North Carolina Breast Cancer Resource Directory
This guide is our gift to the People of North Carolina in gratitude for their support and in admiration of the strength of all who have faced a breast cancer diagnosis.
If you need help finding or connecting with resources as a breast cancer survivor, the CBCS Team would like to help. Call us at 1-866-927-6920, or e-mail us at cbcs@unc.edu.
In recognition of the long relationship between CBCS and Susan G. Komen, we wish to highlight Komen’s Resource Navigators. The Patient Care Center is available Monday – Friday by phone–call toll-free 1-877-465-6636 (1-877-GO-KOMEN)–and by e-mail–helpline@komen.org.
This page is organized by type of resource an organization is provided. Some national, some local. Practical resources tied to a location–additional screening, prescription or financial support programs, cancer support groups, and transportation assistance–are listed in our County-by-County Directory.
Mental Health Resources
Hope4NC Helpline: Call or text ‘hope’ to 1-855-587-3463
The Hope4NC Helpline is a 24/7, free service that connects North Carolinians to additional mental health and resilience supports. The aim is to help people cope and build resilience during times of crisis. Hope4NC includes a Crisis Counseling Program tailored for COVID-19. If you do not have health insurance, Hope4NC can may still be able to connect you with behavioral, mental health, and substance abuse services.
Llámanos al 1-855-587-3463 las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana para obtener apoyo emocional gratuito y confidencial, remisiones de asesoramiento y recursos comunitarios.
Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990
The Helpline is a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week and free resource that responds to people who need crisis counseling and support in dealing with the traumatic effects of a natural or human-caused disaster. The Helpline is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the federal Department of Health and Human Services.
You can also reach out by texting “TalkWithUs” to 66746. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, use your preferred relay service to call the Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or call TTY 1-800-846-8517.
Si Ud. se prefiere español (or conoce a alguien quien lo prefiere), llame 1-800-846-8517, y oprime numero 2. También Ud. puede enviar un mensaje de texto “Hablanos” a 66746.
Patient Family Resource Center: 984-974-8100
There are unique challenges for those battling cancer. If you are a current patient with UNC Health, the Patient Family Resource Center at the N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC, can connect you with mental health, counseling, or other resources that are knowledgeable also about how to best serve the people who had or still are fighting cancer through their Cancer Navigation Support Calls program. Call (984) 974-8100 to reach out.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988
Counselors are available by phone, text or chat 24/7 at centers across the United States to help if you or someone you know is having thoughts about suicide or is in emotional distress. It is always free and confidential to speak with someone. If you are more comfortable texting, text Connect or MHFA to 741741, or you can chat with someone by visiting https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, use your preferred relay service, or dial 711, then 1-800-273-8255. Llame 988 para hablar con algien en español.
Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press #1
The National Suicide Prevention has counselors trained specifically to address the issues faced by military veterans. To reach someone by text, text Connect to 838255.
HopeLine NC: Call or text 919-231-4525 | 877-235-4525
HopeLine is a nationally accredited crisis intervention and suicide prevention agency. Our mission is to support people and save lives during times of crisis through caring, confidential conversations. We do this by providing the community with a free and confidential crisis and suicide prevention helpline that offers crisis intervention, supportive and non-judgmental active listening, gentle and understanding discussion of crisis resolution, and referrals to appropriate community resources. The Text Line is open Monday-Friday 3pm – 9pm https://www.hopeline-nc.org/
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
Trans Lifeline provides peer support for transgender people by members of the trans community. They provide resources on mental health through practicalities of trans living. Hours are currently 5pm – 1am ET every day of the week. Oprima 2 para hablar con unx operador en español.
LGBT National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
A confidential safe space where callers of any age can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues. This includes coming out issues, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.
Mobile Crisis Units
Call the Hope4NC helpline (1-855-587-3663), or call 911 and ask for a “CIT officer” to respond.
Finding a Local Therapist
To find someone to visit in person, follow this link, or this one, or this one. To find online therapists, go here.
