Financial support
The Cancer Society of Finland supports cancer patients with various forms of financial assistance.

The Cancer Society of Finland supports cancer patients with various forms of financial assistance.
The Cancer Society’s Social Committee assists cancer patients who are in financial difficulties. Cancer patients can apply for assistance through a social worker at the cancer hospital they attend.
The Cancer Foundation’s Children’s Cancer Fund issues allowances to the families of children with cancer. Families can apply for the grant through the social workers at hospital cancer departments.
Also, regional cancer associations disburse allowances and daily care allowances to their members.
For further information on allowances see the webpages of the regional cancer associations.
MembersHaving cancer can radically undermine your and your family’s financial situation. Even in the early stages of the disease it is good to bear in mind that dealing with various expenses, benefits and reimbursements will require some effort on your part.