Hope + support

Hope + Support

As we close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and pink gives way to Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, please remember that there are still hundreds of thousands of women and men in the United States battling breast cancer every day, and they still need support and HOPE. And there is HOPE. Advancements in early detection methods continue to increase the chance of survival. When caught in its earliest stages, the 5-year relative survival rate of breast cancer is 99%. If you or a loved one is battling this disease, there are many breast cancer awareness resource groups in the United States, including national organizations, local groups, and support groups to provide HOPE and support. 

These organizations have a large impact on the lives of millions of people:

American Cancer Society: Offers resource lists for free or low-cost mammograms, and financial assistance

Susan G. Komen: Offers a breast care helpline with free support from trained oncology social workers

Living Beyond Breast Cancer: A resource for breast cancer resources, real stories, and support

Patient Access Network Foundation: Offers financial assistance for medications, treatment, and travel expenses

The Pink Fund: Offers short-term financial aid for people with breast cancer who are in active treatments

African American Breast Cancer Alliance: Provides awareness, education, hope, and support to Black/African American/People of Color breast cancer and cancer survivors, their family members and the community

These groups may help improve quality of life for people diagnosed with breast cancer: 

National Breast Cancer Foundation Support Group: A support group for breast cancer 

American Cancer Society Cancer Survivors Network: A support group for cancer survivors 

GriefShare Support Groups: A support group for breast cancer 

METAvivor: A support group for breast cancer