Breast Cancer Resources
Please click the helpful links below
to find information about breast cancer and resources.
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A unique wig resource created by Dianne Austin, a cancer survivor and thriver, and her sister Pamela Shaddock. We understand the challenges that come with wearing natural hair, especially in the face of medical hair loss. Our mission is to provide high-quality synthetic wigs that cater to the unique needs of women of color with highly textured, tightly coiled hair and every range in between.
Family Reach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides non-medical financial support to families facing cancer. Treatment requires more than medicine — families need a roof over their heads and food on their tables to survive. If a family can’t meet these basic needs, cancer treatment takes a back seat. We work with patients, providers, and community organizations to challenge the systems that force families to choose between their health and their home. Together, we’re making financial treatment a standard of cancer care.
The Livestrong Foundation is a United States nonprofit organization that provides support for people affected by cancer.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer is a national nonprofit organization that seeks to create a world that understands there is more than one way to have breast cancer. To fulfill our mission of providing trusted information and a community of support, we offer on-demand emotional, practical, and evidence-based content that is meaningful to those newly diagnosed, in treatment, post-treatment, and living with metastatic disease.
Look Good Feel Better Program, American Cancer Society
Dedicated to improving the appearance and confidence of people going through cancer treatment through free virtual or in-person beauty sessions and online educational resources.
National Breast Cancer Foundation
NBCF’s mission is to help women now by providing help and inspiring hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education and support services.
Access to cancer care 24/7. OncoPower brings patients and providers together. Access experts with the click of a button and feel supported by a professional team and community.
On the Other Side is a cancer navigation enterprise that offers emotional support to individuals and families. Our experienced cancer doula and thriver guides and helps them navigate cancer and the healthcare system mindfully so they can get on the other side of cancer and reclaim their lives.
Survivingbreastcancer.org (SBC) was created in 2017 to help fill the gaps in breast cancer support, education and resources. All services, education, programming and events are free to those diagnosed with breast cancer as well as their caregivers.
The Black Breast Cancer Alliance
Our mission is to drive the collaborative efforts of patients, survivors, advocates, advocacy organizations, health care professionals, researchers, and pharmaceutical companies to work towards the common goal of eradicating Black Breast Cancer.
Pink Fund provides financial support to help meet basic needs, decrease stress levels, and allow breast cancer patients in active treatment to focus on healing while improving survivorship outcomes. Our 90-day grant program allows us to meet their critical expenses for housing, transportation, utilities, and insurance.
To amplify awareness and education that there is breast cancer crisis in the Black community.
Provide the support and sisterhood through our extensive 25 + survivor-run affiliate chapters in major U.S. cities.
To improve black women’s access to mammogram screenings, quality care and access to resources and information.
Mobilize and provide advocacy training to our affiliate network of survivors and ambassadors to take action and advocate for change on the state and federal level to help save our Sisters’ lives.
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Greater St. Paul - Minneapolis Residents
African American Breast Cancer Alliance
Provides education and support for African Americans in their journeys with breast cancer and survivorship.
Breast Cancer Education Association
Educates the community by providing support and information about breast cancer detection, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.
Provides help for urgent daily living needs of Minnesota breast cancer patients. Emergency assistance funds help with costs such as rent, utilities, childcare, and transportation; provide nutritious meals for families facing breast cancer.​​
Minnesota Dept of Health - Sage Screening Program
Offers free breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening to qualified individuals.
Massachusetts Residents
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Breast Case Scenario is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization based out of Boston, MA that is committed to helping women cope with the side effects of cancer treatment.
Provides support services for breast cancer patients in active treatment. Services include grocery assistance, light housekeeping, transportation, childcare reimbursement and more.
Pink and Black Education Network
The Network leverages the successful work of the Pink and Black Ambassadors, a group of Black female breast cancer survivors who came together to collaborate with the Boston Public Health Commission in 2005 to increase awareness of breast cancer among Black women. The name of the 2005 group drew from the key message in Boston’s breast cancer awareness campaign at the time – “Pink isn’t the only color associated with breast cancer.” The Network is open to all female breast cancer survivors.
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