Resources

This resource list contains websites and references that have been vetted and curated by ABCD to provide a reliable source of cancer-related information and services for ABCD Mentors and Participants, along with their family and friends.

If you find a resource that would be a good addition to this guide, or a local resource that we could share with others, please send the details to info@abcdmentor.org.

As you use this guide, if you find a link or phone number that no longer works, please notify us at info@abcdmentor.org.

Advocacy

American Cancer Society

800-227-2345 | live chat

ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology)

888-651-3038 | contactus@cancer.net (patient information)

Breast Cancer Action

415-243-9301 | info@bcaction.org

Breast Cancer Action (BCAction) is a national feminist grassroots education and advocacy organization working to end the breast cancer epidemic.

Cancer Nation

Cancer Nation’s mission is to advocate for quality cancer care for all people touched by cancer. Founded by and for cancer survivors, Cancer Nation created the widely accepted definition of survivorship and defines someone as a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis and for the balance of life.

Ellie Fund

If you or someone you know is a breast cancer patient receiving treatment in Massachusetts, including patients traveling to Massachusetts for breast cancer care, Ellie Fund is here to provide support, resources, and a community.

By providing support services such as transportation assistance, grocery gift cards, meal delivery, childcare reimbursement, housekeeping, and integrative therapies, Ellie Fund helps address the financial and emotional impacts of breast cancer. Our impact extends beyond direct services through our patient advocacy, outreach, support groups, and education efforts.

FORCE

866-288-7475 | info@facingourrisk.org

Improves the lives of the millions of individuals and families facing hereditary breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, colorectal and endometrial cancers.

A Fresh Chapter

A Fresh Chapter offers free, peer-facilitated programs that blend practical skills, community connection, and leadership development. Designed by and for survivors and caregivers, these workshops and longer-form experiences help people impacted by cancer build resilience, foster belonging, and explore what’s next.

Keepers Of The Flame Foundation

joyce@togetherweweather.org

KotF is a non-profit that shines light into the darkness, empowering breast cancer patients to weather breast cancer both physically and emotionally.

Know Your Lemons Foundation

801-410-0231 | hello@knowyourlemons.com

KotF is a non-profit that shines light into the darkness, empowering breast cancer patients to weather breast cancer both physically and emotionally.

Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance (LBCA)

info@lobularbreastcancer.org

Providing educational information about lobular breast cancer and about lobular breast cancer specific clinical trials, as well as tools for self-advocacy for patients with lobular breast cancer, and provides information about and promotes lobular breast cancer research.

METAvivor

advocacy@metavivor.org

METAvivor is a non-profit organization that funds research to benefit people with stage IV metastatic breast cancer (MBC). They also raise awareness, advocate for and provide information and support to people living with MBC.

My Density Matters

847-902-0659 | info@mydensitymatters.org

To empower women to find out their breast density, learn their screening options, and insist on essential additional screening.

Nancy’s List

Nancy@NancysList.org

Nonprofit cancer support organization that provides information on support groups, healing and educational events, financial assistance, employment. rights, insurance resources, and more.

National Breast Cancer Coalition

800-622-2838 | info@stopbreastcancer.org

NBCC’s mission is to eradicate breast cancer by focusing the administration, U.S. Congress, research institutions, and consumer advocates on breast cancer.

Pink Lemonade Project

360-952-3814 | admin@pinklemonadeproject.org

Non-profit organization that educates, supports, and empowers those affected by breast cancer in the SW Washington & Oregon area.

Pink Ribbon Good

877-269-5367 | info@pinkribbongood.org

Exists to serve every person and family affected by breast and gynecological cancer. Provide free healthy meals, rides to treatment, housecleaning. essentials, and peer support.

Tigerlily Foundation

888-580-6253 | info@tigerlilyfoundation.org

National Women’s Health and Oncology Organization Providing Education, Awareness, Advocacy and Hands-On Support To Young Women (15-45) – Before, During And After Cancer.

Tower Cancer Research Foundation

This includes the Dr. Susan Love Fund for Breast Cancer Research.

Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation

Helpline: 877-880-8622 | TNBCHelpline@cancercare.org

A credible source for triple negative breast cancer information, a catalyst for science and patient advocacy, and a caring community with meaningful services for patients and their families.

Twisted Pink

502-890-2662 | info@twistedpink.org

Providing hope and connection to people living with metastatic breast cancer by funding bold breakthroughs in research and awareness of the disease.

SHARE Cancer Support

212-937-5586 | jgolden@sharecancersupport.org

National nonprofit that supports, educates, and empowers anyone who has been diagnosed with breast or gynecologic cancers, and provides outreach to the general public about signs and symptoms.

