Email: dccancerservices@hotmail.com

Website:  https://dccancerservices.org

Hours:  Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 4:00pm

Services offered by Douglas County Cancer Services (DCCS) are determined by the following criteria:

• The patient must be a resident of Douglas County.

• The patient must currently be undergoing treatment to receive financial assistance.

• Financial need of the patient.

• The Request for Services (RFS) must be completed in its entirety and signed by the patient and medical professional.

• Financial disclosure must be completed, and proof of income may be requested.

• If able, the patient must present themselves to request and receive services.

• Financial assistance will be determined on an individual basis and is based on available funding.

• The following services may be provided at no charge to patients undergoing cancer treatment when the above criteria are met, and a completed Request for Services is submitted:   

Transportation Assistance

• A gas card may be provided if the patient travels more than 30 miles (round trip) for medical appointments and/or cancer treatments.

• Other available resources have been researched i.e., Community Cancer Center van for radiation treatments.

Financial Assistance

• Financial aid to assist with living expenses such as utilities, rent or groceries may be available and is dependent upon funding.

Head Coverings

• Wigs, turbans, hats, and scarves are provided to cancer patients and survivors.

Prosthesis

• Bras and prosthesis are provided to breast cancer patients and survivors.

Medical Equipment

• Medical equipment such as a cane, wheelchair, walker, etc. may be available for loan through referral to local medical supply organizations.

• If approved and/or requested item is available, a referral will be given to the patient to obtain requested medical equipment from a medical equipment supplier.

• The Request for Service (RFS) Agreement is located here:  https://dccancerservices.org/request-cancer-patient-assistance-2/