Resources

Here are highly recommended resources for people recently diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S., covering medical guidance, emotional support, treatment planning, and financial assistance:

🏥 Medical & Treatment Information

1. American Cancer Society (ACS)

  • Website: cancer.org/breastcancer

  • Offers: Treatment guides, questions to ask your doctor, understanding test results, side effects, and survivor stories.

2. National Cancer Institute (NCI)

  • Website: cancer.gov/types/breast

  • Offers: Comprehensive, research-backed treatment information and clinical trial listings.

3. BreastCancer.org

  • Website: breastcancer.org

  • Offers: Clear, patient-friendly info about all breast cancer types, stages, and treatments. Also includes podcasts, forums, and community input.

🧑⚕️ Support Services & Communities

4. Susan G. Komen Foundation

  • Website: komen.org

  • Offers: A helpline, patient navigation, local events, and up-to-date info on breast cancer. Financial aid is also available.

5. Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC)

  • Website: lbbc.org

  • Offers: Webinars, emotional support, guides, and free one-on-one peer support programs for newly diagnosed patients.

6. SHARE Cancer Support

  • Website: sharecancersupport.org

  • Offers: Peer-led support groups, helplines, and bilingual (English/Spanish) programming.

💵 Financial & Practical Assistance

7. CancerCare

  • Website: cancercare.org

  • Offers: Free counseling, support groups, financial assistance, and education workshops.

8. Triage Cancer

  • Website: triagecancer.org

  • Offers: Legal and financial navigation, including help with work protections, health insurance, disability, and estate planning.

9. Patient Advocate Foundation

  • Website: patientadvocate.org

  • Offers: Case management services and financial aid for treatment-related expenses.

🧘 Wellness & Emotional Health

10. Cancer Support Community

  • Website: cancersupportcommunity.org

  • Offers: Mind-body programs, support groups, counseling, and education—available nationwide and online.

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