{"title":"Sarcoma Alliance","summary":"Financial help with an expert sarcoma second opinion. The assistance fund reimburses eligible expenses rather than providing the medical review.","body":"## What they do\n\nHelp paying for one expert consultation and related expenses. The medical opinion comes from the sarcoma specialist you consult.\n\n## Access and cost\n\nApply with the patient form, receipts and physician confirmation. Reimbursement can be sent only to U.S. addresses.\n\nAs of October 2026, the published grant maximum is $1,000 for consultation, travel and related expenses. It does not fund ongoing care after the opinion.\n\nFor preparation and comparison, see my [second-opinion guide](/resources/get-a-second-opinion/).\n\n## Questions I would ask\n\n- Do my consultation and expenses qualify?\n- What receipts and physician confirmation are needed?\n- Is funding available before I make travel plans?\n\n## Contacts\n\n- Program details and access: [Sarcoma Alliance](https://sarcomaalliance.org/second-opinion-grants/)","topics":["expert-support"],"capabilities":["second-opinions"],"organizationType":"nonprofit","services":["opinion-assistance"],"communityFocus":["Sarcoma"],"secondOpinion":{"coverage":"specific","focus":["Sarcoma"],"title":"Sarcoma Alliance second-opinion grants","summary":"Financial assistance for people with sarcoma seeking a second opinion from a sarcoma specialist.","details":"This program is for people with sarcoma who have a U.S. mailing address. It helps with eligible costs for a specialist second-opinion consultation, rather than ongoing treatment.\n\nAs of October 2026, grants reimburse eligible consultation and related travel expenses up to $1,000. The application requires patient information, physician confirmation and receipts. Check the program page for the current requirements before arranging a visit.","access":{"label":"Grant eligibility and application","url":"https://sarcomaalliance.org/second-opinion-grants/"},"sourceIds":["program"]},"sources":[{"id":"program","label":"Sarcoma Alliance: service and access","url":"https://sarcomaalliance.org/second-opinion-grants/","publisher":"Sarcoma Alliance","checkedAt":"2026-10-25","supports":"Documented service, deliverable, access requirements, published costs and timing where stated.","type":"official"}],"applicability":"For people seeking financial help to access a sarcoma specialist.","limitations":"This is expense assistance, not a medical consultation. Confirm eligibility and funding directly.","disclosure":{"type":"none","text":"I have no financial or business relationship with Sarcoma Alliance."},"reviewedAt":"2026-10-24","relatedIds":["37f8559b-848c-41bc-9591-06013c785a00"],"assetIds":["065010a9-0829-4780-b548-16f4422e78e0","1c40d9f7-e4be-4ea8-8ba7-30ea0f234ab3"],"relatedX":[],"website":"https://sarcomaalliance.org/","access":{"label":"Grant details","url":"https://sarcomaalliance.org/second-opinion-grants/"},"regions":["United States"],"facts":[{"label":"Report","value":"Help paying for one expert consultation and related expenses. The medical opinion comes from the sarcoma specialist you consult.","sourceIds":["program"]},{"label":"Access","value":"Apply with the patient form, receipts and physician confirmation. Reimbursement can be sent only to U.S. addresses.","sourceIds":["program"]},{"label":"Cost","value":"As of October 2026, the published grant maximum is $1,000 for consultation, travel and related expenses. It does not fund ongoing care after the opinion.","sourceIds":["program"]}],"id":"e39eecc9-6753-4725-afdc-78145f53af07","kind":"company","slug":"sarcoma-alliance","revision":"83bc0591-603b-4263-b09f-38e8ac0c530c","canonicalUrl":"https://kevinwimer.com/companies/sarcoma-alliance/","publishedAt":"2026-10-25T04:30:26.753Z","updatedAt":"2026-10-25T04:30:26.753Z","previewOnly":false,"logoAssetId":"065010a9-0829-4780-b548-16f4422e78e0","logoBackground":"light","logoSource":{"pageUrl":"https://sarcomaalliance.org/","assetUrl":"https://sarcomaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/logo.png","checkedAt":"2026-10-25T03:36:23.248Z"},"shareImageAssetId":"1c40d9f7-e4be-4ea8-8ba7-30ea0f234ab3"}