Breast Cancer: Where to turn?

Where do you turn if you need emotional support for a breast cancer diagnosis? How can you obtain a mammogram if you have no insurance? The following organizations may be of help.

Posted: 10.20.09

HELPLINE:

MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando: Call 321-841-1869 or visit the Web site.

Florida Hospital Cancer Institute, breast cancer care coordinator – 407-303-2514 or 1-866-773-3000.

American Cancer Society National Cancer Information Center – call 24-hour helpline 1-800-227-2345. For information online, visit the Web site.

Reach to Recovery of the American Cancer Society – matches women to women with similar diagnoses. Contact information above.

Look Good, Feel Better – Cosmetology, hair, wig and fashion sessions for women undergoing chemotherapy. Click HERE or call 1-800-395-LOOK to find a location near you.

Breast Cancer Network of Strength (formerly Y Me?) – provides a 24-hour support line staffed by trained peer counselors who are breast cancer survivors: 1-800-221-2141 or visit the Web site.

Cancer Hope Network – matches adult cancer patients with those who have similar diagnoses: 1-877-467-3638 or click HERE.

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation – For all things relating to breast health and breast cancer, call 1-877-GO-KOMEN (1-877-465-6636) or visit the Web site.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT:

American Cancer Society National Cancer Information Center – will provide locations and eligibility requirements for free or low-cost mammograms in your area. Contact information above.

American Breast Cancer Foundation and the Key to Life program helps uninsured, low-income women secure mammograms. Click HERE or call 1-877-Key-2-Life (877-539-2543).

This list was compiled by Florida Catholic correspondent Debra Tomaselli and Tanya Goodman of Florida Catholic staff.

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