NATIONAL AFFILIATES – Provides local resources for support, help for medically underserved for screening mammograms, biopsies & additional treatment as well as educational programs and printed literature 954.703.1529 info@w2wbcf.org  

 

WOMAN2WOMAN BREAST CANCER - 1-800-766-0135 www.W2WBCF.org  Woman2Woman Helping Hands – Assistance & Resources Made Simple through Woman2Woman financial assistance .

 

WOMAN2WOMAN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION ALABAMA AFFILIATE - Supports research, provides printed materials, educational programs and practical help for patients & their families.

 

THE BREAST HEALTH COALITION OF MARTIN & ST. LUCIE COUNTIES - The Breast Health Coalition of Martin & St. Lucie Counties in Florida is a group of health professionals, organizations and breast cancer survivors working together to increase access to breast health services, support and treatment. www.BreastHealthCoalition.com

 

CANCERCARE, INC. – Offers free support, information, financial assistance & practical help to cancer patients and their loved ones. 1.800.813.4673, www.cancercare.org

 

CANCERVIVE - Provides support group information, insurance information, assistance, advocacy and educational materials. 1.800.486.2873, www.cancervive.org

 

FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered - It is for anyone affected by hereditary breast or ovarian cancer. 1-561-366-4133 force@pbcancer.com


GILDA’S CLUB - Provides social and emotional support along with lectures, workshops, networking groups, children’s programs and networking groups. 1.888.445.3248, www.gildasclub.org


NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF BREAST CANCER ORGANIZATIONS (NABCO) - Lists national breast cancer support groups. 1.800.719.9154, www.nabco.org


NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE’S CANCER INFORMATION CENTER - Provides information and resources for patients, the public and health care providers. 1.800.4 CANCER, www.cancer.gov


NATIONAL LYMPHEDMA NETWORK - Provides information on all aspects of health, disease, prevention and wellness. 1.800.541.3259, www.lymphnet.org


SOJOURNERS WITH HEALING HEARTS - Provides a breast cancer support group for women of color as well as physical, mental and spiritual support. Also provides education and encouragement through various community outreach opportunities in the Palm Beach County Area. 1.561.366.4151


THE CANCER ALLIANCE - Provides support and financial resources to cancer patients. 1.561.748.7227 CAhelpandhope@aol.com


VA HOSPITAL - 1.561.882.8262


THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY - Offers stress reduction and education workshops, nutrition guidance, exercise sessions & social events. 1.888.793.9355, www.thewellnesscommunity.org


WOMEN’S CANCER NETWORK - Provides news, updates, a risk assessment survey, a doctor finder tool, information on various cancers affecting women and more. www.wcn.org


BREAST CANCER NETWORK OF STRENGTH - Includes trained volunteers, all of who are breast cancer survivors. 1.800.221.2141 or Spanish 1.800.986.9505, www.y-me.org


YOUNG SURVIVAL COALITION - Provides information on breast cancer in young women. 1.212.577.6259 www.youngsurvival.org


PATIENT ADVOCACY


LANCE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION - Provides education and advocacy for those living with, through and beyond cancer. 1.512.236.7937, www.livestrong.org


NATIONAL COALITION FOR CANCER SURVIVORSHIP - Provides information and resources on cancer support, advocacy and quality-of-life issues. 1.877.622.7937, www.canceradvocacy.org

 

PATIENT ADVOCATE FOUNDATION - Provides education, legal counseling and referrals concerning managed care, insurance, financial issues, job discrimination and debt crisis matters. 1.800.532.5274, www.patientadvocate.org


DIRECTORY OF PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS’ PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS - 1.800.PMA.INFO or www.phrma.org/patients

 

NEEDY MEDS - A website of pharmaceutical companies who have special patient assistance programs. Patients can search this site for the particular drug (chemo or not) that they will be taking to see if there is an assistance program for that particular drug. www.needymeds.com


 


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