Arizona breast cancer various Resources:
ABreast in the West: www.arizonabcs.com
Dragon Boating has been proven to increase the overall health and length of survival while decreasing the incidence of lymphedema following treatment for breast cancer.
Arizona Foundation for Cancer: www.azforcancer.org
Arizona Foundation for Cancer is a program-based organization that helps people through cancer treatment and survivorship by providing services that increase quality of life while people fight cancer. Specifically, the foundation offers non-medical support services that most insurance companies cover little to none of the costs. Integrative and supportive services are designed to help patients, their family members and caregivers.
The Bald Project: Available on Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Youtube
The Bald Project podcast is a series of interviews from post chemo and radiation patients talking about all areas of their hair experience. From the moment they found out their diagnosis through it all growing back again, we talk about it all. The hopes for this podcast are to help new cancer patients know they aren't alone in their feelings and help support them in their own unique experience.
Brightly Living Foundation: www.brightlyliving.org
At Brightly Living Foundation, our mission is to support mental and emotional wellness by connecting and empowering women to live brightly beyond breast cancer Our goal is to provide a safe place for women affected by breast cancer to find support, education, and connections that will empower them as they move forward in life with hope, strength, and joy.
Cancer Support Community: www.cscaz.org
Provides emotional and social support for anyone impacted by cancer by offering more than 100 programs per month that include support groups, social activities, mind/body therapies, nutritional counseling and educational seminars. All programs are offered free of charge and designed to support cancer patients, their families and caregivers throughout their cancer journey.
Check For A Lump: www.checkforalump.org
Provides a full continuum of care for breast cancer including free breast health education, mammograms and diagnostic testing, along with wig assistance, community support services, and resources in Arizona.
Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer: www.cbbcaz.org
Provides high quality, reliable information and support to black breast cancer patients within the Phoenix Metropolitan area, and to educate the black community about breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, and screening.
The Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona: desertcanceraz.org
The mission of The Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona is to provide cancer education, access to lifesaving screenings and to secure treatment resources for the uninsured and under insured in Arizona
Froth and Bubble Foundation for Food Assistance: frothandbubblefoundation.org
Their mission is to provide direct financial assistance in purchasing food/supplements for those patients faced with the most difficult choice between nutrition and medicine/healthcare costs as they actively battle their disease.
Impact One: www.impactone.pink
Helps alleviate the financial and emotional burden experienced during expensive breast cancer treatment and recovery by providing prosthetics, bras, wigs, and post-surgical garments.
Joy Bus: www.joybus.org
The Joy Bus is a nonprofit organization whose sole purpose is to relieve the daily struggles of people with cancer by delivering a fresh and healthy meal with a friendly face. Our mission is to improve the lives of our patrons through good food and company. Founded in 2011 by award-winning chef, Jennifer Caraway, The Joy Bus was named in honor of her dear friend Joy. Joy struggled with the painful and debilitating side effects of ovarian cancer to which she ultimately succumbed. Her grace, drive, and determination inspire us to help those who fight that same battle.
My Hope Bag: www.myhopebag.org
Provide bags of HOPE and comfort, as well as support services, for women with breast cancer.
The Singletons: www.thesingletonsaz.org
Singleton Moms is a community dedicated to lessening the burdens of single parents with cancer and their families.
S.T.A.R.S. Arizona: www.starsarizona.org
S.T.A.R.S stands for "Survivors Tell A Real Story" and is a performance-based event for cancer survivors to share their newfound sense of purpose after a cancer diagnosis.
Wigged Out: www.wiggedout.org
Provides financial assistance to people in Arizona who are in need of wigs and head coverings due to hair loss caused by a diagnosed medical condition, such as cancer, alopecia, blood and genetic disorders, anxiety, or complications from surgery or medications. Partnering with reputable wig boutiques across the greater Phoenix area, Wigged Out is able to ensure the people we help are able to receive new, high quality and well fitting wigs, that they are able to select, empowering them to feel more like themselves.
Arizona breast cancer Finacial Resources
Bikers for Boobies: www.bikers4boobies.org
Provides awareness, education and financial resources to all those battling cancer with emphasis on breast cancer.
