Cancer & Breast Cancer Support Resources

National Support & Information

• Susan G. Komen® – ​Comprehensive breast cancer support including education, emotional support, and patient navigation. 🔗 https://www.komen.org/komen.org 

• CancerCare – ​Free counseling, support groups, education, and financial assistance navigation tools. 🔗 https://www.cancercare.org/CancerCare​

• SHARE Cancer Support – ​Peer-led support groups, webinars, and community outreach for breast and other cancers.

• 🔗 https://www.sharecancersupport.org/sharecancersupport.org​

• American Cancer Society Support Programs & Survivors Network – ​24/7 helpline, peer connection forums, and practical support resources. 🔗 https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services.html ​

• Breastcancer.org Community – ​Active discussion forums on treatment, side effects, survivorship, and caregiving. 🔗 https://community.breastcancer.org/Community Discussion Forums​

 

Financial Assistance & Practical Support

• Komen Financial Assistance Program — ​Grants for daily living expenses during treatment, including transportation and childcare support.  🔗 https://www.komen.org/financial-assistance-program/komen.org​

• Living Beyond Breast Cancer Fund — ​One-time grants to help cover treatment-related costs for patients in need. 🔗 https://www.lbbc.org/financial-help-resources LBBC​

• The Pink Fund — Resources and guides to help patients manage treatment-related financial burdens. 🔗 https://pinkfund.org​

• Patient Advocate Foundation Financial Resource Directory — Assistance with co-pays, insurance navigation, and financial support contacts.  🔗 https://www.patientadvocate.org/Patient Advocate Foundation​

• Cancer Support Community Helpline — ​Helps connect patients/caregivers to local services, housing, transportation, and financial resources. 🔗 https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/Cancer Support Community​

 

Treatment & Side Effect Support

These national resources offer education on treatment side effects and supportive care, plus connections to clinical and emotional support:

• Komen Supportive Care & Side Effects Guidance – ​Tips for managing treatment side effects and caregiver tools. 🔗 https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/treatment/side-effects/supportive-care​

• CancerCare Treatment Support Groups – ​Free online and in-person group support for people in treatment or post treatment.  🔗 https://www.cancercare.org (search “breast cancer support groups”) or www.breastcancer.org​

 

Delaware-Based Support

• Susan G. Komen Delaware – State-focused support, screening info, and community connections.
  🔗 https://www.komen.org/community/delaware

• Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) – Peer mentor programs, educational tools, and survivor support.
  🔗 https://debreastcancer.org

• Cancer Support Community Delaware – Free support groups, wellness programs, and social support.
  🔗 https://cancersupportdelaware.org

• American Cancer Society – Delaware – Local support programming and connection to treatment resources.
  🔗 https://www.cancer.org/about-us/local/delaware.html American Cancer Society

• Delaware 211 – Dial 211 or visit online for navigation of local health and social services.
  🔗 https://delaware211.org

 

Online Support & Community Forums

These platforms help people connect with others going through similar experiences:

• Cancer Survivors Network – Online peer community hosted by the American Cancer Society.
  🔗 https://www.cancer.org/survivors.html American Cancer Society

• Breastcancer.org Community Forums – Forums for diagnosis, treatment questions, emotions, caregiving, and survivorship.
  🔗 https://community.breastcancer.org/ Community Discussion Forums

 

Delaware Community Partners:  

• Grateful Acres – https://gratefulacresde.com