Open - Applications for new and renewal patients are accepted and grants are allocated immediately. Maximum Award Level$ 7,500 per year Eligibility Criteria Patient should be insured and insurance must cover the medication for which patient seeks assistance. The medication must fight the disease directly.  Patient must be a legal US resident. Patient’s income must fall below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. Get Help With Your TreatmentOnline: How to Apply Online (Click Here) Phone: Call 1-866-316-PANF (7263) Information About the DiseaseNon-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): About 8 to 9 out of 10 cases of all lung cancers are the non-small cell type. There are 3 sub-types of NSCLC. The cells in these sub-types differ in size, shape, and chemical make-up. The sub-types are: Squamous cell carcinoma: About 25% to 30% of all lung cancers are this kind. They are linked to smoking and tend to be found in the middle of the lungs, near a bronchus. Adenocarcinoma: This type accounts for about 40% of lung cancers. It is usually found in the outer part of the lung. Large-cell (undifferentiated) carcinoma: About 10% to 15% of lung cancers are this type. It can start in any part of the lung. It tends to grow and spread quickly, which makes it harder to treat. |
