Wondering what to do first?
Learning more about your condition
Where to Turn for Help
Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC)
1-855-807-6386
Metastatic Breast Cancer Network (MBCN)
1-888-500-0370
Advanced Breast Cancer Community
608-828-8852
Services Provided
Connection to a dedicated community of support and information for people with MBC offering:
- Advice from experts
- Telephone support
- Patient stories
- Booklets and newsletters
- Referrals to resources
- Conference and webinars
Connecting with other patients and support groups on the Internet, by phone, or in person
Where to Turn for Help
To get one-on-one support by phone
ABCD Helpline
1-800-977-4121
Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) Helpline
1-888-753-5222
SHARE Breast Cancer Helpline
1-866-891-2392
Services Provided
Telephone helplines that match you with a trained volunteer who is living with MBC
MetaVIVOR
Services Provided
Information to help you find—or set up—a support group, or connect with the MBC community through Facebook and social media
CancerCare®
1-800-813-4673
Services Provided
Free counseling and support groups led by oncology social workers to help you manage the emotional and practical challenges of cancer
To find a support group in your area
Cancer Support Community
1-888-793-9355
Services Provided
Referrals to local chapters than run support groups
BCMets.org
Breastcancer.org Discussion Boards
Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Foundation
Services Provided
Online discussion forums for people with MBC
Seeking help for anxiety or depression due to cancer-related health issues
Where to Turn for Help
American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) Helpline
1-866-276-7443
Services Provided
Referrals to professional counselors who are skilled at helping people manage cancer-related distress
Getting advice on how to talk with your healthcare team
Where to Turn for Help
Open to Options®
1-888-793-9355
Services Provided
A free professional counseling program that helps prepare you to make informed treatment decisions
Understanding your type of cancer and treatment options
Where to Turn for Help
National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Information Service
1-800-422-6237
American Cancer Society
1-800-227-2345
National Institute on Aging
Services Provided
Easy-to-understand information and treatment guidelines for all types and stages of cancer
Choosing an insurance plan or paying for coverage
Where to Turn for Help
Health Insurance Marketplace
1-800-318-2596
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
1-800-633-4227
Services Provided
Information to help you access healthcare coverage through Medicare, Medicaid, or the Affordable Care Act
Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)
1-800-532-5274
Services Provided
Free Web chats, webinars, search tools, and guides to help uninsured and underinsured patients find resources to help ease the burden of paying for treatment
Seeking information about financial or legal issues related to cancer
Where to Turn for Help
Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)
1-800-532-5274
Cancer Legal Resource Center
1-866-843-2572
Services Provided
Free professional information about health insurance, medical debt, disability, or job-related issues
Getting help with non-medical bills while being treated for MBC
Where to Turn for Help
The Pink Fund
1-877-234-7465
Services Provided
Offers short-term aid for basic living expenses to patients with breast cancer who have lost income during active treatment
Getting help with the cost of transportation to and from treatment
Where to Turn for Help
CancerCare® Get You There
1-800-813-4673
Services Provided
Grants to patients with MBC to cover the cost of transportation to and from treatment
American Cancer Society
1-800-227-2345
Services Provided
Referrals to local and national groups that provide funding for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses related to treatment
Getting information on pain or side effects of treatment to discuss with your healthcare team
Where to Turn for Help
Breastcancer.org
CancerCare®
1-800-813-4673
National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Information Service
1-800-422-6237
Services Provided
Practical information about pain and/or side effects of cancer treatment
Learning how to cope with hair loss and skin changes
Where to Turn for Help
Look Good Feel Better
1-800-395-5665
Services Provided
Free workshops offering makeup, beauty, and skin care tips to women in treatment for cancer
Lining up home care or help for older adults
Where to Turn for Help
Eldercare Locator
1-800-677-1116
Services Provided
Free referrals to community services for older adults and their families
Organizing help from friends and family
Where to Turn for Help
MyLifeLine.org
CaringBridge®
Services Provided
Websites and mobile apps that allow you to set up a free, private online network for giving and receiving help
Getting support for caregivers
Where to Turn for Help
Cancer Support Community
1-888-793-9355
CancerCare®
1-800-813-4673
Family Caregiver Alliance
1-800-445-8106
Services Provided
Support groups, information, advice, and referrals to resources for local and long-distance caregiving