Local Resources

SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE

• SOUTH FLORIDA AFFILIATE – Provides local resources for support, help for medically underserved for screening mammograms, biopsies & additional treatment as well as educational programs and printed literature 561.514.3020, www.komensouthflorida.org
• SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE NATIONAL - 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636) www.komen.org Linking A.R.M.S. – Assistance & Resources Made Simple through Komen National is financial assistance for oral medications for cancer treatment, pain and anti-nausea medications, lymphedema support and durable medical equipment.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY - Supports research, provides printed materials, educational programs and practical help for patients & their families. 1-800-ACS-2345, www.cancer.org

THE BREAST HEALTH COALITION OF MARTIN & ST. LUCIE COUNTIES - The Breast Health Coalition of Martin & St. Lucie Counties in Florida is a group of health professionals, organizations and breast cancer survivors working together to increase access to breast health services, support and treatment. www.BreastHealthCoalition.com

CANCERCARE, INC. – Offers free support, information, financial assistance & practical help to cancer patients and their loved ones. 1-800-813-4673, www.cancercare.org

CANCERVIVE - Provides support group information, insurance information, assistance, advocacy and educational materials. 1-800-486-2873, www.cancervive.org

FORCE - Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered - It is for anyone affected by hereditary breast or ovarian cancer. 1-561-366-4133 force@pbcancer.com

GILDA’S CLUB - Provides social and emotional support along with lectures, workshops, networking groups, children’s programs and networking groups. 1-888-445-3248, www.gildasclub.org

NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF BREAST CANCER ORGANIZATIONS (NABCO) - Lists national breast cancer support groups. 1-800-719-9154, www.nabco.org

NATIONAL BREAST CANCER COALITION - Grassroots organization with a mission to eradicate breast cancer through action and advocacy. 1-800-622-2838, www.natlbcc.org

NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE’S CANCER INFORMATION CENTER - Provides information and resources for patients, the public and health care providers. 1-800-4-CANCER, www.cancer.gov

NATIONAL LYMPHEDEMA NETWORK - Provides information on all aspects of health, disease, prevention and wellness. 1-800-541-3259, www.lymphnet.org

SOJOURNERS WITH HEALING HEARTS - Provides a breast cancer support group for women of color as well as physical, mental and spiritual support. Also provides education and encouragement through various community outreach opportunities in the Palm Beach County Area. 1-561-366-4151

THE CANCER ALLIANCE - Provides support and financial resources to cancer patients. 1-561-748-7227 CAhelpandhope@aol.com

VA HOSPITAL - 1-561-882-8262

THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY - Offers stress reduction and education workshops, nutrition guidance, exercise sessions & social events. 1-888-793-9355, www.thewellnesscommunity.org

WOMEN’S CANCER NETWORK - Provides news, updates, a risk assessment survey, a doctor finder tool, information on various cancers affecting women and more. www.wcn.org

YOUNG SURVIVAL COALITION - Provides information on breast cancer in young women. 1-212-577-6259 www.youngsurvival.org

PATIENT ADVOCACY

LANCE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION - Provides education and advocacy for those living with, through and beyond cancer. 1-512-236-7937, www.livestrong.org

NATIONAL COALITION FOR CANCER SURVIVORSHIP - Provides information and resources on cancer support, advocacy and quality-of-life issues. 1-877-622-7937, www.canceradvocacy.org

PATIENT ADVOCATE FOUNDATION - Provides education, legal counseling and referrals concerning managed care, insurance, financial issues, job discrimination and debt crisis matters. 1-800-532-5274, www.patientadvocate.org

DIRECTORY OF PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS’ PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS - 1-800-PMA-INFO or www.phrma.org/patients

NEEDY MEDS - A website of pharmaceutical companies who have special patient assistance programs. Patients can search this site for the particular drug (chemo or not) that they will be taking to see if there is an assistance program for that particular drug. www.needymeds.com