for cancer treatment. The program provides rides to and from appointments, including across parish lines.
- Free rides to cancer treatment appointments
- Available for all Medicaid-enrolled members
- Covers long-distance travel across parishes
- Wheelchair-accessible vehicles available
Who: Louisiana Medicaid members
Cost: Free for Medicaid members
Phone: 225-342-9500
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) — Louisiana
📍 Throughout rural Louisiana
Louisiana has dozens of FQHCs in rural parishes that provide primary care, cancer screening, and referral services on a sliding-fee scale. Many offer patient navigation to connect patients to oncology services and support at larger medical centers.
- Cancer screening and early detection
- Patient navigation and referrals
- Sliding-fee scale based on income
- Social work and resource connections
- Assistance with Medicaid and insurance enrollment
Who: All residents; no one turned away for inability to pay
Cost: Sliding scale; many services free for uninsured
Louisiana Area Health Education Centers (AHEC)
📍 Statewide (focused on rural and underserved areas)
AHECs provide health education and community health worker programs in rural and underserved parishes. Their community health workers can help cancer patients navigate the healthcare system, find resources, and overcome cultural and language barriers.
- Community health workers in rural parishes
- Health education and cancer awareness
- Navigation assistance for underserved populations
- Cultural competency in Cajun/Creole communities
Who: Rural and underserved community residents
Cost: Free
Phone: (504) 568-4808
Louisiana Council on Aging — Parish Offices
📍 Every parish in Louisiana
Each parish has a Council on Aging office that helps seniors access services. For older cancer patients, these offices can connect them to meals, transportation, utility assistance, and caregiver respite — even in the most rural parishes.
- Meals on Wheels and congregate meals
- Transportation to medical appointments
- Utility and rent assistance referrals
- Caregiver respite and support
- Medicare and benefits counseling
Who: Seniors (60+) in any Louisiana parish
Cost: Free or donation-based
Rapides Regional Medical Center — Cancer Support
📍 Alexandria (Central Louisiana)
Rapides Regional serves as the cancer treatment hub for Central Louisiana’s rural parishes. Their support services include social work, patient navigation, and connections to community resources for patients who travel from surrounding parishes.
- Patient navigation for regional patients
- Social work and counseling
- Financial assistance referrals
- Support groups
Who: Cancer patients in Central Louisiana
Cost: Support services free
Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital — Alexandria
📍 Alexandria (Central Louisiana)
Christus Cabrini provides cancer care and support in Central Louisiana, including charity care for the uninsured, social work services, and community outreach. They serve patients from across the region’s rural parishes who travel to Alexandria for treatment.
- Charity care and financial assistance
- Social work and patient advocacy
- Community cancer screenings
- Spiritual care services
Who: All patients; charity care income-based
Cost: Support free; charity care income-based
Phone: (469) 282-2000
Council on Aging Transportation Services — Rural Parishes
📍 Throughout rural Louisiana
Many parish Councils on Aging operate van transportation services for seniors, including rides to medical appointments. In parishes with no public transit, this may be the only transportation option for older cancer patients.
- Van service to medical appointments
- Available in most rural parishes
- Door-to-door pickup for seniors
- Advance scheduling required
Who: Seniors (60+) in rural parishes
Cost: Free or donation-based
Louisiana Cancer Research Center
📍 New Orleans (serves statewide through research)
A collaborative research consortium between LSU, Tulane, and other Louisiana institutions focused on cancer disparities. Their community engagement programs bring clinical trial access and cancer education to underserved rural parishes.
- Clinical trial navigation for rural patients
- Community cancer education programs
- Disparity-focused research participation
- Environmental cancer risk information
Who: Louisiana residents, especially underserved communities
Cost: Free
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
📍 Offices in every parish
DCFS administers SNAP (food stamps), TANF cash assistance, and other safety net programs. Cancer patients who have lost income can apply for food assistance, cash benefits, and child care assistance through their local parish office.