Bosom Buddies of Arizona: www.bosombuddies-az.org
Offering support and resources to men and women dealing with breast cancer.
Chemo Companions: www.chemocompanions.org
Offering support and resources to men and women dealing with breast cancer.
Families Raising Hope: www.familiesraisinghope.org
The mission of Families Raising Hope is at the core of our existence. It is our unwavering dedication to stepping in and alleviating the immense financial burden that cancer patients and their families face during their treatment journey. Through our tireless efforts, we aim to ensure that these brave individuals can wholeheartedly concentrate on their health, healing, and recovery without the constant worry of mounting expenses.
Happily Ever After League: www.happilyeverafterleague.org
H.E.A.L. supports moms going through cancer recovery. Providing support services to mothers in Arizona diagnosed with cancer and living with at least one dependent child.
Sisters Hike: www.sisterhike.org
At Sister's Hike, we strive to provide love and support to breast cancer fighters and survivors so they know they are not alone in this journey, bring awareness to breast cancer by advocating for anyone affected, and show support to anyone affected by breast cancer.
After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD): www.abcdbreastcancer.org
ABCD has been singularly focused on providing free, one-to-one emotional support to anyone impacted by the disease. Our signature service is creating a unique match between someone who needs support and an ABCD Mentor who not only shares a similar diagnosis and treatment plan, but also has similar ages, common interests, personal characteristics, career paths, and family dynamics.
ACSM Exercise is Medicine: www.exerciseismedicine.org
The mission of Moving Through Cancer, a taskforce led by world-renown researcher Dr. Kathryn Schmitz, is to make these benefits a reality by assuring all people living with and beyond cancer are assessed, advised, referred to, and engaged in appropriate exercise and rehabilitation support services as part of their cancer care and recovery.
American Cancer Society: www.cancer.org
The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
Annie Appleseed Project: www.annieappleseedproject.org/resources/
The Annie Appleseed Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit devoted to transforming lives through hope, knowledge, and empowerment. For over 20 years, we have been a steady light for individuals and families navigating cancer ensuring they are informed, supported, and never alone.
Bag It!: www.bagitcancer.org
Helps newly diagnosed cancer patients take the next steps toward treatment and recovery by providing essential information and support to patients.
Brave Coalition Foundation: www.bravecoalition.org
BRAVE® Coalition Foundation firmly believes in one’s personal choice for post-mastectomy care. As advocates for breast cancer survivors, we help to:
- Advocate for and influence legislation and the insurance industry.
- Educate breast cancer survivors about their restoration options.
- Streamline access to care and other valuable resources.
Breastcancer.org
Their mission is to help people make sense of the complex medical and personal information about breast health and breast cancer, so that the people they help can make the best decisions for their lives.
Breast Cancer Research Foundation: www.bcrf.org
Our mission is to prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the world’s most promising research. We want to put an end to breast cancer. Our goal: No more fear. No more hospital visits. No more side effects or needless suffering. No more loved ones lost to breast cancer.
Caregiving in the US: www.caregivingintheus.org
Caregiving in the US is a comprehensive report on family caregiving in America, and it is widely regarded as one of the most authoritative data resources on family caregivers. The research explores the characteristics, roles, and needs of family caregivers who provide ongoing support and care management for adults and children with complex medical conditions or disabilities. The project is a joint effort from the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP.
Camp Kesem: www.kesem.org
Committed to creating a world where every child with a parent with a cancer diagnosis, or has lost a parent to cancer, is never alone. Supporting these children through and beyond their parents' cancer with free, fun-filled creative programs, and a lasting community.
The Cancer Journey Institute: www.thecancerjourney.com
A world with over 1 million trained Cancer Journey Coaches to serve all cancer patients, survivors or caregivers who want emotional, mental and spiritual support and healing through their cancer journey.
Cleaning for a Reason: www.cleaningforareason.org
Provides free house cleaning for cancer patients in the U.S. and Canada.
I WANT TO MOW YOUR LAWN, INC.: www.iwanttomowyourlawn.com
Their mission is to preserve dignity, enable independence, and build community by providing eco-friendly essential lawn care for older adults, veterans, and others in need.