Appearance Products & Programs

AeroCare

414-800-9566 (Greenfield/Milwaukee Location) | 920-476-1820 (West Bend Location)

AeroCare offers post-breast surgery products, including a breast form, shaper, and post-surgical collection. AeroCare has two SE WI locations with certified, experienced fitters and private, comfortable, and spacious fitting rooms. Contact them to schedule a fit appointment.

Greenfield/Milwaukee Location: 4886 S. 74th St., Monday-Friday 10 am to 5 pm

West Bend Location: 1709 S. 18th Ave., Monday-Friday 9 am to 5 pm

American Breast Care

866-830-1990 | social@americanbreastcare.com

Leading producers of post-mastectomy products supplying mastectomy bras, breast forms, custom prosthetics, post-surgery products & accessories worldwide.

AnaOno

866-879-1744 | cs@anaono.com

AnaOno bras are handcrafted with buttery soft modal material, wire free designs, and soothing mesh to help soothe your scars.

Awesome Breast Forms

Free knitted cotton breast forms – light weight and cooler than commercial breast prostheses.

Bras for a Cause

Accepts donations of all mastectomy products/clothing -includes instructions for shipping.

Cancer Fashionista™

A go-to resource for fashion, beauty, lifestyle for the Cancer Fashionista™ in you or someone you love.

Connie Cares

FREE lymphedema compression pumps to post-cancer patients anywhere in the U.S.

EBeauty

A non-profit organization that accepts donations of wigs and offers them to women who are undergoing chemotherapy treatments.

EverYou

EverYou is an offering from the American Cancer Society (ACS) where each product is carefully chosen by ACS experts in partnership with people living with cancer.

Hair & Hope

The mission of Hair & Hope is to not only meet the tangible financial need of providing cold caps to cancer patients going through chemotherapy but also to provide a source of encouragement, support and mentorship to the patients we are walking alongside as they begin their treatment journey.

HairToStay

HairToStay is a nonprofit organization that offers need-based grants to offset the expense of scalp cooling systems for chemotherapy patients being treated in the United States.

Heavenly Hats

920-362-2668

Provides free, new hats for cancer patients or others with medical conditions who lose their hair due to disease or treatment for a disease – ships anywhere in the U.S.

Hope Scarves

502-333-9715 | lara@hopescarves.org

Collect scarves from around the world and stories from cancer survivors and pair them together to spread hope to others in treatment.

Knitted Knockers

contact@knittedknockers.org

Free knitted lightly stuffed breast prostheses-light weight and comfortable, sized by bra size.

Mastectomy Solutions

Blog posts, resources and information addressing various mastectomy clothing, undergarments, breast forms and comfort needs including sewing instructions and tips for adapting one’s own clothing after mastectomy.

Paula Young

Affordable wigs, wiglets, and hair pieces

Perkies

Perkies creates innovative undergarments to empower women with options. Perkies is best known for their Perkies Petals: Nipple Covers and Perkies Nips: Nipple Enhancers to provide a consistent, perky look. Perkies Nips (patented) are an impact product for women who’ve had a mastectomy and no longer have nipples post-surgery. These help bring back a sense of their identity, a piece of their femininity, a part of their confidence. Perkies recently launched a more realistic version of Perkies Nips based on the feedback received from survivors and thrivers. Perkies is dedicated to sustainability, inclusivity, and empowering women to feel confident, while also donating 5% of all website sales across www.perkies.com, to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.

Pink Pockets

Peel and stick pockets to attach to clothing temporarily to hold post-surgical drains – no safety pins or sewing required. Available for purchase.

Ruby Ribbon

Ruby Ribbon has camisole and bra products that are wireless and can assist with torso compression.

Second Act

pattie@secondactchicago.com

Accept donations of gently used prostheses and mastectomy bras. Offers bras, wigs, recovery garments, fashion accessories, and more for patients recovering from surgery.

Tiger Lily Collective

Tiger Lily Permanent Makeup. Areola tattoos for breast cancer survivors.

Tricia’s Troops Cancer Connection

A non-profit organization that provides resources and accepts donations of wigs and offers them to women who are undergoing chemotherapy treatments.

Apps & Technology

ACS CARES™

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, deciding what’s next can be overwhelming. ACS CARES™ (Community Access to Resources, Education, and Support) is the only app that equips those facing cancer with curated content, programs, and services to fit their specific cancer journey.

BreastCancerTrials.org

BreastCancerTrials.org is a non-profit service that encourages individuals affected by breast cancer to consider clinical trials as a routine option for care. Their Browse Trials search allows you to find breast cancer clinical trials that are right for you.

CancerBuddy

CancerBuddy is a free peer support smartphone app for iOS and Android devices that helps patients, survivors, and caregivers find resources, emotional support, medical information, and a new community of peers going through similar experiences within their cancer hospital, city, or state.

The Intelligent Nutrition Assistant from Savor Health®

Introducing Ina®

The Intelligent Nutrition Assistant from Savor Health®

Personalized clinically and contextually appropriate nutrition and symptom management interventions 24/7 “on demand” via SMS text. Developed by oncology-credentialed medical experts to help cancer patients stay on treatment, prevent and manage side effects, and feel strong throughout the cancer journey.