- SNAP food assistance applications
- TANF emergency cash assistance
- Child care assistance for working families
- Kinship care support
Who: Low-income Louisiana families
Cost: Free (benefits based on income eligibility)
Cancer Alley Community Organizations
📍 River parishes between Baton Rouge and New Orleans
Multiple community organizations along the industrial corridor advocate for environmental health and cancer prevention. They provide health education, connect residents to screening resources, and advocate for environmental justice in communities with elevated cancer risk.
- Environmental health education
- Cancer screening event coordination
- Environmental justice advocacy
- Community health worker connections
Who: Residents of industrial corridor parishes
Cost: Free
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans
📍 New Orleans and surrounding parishes
Catholic Charities provides emergency financial assistance, food pantries, and social services regardless of religion. Cancer patients can receive help with utility bills, rent, prescription costs, and other basic needs during treatment.
- Emergency financial assistance (rent, utilities)
- Food pantry and meal programs
- Prescription assistance referrals
- Immigration and refugee services
Who: Anyone in need regardless of religion
Cost: Free
Catholic Charities Diocese of Baton Rouge
📍 Baton Rouge and Capital Region parishes
Provides emergency assistance, food programs, and counseling services for residents of the Baton Rouge Diocese. Cancer patients can access help with basic needs, mental health counseling, and resource navigation.
- Emergency financial assistance
- Food pantry services
- Mental health counseling
- Resource referrals and navigation
Who: Anyone in need in the Baton Rouge Diocese region
Cost: Free
PAN Foundation (Patient Access Network)
📍 Nationwide (phone-based)
Helps underinsured patients afford out-of-pocket costs for specific cancer treatments. Louisiana patients with insurance who cannot afford copays, coinsurance, or deductibles may qualify for substantial financial assistance through disease-specific funds.
- Copay and deductible assistance
- Disease-specific funding programs
- Travel and lodging assistance for some diagnoses
- Application by phone or online
Who: Underinsured patients meeting income guidelines
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-866-316-7263
HealthWell Foundation
📍 Nationwide (phone-based)
Provides financial assistance for copays, premiums, and other out-of-pocket costs for underinsured patients. Multiple disease-specific funds cover various cancer diagnoses, and Louisiana residents can apply by phone or online.
- Copay assistance for specific cancer medications
- Premium assistance programs
- Travel assistance for some diagnoses
Who: Underinsured patients meeting income guidelines
Cost: Free
Phone: (800) 675-8416
NeedyMeds
📍 Nationwide (online database)
A comprehensive database of patient assistance programs, including manufacturer drug assistance programs, copay cards, and discount programs. Louisiana patients can search for help paying for specific cancer medications.
- Drug manufacturer patient assistance programs
- Copay card and discount programs
- Disease-specific financial resources
- Free drug discount card
Who: Anyone needing help with medication costs
Cost: Free to search and access
Phone: 1-800-503-6897
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA — Louisiana Locations
📍 Multiple locations across Louisiana
A free 12-week fitness program designed specifically for cancer survivors, offered at participating YMCA locations across Louisiana. Trained instructors help survivors rebuild strength and endurance in a supportive group environment.
- 12-week free fitness program for survivors
- Trained cancer exercise instructors
- Small group supportive environment
- Free YMCA membership during program
Who: Cancer survivors (post-treatment)
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-800-872-9622
Imerman Angels
📍 Nationwide (serves Louisiana patients remotely)
Provides free one-on-one cancer support by matching patients and caregivers with “Mentor Angels” — survivors who have been through the same cancer type. Especially valuable in rural Louisiana where local peer support may not exist.
- One-on-one peer mentor matching
- Matched by cancer type, age, and gender
- Phone and email support
- Caregiver mentor matching available
Who: Cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-866-463-7626
Ronald McDonald House Charities — New Orleans
📍 New Orleans
Provides free lodging for families of children receiving treatment at New Orleans hospitals. For families traveling from rural parishes or out-of-state for their child’s cancer treatment, this eliminates the crushing cost of extended hotel stays.
