Usually there is a social service person at the hospital that can give you resources for financial assistance. If you are applying for SSDI there is a 5 month waiting period (from date of diagnosis). Make an appointment right away and be sure to bring ALL of the required paperwork. You will need all of your diagnosis documents, copies of all tests run, birth certificate, etc. The American Cancer Society will reimburse up to $250.00 for mileage. You should be able to get lifeline rates on your utility bills (phone, gas&electric, water). If he has worked recently, he may be eligible for state disability also -this will be subtracted from the amount paid by SSDI. Talk to the benevolence team at your church. Most churches have funds to assist people going through this. They typically won't pay credit cards but will pay monthly bills, medical insurance and my church gives vouchers for the local supermarket also. If you have a mortgage, see if they will readjust your interest rate for a year. I did and lowered my payment $500.00/mo and it was a big help. You may be eligible for in home supportive services (if its available in your state) where your caregiver is given a small salary to take care of you (and spouses are ok). If you qualify for SSDI, you can qualify for IHSS also. Usually a county run program. Be patient -it takes a fair amount of time doing all of this stuff and jumping through all the hoops. If your husband has been sick and unable to work for some time then you might be able to get your SSDI claim date retroactive. You will need a letter from the doctor at least. SSDI maximum is $1470.00/mo. Fundraisers are all fine and good as long as someone else does all the work. I've been a musician for 40 years and I'm still waiting for the fundraiser! LOL