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Support for Black Women
The CBCS Team recognizes that Black women have had historically and continue to have presently unique challenges related to the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. There are a number of organizations and programs by and for Black breast cancer patients and survivors.
National Sisters’ Network
The National Sisters’ Network has been an advocate for African American women with breast cancer locally and nationally since 1994. North Carolina is home to two local chapters.
Greensboro Sisters’ Network
Contact Nora Jones by e-mail, or call her at (336) 272-0092.
Triangle Sisters’ Network
Contact Portia Hedgepeth by e-mail, or call her at (919) 490-1571.
The Chrysalis Initiative
Offers support for Black women diagnosed with breast cancer. Chrysalis aims to make it easier for disparate groups to get care through individual coaching, mobile resources, and online learning opportunities.
Follow the link, or call (800) 929-4979.
For the Breast of Us
Their aim is to empower women of color affected by breast cancer through education, advocacy, and community. Offerings include medical expert webinars and video round tables with others who have been diagnosed.
Touch, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance
Touch strives to improve clinical trial research and access to healthcare for Black women diagnosed with breast cancer and provides guidance for understanding and finding clinical trials. Also connects Black women living with breast cancer to peers and professionals.
Follow the link, or call (443) 758-1924.
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Support for Young Women
Expect Miracle Foundation’s SAMFund
The SAMFund provides critical financial resources to young adult cancer survivors (ages 21-39) twice a year through Financial Assistance Grants and Family Building Grants.
Pink Daisy Project
They provides an array of assistance to young women facing breast cancer treatment.
Rethink Breast Cancer
They educate and connect young people being treated for or concerned about breast cancer. The group’s advocacy work focuses on changing and improving education, research, treatment, and services.
Follow the link, or call (416) 220-0700.
Tigerlily Foundation
Tigerlily offers support for young women (ages 15-45) who are at a high risk of developing breast cancer or who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, including women of diverse and under-served communities. Programs focus on education, empowerment, advocacy, and support.
Young Breast Cancer Project
The YBCP advocates for early detection of disease through breast health education. They elevate young survivors’ stories and forge alliances with the medical community to reduce delayed diagnoses and help save lives.
Young Moms Against Cancer – Support Group
The group is open to any woman, diagnosed with any type of cancer, at any age.
To request to join, visit the Facebook page.
Young Survival Coalition (YSC)
YSC works to improve quality of life for young adults diagnosed with breast cancer and their loved ones. YSC provides breast cancer information, programs, supportive connection, and an annual summit featuring medical experts and workshops.
Follow the link, or call (877) 972-1011.
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Metastatic Resources
American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA)
Metastasis into the brain is an overwhelming challenge. The ABTA unds brain tumor research and provides education to patients, caregivers, and loved ones. Empowers people with metastatic brain tumor.
MBCBrainMets.org
This website is the work of patient advocates living with metastatic brain cancer. Its aim is to be a one-stop resource hub for people with breast cancer brain metastasis featuring cutting-edge information, community, and support.
Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Alliance
MBC Alliance works to increase awareness and education about MBC and advance policy and research through its programs. Its primary focuses include advocacy, education, and research, including opportunities to join clinical trials.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Network (MBCN)
MBCN is an all-volunteer, patient-led advocacy organization that funds metastatic breast cancer research and provides information about diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials, research, and ways to find support.
Follow the link, or call (888) 500-0370.
METAvivor
They fund research on ways to extend and improve quality of life for people living with metastatic breast cancer. Awards grants to individuals with clinical or doctoral degrees whose research proposals show strong potential to make an impact for the stage IV community. Also raises public awareness of stage IV MBC and offers guidance for starting peer-to-peer support groups.
Theresa’s Research Foundation
TRF funds research for metastatic breast cancer treatment. The foundation offers a metastatic breast cancer clinical trial search tool as well as patient-advocacy training.