- Free family lodging during child’s treatment
- Home-cooked meals and family kitchen
- Family support programs
- Sibling activities
Who: Families of children receiving medical treatment
Cost: Free
Make-A-Wish Louisiana
📍 Statewide
Grants wishes to children ages 2.5 to 18 who are battling critical illnesses including cancer. A wish experience can provide hope, strength, and joy during a difficult treatment journey — giving children something positive to look forward to.
- Wish granting for critically ill children
- Travel wishes, celebrity meetings, room makeovers
- Referrals from medical teams or families
Who: Children ages 2.5-18 with critical illnesses
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-800-722-9474
Stupid Cancer (Young Adult Cancer Alliance)
📍 Nationwide (online community serves Louisiana)
A community for adolescents and young adults (ages 15-39) diagnosed with cancer. They provide online support groups, social events, and a community that understands the unique challenges young adults face — fertility, career disruption, dating, and identity.
- Online support community for young adults
- Virtual meetups and social events
- Fertility preservation information
- Career and financial navigation
Who: Young adults (15-39) with cancer
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-800-227-2345
Louisiana Caregiver Coalition
📍 Statewide
Connects family caregivers across Louisiana with support services, respite care, education, and advocacy. Cancer caregivers can find local support groups, respite programs, and training to help them manage the physical and emotional demands of caregiving.
- Caregiver support group referrals
- Respite care program connections
- Caregiver education and training
- Self-care resources and wellness programs
Who: Family caregivers throughout Louisiana
Cost: Free
Good Days (formerly Chronic Disease Fund)
📍 Nationwide (phone-based)
Provides financial assistance for copays, premiums, diagnostics, and travel for patients with chronic and life-altering diseases including cancer. Louisiana patients can apply for disease-specific funding programs.
- Copay and premium assistance
- Diagnostic testing assistance
- Travel and lodging help
- Multiple cancer-specific funds
Who: Patients with qualifying diagnoses and income levels
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-877-968-7233
Cancer Support Community — Online Services
📍 Nationwide (online, serves Louisiana)
Provides free online support groups, educational workshops, and mind-body programs for cancer patients and caregivers. Particularly valuable for Louisiana patients in rural areas who cannot access in-person support services.
- Online support groups by cancer type
- Educational webinars and workshops
- Mind-body wellness programs
- Cancer Support Helpline: 1-888-793-9355
Who: Anyone affected by cancer
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-888-793-9355
RxAssist — Louisiana Prescription Help
📍 Nationwide (online database)
A comprehensive database of patient assistance programs for prescription medications, including cancer drugs. Louisiana patients can search for manufacturer assistance programs, state programs, and discount options for their specific medications.
- Searchable database of prescription assistance
- Manufacturer patient assistance programs
- State and federal program listings
- Discount and savings programs
Who: Anyone needing prescription cost help
Cost: Free to search
Angel Flight South Central
📍 Serves Louisiana and surrounding states
Volunteer pilots provide free air transportation for patients needing to travel long distances for specialized cancer care. Critical for rural Louisiana patients who need treatment at medical centers in New Orleans, Houston, or other distant cities.
- Free flights to distant treatment centers
- Volunteer pilot network
- Covers Louisiana and surrounding states
- Companion may fly with patient
Who: Patients needing long-distance medical travel
Cost: Free
Phone: (972) 755-0433
Look Good Feel Better — Louisiana
📍 Various locations across Louisiana
Free workshops that teach beauty techniques to women undergoing cancer treatment. Participants receive a complimentary makeup kit and learn tips for managing appearance-related side effects of treatment like hair loss and skin changes.
- Free beauty workshops at treatment centers
- Complimentary makeup and skincare kit
- Tips for managing hair loss and skin changes
- Virtual sessions available
Who: Women undergoing cancer treatment
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-800-395-5665
Man to Man — Louisiana Prostate Cancer Support
📍 Multiple Louisiana locations (ACS program)
An American Cancer Society program providing peer support for men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Louisiana has particularly high prostate cancer rates among Black men, making these support groups critically important.
