Breast Cancer Resources: Where Do You Turn When You Need Help?
If you’ve been given a breast cancer diagnosis, certain resources can help you better understand the disease and find support. Here’s a list of organizations, articles, and websites for patients, families, and caregivers.
Organizations
National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.
Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation
Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Association for Cancer Research
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Statistics and Facts
National Cancer Institute: Breast Cancer - Patient Version
American Cancer Society: Breast Cancer
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Breast Cancer Statistics
Coping, Advocacy, and Support
CancerCare: Breast Cancer
National Breast Cancer Coalition
American Cancer Society: Cancer Survivors Network
African American Breast Cancer Alliance, Inc.
Young Survival Coalition: Men Against Breast Cancer
Young Survival Coalition: Pink Link
Young Survival Coalition: Mothers Supporting Daughters with Breast Cancer
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Friend for Life Cancer Support Network
Is an Advanced Breast Cancer Support Group for You?
Medications and Therapies
American Cancer Society: Treating Breast Cancer
National Cancer Institute: Drugs Approved for Breast Cancer
American Society of Clinical Oncology: Breast Cancer: Types of Treatment
Cancer: What Are the Treatment Options for Me?
Alternative Therapies
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Cancer and Complementary Health Approaches: What You Need To Know
American Cancer Society: Complementary and Integrative Methods
8 Complementary Therapies to Add to Your Chemo Treatment
5 Yoga Moves That Help With Breast Cancer Recovery
Breast Cancer Blogs
MD Anderson Cancer Center: Cancerwise
American Society of Clinical Oncology
What Is Breast Cancer? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Caregiver Resources
MD Anderson Cancer Center: Supporting a Loved One
American Cancer Society: Caregivers and Family
National Alliance for Caregiving
How to Find a Breast Cancer Specialist
Susan G. Komen: Choosing a Doctor
National Breast Cancer Foundation: Choosing Your Doctor
BreastCancer.org: Deciding Where to Go for a Second Opinion
American Society of Clinical Oncology: Find a Cancer Doctor
American Cancer Society: Where to Find Cancer Care
National Cancer Institute: Finding Health Care Services
Dealing With Cost of Breast Cancer Treatment
Komen Treatment Assistance Program: Komen Treatment Assistance Program
CancerCare: Financial and Co-Pay Assistance
Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition: Providing Financial or Practical Help
American Cancer Society: Hope Lodge
End-of-Life Care
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care
Cancer: What Does It Mean to Get Palliative Care?
Clinical Trials
Susan G. Komen: Clinical Trials
National Cancer Institute: Find NCI-Supported Clinical Trials
American Cancer Society: Clinical Trials
A Consumer's Guide to Clinical Trials
8 Common Myths About Metastatic Breast Cancer That You Should Stop Believing