top of page
Local Resources
breast cancer Resources
Together we are making a difference. Here are a few wonderful resources throughout the valley. Contact us if you know of additional resources for us to include.
A 2nd Act
Recognizing that healing is helping, A2ndAct.org celebrates and supports women survivors of ALL concerns who are using their newly realized gifts of life and experience to give back for the greater good. Check out their website for inspiring survivor testimonies!
_edited.png){kind=small}
_edited.png)
Local resources | National resources | Metastatic Resources | Retreats
A Breast in the West
Dragon Boating has been proven to increase the overall health and length of survival while decreasing the incidence of lymphedema following treatment for breast cancer.
AHCCS - Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
Arizona's Medicaid agency provides a medical insurance program for low-income Arizona residents.
Bag It!
Helps newly diagnosed cancer patients take the next steps toward treatment and recovery by providing essential information and support to patients.
Bikers for Boobies
Provides awareness, education and financial resources to all those battling cancer with emphasis on breast cancer.
_edited.png)
Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC)
The B4BC mission is triple focused to prepare young people with education on early detection, promote the importance of maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle as the best means of breast cancer prevention, and provide survivor support for those affected by breast cancer.
Bosom Buddies of Arizona
Offering support and resources to men and women with breast cancer.
Breast and Cervical CancerTreatment Program (BCCTP)
Assists individuals that would qualify for WWHC, but were not diagnosed through it. Helps obtain AHCCCS coverage to people with breast or cervical cancer, regardless of where they were screened.
Bright Spot Network
Provides young cancer survivors who are parents of small children a safe space for individual and family healing, recovery, and connection.
Camp Kesem
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
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.
Cancer Support Community
Provides emotional and social support for anyone impacted by cancer by offering more than 100 programs per month that include support groups, social activities, mind/body therapies, nutritional counseling and educational seminars. All programs are offered free of charge and designed to support cancer patients, their families and caregivers throughout their cancer journey.
Casting for Recovery
The mission of Casting for Recovery® (CfR) is to enhance the quality of life of women with breast cancer through a unique retreat program that combines breast cancer education and peer support with the therapeutic sport of fly fishing.
Circle of Hope Cancer Ministry
Bringing hope, healing and care to those battling cancer.
Cleaning for a Reason
Provides free house cleaning for cancer patients in the U.S. and Canada.
Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer
Provides high quality, reliable information and support to black breast cancer patients within the Phoenix Metropolitan area, and to educate the black community about breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, and screening.
Dignity Health at St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center
If you are not approved to AHCCS coverage, the Dignity Financial Assistance Program will help you with the most affordable healthcare they possibly can.
Epic Experience Beyond Cancer
Provides life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions.
Faces of Courage
THe "Women of Color Retreat" is uniquely designed for black and brown women in an effort to address the disproportionate levels of mortality within this population.
Families Raising Hope
The mission of Families Raising Hope is to assist cancer patients and their families with the financial burden that cancer treatments pose so that they can focus on their health, healing, and recovery.
_edited.png){kind=small}
_edited.png)
First Descents
Provides life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions.
Harmony Hill Healing Retreat
3-day cancer retreats are provided at no cost to participants and their companions. Offers a sacred space to heal, connect with others, and access your own inner wisdom.
_edited.png)
Happily Ever After League
Provides support to moms during cancer treatment. HEAL assists Arizona mothers recovering from any type of cancer with at least one dependent child living at home.
_edited.png){kind=small}
_edited.png)
Hope After Breast Cancer
Hope After Breast Cancer helps women strengthen their bodies, renew their minds, and heal their hearts after a breast cancer diagnosis.
Image Reborn- Breast Cancer Survivor Retreats
Provides no cost renewal retreats to those diagnosed with breast cancer and to support them in living rich and fulfilling lives.
Impact One
Helps alleviate the financial and emotional burden experienced during expensive breast cancer treatment and recovery by providing prosthetics, bras, wigs, and post surgical garments.
Little Pink Houses of Hope
Empowers breast cancer patients and families to live each day to the fullest, with direction, purpose, and hope for the cancer journey through free, week-long vacation retreats.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Connecting people with trusted information and community of support.
Lots a Helping Hands
Easily organize meals and assistance for friends and family in need.
METAvivor
Dedicated to the specific fight of women and men living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer and to awarding annual stage 4 breast cancer research.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance (MBCA)
MBC Connect 2.0 is an interactive, web and mobile-friendly, patient experience registry where you can share information about your MBC disease history, experiences, and quality of life - and now, get potential matches to clinical trials.
Metastatic Trail Talk
Empowers you with knowledge about the latest clinical trials, research, and treatment options for you to share and discuss with your doctor.
Mountain Park Health
Providing convenient, affordable healthcare for the uninsured to Goodyear, Tempe and Phoenix areas.
My Hope Bag
Provide bags of HOPE and comfort, as well as support services, for women with breast cancer.
Patient Advocacy Foundation
Helps find resources and remove obstacles to healthcare.
Pink Lemonade Project
Retreat that offer the opportunity to reflect on the impact of cancer on your life and redefine your after-cancer self.
Project Koru
Enrich lives through community and the outdoors as a way to move forward beyond cancer.
Provision Project
The mission of Provision Project is to provide financial relief to women in active treatment for breast cancer.
SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
A space where you can feel safe, supported, and empowered to tell your story and discuss your issues. SHARE peer volunteers, as well as other women just like you, are there to answer your questions and provide encouragement.
The Singletons
Singleton Moms is a community dedicated to lessening the burdens of single parents with cancer and their families.
Story Half Told
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.
The Society of St. Vincent De Paul Medical Clinic
Provides free Virginia G. Piper Medical Clinic to provide health services to uninsured and underserved patients at no cost.
This Is Living With Cancer
LivingWith™ is designed to help you connect with loved ones, ask for the support you need, remember important information from doctors’ visits and stay organized, all in one place. It is available for free in English and Spanish.
Valleywise Health
If you are not approved to AHCCS coverage, the Financial Assistance Program at Valleywise, uses a sliding scale to determine what you pay based on your income level. MIHS can help both the uninsured and underinsured.
Well Woman Health Check
Helps low-income, uninsured, and underinsured women gain access to breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services.
Wesley Community Health Centers
Wesley provides primary healthcare to uninsured and underinsured using a sliding fee based on income level.
Women Beyond Cancer
Hosts retreats for women dealing with ANY type of cancer.
Young Survival Coalition (YSC)
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
bottom of page