Breast Cancer Resources

American Life Fund

Provides cancer financial assistance by assisting late-stage patients with the loan or sale of their life insurance policy for immediate funds. 877-412-0524

http://www.americanlifefund.com

American Psychological Oncology Society

Provides a free helpline to connect patients and families with local counseling services.

http://www.apos-society.org

BCPP

Get cancer-causing chemicals out of our products to save lives and prevent breast cancer with Breast Cancer Prevention Partners.

https://www.bcpp.org/take-action/

Breast Cancer Alliance Peer Mentoring

BCA has a supportive community of patients who have had or are living with breast cancer & want to support others: newly diagnosed, those with metastatic disease, loved ones & caregivers. If you want support, or want to help, complete this survey.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCAPeer

Breast Self Exam

If you are unsure of how to perform a breast self exam, this link is the resource you need.

https://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/testing/types/self_exam?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5uWGBhCTARIsAL70sLL6XZrGmsqnJ68qs3WDYblv-1Dy07A4JHsl2aSqOouaB6C18oPD8MEaAmkHEALw_wcB

Cancer Care Inc.

Cancer Care provides free counseling and emotional support, information on medical care and treatment, and help with financial aspects of care; this includes referral to online, telephone and in-person assistance.

http://www.cancercare.org

Cancer Friends Connect

Cancer Friends Connect, a new virtual group for teens ages 14-18 who have a parent or primary caregiver with cancer. This is free, bi-weekly, facilitated by a Teen Life Coach who lost both parents to cancer at a young age.

https://view.flodesk.com/emails/65d63647a1a3717fd57e8ae8

Cancer Support Community

This organization connects patients to a variety of support services including live chat rooms, treatment decisions counselor, a transitions program for those who have recently completed cancer treatment, and support programs for children and teens. ...

http://www.cancersupportcommunity.org

Cancer Support Team

The Cancer Support Team provides free, comprehensive support services for individuals and families living with cancer in Westchester County, NY. (914) 777-2777

https://cancersupportteam.org

CancerBuddy

CancerBuddy offers a digital experience to help people affected by cancer find buddies with similar experiences and to share resources and support. Connect by diagnosis, treatment, age, and more.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cancerbuddy/id1610149676

Caring Bridge

Caring Bridge is a platform that allows patients to generate their own website, which can be used for updating friends and family or offering support and encouragement to others undergoing treatment.

http://www.caringbridge.org

Center for Hope

The Center helps adults and children living with a life-threatening illness or grieving the loss of a loved one through professional counseling, support and educational programs.(203) 655-4693, 590 Post Road, Darien, CT, 06820

http://www.centerforhope.org

Chick Mission Fertility Support

Chick Mission tries to ensure that every young woman newly diagnosed with cancer has the option to preserve fertility through direct financial support, educational programs, and advocacy for legislative change.

https://www.thechickmission.org/

Corporate Angel Network

Corporate Angel Network works to arrange free travel to treatment by use empty seats on corporate jets to fly patients cross-country if necessary.

http://www.corpangelnetwork.org

COVID-19 Related Anxiety

Dealing With Coronavirus Anxiety: Expert Tips

https://www.psychology.org/resources/expert-tips-coronavirus-anxiety/

FacingOurRisk.org

Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE) is a nonprofit organization for women who at high risk for breast and ovarian cancers due to their family history and genetic status, and for members of families in which a BRCA mutation may be present.

http://www.facingourrisk.org

Family Reach Financial Guidance

Family Reach is dedicated to removing the financial barriers standing between a cancer patient and their treatment. Loss of income, out-of-pocket expenses, and socioeconomic factors create disparities in the financial burdens families face.

https://familyreach.org/

First Aid

Important first aid tips for people with cancer

https://pacificmedicalacls.com/first-aid-for-people-with-cancer.html

Gilda's Club

This free, non-profit program offers networking groups, lectures and workshops, social activities and bi-lingual phone support for people with cancer and friends at twenty-seven locations.

http://gildasclubwestchester.org

Gillian Rittmaster

Gillian Rittmaster, LCSW, focuses on assisting individuals with critical and chronic illnesses, caregivers, end-of-life issues, and grief. Her goal is to provide compassionate and effective guidance in these vital areas.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/gillian-rittmaster-rye-ny/1344536

Greenwich Home Care

Greenwich Home Care is a premier, locally owned non-medical home care agency with personal, in-home concierge services, cutting-edge communication technologies, and evaluations by registered nurses. Services availability varies.

http://www.greenwichhomecare.com

Greenwich Hospital

Greenwich Hospital's website provides information about local programs and support groups. You can reach their breast center at (203) 863-3031.

https://www.greenwichhospital.org/services/cancer.aspx

Grief Works

Grief Works is a bereavement app that is used with or in place of therapy, at a fraction of the cost of a single therapy session.

https://griefworkscourse.com/qr/?shortlink=5f82c5a8&pid=referral&c=Breast%20Cancer%20Alliance%20website%20referral