Twisted Pink
Twisted Pink raises funds and provides online connection and support for people living with metastatic breast cancer. Funding is focused on MBC treatment research and awareness.
Follow the link, or call (502) 890-2662.
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Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance, Grants, and Medication Assistance
Alliance in Reconstructive Surgery Foundation (AiRS)
They offer co-pay assistance for breast reconstructive surgery, surgical, and/or facility fees related to breast reconstructive surgery, restorative areola tattooing, assistance with final statement balances for breast reconstructive surgeries. There is an application.
AnaOno
In partnership with Pink Warrior Advocates, AnaOno is an online bra retailer that will help women get a a donated mastectomy bra. AnaOno also provides chemo care kits, medical bill assistance, and more.
Assistance Fund, Inc. – Breast Cancer Copay Assistance Program
The Assistance Fund provides financial assistance for co-payments for patients who have breast cancer as well as numerous other diseases. Programs and funding may be open or close depending upon funding for those diseases, and most have a waitlist you can sign up for. Check back regularly for program status.
Christina S. Walsh Breast Cancer Foundation
This is a small, New Jersey-based but national-reaching non-profit founded in 2004. They give financial assistance to breast cancer patients to cover treatments, medications and tests not covered by insurance, wigs, transportation to/from treatments, and other financial burdens.
Genevieve Memorial Breast Cancer Recovery Grant
This program is geared towards mothers diagnosed with breast cancer with a child in the home. Follow this link for their application process.
HealthWell Foundation
They help with up to $2,000 in copayment assistance for behavioral health treatments related to a cancer diagnosis. Funds can help cover out-of-pocket treatment-related costs for prescription drugs, counseling services, psychotherapy, and transportation, too.
Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) – Breast Cancer Fund
PAF helps with co-payments, co-insurance payments and deductibles for patients diagnosed with Breast Cancer. The program may be open or close depending upon funding. Check back regularly for program status.
My Hope Chest
They provides financial assistance for reconstructive surgery for residents with breast cancer. Follow this link for their application.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
This prescription assistance program helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need for free or nearly free.
Pink Fund
The Pink Fund supplies grants to breast cancer patients and their families who have lost household working income. Grants cover housing, transportation, utilities, and more. Follow this link for information about their application process and requirements.
Pretty In Pink Foundation
Pretty in Pink provides financial assistance for treatment, surgery and co-payments for individuals who have breast cancer but who lack medical insurance or whose medical insurance does not cover all services. Follow this link for their application.
Provision Project
The Provision Project is aimed at those actively undergoing treatment for breast cancer. They help with both medical and general living expenses. Applications open monthly.
RX Assist
RX Assist offers education about ways to use pharmaceutical company programs and other resources to reduce medication costs
United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF)
The Breast Reconstructive Surgery Grant Program provides financial assistance to women who have had a mastectomy for breast reconstructive surgery. The website has a questionnaire you can complete that will help UBCF determine your eligibility.
County Specific Financial Assistance, Grants, and Medication Assistance
The following are non-profits that focus their financial assistance to residents of a particular county or set of counties. Additional programs may be available on a county-by-county basis via local governmental or statewide programs. Follow this link to our page listing these programs by county.
Lump to Laughter – Angel Fund
Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, Onslow, and Pender Counties — They provides financial assistance for women undergoing active treatment for breast or ovarian cancer. Assistance available for household expenses or child care related expenses (rent/mortgage, car payment, utility bills, gas or grocery gift cards, day care or child extracurricular activities).
Pink Ladies of Wilson – Breast Cancer Assistance
Wilson County – The program provides grants to breast cancer patients to help with basic need, including utility bills, food, transportation expenses, and other necessities.
Southeastern Cancer Care (SCC)
Counties and residents east of I-95 or through which the interstate runs — Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Brunswick, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Edgecombe, Gates, Halifax, Harnett, Hertford, Hyde, Greene, Johnston, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Nash, Northhampton, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquatank, Pender, Perquimons, Pitt, Robeson, Sampson, Tyrrell, Washington, and Wayne Counties.
