Support for Breast Cancer Survivors
A short list of some national breast cancer support groups you can turn to for information and support.
Here are some great resources to support breast cancer survivors.
www.abcdbreastcancersupport.org
Provides free, personalized information and one-to-one support to people affected by breast cancer – patients, families and friends.
24-hour national phone support line providing one-to-one comfort, emotional support, and information to breast cancer patients and their families.
Survivor and best-selling author, Christine Clifford uses humor therapy for coping with breast cancer.
National nonprofit organization devoted to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, whose mission includes support, education, advocacy, awareness, and research.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life. Programs and services include lbbc.org, the Survivors’ Helpline at (888) 753-LBBC (5222), conferences, teleconferences, networking programs, newsletters, publications and recordings.
Free, national public service program dedicated to teaching women cancer patients beauty techniques to restore self-image during breast cancer treatment.
www.menagainstbreastcancer.org
Mobilizing men/partners to be active participants in the fight to eradicate breast cancer.
Official site for Self Help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer (SHARE), a non-profit organization that provides support services for women, men and children who have been affected by breast or ovarian cancer.
A national not-for-profit organization of cancer survivors dedicated to addressing the unique challenges facing young Jewish women living with breast cancer.
Theravive is a network of independent counselors and clinics throughout North America who provide compassionate and competent therapy to people everywhere. You can search easily to find a skilled therapist or counselor.
The premier organization in the U.S. dedicated to the critical issues unique to younger women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. YSC offers resources, connections and outreach.
