Here is some information for prominent local and national breast cancer educational and financial assistance resources:
Virginia State & Regional Resources
- Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation
- Website: vbcf.org
- Phone: 1-800-345-8223 (Connects with the local Resource Coordinator)
- Chesapeake Regional Breast Care (Local Medical Navigator)
- Website: chesapeakeregional.com
- Phone: 757-312-6137 (Breast Health Nurse Navigator) or 757-312-3033 (Appointments)
National Educational & Support Helplines
- Susan G. Komen Patient Care Center
- Website: komen.org
- Phone: 1-877-465-6636 (Breast Care Helpline providing free patient navigation and treatment support eligibility)
- American Cancer Society
- Website: cancer.org
- Phone: 1-800-227-2345 (Available 24/7 for medical information, rides to treatment, and local financial referrals)
- National Breast Cancer Foundation
- Website: nationalbreastcancer.org
- Email Support: help@nbcf.org (Coordinates patient relief funds through specific hospital partners)
Specialized Financial Navigation Databases
- CancerCare Helpline
- Website: cancercare.org
- Phone: 1-800-813-4673 (Provides direct grants for transportation and treatment-related expenses)
- Breastcancer.org Charitable Resource List
- Website: breastcancer.org (Searchable dashboard for legal, medical, and cost-of-living assistance)