The SCC provides financial assistance for basic needs, such as food, utilities, gas, and cancer-related prescription drugs, during cancer treatments. Assistance is available to those living east of I-95 or in a county within the I-95 boundaries.
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Programs for or to Support Children
Holt Brothers Foundation – KidsCAN!
This foundation provides education, emotional support, peer empathy and inspiration during monthly group meetings for children ages 6-16 with a parent with cancer as well as providing scholarships to the KidsCAN! program. Program sites include Cone Health Cancer Center at Alamance Regional, Duke Cancer Institute, and UNC REX Cancer Center.
Kesem
Supports children through and beyond their parent’s cancer. Provides children impacted by a parent’s cancer a continuum of touch points throughout the year. The largest program, Camp Kesem, is a week-long summer camp provided free of charge for children ages 6 through 18.
Follow the link, or call (253)736-3821.
NanKind (formerly Nanny Angel Network)
NanKind seeks to help children whose parents have had a cancer diagnosis. Programs teach children healthy coping skills, provide meals, and more.
United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) – Child Sponsorship Program
UBCF gives grants to families affected by breast cancer with children 18 years old or younger. Grants provide healthy food, assistance with medical treatments, counseling services, back to school clothing and supplies, and holiday gifts.
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Healing Retreats and Comfort Kits
Carolina Breast Friends – Outreach Services
This program provides mastectomy pillows, inspiration jars, and comfort bags to breast cancer patients and survivors. They also get survivors commercial breast prostheses and mastectomy bras.
Healing Pines
They give groups of women, who are within two years of finishing treatment, time away to focus on their self-care. From yoga classes to spa days to weekends in Pinehurst, the organization guides women to understand life after a diagnosis
Little Pink Houses of Hope
Applicants can receive a free, week-long vacation retreat with their families.
Lump to Laughter – Hope Packages
A Hope Package includes items to soothe, empower and manage stress for women currently undergoing breast or ovarian cancer treatment.
National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. (NBCF) – HOPE Kit Program
A HOPE Kit is filled with thoughtful and comforting items to women undergoing breast cancer treatment.
The Pink Peppermint Project
To those undergoing treatment for breast cancer or those who recently completed their treatment, the Pink Pepperment Project provides beauty boxes.
Pink Pillow Project
This gives those diagnosed with breast cancer a free pillow to aid in their post-surgical recovery. See website for availability.
The Pink Ribbon – Pink Ribbon Bags
The program provides gift bags to women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Please note that shipping is not included..
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Food Assistance
The Helene Foundation
The foundation helps North Carolina families in which the mother is undergoing cancer treatments. The types of help includes delivered meals, housecleaning, child care, family support, and arranging transportation to medical appointments. To qualify you must reside in North Carolina, have one child under the age of 18 living in the home, and be in active treatment for any form of cancer from a Triangle area cancer treatment facility.
Follow the link, or call (919) 280-7800.
Lasagna Love
Lasagna Love provides volunteer-prepared home-delivered meals–lasagna, of course–to families in need throughout the country. Families or individuals may request one meal each month for the household.
Nutrition for Longevity
They provides medically-tailored home delivered meals to those recovering from illness. They can cater to specific cuisine needs such as vegan, pescatarian, and flexitarian. This program accepts Medicaid or Medicare.
Follow the link, or call (833) 688-7445.
Tickled Pink Breast Cancer Support, Inc. – Cuisine Care Packages
This program provides complimentary healthy cuisine to single adult breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in Durham, Orange, and Wake counties
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Transportation Assistance
American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery
ACS provides free ground transportation to and from cancer-related medical appointments for people with cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves.
Follow the link, or call (800) 227-2345.
