Support for Individuals
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.
Breast Cancer Answers Project
Provides clinical trial information and supports cancer patients.
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 Support 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.
Fertile Hope
Provides assistance and support to cancer patients faced with infertility.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
A site oriented to survivors with news about conferences, special events, outreach programs, and message boards.
National Lymphedema Network
Or call: 800-541-3259
Provides education and guidance to lymphedema patients, health care professionals, and the general public.
Sisters Network Inc.
African American breast cancer survivors organization.
Young Survival Coalition (YSC)
YSC is a group of survivors bringing people together to further issues surrounding breast cancer in young women.