- Peer support groups for prostate cancer
- One-on-one peer matching
- Education about treatment options
- Side effect management support
Who: Men diagnosed with prostate cancer
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-800-227-2345
Us TOO International — Louisiana Chapters
📍 Louisiana (multiple chapter locations)
Provides peer-to-peer prostate cancer education and support through local chapter meetings. Louisiana chapters offer a safe space for men and their partners to discuss diagnosis, treatment options, and quality of life after prostate cancer.
- Local chapter support group meetings
- Education on treatment options
- Partner and spouse programs
- Online resources and forums
Who: Prostate cancer patients and partners
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-844-937-6360
Joe’s House — Lodging Near Treatment
📍 Nationwide (online search tool)
A searchable database of lodging options near cancer treatment centers, including free and discounted accommodations. Louisiana patients traveling to New Orleans, Houston, or other cities for specialized care can find affordable housing options.
- Searchable lodging database near treatment centers
- Free and discounted accommodation listings
- Includes hospitals across Louisiana and neighboring states
Who: Cancer patients and caregivers traveling for treatment
Cost: Free to search; lodging costs vary
Phone: 1-877-563-7468
Colorectal Cancer Alliance
📍 Nationwide (serves Louisiana patients remotely)
Louisiana has elevated colorectal cancer rates. This alliance provides peer matching, online support communities, and financial assistance specifically for colorectal cancer patients. Their navigators help patients understand treatment options and find resources.
- Buddy matching with survivors
- Online support community
- Patient navigation services
- Financial assistance for qualifying patients
Who: Colorectal cancer patients and caregivers
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-877-422-2030
LUNGevity Foundation
📍 Nationwide (serves Louisiana patients)
Louisiana has high lung cancer rates driven by smoking and industrial exposure. LUNGevity provides education, support, and clinical trial matching specifically for lung cancer patients. Their online community connects patients regardless of geography.
- Lung cancer peer-to-peer support
- Clinical trial finder and matching
- Educational resources on treatments
- Online support community
Who: Lung cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers
Cost: Free
Phone: (312) 407-6100
Louisiana State Bar Association — Pro Bono Project
📍 Statewide
Connects low-income residents with volunteer attorneys who handle civil legal matters at no charge. Cancer patients can get help with advance directives, powers of attorney, insurance disputes, and discrimination claims related to their diagnosis.
- Volunteer attorney referrals
- Advance directive preparation
- Insurance and employment disputes
- Powers of attorney and guardianship
Who: Low-income Louisiana residents
Cost: Free
United Way of Southeast Louisiana — 211
📍 Southeast Louisiana
United Way’s 211 system connects callers to local resources for emergency assistance including rent, utilities, food, and transportation. Cancer patients facing financial crisis can call for immediate referrals to programs that can help stabilize their situation.
- Dial 2-1-1 for resource referrals
- Emergency rent and utility assistance
- Food and transportation connections
- Available 24/7
Who: Anyone needing resource connections
Cost: Free
Salvation Army — Louisiana
📍 Multiple locations statewide
Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and basic needs. Cancer patients experiencing financial crisis can access one-time emergency help while longer-term resources are put in place.
- Emergency rent and utility assistance
- Food pantry services
- Clothing and household goods
- Seasonal assistance programs
Who: Anyone in financial crisis
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-800-725-2769
Ochsner Health — Statewide Cancer Support Network
📍 Statewide (40+ locations)
Ochsner’s statewide network of cancer programs provides support services at facilities across Louisiana, from New Orleans to Shreveport. Their standardized support model ensures patients at any Ochsner facility can access social work, navigation, and survivorship programs.
- Patient navigation at all Ochsner cancer sites
- Oncology social work network
- Survivorship and wellness programs
- Support groups by cancer type
Who: Cancer patients at any Ochsner facility
Cost: Free support services
Sisters Network — Louisiana Chapter
📍 Louisiana (serving Black women statewide)
The only national African American breast cancer survivorship organization. Louisiana’s chapter provides culturally specific peer support, education, and advocacy for Black women facing breast cancer — a critical need given Louisiana’s significant racial disparities in breast cancer outcomes.