The Helene Foundation
The foundation helps North Carolina families in which the mother is undergoing cancer treatments. The types of help includes delivered meals, housecleaning, child care, family support, and arranging transportation to medical appointments. To qualify you must reside in North Carolina, have one child under the age of 18 living in the home, and be in active treatment for any form of cancer from a Triangle area cancer treatment facility.
Follow the link, or call (919) 280-7800.
The Sisters Inspiring Sisters Incorporated (The SISI)
The SISI provides transportation to breast cancer patients to get their treatments and mammograms. Begun in North Carolina, this has spread to 16 states and DC.
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House Cleaning Assistance
Cleaning for a Reason
A trusted network of residential cleaners, cleaning industry volunteers, and community volunteers provide free home cleaning to patients battling cancer. Patients can receive up to 2 free home cleanings. Follow this link to apply.
The Helene Foundation
The foundation helps North Carolina families in which the mother is undergoing cancer treatments. The types of help includes delivered meals, housecleaning, child care, family support, and arranging transportation to medical appointments. To qualify you must reside in North Carolina, have one child under the age of 18 living in the home, and be in active treatment for any form of cancer from a Triangle area cancer treatment facility.
Follow the link, or call (919) 280-7800.
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Cancer + Careers
They address the needs faced by how cancer often changes people’s availability or ability to work. They offer legal and insurance information and lists of resources to deal with job related issues, including disability.
DONNA CareLine
They provide case management to patients diagnosed with breast cancer specializing in care, insurance, and finance. Case managers come from the nursing and social work fields.
Follow the link, or call (877) 236-6626.
For 3 Sisters
Their Road to Resources program connects breast cancer patients and survivors to whatever sort of resources they need on their road to recovery from financial support to counseling and support groups and from medical garments to veterinary care, and more. The program may be open or close depending upon funding. Check back regularly for program status.
Imerman Angels
Inspired by the belief that no one should face cancer alone, they connect cancer fighters, survivors, previvors, and caregivers to “Mentor Angels,” cancer confidantes with similar stories and experiences. Mentor Angels give free, personalized one-on-one cancer support for cancer fighters, survivors, and previvors.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
In addition to listening and discussing feelings and concerns, volunteers can direct to resources such as support groups, wigs, and financial help.
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Comprehensive Cancer Support Program
The CCSP helps patients during cancer treatment, recovery, and survivorship. UNC Lineberger is the only public National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in North Carolina. The Patient Family Resource Center connects patients to support, education, and related resources. It also offers services such as financial aid referrals, a boutique for wigs and head coverings, and relaxation rooms. The PFRC is located on the ground floor of the N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC.
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Lymphedema
Core Compassion Project’s Lymphedema Sleeve Program
They provide lymphedema arm sleeves to individuals diagnosed with breast cancer. Follow the link to complete an application.
Lymphedivas
This is one of many companies that sell medical compression garments made for physical and emotional comfort. This company stands out for being founded by women who experienced lymphedema. Compression garments may qualify under your insurance as “durable medical equipment,” which means your insurance may pay for some or all of your garments. benefit that can help pay for some or all of your compression garments.
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Wigs, Headcoverings, and Aesthetic Resources
Catawba County Wig Bank & Catawba Valley Medical Center Wig Bank
A wig bank serving Catawba County that formerly was in the Catawba Valley Medical Center.
437 Main Ave SW
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 322-3390
Charles Cannon Memorial Hospital
UNC Appalachian/Appalachian Regional Healthcare System houses a wig bank donated by the American Cancer Society. They also have volunteer-donated turbans and hats.
434 Hospital Dr
Linville, North Carolina 28646
(828) 737-7000
Chemoaccessories
This nonprofit was also found by a breast cancer survivor. They provide free accessories (scarves, turbans, jewelry) to women going through cancer treatment and hair loss with the hope of helping women keep their confidence and to be positive. Follow this link to request a set.
Courage for the Soul Head Scarves
They are a nonprofit providing cancer patients with hair loss while in active treatment a free head scarf upon request.