Access to the knowledge of oncology-credentialed medical experts
Safe, secure, and free!

Learn More OR Register for Ina®: https://adABCD.savorhealth.com/portal/

Keep A Breast App

This free, interactive mobile app shows you step-by-step how to do a comprehensive breast self-exam, on-the-go, or from the comfort of your home.

Know Your Lemons App

Includes a period tracker, self-exam audioguide, monthly reminders, custom screening plan, mammogram support, and more.

My Cancer Family: Help For You

My Cancer Family is here to help you navigate your cancer journey whether as a patient, caregiver, family member or friend. We are here to help in every way that is non-medical. My Cancer Family provides:

Suggestions for products that might be needed during a cancer journey, wisdom, and hacks from those who have been through it
Advice on all the areas that cancer impacts from nutrition to treatment prep to finances
Support in all of the following categories: Nutrition, Treatment Prep, Finances, Legal, Relationships, Staying Active, Peer-to-Peer Support, Your Changing Body, Mental Health, Staying Employed, Side Effects, Talking to Kids, Cancer Hacks and Pediatric
And more!

My Density Matters - Check Your Chart

Check Your Chart to understand how breast density relates to cancer risks and what to do next. To get started, TEXT: Check Your Chart to 211-411 or use the interactive platform.

NCI's Breast Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version

Physician Data Query (PDQ) is the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI’s) comprehensive cancer information database. The PDQ database contains summaries of the latest published information on cancer prevention, detection, genetics, treatment, supportive care, and complementary and alternative medicine. This PDQ cancer information summary has current information about the treatment of adult breast cancer. It is meant to inform and help patients, families, and caregivers. It does not give formal guidelines or recommendations for making decisions about health care.

NCI's NanCI - Connecting Scientists

NanCI – Connecting Scientists is a mobile application that uses machine learning algorithms to match users’ interests and provide a unique experience by recommending tailored content such as people to connect with, events to attend, and interesting scientific papers. The more you use NanCI, the better it will understand your preferences and interests. NanCI will help you stay informed about the science that excites you most while creating a professional network that can help you achieve your cancer research career goals. Please note to use the app, you have to work at an academic institution and use your work email to register.

Caregivers & Family Members

Cancer and Careers

Cancer and Careers was founded in 2001 to support every person, in every industry and every job so they can thrive in their work and their life after a diagnosis. The organization’s services include a comprehensive website and library of publications in English and Spanish; career coaching; resume review; financial and technology grants; access to experts for one-on-one support; and educational events for people with cancer and their caregivers, healthcare providers and coworkers. Cancer and Careers also works with companies to develop their internal systems of support for employees navigating illness and work.

Caregiver Action Network

202-454-3970 | info@caregiveraction.org

CAN is the nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age. The website includes forums and resources.

CaringBridge

651-789-2300 | CustomerCare@CaringBridge.org

CaringBridge is a nonprofit, no-cost health platform for family caregivers and the loved ones they support on a health journey. CaringBridge provides a secure space to create personalized pages specifically designed for sharing health journeys. Users can post updates and coordinate support to foster connection and activate their community.

CURE

Launched in 2002 for patients with cancer, survivors and their caregivers, CURE® Media Group’s flagship magazine and online resource curetoday.com provide access to leading resources and information that serve as a guide to every stage of the cancer experience.

Dear Jack Foundation

720-463-4805‬ | info@dearjackfoundation.org

The Dear Jack Foundation provides impactful programs benefiting adolescents and young adults (AYA) diagnosed with cancer and their families to improve their quality of life from treatment to survivorship. Through programs and strategic partnerships, Dear Jack addresses the physical and emotional needs of AYA cancer patients, survivors and their families. One-on-one patient support and wellness programs allow the Dear Jack Foundation to empower patients, survivors and their caregivers in their healing and to provide assurance that they are not alone in their cancer journey.

Inheritance of Hope

Inheritance of Hope builds community and offers resources for young families navigating a parent’s terminal illness. Too many young families suffering from a parent’s terminal illness feel hopelessly alone, like no one cares. We mobilize people who care and are brave enough to practice “jorrow”™: joy and sorrow at the same time. Through onsite and online offerings, you can experience loving community with others that “get it”.

Jack's Caregiver Coalition

For too long, men have been taught to stay strong by staying silent. Jack’s helps men who care for others feel seen, supported, and connected – turning isolation into belonging and caregiving into an act of courage, not quiet endurance.

LIFE as a Previvor

The NorthShore Kellogg Cancer Center’s LIFE as a Previvor Workshop is a proactive plan to prevent cancer in women genetically predisposed to breast and ovarian cancer.

