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16057 Tampa Palms Blvd W
PMB #373
Tampa, FL 33647
Free Line: 1-866-288-7475 (1-866-288-RISK) (Responds to calls in English and Spanish)
info@facingourrisk.org
FORCE: Facing our Risk of Cancer Empowered is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by hereditary breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, colorectal and endometrial (uterine) cancers. FORCE offers a toll-free, peer-support helpline staffed by volunteers who can discuss issues with callers, offer referrals to resources, or match callers with another peer counselor with similar experiences. FORCE also provides access to board-certified genetic counselors to answer general questions about genetics. Publications such as newsletters, brochures, and other print materials are available on the website.
Categories: Breast, Other Cancers, Ovarian, Health Professional Referrals, Peer/Buddy Programs

1 S. Iroquois Avenue
Margate City, NJ 08402
hisbreastcancer@gmail.com
HIS Breast Cancer Awareness educates and supports those at risk of or diagnosed with male breast cancer. They provide information packets, how to perform a self-breast exam (as a man), hereditary cancer risk factors and support groups. Their website is designed to help educate, provide resources and support with our expert medical advisors, genetic counselors and programs. Support services and resources are available in English and Spanish.
Categories: Breast, International, Screening, Treatment, Advocacy, Counseling, Educational Programs , Health Professional Referrals, Peer/Buddy Programs , Support Groups

40 Monument Road, Suite 104
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Local Phone: 484-708-1550 (Responds to calls in English only); 610-645-4567 (Responds to calls in English only)
Free Line: 1-888-753-5222 (1-888-753-LBBC) (Breast Cancer Helpline) (Responds to calls in English)
mail@lbbc.org
Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) aims to connect people with trusted breast cancer information and support. Tailored content is available for individuals at high risk for developing breast cancer, as well as for those newly diagnosed, in treatment, or years beyond treatment. Online resources include interactive message boards, webinars, guides and brochures, and transcripts/audio recordings of conferences. Additionally, resources are also available for select demographics, including younger women, Latina women, the LGBT community, and men with breast cancer. The Breast Cancer Helpline is a national, toll-free telephone service staffed by trained volunteers affected by breast cancer, and offers guidance, information, and support. Online resources are available in English and Spanish.
Categories: Breast, Educational Programs , Peer/Buddy Programs

1086 Teaneck Road, Suite 3A
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Local Phone: 201-833-2341
Free Line: 1-866-474-2774
info@sharsheret.org
Sharsheret, Hebrew for “chain”, is a national organization which supports young Jewish woman and families facing breast and ovarian cancer. They offer a peer support network that connects women newly diagnosed or at high risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer with others who share similar diagnoses and experiences. They also provide support and education programs addressing advanced breast cancer, genetics, parenting, cosmetic side effects of treatment as well as programs for caregivers and those facing ovarian cancer. Genetic counselors are available to discuss family history, concerns about cancer risk and the implications of genetic counseling. Sharsheret’s programs are open to all women and men.

Categories: Breast, Educational Programs , Peer/Buddy Programs , Support Groups

80 Broad Street
Suite 1700
New York, NY 10004
Local Phone: 646-257-3000 (Responds to calls in English only)
Free Line: 1-877-972-1011 (1-877-YSC-1011) (Responds to calls in English only)
info@youngsurvival.org
The Young Survival Coalition (YSC) focuses on issues unique to young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. YSC works with survivors, caregivers, and the medical, research, advocacy, and legislative communities to improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients age 40 and younger. YSC can help young survivors find a support group, or match survivors with volunteers who’ve had a similar experience. YSC offers online resources including educational and support materials, discussion boards, and information about conferences and symposia.

Some publications are available in Spanish, and Spanish-speaking volunteers are available to serve as survivor matches in its peer-support program.
Categories: Breast, Advocacy, Educational Programs , Peer/Buddy Programs , Support Groups
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