EBeauty
https://www.ebeauty.com/ Donated wigs are refurbished and sent free of charge to women in need. Patients may select style, color and other options via an interactive online platform. The EBeauty Resource Center provides online listings of local and national services, providers, support groups, etc.
Hair We Share
This is a national organization whose primary mission is providing free wigs to children with medical hair loss, but they will provide wigs to adults based upon their financial need an approval.
Follow the link, or call (516)484-8483.
Headcovers Unlimited
This is a Texas-based company founded by a breast cancer survivor in 1989. They offer a collection of wigs, hair pieces, and headcovers that are vetted for quality and comfort.
Hope Scarves
This is a national non-profit that supports people facing cancer through scarves, stories, and research. Cancer patients can request a free headscarf that is paired with survivor stories to offer encouragement to those in active treatment. Friends and family can request one be sent to a patient for a small donation. They also partner directly with hospitals and organizations in North Carolina, including Hope Women’s Cancer Center (Asheville), Little Pink Houses of Hope (Burlinton), Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center, Duke Raleigh Women’s Cancer Center, and more.
Follow the link, or call (502) 333-9715.
The Look Good Feel Better Program
They help women cope with the effects of cancer treatment on their appearance, including workshops with professional advice on how to deal with hair loss using wigs, scarves, hats, hairpieces, and other accessories.
Follow the link, or call (800)227-2345.
The Pink Wig Project
They get a fun and sassy pink wig at no cost to cancer patients in active treatment.
TRSCARE
TRSCARE is a non-profit that helps qualified cancer patients get high quality wigs, breast prostheses, mastectomy supplies, post-surgical garments, and lymphedema compression wear through their insurance.
The Wig Bank of Caldwell County
The on-site salon provides wigs, scarves, hats, and turbans. They also host a Be-You-Tiful Class monthly giving makeup and beauty pointers.
226 Mulberry St SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 726-9111
Wigs and Wishes
This program connects people with a free wig and complimentary styling services to women with cancer through a network of participating salons and stylists. To find a salon, follow this link.
Follow the link, or call (856) 582-6600.
The Verma Foundation
Cap wigs are a human hair wig plus baseball cap combo, and the Verma Foundation can cater the wig and the cap to a patient’s preference. Follow the link to apply, Note that you will be required to include a doctor’s note to verify diagnosis and medical need.
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Breastforms, Prosthetics, and Mastectomy Bras
AnaOno
In partnership with Pink Warrior Advocates, AnaOno is an online bra retailer that will help women get a a donated mastectomy bra.
Awesome Breastforms
Program provides handmade prosthetic breast forms completely free for women who have had breast surgery, including mastectomy, lumpectomy, explant surgery and women with developmental conditions.
Best Face Forward 2.0
Provides services and subsidies for eligible individuals for non-medical services critical to a woman’s quality of life and body image. Services include financial subsidies for wigs (cranial hair prosthesis), cold caps (scalp cooling treatment), nipple and areola tattooing and eyebrow tattooing. The program may be open or close depending upon funding. Check back regularly for program status.
Carolina Breast Friends – Outreach Services
Program provides mastectomy pillows, inspiration jars and comfort bags to breast cancer patients and survivors. Supplies commercial breast prostheses and mastectomy bras.
Impact One
Provides women with breast cancer mastectomy bras, breast forms, wigs, and post-surgical clothing.
Knitted Knockers
This network of volunteers with a presence in North Carolina provides breast prostheses women with breast cancer.
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Education and Research Resources
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
https://www.aacr.org/ Support cancer researchers and offer resources for people affected by cancer, including education, personal stories, and Cancer Today magazine.
(215) 440-9300
American Cancer Society (ACS)
https://www.cancer.org/ Maintains a website with information about all types of cancer, including news, research, statistics, and tips for living with cancer. Breast cancer topics cover risk, early detection, and understanding diagnosis, treatment, and reconstruction.