Infinite Strength

Infinite Strength's mission is to provide financial assistance to underserved single mothers in active treatment for breast cancer, and emotional support to both mother and child/children through their HOPE Support and HOPE Retreat programs.

https://www.infinitestrength.org/

Jennifer Douglas

If you are looking for support with a DCIS diagnosis, Jennifer can provide support and encouragement.

https://jenniferadouglas.com

Jennifer Mann Therapy

Jennifer is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice specializing in working with women with breast cancer and is oncology social work certified. She provides individual and group therapeutic services tailored to patient needs.

https://www.jennifermanntherapy.com/

Life Lines

Life Lines lists national, state, regional and local agencies and foundations that help cancer patients and care givers.

https://online.flippingbook.com/view/792728492/

Life Lines en Espanol

Life Lines enumera agencias y fundaciones nacionales, estatales, regionales y locales que ayudan a los pacientes con cÃ¡ncer y a los cuidadores.

https://online.flippingbook.com/view/1052487771/

Livestrong Fertility

Livestrong Fertility is dedicated to providing reproductive information, resources and financial support to survivors whose cancer and its treatment present risks to their fertility.

https://www.livestrong.org/what-we-do/program/fertility

Living Beyond Breast Cancer

On this site you will find current and past issues of this organization's newsletter, transcripts of past educational programs and information about a toll-free survivorsâ„¢ helpline (888-753-5222), which is staffed by breast cancer survivors.

http://www.lbbc.org

Living with Cancer

LivingWith App is designed to help manage life with cancer.

https://www.thisislivingwithcancer.com/watch-videos/living-with-app/771

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Resources for Life after Cancer: Survivorship Program (646) 888-4740. Patients need not have been treated at MSKCC to participate

Mental Health After A Cancer Diagnosis

Cancer impacts mental health and can lead to distress, depression, and anxiety. Learn to identify signs of mental health issues and ways to manage emotional well-being during treatment and how mental health and cancer survival impact one another.

https://online.nursing.georgetown.edu/blog/cancer-mental-health/

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

NCCS is a national advocacy group for people with all types of cancer and those who care for them. The site has hotlinks, legislative news and information on clinical trials. Contact: info@canceradvocacy.org

http://www.canceradvocacy.org

National LGBT Cancer Network

The country's first program for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender cancer survivors and those at risk offers information and advocacy for survivors and education on LGBT psychosocial issues for health care providers.

http://www.cancer-network.org

Pink Fund

You may qualify for non-medical financial assistance from Pink Fund while you are in active treatment. Please visit www.pinkfund.org and click on Get Help to learn more.

www.pinkfund.org

Reclaiming Intimacy

Reclaiming Intimacy is an advocacy organization focusing on sexual health, sexual wellness, and all aspects of sexual dysfunction. They provide holistic therapeutic aids, educational services, and have experts to provide beneficial solutions.

https://www.reclaimingintimacy.org/

Senior Concierge Services

Senior Concierge Services assists with transportation, shopping, home management, companionship, bill paying and more.

seniorconciergeservicesllc.com

Talking to Children About Cancer

Having to tell your child about your cancer diagnosis can be difficult. Here are some resources that can help.

http://blog.dana-farber.org/insight/2012/05/how-to-help-your-kids-cope-with-your-cancer/

Team Maggie Fertility Support

Team Maggie arose from the personal journey of Maggie Davis, a 24-year old who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, followed by the possibility of infertility because of her treatment. Team Maggie is now a resource for others in this situation.

https://www.teammaggieforacure.org/

The Samfund for Cancer Survivors

The Samfund, now a marquee program of Expect Miracles Foundation, is dedicated to helping young adults who are struggling financially because of cancer.

http://www.thesamfund.org/get-help/grants/

Transform: Health Equity

TRANSFORM: Health Equity strives to advocate for those whom todays health system marginalizes and all should have the chance to live their healthiest lives. There are so many obstacles at play and some communities struggle more than others.

https://transform.healthline.com/

Trust House

A trusted home health care provider, offering uncompromising nursing support to discerning families.

https://www.trusthouse.care/

Verna's Purse

ReproTech strives to make fertility preservation services available to all who are facing fertility-threatening treatment, offering financial assistance programs to patients faced with economic challenges.

https://www.reprotech.com/vernas-purse/

We Are Here

Cancer changes everything. Doctors treat the disease. We Are Here addresses the impact cancer has on the rest of your life. Membership is free. It's one stop for information, services, products, and community to help ease the impact of cancer.

https://www.wearehere.com/

What Not To Say

Hear from metastatic cancer patients about what not to say.

https://vimeo.com/435748926/67938f684c

Workplace Transitions

Do you need guidance on workplace transitions for cancer patients? This resource from Pfizer can help.

https://www.workplacetransitions.org/

You Can Thrive

Since 2005, You Can Thrive facilitates access to evidence-based holistic services to all. The model began in NYC & is online worldwide. Their mission offers resilience when people need it most and can afford it least.

https://www.youcanthrive.org/

Patient Resources

There are so many resources out there for breast cancer patients and their loved ones. Here are some that we have found most valuable over the years. Please let us know if you have another that should be on these lists.