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Patient Education & Resources

This section is dedicated to providing oncology patients with valuable resources to support them through their cancer journey. Here, you’ll find links to national organizations across the U.S. that offer education, guidance, and a sense of community for those affected by cancer. These organizations provide essential services, including patient advocacy, financial assistance, emotional support, and the latest treatment information.

Cancer Support

Other Useful Resources

Madisonhealth Team
Patient Portal

Easy access to labs, refill medication, online bill pay

Ostomy Support

In person or phone consult with ostomy nurse & monthly support groups

Dietary Support – 208-359-6423

In person or phone consult with dietary needs related to cancer

Social Work Support – 208-206-2937

In person or phone consult with emotional needs related to cancer

Medication Assistance Coordinator – 208-359-9882

In person or phone consult with financial assistance needs related to cancer medication

Paragon Menu

Weekly menu and specials, hours

Billing

Connect with someone to help with medical bills related to Madisonhealth

Information on Cancer
Cancer.org (American Cancer Society)

General cancer info & support

Cancer.gov

National Cancer Institute resource

University of Utah/Huntsman Cancer Education

Cancer education & factsheets

Medication Support Resources
ivcanceredsheets.com

IV cancer medication info

oralchemoedsheets.com

Oral chemotherapy details

needymeds.org

Medication cost assistance

covermymeds.org

Prescription coverage help

donatemymeds.org

Free medication donations

medicineassistancetool.org

Drug assistance programs

Lodging/Transportation
Extended Stay America

Discounted long-term lodging

Hope Lodge

Free lodging for cancer patients

findhelp.org

Local assistance resources

findhelpidaho.org

Idaho-specific help directory

Huntsman
Affiliate Coordinator – 801-646-4204

Patient assistance to coordinate Huntsman care

Email: [email protected]

My Chart

Personal health records and communication for Huntsman Cancer Institute providers

Online Patient Education Resources

Cancer education hub

Huntsman Cancer Learning Center

Cancer learning support

Huntsman Cancer Institute Wellness Center

Integrative wellness resources

Clinical Trials

Ongoing cancer research studies; what’s available and how to enroll

Genetic Counseling & Family History

Cancer risk & genetic testing

Insurance & Benefits Resources
Medicaid.gov

Government health insurance

Medicare.gov

Federal health coverage for seniors

Department of Labor (U.S.)

Health benefits & employment laws

Also see: Idaho Department of Labor

benefitscheckup.org

Find eligibility for assistance

shiphelp.org

State health insurance guidance

Financial and Legal
findhelp.org

Financial & legal aid locator

findhelpidaho.org

Idaho-specific support services

fundfinder.panfoundation.org

Medical financial assistance

triagecancer.org

Legal/financial cancer resources

United Way 211

Community services hotline

familyreach.org

Financial aid for cancer families

supportorgs.cancer.gov

Cancer support organizations

Other

Tattoos

Local resources for medical tattoos – ask nurse navigators

Prosthesis (Medicine Shoppe, Rexburg ID)

Prosthetic solutions

Lookgoodfeelbetter.org

Beauty support for patients

Wigs

Local wig assistance – ask nurse navigators

Everyou.com

Wig and hair loss support

American Cancer Society Hair Loss Resources

Free wig resources

Call: 1-800-227-2345

Beautiful Cancer Wigs Program

Specialized wigs for patients

Call: 1-800-395-4420

Paula Young Wigs

Wig retailer for cancer patients

Call: 1-800-364-9060

Heavenly Hats

Free hats for patients

Call: 920-362-2668