(800) 227-2345
Breastcancer.org
https://www.breastcancer.org/ Provides information about breast cancer, including tests, types of breast cancer, treatment options, and clinical trial news. Also features expert podcasts and personal stories from people who have been diagnosed.
(610) 642-6550
BreastCancerTrials.org (BCT)
https://www.breastcancertrials.org/ Encourages people living with breast cancer to consider clinical trials as a normal part of care. Educates people about trials and offers tools to make it easier to find trials specific to a person’s breast cancer diagnosis and treatment history.
(888) 282-7099
Cancer.Net by American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
https://www.cancer.net/ An educational resource for people diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers. The site offers information about many kinds of cancer including breast cancer. Also offers publications, expert health blogs, and monthly e-newsletters.
(571) 483-1780
Cure Today
https://www.curetoday.com/ A magazine and online resource presenting cancer research news coverage, patient stories, and more. It iofers the latest medical news and empowering stories to people affected by breast cancer.
(609) 716-7777
Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Research Foundation
https://www.ibcresearch.org/ Offers information, education, and advocacy for people diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer. The foundation supports and summarizes research on the causes of IBC and IBC treatment research.
(877) 786-7422 (877-STOP-IBC)
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
https://www.lbbc.org/community/breast-cancer-resources A thorough resource guide providing programs and services for people diagnosed with all stages of breast cancer, including a helpline, conferences and webinars, online support groups and funding.
Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance (LBCA)
https://lobularbreastcancer.org/ A network of patient advocates diagnosed with lobular breast cancer and working with breast cancer researchers and clinicians striving to increase knowledge of lobular breast disease and promote research that leads to advances in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Alliance
https://www.mbcalliance.org/resources/ Provides various support services and educational information for those afflicted by breast cancer.
National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)
https://www.breastcancercourse.org/napbc-breast-center/ Offers accreditation to centers that provide breast cancer care. Breast centers accredited through NAPBC must comply with standards of care, which aim to offer timely, modern, high-quality care based on scientific research.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
https://canceradvocacy.org/ Advocates for improved research, regulation, funding, and delivery of cancer care. Through its programs and resources, the group provides tools for self-advocacy to people who have been treated for cancer. Also helps other organizations address public policy issues that affect people living with cancer.
National Lymphedema Network (NLN)
https://lymphnet.org/ Offers education and guidance for understanding and managing lymphedema, a swelling condition that can sometimes happen after breast cancer surgery.
Not Putting on a Shirt
https://notputtingonashirt.org/ Shares information and support for people who choose to not undergo breast reconstruction after mastectomy.
(412) 407-5997
OncoLink
https://www.oncolink.org/ Provides a complete database of information about specific types of cancer, updates on cancer treatments, and news about research advances.
(215) 349-8895
Research Advocacy Network (RAN)
https://researchadvocacy.org/ Works to improve patient-focused cancer research through collaboration with other cancer-centered groups, scientists, and advocates.
(877) 276-2187
Susan G. Komen
Susan G. Komen works to fund and improve breast cancer research, community health, global outreach, and public policy initiatives. Offerings include information about breast cancer, clinical trials, and advocacy.
Komen’s Patient Care Center helps with education & information, emotional support, screening & diagnostics, and financial support.
Follow the link, or call 1 (877) 465-6636 (877-GO-KOMEN).
helpline [AT] komen [DOT] org
Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation
https://tnbcfoundation.org/ (877-880-TNBC) or (646) 942-0242 Provides information on triple-negative breast cancer and funds research on treatment. Also offers an online community, webinars, downloadable guides, and financial help.
(646) 942-0242 or (877) 880-TNBC
Triage Cancer
https://triagecancer.org/ Provides free education on the practical and legal issues that arise after a cancer diagnosis
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Hospital-based Programs, Centers, and Resources
Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute Department of Supportive Oncology
Services include Integrative Oncology, Nutrition, Patient Navigation, Rehabilitation, Survivorship, Psycho-oncology, Senior Oncology, Palliative Medicine, and Support Groups.
