Frequently Asked Questions
About Donations
Yes, Texas Oncology Foundation is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization, and all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law as long as no goods or services were exchanged.
Yes, our online donation form includes a listing of areas where we are currently able to accept funds. If your city is not listed, you may still specify you would like the funds used there, but please know that your funds might not be used until patient assistance or programming is established in that city.
Yes, we receive donations in tribute or memoriam and can notify the honoree or family if you include an email or mailing address. A gift to Texas Oncology Foundation in memory of a loved one provides a touching legacy gift and we work with the families to designate the funds.
Texas Oncology Foundation supports cancer patients and their families where they live, work and receive treatment through patient financial support, education and research. A very small portion of our resources are used for administrative costs.
Yes, please download this form and mail it and your check to:
Texas Oncology Foundation
12221 Merit Drive, Suite 500
Dallas, Texas 75251
Patient Assistance
Yes, Texas Oncology Foundation offers a variety of assistance programs to help alleviate financial burdens or barriers preventing the continuation of treatment. Assistance offerings do vary from site to site.
Only established Texas Oncology patients with a cancer diagnosis and currently receiving treatment are eligible for assistance from our Foundation.
The best first step is to contact your local Texas Oncology site’s Social Worker or Financial Counselor. They will know the assistance programs active in your community.
Visit: https://www.texasoncology.com/social-workers to find a Texas Oncology Social Worker in your area.
Miscellaneous
We adopt the National Cancer Institute definition of a survivor:
“ An individual is considered a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis through the rest of life.”
-National Cancer Institute: Coping – Cancer Survivorship
No! We market to Texas Oncology patients, but we encourage patients to share with family and friends to allow this information to reach their immediate community.