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After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD): www.abcdbreastcancer.org
ABCD has been singularly focused on providing free, one-to-one emotional support to anyone impacted by the disease. Our signature service is creating a unique match between someone who needs support and an ABCD Mentor who not only shares a similar diagnosis and treatment plan, but also has similar ages, common interests, personal characteristics, career paths, and family dynamics.
ACSM Exercise is Medicine: www.exerciseismedicine.org
The mission of Moving Through Cancer, a taskforce led by world-renown researcher Dr. Kathryn Schmitz, is to make these benefits a reality by assuring all people living with and beyond cancer are assessed, advised, referred to, and engaged in appropriate exercise and rehabilitation support services as part of their cancer care and recovery.
American Cancer Society: www.cancer.org
The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
Annie Appleseed Project: www.annieappleseedproject.org/resources/
The Annie Appleseed Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit devoted to transforming lives through hope, knowledge, and empowerment. For over 20 years, we have been a steady light for individuals and families navigating cancer ensuring they are informed, supported, and never alone.
Bag It!: www.bagitcancer.org
Helps newly diagnosed cancer patients take the next steps toward treatment and recovery by providing essential information and support to patients.
Brave Coalition Foundation: www.bravecoalition.org
BRAVE® Coalition Foundation firmly believes in one’s personal choice for post-mastectomy care. As advocates for breast cancer survivors, we help to:
- Advocate for and influence legislation and the insurance industry.
- Educate breast cancer survivors about their restoration options.
- Streamline access to care and other valuable resources.
Breastcancer.org
Their mission is to help people make sense of the complex medical and personal information about breast health and breast cancer, so that the people they help can make the best decisions for their lives.
Breast Cancer Research Foundation: www.bcrf.org
Our mission is to prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the world’s most promising research. We want to put an end to breast cancer. Our goal: No more fear. No more hospital visits. No more side effects or needless suffering. No more loved ones lost to breast cancer.
Caregiving in the US: www.caregivingintheus.org
Caregiving in the US is a comprehensive report on family caregiving in America, and it is widely regarded as one of the most authoritative data resources on family caregivers. The research explores the characteristics, roles, and needs of family caregivers who provide ongoing support and care management for adults and children with complex medical conditions or disabilities. The project is a joint effort from the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP.
Camp Kesem: www.kesem.org
Committed to creating a world where every child with a parent with a cancer diagnosis, or has lost a parent to cancer, is never alone. Supporting these children through and beyond their parents' cancer with free, fun-filled creative programs, and a lasting community.
The Cancer Journey Institute: www.thecancerjourney.com
A world with over 1 million trained Cancer Journey Coaches to serve all cancer patients, survivors or caregivers who want emotional, mental and spiritual support and healing through their cancer journey.
Cleaning for a Reason: www.cleaningforareason.org
Provides free house cleaning for cancer patients in the U.S. and Canada.
I WANT TO MOW YOUR LAWN, INC.: www.iwanttomowyourlawn.com
Their mission is to preserve dignity, enable independence, and build community by providing eco-friendly essential lawn care for older adults, veterans, and others in need.
Know Your Lemons: www.knowyourlemons.org
Their mission is to improve early detection of breast cancer worldwide through creative and empowering education which is available in 30 different languages.
Latina Association for Breast Cancer: alas-wings.org
ALAS-WINGS, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is dedicated to empowering Hispanic/Latina women about breast cancer awareness through comprehensive education and support for all women faced with breast cancer diagnosis and survivorship.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer: www.lbbc.org
Living Beyond Breast Cancer is a national nonprofit that connects people with trusted information and a community of support.
Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance: www.lobularbreastcancer.org
The Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance (LBCA) engages patients, clinicians, and researchers to increase knowledge of lobular breast disease and promote lobular breast cancer research.
Lots a Helping Hands: www.lotsahelpinghands.com
Easily organize meals and assistance for friends and family in need.
Lymphatic Education & Research Network: lymphaticnetwork.org
LE&RN's mission is to fight lymphatic and related diseases through education, research, and advocacy. We seek to accelerate the prevention, treatments, and cures for lymphedema, lipedema, lymphatic anomalies, and the continuum of lymphatic diseases.
Man Up to Cancer: www.manuptocancer.org
Man Up to Cancer inspires men to connect and avoid isolation during their cancer journeys
Native American Cancer Initiatives, Inc. (NACI): www.natamcancer.org
Our mission is to reduce cancer incidence and increase survival among American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN)
Not Putting on a Shirt: www.notputtingonashirt.org
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.
