NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

The resources listed below are not a substitute for medical advice and MWCABC does not assume responsibility for any information contained therein. MWCABC has made an effort to provide a list of reliable resources (listed alphabetically) but it cannot guarantee the validity of the information contained in such resources and does not necessarily endorse the views expressed therein.

American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based health organization dedicated to the fight against cancer. Free information on treatment, reconstruction, sexuality and relationships. Offers prevention, education, advocacy, emotional support and other services for all types of cancer and
referrals for the ACS-sponsored “Reach for Recovery” program.
tel: 800-ACS-2345

American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
www.plasticsurgery.org
Information on breast reconstruction techniques. A 24-hour hotline is available for information on plastic and reconstructive surgeons.
tel: 800-635-0635

CANCERCare
https://www.cancercare.org/services
CANCERCare is a nationwide organization, offering a multitude of services including counseling, support groups, case management, financial assistance, education workshops and community programs. The local chapter is located in Port Washington.
tel: 800- 813-HOPE (4673)
Main Office: 275 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10001

Living Beyond Breast Cancer
www.lbbc.org
LBBC 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 a helpline, conferences, teleconferences, networking, newsletters, publications and recordings.
tel: Survivors’ Helpline 888-753-5222

National Cancer Institute
www.cancer.gov
Provides information on all aspects of cancer and on clinical trials.
tel: 800-4-CANCER

National Lymphedema Network
www.lymphnet.org
Nonprofit organization that provides patients and professionals with information about prevention and treatment of this complication of lymph node surgery. Call the hotline for referrals.
tel: 800-541-3259

Patient Advocate Foundation
www.copays.org
Co-Pay Relief Program provides direct financial support to insured patients, who must financially and medically qualify to access pharmaceutical co-payment assistance. The Foundation also assists patients with medical debt crisis, insurance access issues and job retention.
tel: 866-512-3861

SHARE
https://www.sharecancersupport.org
SHARE provides dedicated, experienced mental health support for women facing breast, ovarian, uterine or metastatic breast cancer. Support is available for patients, survivors and caregivers. SHARE also offers information and guidance regarding clinical trials.

Queens Breast Cancer Support Group
...at the Samuel Field YM-YWHA 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy; Zoom meetings during Covid;
register here https://www.sharecancersupport.org/calendar/support-groups/breast-cancer-support-ongoing

Long Island Ovarian Cancer Support Group
Zoom meetings during Covid; Call to register 212-719-1204
tel: 844-275-7427 (toll-free in English and Spanish)
email: helpline@sharecancersupport.org

Susan G. Komen for the Cure
www.komen.org
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation website provides updated cancer research and offers practical breast health tips in addition to limited financial assistance. The site also includes information about Race for the Cure. The foundation provides information and support for patients with metastatic breast cancer available here: https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/metastatic/
tel: 877-GO-KOMEN (877-465-6636)
email: helpline@komen.org

Triage Cancer
https://triagecancer.org
Triage Cancer is a national, nonprofit organization that provides education on the practical and legal issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, through free events, materials and resources.
tel: 424-258-4628
email: info@triagecancer.org

Triple Step
www.triplesteptowardthecure.org
Financial support for transportation, meals, selected co-pays for Triple Negative patients.
tel: 424-258-0313

Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation
https://tnbcfoundation.org/
The Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation (TNBC) is a nationwide organization that “strives to be a credible source for triple negative breast cancer information, a catalyst for science and patient advocacy and a caring community with meaningful services for patients and their families”. TNBC has partnered with CancerCare to offer free, professional support services to patients and families coping with a diagnosis of triple negative breast cancer. The TNBC Helpline is staffed by experienced oncology social workers with specific knowledge of triple negative disease. In addition to counseling, TNBC Helpline staff can direct callers to other useful resources such as a financial assistance program, support groups and educational workshops.
tel: 877-880-TNBC (8622)
email: TNBCHelpline@cancercare.org

United Breast Cancer Foundation
https://www.ubcf.org
United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) is a nationwide organization that provides financial assistance offering several programs including:
- Individual grant: For women in active treatment or within 3 years of remission, grant covers living
expenses including rent, utilities, car payments, etc.
- Holistic grant: For women in active treatment or survivors up to 10 years out, grant covers holistic treatment(s) including nutritional counseling, energy healing, wigs, prostheses, etc.
- Child sponsorship grant: For women in active treatment or up to 3 years in remission, grant covers costs that are specifically for children, including child care, clothing, child’s medical bills, etc.

Applicants may apply to more than one grant. Note that each grant application requires submission of date and nature of diagnosis along with income verification as proof of eligibility. There is a $25 application fee per grant that will be paid back through the grant. If the applicant is not able to pay the fee, contact the foundation directly to explain the situation.
National Headquarters P.O. Box 2421 Huntington, NY 11743
tel: 877-822-4287
email: info@ubcf.org

Young Survival Coalition
www.youngsurvival.org
Dedicated to addressing the concerns and issues unique to young women with breast cancer, including issues about fertility and family planning.
tel: 877-YSC-1011