Category: Women
The Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer
Provides support, education, information and advocacy for health issues relating to lesbians with cancer and their families.
Foundation for Women’s Cancer
www.foundationforwomenscancer.org
Core mission: To increase awareness and education, support expanded research and training, and provide knowledge and hope for women diagnosed with gynecologic cancers. There is a Seek a Specialist tool on the website that provides a list of active gynecologic oncologists who can help manage care from diagnosis to completion of treatment.
Livestrong’s Fertility Program
livestrong.org/how-we-help/livestrong-fertility/
Dedicated to helping cancer patients with fertility issues. The Livestrong Fertility Discount Program partners with clinics across the country to offer at least 25% off services for patients who are eligible.
Cleaning For a Reason
Cleaning for a Reason is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers free home cleaning to cancer patients in the United States and Canada. Their goal is to remove the burden of cleaning and allow those recovering from surgery, in active treatment, or in hospice to focus on their health and spending valuable time with loved ones.
Sisters Network, Inc. (SN)
SN seeks to increase local and national attention to the devastating impact that breast cancer has in the Black community. All chapters are run by breast cancer survivors. The NE Florida Chapter is in Jacksonville.
Dianne Townsend
neflorida@sistersnetworkinc.org
Northeast Florida Chapter: 904-757-6622
P.O. BOX 28122
Jacksonville, FL 32226-8122
SHARE: Dedicated Experienced Support for Women Facing Breast and Ovarian Cancers
For more than 35 years, SHARE has been a key source of information and support for women facing breast and ovarian cancers. By calling our toll-free helplines, people affected by these diseases can get immediate assistance from cancer survivors who are trained to provide support and information, and help callers sort through options and make informed decisions. SHARE offers a Breast Cancer Helpline, an Ovarian Cancer Helpline, a Caregiver Support Helpline and a Spanish-language Helpline. We also offer teleconferencing support for woman living with metastatic breast cancer. Every year, SHARE’s Helplines provide immediate help to thousands of callers who need to talk to someone who has been there.
Toll-Free National Support Line: 844-ASK-SHARE (844-275-7427)
(212) 719-0364
315 W 39th Street
Suite 910
New York, NY 10018