Financial Matters
Harpley Funds
The Harpley Fund at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is an endowment established by Betsy Harpley and her daughters in memory of her husband and their father, Theodore Raymond Harpley. It helps cancer patients and their families pay for additional care (like personal care attendants, or room and board at a hospice house). For information, please call 781-744-8113.
The Ellie Fund
The Ellie Fund provides funding and resources for women and their families who are undergoing breast cancer treatment in Massachusetts. For information, please call 781-449-0100 or visit www.EllieFund.org.
Support Service
Lymphedema Support: 781-744-2760
Nutritional Support:
781-273-8944 (Burlington)
978-538-4359 (Peabody)
Oral Chemotherapy Support: 781-744-7752
Outpatient Counseling (Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine): 781-744-8610
Psychosocial Support (connects patients to resources and helps with financial, emotional and social concerns):
781-744-8113 (Burlington)
781-744-7779 (Peabody)
Spiritual Support (Chaplaincy Department): 781-744-8800
Helpful Links
- American Cancer Society
- Breastcancer.org
- CancerCare
- Cancer.net
- Susan G. Komen Foundation
- National Cancer Institute/Breast Cancer
External Resources
Nordstrom
Lingerie Boutique
(Pre and post surgical garments, prosthetic fittings and bra fittings)
Burlington: 781-345-7800
Peabody: 978-278-7400
Lady Grace
Malden: 781-322-1721
Danvers: 978-774-7141
Tyngsboro: 978-649-3942
Waltham: 781-894-2081
Salem, NH: 603-898-0522
New England Hair Illusions And Breast Form Clinic
Tyngsboro: 978-649-7228
The Women’s Image Center
Leominster: 978-534-0200
Worcester: 508-754-8705
American Cancer Society Wig Bank
(free wigs): 1-800-227-2345
Carolyn’s Wigs
Wakefield: 781-246-2818
Hairmate Salon
Woburn: 781-938-0495
New England Hair Illusions And Breast Form Clinic
Tyngsboro: 978-649-7228
Nick George’s Hair Studio
Danvers: 978-750-8200
The Women’s Image Center
Leominster: 978-534-0200
Worcester: 508-754-8705
The list of suppliers may change. For an updated list, please call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345.
Prescription Programs (for those with limited or no insurance coverage for medicines):
- Prescription Advantage (for patients who are disabled or age 65 and older): 1-800-243-4636, ext. 2
- Programs through pharmaceutical companies: www.NeedyMeds.org
When needed after surgery, your care team will arrange for visiting nurse assistance.
American Cancer Society Road to Recovery Volunteer Driver Program: 1-800-227-2345 (ask for your local office)
MBTA’s THE RIDE: 617-222-5123
Lexpress (Lexington’s bus service): 781-861-1210
Roadrunner (for residents in the Lowell Regional Transit area): 978-459-0152
If you have MassHealth and need help with transportation, call Lahey’s Social Services Department at 781-744-8113.