Supporting Cancer Care services directly helps patients like Marcus

The Patient Assistance fund at MultiCare Cancer Center—North Star Lodge supports emergent financial needs that could otherwise prevent patients from receiving oncology care.

“It might not seem like much, but little things like a few bucks for utilities or a gas card help ease financial concerns, and that’s a big thing when you’re going through cancer treatments,” said Marcus, a current North Star Lodge patient.

Marcus initially had several skin cancer spots identified by his dermatologist, and his treatment plan to remove the cancer was straightforward. Now, five years later, due to his genetic makeup and other circumstances, his cancer evolved, and after surgery and radiation, his oncologist recommended a year-long course of chemotherapy.

As the chemotherapy treatments progressed over the last year, Marcus found it difficult to continue to work full-time. His North Star Lodge social worker helped him access the Patient Assistance fund, and his utility bills were covered for two months 

“I sincerely hope I can give back even a little bit of what I’ve received,” said Marcus. “I am very thankful and feel very lucky.”

When you support Cancer Care services, you’re directly helping patients like Marcus and the 144 others who utilized the Patient Assistance fund last year.