Do I need a financial planner?
ACS Answer
A diagnosis of cancer affects more than your health; it also affects your money. This is true whether you have just been diagnosed or whether you are a long-time cancer survivor. Perhaps you don't know where your finances stand. Maybe you're having trouble coming up with a plan to pay your bills. Maybe you're confused about how to rebuild your finances. Perhaps you also have concerns about taking care of your family financially.
You may not want to spend your energy on financial matters. Few people do. Or, maybe handling finances was never your strong point. In this case, it may be time to seek professional financial help.
Related Resources
Get more information about financial planning, from AARP.
Get information from the American Cancer Society on how to find a financial planner.
The American Cancer Society can provide several booklets about financial issues and cancer, upon request:
- Financial Guidance for Cancer Survivors and Their Families
- Financial Guidance for Those With Concerns About Cancer
- Medical Insurance and Financial Assistance for the Caner Patient (also available in Spanish)
Find books that cover this and other cancer topics at the American Cancer Society bookstore.
Recommended Consultation
You should consider discussing this topic with your employer's human resources or benefits department, or with the patient representative at your hospital or doctor's office.
