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Following is a list of current sources of financial assistance for women with breast cancer. In addition to this list, look at the list of financial assistance resources for cancer in general. (See the document in "To Learn More.") If you find additional resources, please share them by e mailing: Survivorship A to Z

  •  American Breast Cancer Foundation 
    • The Key to Life Breast Cancer Assistance Program provides financial grants for a variety of diagnostic and support services including the screening and diagnostic mammograms, ultra sounds and emergency biopsies, wigs, medications, travel assistance and mastectomy bras.
    • Contact: www.abcf.org offsite link, Tel.: 877.539.2543 
  • AVONCares 
    • A program of Avon Foundation. 
    • AVONCares provides limited financial assistance for homecare, childcare and transportation. 
    • Contact: Cancer Care. www.cancercare.org offsite link. Tel.: 800.813.4673
  • Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition
    • A coalition of organizations 
    • Search by diagnosis and by need, including by zip code
    • www.CancerFac.org offsite link
  • Linking A.R.M.S. Program
    • Limited financial assistance for hormonal and oral chemotherapy, pain and anti-nausea medication, lymphedema supplies and durable medical equipment. 
    • The program is in partnership with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. 
    • Contact: Cancer Care. www.cancercare.org offsite link. Tel.: 800.813.4673
  • National Lymphedema Network
    • The NLN Marilyn Westbrook Garment Fund provides funds for lymphedema appliances, compression sleeves/stockings, and alternative garme
    • Contact: www.lymphnet.org  offsite link Tel.: 800.541.3259 or 415.908.3681 (San Francisco, CA)
  • Sisters Network, Inc.
    • For african-american women
    • Program provides financial assistance for mammograms, copays, office visits, prescriptions, and medical-related lodging and transportation.
    • Contact: www.sistersnetworkinc.org offsite link  Tel.: 866.781.1808 or 713.781.0255 (Houston, Tx)

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