Little Pink Houses of Hope

336-213-4733 | media@littlepink.org

The free, week-long retreats offered through Little Pink Houses of Hope allow patients and families to reconnect, rejuvenate, and celebrate life in a new way.

Lotsa Helping Hands

Service that brings together caregivers and volunteers through online communications, forming communities to support/assist with daily life needs during times of medical crisis or caregiver exhaustion.

Michelle's Place Cancer Resource Center

951-699-5455 | info@michellesplace.org

Michelle’s Place is a 501C3 non profit organization. In 2001, Michelle’s Place was founded by Michelle Watson’s friends and family to ensure no one faces cancer alone. Michelle’s Place is the only local cancer resource center, serving all cancers, for individuals and their families facing a diagnosis. Serving the Counties of Riverside, San Bernadino, and North San Diego, more than 70 NEW clients each month seek out supportive services, in addition to the hundreds of clients who attend classes, support groups, and programs. All services and programs are available to clients at no cost, for anyone in need of comfort, support, and hope.

Mighty and Bright

415-640-0504 | help@mightyandbright.com

Provides visual schedules and resources to support children through significant life changes, such as a parent’s cancer diagnosis or transitions within the foster care system.

National Cancer Institute

800-422-6237 | M-F 9am to 9pm ET | English or Spanish

Information to help caregivers cope while caring for a loved one with cancer.

Pickles Group

contact@picklesgroup.org

Pickles Group’s mission is to provide free peer-to-peer support and resources for kids and teens impacted by their parent or guardian’s cancer.

Smart Patients

ABCD has partnered with Smart Patients, an online community for patients and their families affected by breast cancer.

Patients and caregivers can join the network at no charge to share, interact, and learn from each other in a safe and supportive environment. Smart Patients believes that patients are the most underutilized resource in medicine and that the patient perspective is often overlooked. By partnering with Smart Patients, we are helping create a community of patients and caregivers who can improve care for themselves and others.

When you are ready, we invite you to join the ABCD x Smart Patients community here.

Susan G. Komen

Information to assist family members and friends of breast cancer patients.

Willow House

The mission of Willow House is to provide grief support and education for youth, families, schools and other communities grieving the death of a parent, sibling, or child. Our free services are where hope lives and healing begins, providing space for people to grieve in companionship with others who share a similar loss. Our vision is that no child, teen or parent grieves alone.

Wonders & Worries

Wonders & Worries provides free, professional support for children and teenagers ages 2-18 through a parent’s serious illness or injury, so that they can reach their full potential.

Helpline: 1-844-WE-WONDER | helpline@wondersandworries.org

Clinical Trials

BreastCancerTrials.org

BreastCancerTrials.org is a non-profit service that encourages individuals affected by breast cancer to consider clinical trials as a routine option for care.

Emerging Med

Clinical trial matching service that will help people find appropriate clinical trials and trial sites matching to their specific diagnosis, stage, symptoms and treatment history.

Grasp

Connect advocates & cancer researchers to advance breakthroughs in cancer research and treatments.

National Cancer Institute

800-422-6237 | M-F 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET | English or Spanish

Find NCI-Supported Clinical Trials

When We Tri(al)

When We Tri(al) is an organization that encourages Black women to participate in clinical breast cancer trials.

Complementary and Alternative Approaches

Office of Cancer Complementary & Alternative Medicine (NCI)

240-276-6595 | ncioccam1-r@mail.nih.gov
Identifies and develops novel complementary and alternative medicine therapies to treat cancer. Literature available online.

Counseling and Support Groups

BetterHelp

BetterHelp was founded in 2013 to remove the traditional barriers to therapy and make mental health care more accessible to everyone. Today, it is the world’s largest therapy service — providing professional, affordable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format.

The Boobie Queen Company®

The Boobie Queen Company® is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting young women (45 and under) affected by breast cancer. They focus on addressing the mental health and body image challenges that often arise during treatment and survivorship. Through transformative programs such as BreastRest® Retreats, Mental Health Mentorship, and the iconic Boobie Crowns®, they help women reclaim their power and rediscover their sense of self.

Breastcancer.org and Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance (LBCA)

Breastcancer.org and the Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance have collaborated on a monthly virtual meetup for those diagnosed with metastatic lobular breast cancer as a place to share and support. Hosted via Zoom, register for the next session here.

Breast Cancer Recovery

info@bcrecovery.org

Only non-profit organization in Wisconsin and the first in the nation to offer retreats to women at all stages of breast cancer so they can begin to heal emotionally.

Bright Spot Network

Bright Spot Network provides young cancer survivors who are parents of small children with a safe space for individual and familial healing, recovery, and reconnection. We focus on young parents and guardians caring for young children at the time of diagnosis, including those diagnosed during pregnancy.

Cancer Care

800-813-4673 | info@cancercare.org

This organization has a staff of oncology social workers to provide support, information and resources to cancer patients. Online support groups are available.

