about us video series our stars funding resources news order         resources support and services   Support and Services TheBreastCareSite.com thebreastcaresite.com A website dedicated to helping Breast Cancer Survivors reclaim a positive body image and a healthy lifestyle. BreastCancerStories.com BreastCancerStories.com BreastCancerStories.com is a free online community where people going through breast cancer can communicate with their loved ones and one another during treatment, using their own unique website address, provided by the Breast Cancer Stories website. Additionally, newly diagnosed breast cancer patients can search an index of stories based on age, location, type of cancer and type of treatment, find someone similar to themselves and follow their stories, helping them to feel not quite so alone. Corporate Angel Network (CAN) corpangelnetwork.org Provides free air transportation for cancer patients traveling to and from recognized treatment centers in the US without regard to their financial resources. Cancer Hope Network cancerhopenetwork.org Matches patients and their families with trained volunteers who have undergone a similar experience. Cancer Survivors Network 800–227–2345 acscsn.org Includes a range of services that are phone-based and web-based, from pre-recorded discussions to live online chat sessions and virtual support groups. Access to services and programs are available in English and Spanish The Hope Chest Dragon Boat Team hopechestbuffalo.com The Hope Chest is a growing team of women sharing the common bond of being breast cancer survivors. The team mission of The Hope Chest is to help people understand that they can lead full, active lives, despite the physical limitations of the disease. Their unique floating support and exercise program is open to breast cancer survivors of all ages. Hosts for Hospitals hostsforhospitals.com This organization will put up families of hospitalized peple in distant cities. Living Beyond Breast Cancer Survivors Helpline: 888-753-5222 www.lbbc.org Living Beyond Breast Cancer is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life. Programs and services include conferences, teleconferences, the Survivors Helpline (888-753-5222), lbbc.org, newsletters, recordings, publications, networking programs and a library. Look Good Feel Better 800-395-LOOK lookgoodfeelbetter.org This organization is associated with The American Cancer Society. It teaches women techniques to enhance their appearance and self-image during cancer treatment, including makeover workshops, information on wigs, makeup, and one-on-one consultations in English and Spanish. National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) cansearch.org A network of groups and individuals who offer information and resources on cancer, support, advocacy, and quality of life issues. Access to services and programs are available in English and Spanish Pregnant With Cancer Network 1-800-743-4471 www.pregnantwithcancer.org The mission of the Pregnant With Cancer Network, is to let you know that you are not alone. Being diagnosed with cancer when you're pregnant can be a terrifying and lonely experience. You may feel like the only pregnant woman to ever be given such devastating news. They have set up a network of women from across the United States who were once given the same diagnosis. These women are here to lend support, offer hope, and share their experiences. The Sister Study sisterstudy.org The Sister Study is one of the first long-term studies to help us understand how women's genes and the things in their environment — homes, workplaces, and communities — influence risk of breast cancer. It is the first to collect such extensive and detailed information about environmental exposures. Vital Options vitaloptions.org The Group Room Callers' comments and questions drive the discussion; Ask questions of guest panelists and medical professionals and listen to the answers on the Web or on the radio. The show is not specifically devoted to breast cancer, but includes it, especially during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month.