Locating Breast Cancer Support

For those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, it is critical to receive loving and positive support. For most people there are many places to obtain this support.

Oftentimes, hospitals that provide cancer treatment host breast cancer support meetings. Meetings generally occur on a weekly or bi-monthly schedule. This type of support group consists of individuals who are currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer, or those who have completed treatment. Usually, a professional mediates the group session and may include a psychologist, oncologist or guest speaker.

At times, it is challenging for patients who are undergoing treatment for breast cancer to attend breast cancer support meetings in person. They may be too tired or too sick to attend meetings on a regular basis. Or, they may not be able to drive to the location where the group is hosted. Some people simply are not comfortable sharing personal information with strangers.

A good option to attending breast cancer support groups is to become a member of an online breast cancer support group. One of most popular and trusted online support groups is Breast Cancer Support located at www.bcsupport.org. Not only does Breast Cancer Support offer a wide range of beneficial information, they also have a chat room and forum, where members can meet and get to know one another.

The Susan G. Komen Foundation has been a leading advocate in breast cancer awareness for 25 years. This organization has raised more than $250 million dollars through various fundraising events and Race for the Cure walk-a-thons. The money has been used to promote breast cancer awareness; fund breast cancer research; and provide support services to breast cancer patients.

The Susan G. Komen Foundation hosts a public forum where members can meet and interact with one another. This type of informal setting allows people to communicate with others at a time which is convenient for them. Members can meet others who have gone through a similar experience. They can receive and give support to one another and oftentimes lifelong friendships are created. To learn more about the Susan G. Komen Foundation visit www.komen.org.

Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization is a highly respected and trustworthy organization who provides support to both cancer patients and their loved ones. Y-ME offers a variety of support programs including a 24-hour hotline, survivor match program, partner match program, and a wig and prosthesis program which provides wigs and prosthesis to women with limited resources.

The Y-ME website is loaded with resources and support tools to help everyone affected by breast cancer. To learn more about the organization and the services they offer, visit www.y-me.org.