We want patients to focus on their cancer treatment instead of worrying about day-to-day costs.

We want patients to focus on their cancer treatment instead of worrying about day-to-day costs. 

The fund provides support of up to $250 funding to neuroendocrine cancer patients suffering financial hardship. A maximum of $250 per patient will be available and the hardship fund will remain open to applicants until the funds are fully allocated. To be eligible for the fund, patients will need to meet the following criteria:

• Have a confirmed neuroendocrine cancer diagnosis
• Agree to be included in Neuroendocrine Cancer New Zealand’s patient database (all details are subject to strict privacy and data security measures)
• Have exhausted all other avenues of financial support
• Have evidence of expenses that they need specific assistance for. 

What the funds can be used for 

Hardship funds are only available to support costs associated with treatment or management of neuroendocrine cancer, for example assistance with getting to and from appointments. Funding will not be granted to assist with the purchase of pharmaceuticals, or a patient’s day-to-day expenses.  

Funds will not be granted for retrospective expenses. However, costs incurred from the date the first enquiry to Neuroendocrine Cancer NZ will be considered. 

Can you help?

Donations are welcomed to support the hardship fund and donors can specify that their donation be ringfenced for the hardship fund.  Help support patients in need by donating today donating today