Locations include LCI’s Charlotte, Concord, Pineville, Union, and University centers.
E-mail: LCISupportiveOncology [AT] AtriumHealth [DOT] org
(980) 442-2500
For Financial Assistance, go to this website or contact Patient Customer Service at (704) 512-7171 or (844) 440-6536.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Cancer Patient Support Program
Services include a wide range of counseling, therapeutic, and support services. Sister program to the Psychosocial Oncology Program.
(336) 713-6954
For Financial Assistance, use the application linked here.
Cape Fear Valley Health Cancer Center
Services include public welfare programs application assistance, referrals to community agencies, assistance with Friends of the Cancer Center (financial support), transportation and prescription resources, and education.
Cone Health Cancer Support & Wellness Services
Services include patient and family support, the Alight Program for Breast and GYN Cancer Support, appearance and self-image assistance, financial advocacy, Healing Touch, massage, nutrition, Hirsch Network support programs, palliative, psychological and spiritual support, and wellness and rehabilitation.
Locations include Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, the Doris S. Tanger Center for Patient and Family Support at Cone Health Wesley Long, and Alamance Regional.
(866) 822-8740
For Financial Assistance, learn about their programs here.
Duke Health Cancer Support Services
Services include support during and after cancer care (e.g., wigs and scarves, salon, make-up; survivorship support, physical rehabilitation, recreation therapy, etc.), for children and teens (Child Life Services), support for mind and spirit, and support groups.
Locations include the Durham, Cary, and Raleigh cancer centers.
(919) 684-4497
For Financial Assistance, apply for Charity Care with the application linked here.
Novant Health Cancer Institute (Greater Charlotte) Buddy Kemp Support Center
Services include support groups and counseling, spiritual support, financial support, etc.
UNC Health Mary Anne Long Patient and Family Resource Center
Services include an education center, relaxation therapy room, boutique, kitchenette, conference room, and referrals for financial assistance.
(984) 974-8100
For Financial Assistance, apply for Charity Care via My UNC Chart or by calling (866) 704-5286 or (984) 974-3425.
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Support Program
Services include Caregivers Support, Mental Health and Emotional Support, Financial and Legal Assistance, Survivorship, Health Coaching and Physical Activity, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition, and more. The website details support provided by the CCSP and links to outside agencies that provide support, too. The Patient and Family Resource Center in the NC Basnight Cancer Hospital falls under this program’s umbrella.
(984) 974-8100
UNC Rex Support Services
Services include patient navigation, social workers, nutrition, DigniCap Scalp Cooling system, financial counselors, cancer rehabilitation, wellness and support groups, and valet services.
(919) 784-3105
Vidant Health/ECU Health Cancer Care
Services include psychotherapy, support groups, complementary therapies (and partnerships with the community).
Locations in Greenville and Beaufort with limited services also in Tarboro, Roanoke Rapids, and Nags Head.
(252) 847-9450
For Financial Assistance, call (252) 847-4472 or (800) 788-4473.
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County-based Resources
Follow this link to go to a special page listing cancer screening, support groups, transportation assistance, financial aid, and/or prescription support specific to your county of residence.
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Other Breast Cancer Resources
There are many organizations that have their own resource pages and programs in both English and Spanish.
Susan G. Komen — en español
Komen supports breast cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and researchers, whether it be information, community, links to other organizations that provide services, or direct help. CBCS has been an honored recipient of grants.
National Cancer Institute — en español
American Cancer Society — en español
National Breast Cancer Coalition‘s Guide to Quality Breast Cancer Care
Cancer Care News – Free Cancer Help
This page connects to 20 sites that offering products and services, many free of cost.
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Acknowledgments: Thank you to all those who assisted in the research process to find and compile these (in alphabetical order by surname): Festus Adejumo, Robin Crawley-Cox, Brittney Gedeon, Chris Halloran, Jamie Hunter, and Erin Lutz.