National Resources (US)

 
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American Cancer Society

Offers disease-related information, a dedicated helpline, financial support, rides to treatment, support groups, and online discussion groups.

 
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Susan G. Komen

Offers education, a help-line, financial assistance, and has support groups available.

 

Bright Pink

Offers education and information.

 

Living Beyond Breast Cancer

Offers support, education, a help-line, as well as helping with financial needs.

 

After Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Offers support, mentors, and educational opportunities.

 

Breastcancer.org

Provides education and information about breast cancer.

 

Metastatic Breast Cancer Network (MBCN)

Offers many education services, support services, and resources for free transportation and free air sources.

1(888) 500-0370

 

Fertility Preservation

Information about the freezing of eggs or sperm

(888) 953-9669

 

Cancer and Careers

Offers advice and ways to help with employment.

 

Male Breast Cancer Coalition

Offers education, information, and resources for men with breast cancer.

 

National Breast Cancer Foundation

Offers support, free programs, resources, and information.

 

Sisters Network Inc.

Offers education, information, and programs.

(866) 781-1808

 

Triage Center

Offers educational resources, other resources, education, and information.

(424) 258-4628

 

The Samfund

Provides fertility, resources, financial assistance, legal assistance, social support, and information for young people diagnosed with breast cancer.

 

Advanced Breast Cancer Community

Offers online support groups for women with metastatic (stage IV, advanced) breast cancer as well as information on metastatic breast cancer.

 

Imerman Angels

Offers online support programs for women and men diagnosed with breast cancer and for their loved ones.

(866)-IMERMAN (463-7626)

 

The Assistance Fund- Breast Cancer Copay Assistance Program

Offers financial assistance for prescription drug copayments.

(855) 730-5871

 

The Oncofertility Consortium 

Offers information on fertility options and fertility resources for women diagnosed with breast cancer.

1(517) 884-8848

 

Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition

Searchable database of resources available based on your diagnosis and zip code.

 

Cake: End-of-life Planning

End-of-life planning is actually all about honoring life. We chose “Cake” in the spirit of celebrating life milestones, and to highlight that planning is a gift to yourself and to your loved ones. We help people create a plan for a meaningful ending so they can live their best life.

Simmons Cancer Institute

The Simmons Cancer Institute at Southern Illinois University (SIU) is a community-based patient care, research, education and outreach program established to improve cancer care. It is an effort made possible by the shareholders at Simmons Hanly Conroy and the Simmons Family Foundation who made a $10.2 million multi-year pledge to help fund the development.

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CancerNet

Education and resources.

 

Bald is Beautiful

Offers education and financial assistance.

 

Cancer Support Community

Offers support, a help-line, and education for those diagnosed with cancer.

 

Metavivor

Offers support and education.

 

Breast Cancer Alliance

Offers support, resources, and grants.

 

Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Offers education and resources.

1(877) STOP-IBC

(1-877-786-7422)

 

National Breast Cancer Coalition

Offers support, education, and other resources.

(800) 622-2838 or

(202) 296-7477

 

Breast Health Access for Women with Disabilities

Offers education, support, and offer public health programs for those who have disabilities.

(301) 545-6140

 

Cancer 101

Offers people a way to keep track of their health and how to manage their cancer treatments.

(646) 638-2202

 

Men Against Breast Cancer

Offers information about male breast cancer.

 

National Cancer Institution

Offers information and resources for all of the different things one would need for breast cancer.

1(800) 422-6237

 

There is a Life After Breast Cancer

Offers information, stories, and available resources.

(805) 440-9194

 

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Foundation

Offers information and education about triple-negative breast cancer.

 

Lymphology Association of North America (LANA)

Provides a list of physical therapists for lymphedema treatment.

1(773) 756-8971

 

CaringBridge

Offers personal websites with multiple privacy settings where people can stay connected during any kind of health event. Someone online can help family and friends coordinate and help with tasks.

 

My Cancer Circle

Offers an online tool for loved ones to coordinate support activities (such as preparing meals and giving rides to treatment)

 

Womanlab

Offers information and truths for those who have breast cancer.

 

Patient Advocate Foundation

Offers free case management services for those facing healthcare issues.

 

Ourcommunitylink.com

Online resource to search for free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training and more.

Perky 3D Nipple Tattoos and Scar Camouflage

The new art of healing. For breast cancer survivors.

Renewing confidence, beauty, and quality of life in those affected by breast cancer. Your breast cancer rehabilitation experience deserves the ultimate support, with medical-grade aesthetic services catered to your needs.

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Medline Plus

Information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand.

 

The Pink Fund

Offers education and support as well as a blog.

(877) 234-PINK (7465)

 

CancerCare

They offer a help-line, individual counseling, support and community groups, financial assistance, as well as helping with transportation and pet care needs. 

Services - (800) 813‑HOPE (4673)

Administrative - (212) 712‑8400

 

SHARE Cancer Support

Offers a help-line, support groups, education, peer support, and online discussion groups.

Toll-Free - (844) ASK-SHARE (844-275-7427)

 

Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Offres education and resources.

General Office: (646) 497-2600

Toll-Free: 1(866) 346-3228

 

Young Survivor Coalition

Offers resources, fitness opportunities, and help looking for health care services.

 

African American Breast Cancer Alliance

Helps educate and support African Americans who are suffering with breast cancer.

(612) 462-6813

 

Breast360

Offers resources, education, and support.

(877) 992-5470

 

Facing Hereditary Cancer Empowered (FORCE)

Offers education and support.

(866) 288-RISK (7475)

 

Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance

Offers patient support services, clinical trials, education, and other resources.

National Lymphedema Network

Offers information and resources about breast cancer and lymphedema.

 

Tigerlily Foundation

Offers information and stories from many different people with breast cancer.

 

Sharsheret

Offers support resources for Jewish women with breast or ovarian cancer.

(866) 474-2774

 

4th Angel - Patient and Caregiver Mentoring Program

Offers telephone support programs for women living with breast cancer and their caregivers.

 

Here for the Girls

Offers online an in-person support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer.

 

Well Spouse Foundation

Provides a support system (in-person, online, and telephone) to spouses and partners.

 

National LGBT Cancer Network

Offers programs and resources for those battling cancer and are a part of the LGBT community.

(212) 675-2633

 

Cleaning for a Reason

We focus on your home so you can focus on your health. We are committed to providing the gift of a clean home to women undergoing treatment for cancer through the leaning for a Reason Foundation” will provide limited free maid /cleaning services.

1(877) 337-3348

 

Mesothelioma.net

Our mission at Mesothelioma.net is to provide people living with mesothelioma cancer and their families with top-quality free information and resources via our website, as well as the best medical and financial assistance to those who request our help.