Cancer Support Community

888-793-9355 | M-F 9am-5pm ET.

In person and online support groups available

The CARE Project, Inc.

The CARE Project, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created by Carrie Madrid, a stage III breast cancer survivor who recognized a critical need for additional support in her community. Its mission is to CARE and reduce financial and emotional burdens of individuals diagnosed with breast cancer. The CARE Project has been dedicated to supporting cancer patients since 2014.

CARE offers nationwide financial support (for copays, utilities, fuel cards, rent, and compression garments) to males diagnosed with breast cancer and to both men and women in the Inland Empire of Southern California (San Bernardino and Riverside Counties). Emotional support consists of local Survivor Social Clubs that meet once per month in CARE’s office in Riverside, CA.

Dear Jack Foundation

720-463-4805‬ | info@dearjackfoundation.org

Ellie Fund

Fighting Pretty

Fighting Pretty is an emotional support nonprofit on a mission to help all women battling cancer feel strong, beautiful and connected through our programs, events and community.

A Fresh Chapter

Inheritance of Hope

Living Beauty Cancer Foundation

Living Beauty Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, functioning as an activity and service-oriented organization dedicated to uplifting the lives of women living with cancer, including through survivorship or metastasis. By offering innovative and caring solutions to the challenges that women on their cancer journeys face daily, Living Beauty is able to realize its mission.

Michelle's Place Cancer Resource Center

951-699-5455 | info@michellesplace.org

My Cancer Family

family@mycancerfamily.com

Dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by cancer. They offer a range of services designed to provide emotional, practical, and educational support.

NothingPink

864-777-0805 | BeStill@nothingpink.org

NothingPink increases awareness of hereditary breast and ovarian cancers and provides personalized support for individuals at high risk. They currently serve North and South Carolina and have many different programs available including local peer support, care package, financial support and a BRCA Navigator page.

Pickles Group

contact@picklesgroup.org

Pickles Group’s mission is to provide free peer-to-peer support and resources for kids and teens impacted by their parent or guardian’s cancer.

Project31

Our mission: To embrace, educate and empower women and families affected by breast cancer to live fully restored lives. Through peer-to-peer relationships, mentoring, support groups, activities, events, counseling scholarships and more, we are here to provide the resources women and their families need to heal from the scars that breast cancer leaves on your heart.

Red Door Community

212-647-9700 | info@reddoorcommunity.org

Red Door Community is New York City’s preeminent nonprofit cancer support organization helping everyone and anyone impacted by cancer. They offer FREE cancer support, including an Adult Program, Youth Program, Family Support, and Spanish Program.

Share Cancer Support

This virtual Metastatic Lobular Breast Cancer (mILC) Support Group is hosted by Share Cancer Support and co-led by two Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance volunteers with mILC.

Smart Patients

ABCD has partnered with Smart Patients, an online community for patients and their families affected by breast cancer.

When you are ready, we invite you to join the ABCD x Smart Patients community here.

SurvivingBreastCancer.org

SurvivingBreastCancer.org (SBC) is a national nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that no one faces breast cancer alone. Through education, community, and integrative oncology–inspired programs, SBC provides free resources, support groups, and wellness opportunities to empower those impacted by breast cancer to live fully and thrive.

This Is Living with Cancer

Pfizer developed This Is Living with Cancer™, a program developed to support all people in their cancer journeys. We offer tools to help people living with cancer live life beyond their diagnosis.

Twist Out Cancer

Twist Out Cancer uses creative arts programming to provide social and emotional support to those who have been affected by cancer.

Unite For Her

Their vision is that every person with breast and ovarian cancers will feel the support of a loving community, and will have access to comprehensive education, services, and tools that enrich their health and well-being.

Willow House

Wonders & Worries

Wonders & Worries provides free, professional support for children and teenagers ages 2-18 through a parent’s serious illness or injury, so that they can reach their full potential.

Helpline: 1-844-WE-WONDER | helpline@wondersandworries.org

Young Breast Cancer Project

hello@youngbreastcancer.org

Advocates for early detection of disease through breast health education. Elevates young survivors’ stories and forge alliances with the medical community to reduce delayed diagnoses and help save lives.

Crisis Assistance

American Cancer Society Help Line

800-227-2345

Cancer information, answers, and hope. Available every minute of every day. Their 24/7 cancer helpline provides support for people dealing with cancer. We can connect you with trained cancer information specialists who will answer questions about a cancer diagnosis and provide guidance and a compassionate ear.

BetterHelp

FindTreatment.gov

The most comprehensive resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories. Provides the ability to search for substance use and mental health facilities, health care centers, buprenorphine practitioners, and opioid treatment providers.

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Dial 988

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

Psychology Today

Psychology Today’s Find a Therapist tool offers a large database of mental health specialists by state or city that you can then sort by specialization (cancer), location, or type of health insurance they accept.

