Where can I get printed materials for an event in my community?
We are glad to hear of your efforts to spread awareness in your community!
To request educational materials please visit the NBCF Shop, where you will be able to order our printed materials. The materials are free, we just ask that you pay for shipping. Our supplies are limited but we will do our best to accommodate your order. Please allow two weeks for us to process and mail packages.
How can I find a free or low-cost mammogram in my area?
You can search our National Mammography Program directory to learn about partner hospitals that may be able to offer free or low-cost mammograms.
If there is not an NBCF partner facility in your area, visit our breast cancer resources page for other resources.
Additionally, many hospitals have various assistance programs that might be helpful. Call your local hospital and ask to speak with a breast health navigator or a financial counselor to learn about your options.
If you need more guidance, please send an email including your state to [email protected] so we can help you find more specific options.
How can I get financial aid support?
There are several resources that may be able to help with financial assistance for breast cancer patients:
- Patient Relief Program (NBCF): Provides support for groceries, transportation, childcare, co-pays, prescription costs, home utilities, and more. Use the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s Find a Facility page, which lists partner hospitals across the country that offer this program.
- Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation: Offers help with medication, treatment, and travel expenses. Visit their website for more information: PAN Foundation.
- Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition (CFAC): Connects patients with organizations that provide financial help. You can search for resources in your area at CFAC.
- American Cancer Society: Provides lists of free or low-cost mammograms and financial assistance by location. Visit Cancer.org and select your state for local resources.
- Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCTP): State Medicaid program for free healthcare during treatment. Contact your local hospital and ask for a nurse or patient navigator.
If you need more guidance, please send an email including your state to [email protected] so we can help you find more specific options.
How can I get a HOPE Kit?
There are two options for requesting a HOPE KitTM for yourself or a loved one facing breast cancer.
1. You can get a free HOPE Kit by filling out the form below and joining the waitlist.
2. You can skip the waitlist by purchasing a Buy One, Give One HOPE Kit. Your request will bypass the waitlist with one HOPE Kit sent to you or a loved one, and the other will serve as a donation to take a breast cancer patient off the waitlist.
How can I join a support group?
NBCF offers support groups that meet virtually for national participants, and locally in Frisco, Texas. To learn more about our NBCF Support Groups and to RSVP, click here.
The following organizations also offer support to breast cancer patients and survivors.
If you need more guidance, please send an email including your state to [email protected] so we can help you find more specific options.
Can someone from NBCF speak at my community event?
We are glad to hear of your efforts to spread awareness in your community! Please reach out to us through this form, and we will be in touch with you if we are able to secure a staff member or volunteer for your event.
Can someone from NBCF do a workplace presentation for my company?
Our Breast Cancer Awareness in the Workplace presentation seeks to help your employees at every step of the breast health journey – from wellness education to survivor support and everything in between. This presentation will provide information about breast health and early detection, assessing your personal risk, and finding resources and support available during one’s breast cancer journey. We will also dive into how to support a loved one or co-worker, share the mission and impact of National Breast Cancer Foundation, and discuss ways to get involved. Please email [email protected] for more information.
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