Breast cancer community groups and other support groups
Listed below are some organizations that can give you and your friends and family more information about metastatic breast cancer (mBC) and connect you with other people who have issues like yours.
The American Cancer Society®
www.cancer.orgThe American Cancer Society is leading the fight for a world without cancer.
Breastcancer.org
www.breastcancer.orgDiscussion Board: http://community.breastcancer.org
Breastcancer.org provides reliable, complete, and up-to-date information on breast cancer and breast health,
helping women and their loved ones make the best decisions for their lives.
CancerCare®
www.cancercare.orgFor over 80 years, CancerCare has empowered millions of people affected by cancer through free counseling, support groups, educational resources, advocacy and financial assistance. Our oncology social workers improve the lives of people diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, survivors and the bereaved by addressing their emotional, practical and financial challenges.
Cancer Hope Network
www.cancerhopenetwork.orgCancer Hope Network provides emotional support to cancer patients, loved ones, and family members by matching them with trained volunteer cancer survivors.
Cancer Support Community
www.cancersupportcommunity.orgAs the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide, the Cancer Support Community delivers $50 million of free services to patients and families each year through 170+ locations, including Gilda’s Club affiliates and hospital partnerships, and a toll-free Helpline and MyLifeLine, a virtual support community for people living with cancer.
Caregiver Action Network
www.helpforcancercaregivers.orgHelp for Cancer Caregivers, by the Caregiver Action Network (CAN), is a collaboration of organizations with the goal of improving the health and well-being of the people who care for patients with cancer.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
www.lbbc.orgLiving Beyond Breast Cancer connects people impacted by breast cancer with trusted information and a community of support.
The Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance
www.mbcalliance.orgThe Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance is dedicated to improving the lives of and outcomes for those living with mBC and their families through increasing awareness and education about the disease and advancing policy and strategic coordination of research funding specifically focused on metastasis that has the potential to extend life, enhance quality of life, and ultimately to cure.
METAvivor
www.metavivor.orgMETAvivor is passionately committed to women and men living with metastatic breast cancer, raising awareness for the disease and funding research.
Cancer Nation
www.canceradvocacy.orgCancer Nation is an advocacy organization founded by and for cancer survivors. NCCS promotes policy change to make cancer care better for survivors and their loved ones.
SHARE
www.sharecancersupport.orgSHARE is a national nonprofit that supports, educates, and empowers women affected by breast or ovarian cancer, with a special focus on medically underserved communities. Its peer-model meets women wherever they are with the insight of women who have been there too, creating a nationwide community where no one feels alone. Its free services include support groups, educational tools, expert-led webinars and presentations, a national helpline, online communities, advocacy opportunities, and survivor-patient navigation.
Sharsheret
www.sharsheret.orgSharsheret, a non-for-profit organization, provides personalized support, lifesaving education, financial assistance and genetic counseling to empower those faced with or at increased genetic risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer. While our expertise is in young women and Jewish families as related to breast cancer and ovarian cancer, Sharsheret programs serve all women and men.
Tigerlily Foundation
www.tigerlilyfoundation.orgTigerlily Foundation is a national breast cancer foundation providing education, awareness, advocacy, and hands-on support to young women ages 15-45—before, during, and after breast cancer.
Young Survival Coalition
www.youngsurvival.orgYoung Survival Coalition is dedicated to the critical issues impacting young adults diagnosed with breast cancer and their co-survivors, offering resources, connections, and support.