Health care providers (including patient navigators and social workers), hospitals, religious organizations, universities and neighborhood groups can all help you find support resources close to home (or on-line).
Our breast care helpline 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636) can help put you in touch with local services. Many national organizations can also be helpful, including:
After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD)
Offers support programs (online and telephone) for survivors and their loved ones.
1-800-977-4121
http://www.abcdbreastcancersupport.org
American Cancer Society’s Cancer Survivors Network
Online community where survivors and caregivers share their experiences and recommend helpful resources.
http://www.acscsn.org/
American Cancer Society’s “I Can Cope”
Support programs (in-person, online and telephone) for survivors and their loved ones.
1-800-227-2345
http://www.cancer.org/
American Cancer Society’s “Reach to Recovery”
Program that connects people newly diagnosed with breast cancer and their families with trained volunteers (who are breast cancer survivors) in their area.
1-800-227-2345
http://www.cancer.org/
Cancer Support Community (formerly Gilda’s Club Worldwide and The Wellness Community)
Offers support programs (in-person, online and telephone) for survivors and their loved ones.
1-888-793-9355
www.cancersupportcommunity.org
Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer
Offers support services including support groups for lesbian women who are breast cancer survivors.
1-866-MAUTNER (1-866-628-8637)
www.mautnerproject.org
Komen Support Resources
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- Our breast care helpline 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636) provides free, professional support services and help finding local support groups. Our trained and caring staff are available to you and your family Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST and from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. PT.
- Our Message Boards offer online forums for breast cancer survivors to share their experiences and advice with other breast cancer survivors.
- Our Co-Survivor section has detailed information and resources for family and friends.
- Our Family, Friends and Caregivers forum within the Message Boards offers co-survivors a place to share their own unique experiences and challenges.
- Our fact sheets, booklets and other education materials offer additional information for survivors and co-survivors.
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Updated 05/13/13
