Breast Cancer Support & Grief Resources
Breast Cancer Glossary
Helps make medical terminology more clear and easier to understand.
BreastCancer.org
Offers extensive educational materials, community forums, and expert Q&As.
CancerCare
Provides free, professional counseling (in-person, phone, or online), support groups, and educational workshops.
Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation (TNBC Foundation)
Offers virtual support groups like "Tuesdays with TNBC Friends" and "Metastatic Mondays," providing spaces for sharing and healing.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC)
Offers peer matching, webinars, and survivorship support. Great for young women, metastatic patients, and caregivers.
SHARE Cancer Support
Offers helplines, virtual support groups, and educational programs for women with breast or ovarian cancer.
CancerCare's Online Support Group
Provides a free, 15-week online support group for individuals affected by TNBC, led by oncology social workers.
GriefShare
A nationwide grief recovery support group network that helps individuals find healing after the loss of a loved one.
The Pink Fund
Provides short-term financial assistance (90 days) for non-medical expenses like rent, transportation, or utilities during active treatment.
The Assistance Fund – Breast Cancer Copay Assistance
Helps cover out-of-pocket medication costs for qualifying patients.
United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF)
Offers multiple programs, including holistic treatments, scholarships, and family support.
Chicago Specific Resources
Illinois Breast & Cervical Cancer Program
IBCCP offers free mammograms, breast exams, pelvic exams, and Pap tests to eligible women.
Cook County Health Birthday Cancer Screening Program
Free breast cancer & prostate cancer screenings to eligible Cook County residents during the month of their birthday.
Loretto Hospital Cancer Screening
In a continued effort to increase awareness of breast cancer through education and affordable mammograms, Loretto Hospital offers discounted or free mammograms to qualified individuals.
Equal Hope Breast Cancer Screening Program
Offers a free breast health program to help women overcome barriers related to access to high quality care.
Sisters Network Inc. – Chicago Chapter
A local organization focused on African American breast cancer survivorship, offering community events and support.
Gilda’s Club Chicago
Offers bereavement and cancer-related support groups at no cost, fostering a community of understanding and care.
City of Hope - Financial Assistance
City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago seeks to improve the quality of health care and ensure that care is accessible to the maximum number of people possible within the resources available at our hospitals.