Know Your Lemons: www.knowyourlemons.org
Their mission is to improve early detection of breast cancer worldwide through creative and empowering education which is available in 30 different languages.
Latina Association for Breast Cancer: alas-wings.org
ALAS-WINGS, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is dedicated to empowering Hispanic/Latina women about breast cancer awareness through comprehensive education and support for all women faced with breast cancer diagnosis and survivorship.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer: www.lbbc.org
Living Beyond Breast Cancer is a national nonprofit that connects people with trusted information and a community of support.
LivingWith: www.thisislivingwithcancer.com
Pfizer Oncology's app is designed to help you connect with loved ones, ask for support you need, remember important information from doctors' visits and stay organized, all in one place. It is available for free in English and Spanish.
Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance: www.lobularbreastcancer.org
The Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance (LBCA) engages patients, clinicians, and researchers to increase knowledge of lobular breast disease and promote lobular breast cancer research.
Lots a Helping Hands: www.lotsahelpinghands.com
Easily organize meals and assistance for friends and family in need.
Lymphatic Education & Research Network: lymphaticnetwork.org
LE&RN's mission is to fight lymphatic and related diseases through education, research, and advocacy. We seek to accelerate the prevention, treatments, and cures for lymphedema, lipedema, lymphatic anomalies, and the continuum of lymphatic diseases.
Man Up to Cancer: www.manuptocancer.org
Man Up to Cancer inspires men to connect and avoid isolation during their cancer journeys
Native American Cancer Initiatives, Inc. (NACI): www.natamcancer.org
Our mission is to reduce cancer incidence and increase survival among American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN)
Not Putting on a Shirt: www.notputtingonashirt.org
Not Putting on a Shirt is a 501(c)(3) organization advocating for optimal surgical outcomes for women who choose to go flat after mastectomy. Our mission is to advocate for satisfactory aesthetic outcomes – as agreed upon by the mastectomy patient and surgeon(s) – for those who choose to go flat. We inform and support patients, demand increased accountability for medical professionals and institutions, and collaborate with patients and the surgeons who care for them to establish resources and protocols that will make a difference.
Onco Ballet: www.oncoballet.org
Onco Ballet is dedicated to offering low to no cost ballet classes to those facing cancer through donor funding. We believe that dancing together in community through ballet movement is a big part of ones healing journey as it can help you get out of your mind and into your body.
Say YES to HOPE: www.sayyestohope.org
Their mission is to provide resources, information, support, and HOPE to all those who are affected by advanced breast cancer.
Sharsheret: www.sharsheret.org
National not-for-profit organization supporting young women and their families of all Jewish backgrounds facing breast cancer.
Sisters Network Inc.: www.sistersnetworkinc.com
Sisters Network® Inc. is committed to increasing local and national attention to the devastating impact that breast cancer has in the African American community.
Story Half Told: www.storyhalftold.com
Pfizer Oncology's Story Half Told offers education and information on understanding hereditary breast cancers, like BRCA1 and BRCA2, and the emotional impact of them.
Survivingbreastcancer.org
Empowering those diagnosed with breast cancer and their families from day one and beyond.
Triage Cancer: www.triagecancer.org
Triage Cancer® is a national, nonprofit organization that provides free education on the legal and practical issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, through events, materials, and resources.
**Also provides primarily Spanish speaking medical resources: www.triagecancer.org/espanol
YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE: www.yourattentionplease.com/#take-action
YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE is to help break down barriers to early detection and diagnosis. Early detection for breast cancer changes the game, so let's kick off a new era of breast health.
Young Survival Coalition (YSC): www.youngsurvival.org
Strengthens the community, addresses the unique needs, amplifies the voice and improves the quality of life of young adults affected by breast cancer, locally, nationally and internationally.
Want to meet up with fellow young breast cancer survivors in Maricopa County? Join their Facebook group to join and learn more: YSC - Young Survival Coalition | Facebook
Well Spouse Association: www.wellspouce.org
Well Spouse Association is a peer support organization
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