The following organizations provide breast cancer information, support, and community:
American Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession
Breast cancer advocacy project offers information about and referrals to free or low-cost legal services.
312-988-5715
www.abanet.org/women
American Cancer Society
Find treatment options, inspiring stories, and more. Sponsor of "Taking Charge of Money Matters," a free workshop addressing the financial issues that arise during or after cancer treatment.
212-664-9176 or 800-ACS-2345 (800-227-2345)
www.cancer.org
breastcancer.org
Learn about hormonal treatment, find support and community, read up on simple tips to help you remember to take your medication.
www.breastcancer.org
Cancer Care, Inc.
Find free counseling, education, and financial assistance. Provides financial grants for diagnostic testing and related services. Administers the AVONCares Program for Medically Underserved Women.
800-813-HOPE (800-813-4673)
www.cancercare.org
Cancer Research, and Prevention Foundation
Research, education and outreach for cancer prevention and early detection.
800-227-CRFA
www.preventcancer.org
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Information and support to help improve the patient's quality of life and take an active role in her ongoing recovery from or management of the disease, through treatment and beyond.
888-753-LBBC or 610-645-4567
www.lbbc.org
The Mautner Project for Lesbians With Cancer
Provides information and assistance to lesbians and their families dealing with cancer.
202-332-5536
www.mautnerproject.org
National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service
Provides information to patients, their families, the public, and health professionals.
800-4-CANCER
http://cis.nci.nih.gov/
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Advocacy group for cancer survivors offers guidance on financial, legal, insurance, and employment issues.
877-NCCS-YES (877-622-7937)
www.canceradvocacy.org
National Lymphedema Network
Provides education and guidance on the prevention and management of lymphedema.
800-541-3259
www.lymphnet.org
Patient Advocate Foundation
Nonprofit organization provides counseling and referrals on managed care, insurance, financial, job discrimination, and debt crisis matters.
800-532-5274
www.patientadvocate.org
People Living With Cancer
Oncologist-approved cancer information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
www.plwc.org
Sisters Network
Provides support and assistance to African American women diagnosed with breast cancer
866-781-1808
www.sistersnetworkinc.org
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Support and assistance from the world's largest and most progressive grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists.
972-855-1600 or 800-IM-AWARE
www.komen.org
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
Information, empowerment, and support to ensure that no one faces breast cancer alone.
800-221-2141
www.y-me.org