Breast Cancer

Self Help Clearinghouse

National. Local outgrowth of Reach to Recovery Program which in most areas is a one-to-one visitation program but in some areas is a support group. Contact your local or state chapter of American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 to determine availability of such groups and availability of trained volunteers.
Write:
American Cancer Society
669 Littleton Rd.
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Voice: 1-800-227-2345
Website: http://www.cancer.org
Verified: 04/26/2007

(BILINGUAL) National. 9 affiliate groups. Founded 1978. Mission is to decrease the impact of breast cancer, create and increase breast cancer awareness, and ensure through information, empowerment and peer support that no one faces breast cancer alone. Information and peer support for breast cancer patients and their families during all stages of the disease. Offers 24-hour hotlines (English and Spanish), a Latino Outreach program, a Men's Match program for husbands and partners of women with breast cancer, support groups, a Teen Education program and Advocacy Network to increase funding for research, publications, wig and prosthesis bank and newsletter. Group development guidelines.
Write:
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Org.
212 W. Van Buren St.
Chicago, IL 60607-3908
Voice: English: 1-800-221-2141 (24 hr) or Spanish: 1-800-986-9505 (24 hr)
Fax: 312-294-8598
Website: http://www.y-me.org
Verified: 10/26/2007

Model. 1 group in Minnesota. Founded 1990. Education, support group and advocacy for Black women and men with breast cancer and their families. Provides information and referrals, education, a support group for patients and survivors to discuss issues and concerns. Open to anyone interested in supporting and working with this grass-roots organization.
Write:
AABCA
P.O. Box 8981
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Voice: 612-825-3675
Fax: 612-827-2977
Website: http://www.aabcainc.org
E-mail: aabcainc@yahoo.com
Verified: 04/27/2007

National. 40 affiliated chapters. 3,000 members. Founded 1994. A national African American breast cancer survivors organization that promotes the importance of breast health through empowerment, support, breast education programs, resource information and clinical trials.
Write:
Sisters Network Inc.
8787 Woodway Dr., Suite 4206
Houston, TX 77063
Voice: 1-866-781-1808 or 713-781-0255 (day)
Fax: 713-780-8998
Website: http://www.sistersnetworkinc.org
E-mail: infonet@sistersnetworkinc.org
Verified: 10/27/2007

Model. Founded 1995. Offers emotional support to the mothers of daughters newly diagnosed with breast cancer to help them to be better 'care partners' to their daughters. Helps mothers cope with stress, learn about breast cancer treatment and promote breast cancer awareness. Literature, advocacy, phone support and online message board.
Write:
MSDBC
c/o Charmayne Dierker
25235 Foxchase Dr.
Chestertown, MD 21620
Voice: 410-778-1982
Fax: 410-778-1411
Website: http://www.mothersdaughters.org
E-mail: msdbc@verizon.net
Verified: 01/29/2007

Online. Founded 1997. Brings men together who have been diagnosed with male breast cancer so they can share experiences, gain information and support each other.
Website: http://www.acor.org (Once there, click on A-Z Cancers, then select "breast" then "MaleBC"
Verified: 04/27/2007

Online. Founded 1999. Support and education for women whose family history and genetic status put them at high risk of getting ovarian or breast cancer. Open to family members. Provides resources for women to determine if they are at high risk. Forums, chats, bulletin boards, member profiles and phone support network.
Write:
FORCE
16057 Tampa Palms Blvd. W., #373
Tampa, FL 33647
Voice: 954-255-8732 or 1-866-824-7475
Website: http://www.facingourrisk.org
E-mail: info@facingourrisk.org
Verified: 11/03/2007

(BILINGUAL) Model. 18 sites in NY Metro Area. Founded 1976. Provides support to women with breast or ovarian cancer, their families and friends. Support groups led by trained survivors. Cutting edge educational forums and advocacy activities held throughout the five boroughs of New York City.
Write:
SHARE
1501 Broadway, Suite 704A
New York, NY 10036
Voice: 1-866-891-2392; Breast Cancer Hotline: 212-382-2111; Ovarian Hotline: 212-719-1204; Latina Hotline (Spanish): 212-719-4454; Outside NYC: 1-866-891-2392; NY State Ovarian Hotline: 1-866-537-4273
Fax: 212-869-3431
Website: http://www.sharecancersupport.org
Verified: 09/24/2007