Onco Ballet: www.oncoballet.org
Onco Ballet is dedicated to offering low to no cost ballet classes to those facing cancer through donor funding. We believe that dancing together in community through ballet movement is a big part of ones healing journey as it can help you get out of your mind and into your body.
Say YES to HOPE: www.sayyestohope.org
Their mission is to provide resources, information, support, and HOPE to all those who are affected by advanced breast cancer.
Sharsheret: www.sharsheret.org
National not-for-profit organization supporting young women and their families of all Jewish backgrounds facing breast cancer.
Sisters Network Inc.: www.sistersnetworkinc.com
Sisters Network® Inc. is committed to increasing local and national attention to the devastating impact that breast cancer has in the African American community.
Story Half Told: www.storyhalftold.com
Pfizer Oncology's Story Half Told offers education and information on understanding hereditary breast cancers, like BRCA1 and BRCA2, and the emotional impact of them.
Triage Cancer: www.triagecancer.org
Triage Cancer® is a 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.
**Also provides primarily Spanish speaking medical resources: www.triagecancer.org/espanol
YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE: www.yourattentionplease.com/#take-action
YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE is to help break down barriers to early detection and diagnosis. Early detection for breast cancer changes the game, so let's kick off a new era of breast health.
Young Survival Coalition (YSC): www.youngsurvival.org
Strengthens the community, addresses the unique needs, amplifies the voice and improves the quality of life of young adults affected by breast cancer, locally, nationally and internationally.
Want to meet up with fellow young breast cancer survivors in Maricopa County? Join their Facebook group to join and learn more: YSC - Young Survival Coalition | Facebook
Well Spouse Association: www.wellspouce.org
Well Spouse Association is a peer support organization
National breast cancer Financial Resources
Alliance in Reconstructive Surgery (AIRS): www.airsfoundation.org
The AiRS Foundation dedicates itself to guiding women through this challenging period- serving as an essential resource, steadfast supporter, advocate for their right to restoration and confidence, and offer financial assistance towards reconstruction after mastectomy.
The Assistance Fund: www.enroll.tafcares.org
The Assistance Fund (TAF) is an independent charitable patient assistance organization that helps patients and families facing high medical out-of-pocket costs by providing financial assistance for their copayments, coinsurance, deductibles, and other health-related expenses.
Bright Spot Network: www.brightspotnetwork.org
Provides young cancer survivors who are parents of small children a safe space for individual and family healing, recovery, and connection.
CancerCare: www.cancercare.org
CancerCare is the leading national organization dedicated to providing free, professional support services including resource navigation, counseling, support groups, educational workshops, publications and financial assistance to anyone affected by cancer. All CancerCare services are provided by oncology social workers and world-leading cancer experts.
HealthWell Foundation: www.healthwellfoundation.org
The HealthWell Foundation is a leading independent non-profit dedicated to improving access to health care for America’s underinsured. When health insurance is not enough, we fill the gap by assisting with copays, premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses.
Male Breast Cancer Global Alliance: www.mbcglobalalliance.org
Bringing men with breast cancer together with researchers, clinicians and oncologists around the world for the purpose of advancing research, clinical trials and treatments for men diagnosed with breast cancer.
My Faulty Gene: www.myfaultygene.org
Provides information and assistance to underrepresented, uninsured, and underinsured individuals whose family medical history suggests genetic testing might be helpful in identifying an increased risk of disease due to genetic mutation.
Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation: www.panfoundation.org
The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation provides critical financial assistance for treatment costs, advocate for policy solutions that expand access to care, and deliver education on complex topics—all driven by our belief that everyone deserves access to affordable, equitable healthcare.
Patient Advocate Foundation CO-PAY RELIEF: www.copays.org
Our Health Equity Funds were developed to get assistance to those people and places who need it the most-- providing case management services and financial aid to Americans with chronic, life threatening and debilitating illnesses.
Pink Fund: www.pinkfund.org
Provides financial support to help meet basic needs, decrease stress levels, and allow breast cancer patients in active treatment to focus on healing while improving survivorship outcomes.
Provision Project: www.provisionproject.com
The mission of Provision Project is to provide financial relief to women in active treatment for breast cancer.
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