Breast Cancer Support Groups

To locate a support group for women with breast cancer, see the following resources (in alphabetical order.) Keep in mind that you can participate in a support group in person, on the telephone or online:

• American Cancer Society. Call 800.ACS 2345
• Association of Oncology Social Workers. Call 215.599.6093
• Breast Cancer.org/community
• Breast Cancer Network Of Strength (formerly "Y-ME") - contact a local affiliate at: www.networkofstrength.org/locations/
• Cancer Care. Call: 800.813.HOPE
• Cancer Support Community (formerly Gilda's Club Worldwide and The Wellness Community). Local and online support groups.
• • For online support groups, go to: www.thewellnesscommunity.org/mm/Community.aspx.
  • To find a support group in your community, contact a local affiliate. Contact information is at: www.thewellnesscommunity.org. Click on: About CSC, then Locate A CSC Near You.
• Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Hotline. Call 877.465.6636
• Your local cancer center may provide support groups.

For information about support groups, including what to do if a group doesn't work out for you, click here.