Cultural, Gender, and Language

African American Breast Cancer Alliance (AABCA)

AABCA provides education and support for Black Americans in their journeys with breast cancer and survivorship.

American Indian Cancer Foundation

612-484-9670 | info@aicaf.org

AICAF eliminates the cancer burdens of Indigenous people through improved access to prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivor support.

Black Triple Negative Breast Cancer Sanctuary

The Black Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Sanctuary is a safe and trusted home for Black and Afro-Latina individuals diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer and their loved ones. Here, you can find everything you need to understand your specific diagnosis and feel equipped to make the best decisions for you. Built from the lived experience of our Black and Afro-Latina TNBC community and the knowledge of leading TNBC medical experts, the Black TNBC Sanctuary changes and grows based on the needs of our community.

Cancer Information in Other Languages

Information about cancer including prevention, early detection, treatment, and managing side effects in multiple languages.

The Cancer Network | Supporting the LGBTQIA Community

The Cancer Network connects LGBTQIA+ patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to evidence-based information, peer support, and training designed to make cancer care more affirming and equitable for everyone.

For the Breast of Us

For the Breast of Us provides support and resources to empower women of color affected by breast cancer.

GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality

As part of our mission to advance LGBTQ+ health equity, GLMA produces and shares comprehensive LGBTQ+ health resources that cater to both healthcare providers and patients. For healthcare providers, GLMA provides evidence-based educational resources and training to help them provide competent, culturally responsive care to LGBTQ+ patients. For patients, GLMA offers a wealth of information and resources to help them navigate the healthcare system and find LGBTQ+ affirming healthcare providers.

Indian Cancer Society

91-22-2413-9445/51| info@indiancancersociety.org

ICS is creating nationwide awareness of cancer, its risk factors, preventive measures, encouraging regular checkups, treatment options and survivorship.

Instituto Nacional del Cáncer (NCI)

Intercultural Cancer Council (ICC)

Fact sheets –American Indians/Alaska Natives, African Americans, Asian Americans, Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders, Hispanic/Latino, Rural Residents, Elderly Individuals.

Nueva Vida

202-223-9100 | Survivorship@nueva-vida.org

Our mission is to inform, support, and empower Latinas whose lives are affected by cancer, and to advocate for and facilitate the timely access to state-of-the-art cancer care. We are founded under the belief that no physical, financial, or structural barrier should block the care of any person. We offer monthly Virtual Mental Health Support groups for breast cancer thrivers in Spanish, including Metastatic Breast Cancer and Young Latina Cancer Survivor Groups.

OutCare Health

OutCare Health, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is leading the charge for LGBTQ+ health equity worldwide, with a dedicated focus on advancing support for transgender, gender diverse, and intersex (TGI) communities. We empower millions of LGBTQ+ individuals through comprehensive resources, education, and support. From the OutList directory of affirming healthcare providers to mentorship, health equity training, community building, peer support, consulting services, and more—our initiatives are designed to meet people where they are. Our vision is a world where every LGBTQ+ person has access to quality, affirming care and feels empowered to live their healthiest, most authentic life.

Sharsheret

866-474-2774 | info@sharsheret.org

Sharsheret, which is the Hebrew word for chain, is a national non-profit organization supporting young women and their families of all Jewish backgrounds facing breast cancer. Services, support, and resources are offered for partners, children, parents and friends.

Sisters Network®

866-781-1808 | infonet@sistersnetworkinc.org

Sisters Network® Inc. addresses the breast health needs of Black women and provides support, through its over 25+ affiliate chapters across the United States. Sisters Network® Inc. Breast Cancer Assistance Program (BCAP) provides financial assistance to women in active treatment. The program also provides mammograms for underserved and uninsured women.

Touch, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance

Touch, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance drives the collaborative efforts of patients, survivors, advocates, advocacy organizations, health care professionals, researchers and pharmaceutical companies to work collectively, with accountability, towards the common goal of eradicating Black Breast Cancer.

Wisconsin Pink Shawl Initiative

The Wisconsin Inter-Tribal Pink Shawl Initiative is a nonprofit organization that educates American Indian women in their communities about the importance of sound breast health through education and advocacy. We aim to increase the number of American Indian women accessing screening opportunities.

Decision-Making

Bag It Cancer

520-575-9602 | info@bagitcancer.org

Provide every cancer patient with the Bag It resource bag. Our materials are designed to conquer fear through information and to empower patients to be more involved in their care and become self-advocates.

General Decision Guide

The Ottawa Personal Decision Guide (OPDG) is designed for any health-related and/or social decisions. It can help people assess their decision-making needs, plan next steps, and track progress in decision making.

