These
organizations can help you locate a support group in your area and/or
offer online or telephone support groups. Your doctor, nurse, or
hospital social worker may also be able to provide information about
support groups offered in your community.
American Cancer Society (ACS)
Runs
thousands of cancer support groups nationwide. Maintains a list of
organizations that offer support groups. Or call: 800-ACS-2345. Cancer
information specialists are available 24 hours a day.
American Cancer Society Cancer Survivors Network
An online community created by and for cancer survivors and their loved
ones, offering discussion boards and live chats. A phone network is
available through the toll-free number 877-333-HOPE.
Association of Cancer Online Resources
Online resources for those affected by cancer.
Breast Cancer Answers Project
Provides clinical trial information and supports cancer patients.
Breast Cancer Support
Survivor site with online support groups.
CancerCare
Offers professionally facilitated support groups online, over the
telephone, and at CancerCare locations in New York City, Long Island,
New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Cancer News
Has links to sites with lists of support groups for women with breast cancer.
Fertile Hope
Provides assistance and support to cancer patients faced with infertility.
Friends in Need
Support and chat forum for breast cancer.
Gilda's Club
Or call: 888-GILDA-4-U (888-445-3248) Information and support for all
cancer patients and their families to meet; also offers free classes.
Gillette Women's Cancer Connection
Offers an extensive list of women's cancer support groups throughout the US and Canada.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
A site oriented to survivors with news about conferences, special events, outreach programs, and message boards.
Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer
Promotes lesbian health through research and advocacy. Offers support groups for lesbians with cancer.
National Lymphedema Network
Or call: 800-541-3259 Provides education and guidance to lymphedema
patients, healthcare professionals, and the general public.
NCI Fact Sheet: National Organizations That Offer Services to People with Cancer and Their Families
A list of organizations that either run support groups or can provide referrals to others that do.
OncoChat
Provides online peer support for cancer survivors, family members, and friends.
Pregnant with Cancer Network
Network of women who had cancer while pregnant.
Sisters Network Inc.
African American breast cancer survivors organization.
The Wellness Community
Offers online support groups for people with cancer and caregivers. Has
22 facilities in cities throughout the US that offer a wide range of
support services.
Young Survival Coalition (YSC)
YSC is a group of survivors bringing people together to further issues surrounding breast cancer in young women.
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