Financial Assistance

We can help, so you can focus on your health. 

The financial challenges cancer treatment may bring often feel overwhelming.
We have a program to help you.


Karen Swanson Fund

The Karen Swanson Fund is available to help fulfill a special need or end-of-life request for those with active metastatic (stage IV) breast or ovarian cancer. The fund is not meant to be used for medical treatment or basic living expenses, but for improving quality of life while living with cancer.

Limited funds available. Clients must reside in the San Francisco Bay Area.

For more information about who is eligible and how to apply, please contact Veronica Perez, Financial Assistance Coordinator, at (650) 326-6299 ext. 18, or email her here.

The Breast & Ovarian Cancer Emergency Fund 

If you’re in treatment, this fund can help with expenses to keep you safely in your home or get the care you need, by helping with rent, utilities, co-pays, funeral expenses, medications, etc. 

Eligibility is limited to clients residing in the San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties.

For more information about who is eligible and how to apply,
please contact Veronica Perez, Financial Assistance Coordinator, at
(650) 326-6299 ext. 18, or email her here.
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“Thank you, BACC, for giving me a safe place to land during my own cancer journey. Your staff and resources helped me through it all. I will forever be grateful.”
​- Esther, May 2020

We can help in many other ways.  Please email us here, or call us at (650) 326-6686 and we’ll connect you with other helpful resources.