- Peer support for Black breast cancer survivors
- Cultural competency in care navigation
- Community education and awareness
- Financial assistance referrals
Who: African American breast cancer survivors
Cost: Free
Phone: 1-866-781-1808
Family Promise of Greater New Orleans
📍 New Orleans area
Helps families facing homelessness by providing housing, meals, and case management. Cancer patients who have lost their homes due to medical bills or inability to work can access transitional housing and stabilization services.
- Transitional housing for families
- Case management and resource navigation
- Meal programs
- Employment and housing assistance
Who: Families facing or experiencing homelessness
Cost: Free
Resources in Neighboring States
Louisiana patients near state borders may access resources in neighboring states, especially for specialized treatment:
- Texas Cancer Support Resources — MD Anderson and other Houston-area resources are commonly used by Louisiana patients
- Mississippi Cancer Support Resources — Nearby resources for residents of eastern Louisiana parishes
- Arkansas Cancer Support Resources — Options for patients in northern Louisiana near the state line
Not Sure Where to Start?
If you are feeling overwhelmed, try these steps:
- Call 211 — Louisiana’s free referral line can connect you to local resources 24/7
- Ask your oncology team — Request a referral to a social worker or patient navigator at your treatment center
- Contact Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge (225-927-2273) or Miles Perret Cancer Services (337-232-5953) — local organizations with deep knowledge of Louisiana resources
- Call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 — available 24/7 with trained information specialists
- Contact CancerCare at 1-800-813-4673 — licensed oncology social workers who can help you make a plan
You do not have to figure everything out at once. Start with one call, and let the professionals help you take the next step.
Additional Support Resources
Joe’s House – Louisiana Lodging
📍 National – serves LA
Discounted lodging near Ochsner Cancer Center and Tulane Cancer Center for Louisiana cancer patients.
- Discounted lodging search
- Near Ochsner Cancer Center
- Near Tulane Cancer Center
Who: Patients traveling for treatment
Cost: Discounted rates
Phone: (877) 563-7468
Air Charity Network – Louisiana
📍 National – serves LA
Free air transportation for Louisiana cancer patients who must travel for specialized cancer treatment.
- Free flights to treatment
- Volunteer pilot network
- Long-distance coordination
Who: Patients needing air travel
Cost: Free
Phone: (877) 621-7177
Cleaning for a Reason – Louisiana
📍 Statewide Louisiana
Free professional home cleaning for Louisiana cancer patients undergoing active treatment.
- 2 free cleanings
- Certified local cleaners
- Simple online referral
Who: Cancer patients in treatment
Cost: Free
Phone: (877) 337-3348
4th Angel Mentoring – Louisiana
📍 National – serves LA
Telephone peer mentoring connecting Louisiana cancer patients with trained cancer survivor volunteers.
- Phone-based mentoring
- Diagnosis-matched mentors
- Caregiver mentoring
Who: Cancer patients & caregivers
Cost: Free
Phone: (866) 520-3197
Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans
📍 New Orleans, LA
Regional food bank serving cancer patients in greater New Orleans and the surrounding Louisiana parishes.
- Food pantry network
- Mobile food distributions
- Nutrition assistance
Who: Food-insecure New Orleans-area residents
Cost: Free
Phone: (504) 734-1322
Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans
📍 New Orleans, LA
Regional food bank serving cancer patients in greater New Orleans and the surrounding Louisiana parishes.
- Food pantry network
- Mobile food distributions
- Nutrition assistance
Who: Food-insecure New Orleans-area residents
Cost: Free
Phone: (504) 734-1322
Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. The Cancer Education Foundation does not endorse any specific organization listed here. Programs, eligibility requirements, and availability may change without notice. Always verify current information directly with the organization. If you are in a medical emergency, call 911. Last updated: April 2026.