The cost of breast cancer can be a large burden mentally, emotionally and financially for you and your family. There are many resources that exist for patients around the country, that help patients cope after a diagnosis.
Susan G. Komen Treatment Assistance Fund & CancerCare
Medication, medical supplies and equipment, transportation, child and elder care.
cancercare.org or 800.813.4672
Susan G. Komen
List of resources ranging from financial assistance, genetic testing, transportation, healthcare assistance, and insurance help
komen.org or 1.877.465.6636
Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition
Search tool for up-to-date database of various forms of financial assistance
American Cancer Society
Road to Recovery (transportation assistance), Hope Lodge (lodging assistance), financial and legal information
cancer.org or 800.227.2345
Patient Advocate Foundation
Medication, co-pay and disability assistance for early and late stage breast cancer
patientadvocate.org or 800.532.5274
Patient Services Inc.
Co-pay assistance for young women needing diagnostic screenings
patientservicesinc.org or
800.366.7741
Healthwell Foundation
Medicare access, co-pay assistance for bone metastatis
healthwellfoundation.org or 800.675.8416
Oregon Division of Financial Regulation
Consumer information and insurance complaints.
dfr.oregon.gov or call 866.814.9710
Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (U.S. Department of Labor)
Information on federal laws requiring insurance coverage of breast reconstruction after mastectomy.
cms.gov or 877.267.2323 extension 6-1565
Cancer and Careers
Education, career coaching, support services for cancer in the workplace resources- for survivors, health professionals, and employers
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Resources for report discrimination in the workplace related to cancer
US Social Security Administration
Information on social security disability plans
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Information on the FMLA law- guidelines and forms
dol.gov or 1.866.487.9243
Young Survival Coalition
Breast cancer resources, and nation-wide support groups for young women diagnosed with breast cancer
CancerCare
Online and phone support groups for early and late-stage cancer
cancercare.org or 800.813.4672
Male Breast Cancer Coalition
Advocacy and education group for male breast cancer