Not Putting on a Shirt

Not Putting on a Shirt is a 501(c)(3) organization advocating for optimal surgical outcomes for women who choose to go flat after mastectomy. Our mission is to advocate for satisfactory aesthetic outcomes – as agreed upon by the mastectomy patient and surgeon(s) – for those who choose to go flat. We inform and support patients, demand increased accountability for medical professionals and institutions, and collaborate with patients and the surgeons who care for them to establish resources and protocols that will make a difference.

Understanding Your Options and Making Treatment Decisions

This is a page from the American Cancer Society website with information on making treatment decisions.

Diagnosis, Treatment, and Side Effects

Are you Dense?

Are You Dense, Inc. is dedicated to informing the public about dense breast tissue and its significance for the early detection of breast cancer.

BreastCancer.org

Information is provided through their website only:

Cancer.net

This is the Patient site presented by ASCO. Information is included about general breast cancer diagnosis and types, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Male Breast Cancer. Information is also provided in Spanish.

Cancer and Careers

Connie Cares

FREE lymphedema compression pumps to post-cancer patients anywhere in the U.S.

CURE

HER2Support.org

Information provided about HER2 specific drug therapies, Metastatic HER2 Breast Cancer and treatments by sites.

IBC Network Foundation & IBC Research

The purpose of the IBC (Inflammatory Breast Cancer) Network Foundation is to fund research regarding Inflammatory Breast Cancer and to provide an avenue to network proactive education to the general population as well as the medical community regarding Inflammatory Breast Cancer. They also provide information included on the website about IBC, understanding the research, and photos of diagnosed cases of IBC.

Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance (LBCA)

info@lobularbreastcancer.org

Look Good Feel Better

Look Good Feel Better is the only global cancer support program of its kind dedicated to restoring the confidence and self-esteem of people during cancer treatment. Their workshops, virtual & in person, are free and address appearance related side-effects of cancer treatment.

Metaplastic Breast Cancer Global Alliance

The Alliance raises global awareness of metaplastic breast cancer, consolidates knowledge and supports research.

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation

Helpline: 877-880-8622 | TNBCHelpline@cancercare.org

A credible source for triple negative breast cancer information, a catalyst for science and patient advocacy, and a caring community with meaningful services for patients and their families.

SurvivingBreastCancer.org

Swedish Cancer Institute

1-855-XCANCER

We fight cancer using every available tool, from the rapidly developing science of gene sequencing to innovative treatments and therapies to the compassionate caring and support you and your loved ones deserve.

Young Survival Coalition (YSC)

877-972-1011

Information and support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer.

Financial and Insurance Assistance

Angela Andrade Foundation

This foundation provides assistance to metastatic breast cancer patients who are permanent US residents receiving treatment in the US.

Benefits Checkup (over 55)

This service of the National Council on Aging locates programs for those 55+ that will help pay for prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items/services.

Bright Spot Network

Cancer and Careers

Cancer Care

800-813-4673

Organization that can help with costs related to transportation to and from cancer treatment, childcare, home care, pain medication, Lymphedema supplies, wigs for breast cancer patients, co-pay assistance.

The CARE Project, Inc.

Ceridian Cares

Provides grants for basic needs (i.e. food, clothing, essential home repair) and Quality of Life (i.e. medical & mobility devices and special needs care).

Ellie Fund

Hair & Hope

HairToStay

HairToStay is a nonprofit organization that offers need-based grants to offset the expense of scalp cooling systems for chemotherapy patients being treated in the United States.

HealthWell Foundation

The HealthWell Foundation is a nationally recognized, independent non-profit organization founded in 2003. HealthWell has served as a safety net for more than 1.1 million underinsured patients by providing access to life-changing medical treatments they otherwise would not be able to afford. HealthWell provides financial assistance to adults and children facing medical hardship resulting from gaps in their insurance that cause out-of-pocket medical expenses to escalate rapidly. HealthWell assists with the treatment-related cost-sharing obligations of these patients.

Hill-Burton Program

Hill-Burton free care is available to those whose income is at or below the current HHS Poverty Guidelines.Hill-Burton reduced-cost care is available to those whose income is as much as two times (triple for nursing home care) the HHS Poverty Guidelines.

Hope Lodge (American Cancer Society)

Throughout the US, over 30 Hope Lodges offer cancer patients and their care givers a free place to stay when their best hope of effective treatment may be in another city. Accommodation may vary by location.

Komen Financial Assistance Program

Financial assistance application for breast cancer patients currently in treatment or living with metastatic (Stage IV) cancer. *Must meet eligibility requirements.

Livestrong Fertility

Including financial help for fertility solutions.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer Fund

For many people with breast cancer, the high cost of treatment and care can be very stressful. Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) has expanded our financial assistance program to serve the national breast cancer community through one-time grants for basic living expenses to help decrease financial burden. The availability of grants varies according to funding and the number of applications received. Applications are accepted every other month on the third Monday through Friday (January, March, May, July, September, and November).

Meals on Wheels

888-998-6325 | Offers community-based senior nutrition programs

Medicine Assistance Tool

Search engine designed to help patients, caregivers and health care providers learn more about the resources available through the various biopharmaceutical industry programs.

Milwaukee Jewish Free Loan Association

Milwaukee Jewish Free Loan Association, inspired by Jewish values, empowers people with temporary financial needs to achieve their goals by offering interest-free loans on a non-sectarian basis. They have personal loans available for health-related challenges for those living in southeastern Wisconsin.

My Hope Chest

Provides financial support, covering the entire or partial cost of reconstruction for un- or underinsured mastectomy patients.

National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC)

703-647-7427 | info@nafcclinics.org

Help to locate a clinic near you

Needy Meds

800-503-6897 | info@needymeds.org

Comprehensive information on programs that help people facing problems paying for medications and health care AND to assist those in need in applying to programs.

National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF)

Information about free mammography programs

National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program

Website provides information about access to breast and cervical cancer screenings to underserved women in all 50 states, DC, and 5 US territories.

NothingPink

864-777-0805 | BeStill@nothingpink.org

Patient Access Network

The Patient Access Network Foundation offers help to people with chronic or life-threatening illnesses for whom cost limits access to breakthrough medical treatments.

The Pink Fund

Provides 90-day non-medical cost-of-living expenses on behalf of breast cancer patients in active treatment only.

Project31

The Singletons

The Singletons is a homegrown, Arizona based, nonprofit devoted to meeting the needs of single-parent families battling cancer by providing strength, hope, resources and community. Here at The Singletons, we are a family.

Triage Cancer

424-258-4628 | info@triagecancer.org

National, nonprofit organization that provides free education on the legal and practical issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, through events, materials, and resources.

United Way

Dial 211 in the US – Crisis assistance for shelter, housing, utilities, supplemental food, nutrition programs.

US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)

800-225-5342

Information for public housing programs such as housing choice vouchers.

Worth the Wait

Worth the Wait’s mission is to empower young adult cancer survivors on their path to parenthood. We provide financial support and educational resources for fertility treatments, adoption, and surrogacy while advocating for oncofertility within the healthcare system and beyond.

Male Breast Cancer

HIS Breast Cancer Awareness

HIS increases awareness and hence the early detection for all men and helps those who are at high risk due to genetics and other risk factors to gain access to regular screenings.

Male Breast Cancer Global Alliance

866-540-8722 | cheri@mbcglobalalliance.org

Brings together men with breast cancer and researchers, clinicians and oncologists around the world for the purpose of advancing research, clinical trials and treatments for men diagnosed with breast cancer.

Male Breast Cancer Happens

913-362-2196 | mmgpeggy@gmail.com

Not-for-profit patient advocacy organization brings everyone together to educate the world about male breast cancer.

Metastatic Breast Cancer

Breastcancer.org's Thriving with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Resource Hub

Breastcancer.org offers this curated list of resources to help anyone living with MBC thrive.

BreastCancerTrials.org

BreastCancerTrials.org is a non-profit service that encourages individuals affected by breast cancer to consider clinical trials as a routine option for care. They have a specific Metastatic Trial Search.

Inheritance of Hope

Living Beauty Cancer Foundation

MBCure

MBCure is a family driven initiative striving to revolutionize the Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) landscape by contributing 100% of net proceeds to research, awareness, education, and access efforts.

Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance

The mission of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance is to extend life, to enhance quality of life, and to end suffering and death from MBC by: advancing MBC research, improving access to quality treatments and care, and empowering people through increased education and information about the disease, and access to available resources.

METAvivor

advocacy@metavivor.org

Project Life MBC

A membership based virtual wellness house for those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer and their loved ones.

SHARE Cancer Support's Metastatic Breast Cancer Support

At SHARE, we understand what it can be like to get a MBC diagnosis, because many of us have been there. Find support groups and resources specific to MBC.

Survivingbreastcancer.org

Visit their Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer page for resources and support so you can keep living life.

Temple of Kinship

Temple of Kinship is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2024, offering free-to-attend retreats designed for people navigating Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC), and one friend. Our goal is to support social bonds that offer healing, specifically, friendship. The retreats supply tools, practices, and space for participants to strengthen and sustain supportive healing relationships, build community, and tend to kinship with their bodies, spirit, and nature.

Twisted Pink

502-890-2662 | info@twistedpink.org

Providing hope and connection to people living with metastatic breast cancer by funding bold breakthroughs in research and awareness of the disease.

Sexual Wellness and Body Confidence

After Cancer

At After Cancer, Inc, our mission is to ensure that every person impacted by cancer is screened and supported for sexual health concerns as a standard part of care. We provide accessible, affordable education to oncology teams to normalize conversations, set expectations, and refer patients for timely care. Our goal is to make sexual health a routine, essential part of cancer care in every clinic and facility.