- 2Unstoppable – Partners women diagnosed with cancer with other women to encourage and support physical and emotional fitness during and after cancer treatment.
- American Cancer Society – Local Office: 124 Park St SE Suite 100 Vienna, VA 22180 (703-938-5550)
- National Foundation for Cancer Research Patient Navigation Hotline—a free resource which connects cancer patients and their loved ones with NFCR-funded certified oncology navigators who can provide assistance and guide people through this difficult time. They help patients understand the diagnosis and treatment options, access important information, identify clinical trial
- TLC catalog for wigs – 1-800-850-9445
- Free wigs – call the local office at 703-938-5550
- Look Good Feel Better Programs – Free program but registration is required. Hands-on ~ 2 hr group workshop conducted by volunteer cosmetologists. Includes 12-step skin care and makeup program, demo on how to use turbans, scarves, wigs and hats to help cope with treatment related hair loss. Must be undergoing chemo or radiation-1-800-395-5665, meets at Reston Hospital from 7-9 pm on the 2nd Monday of each month.
- Reston Hospital Infusion Center – Town Center Pkwy Pavilion I Basement Level Radiation Conf. Room.
- I Can Cope – free educational series that focuses on living with cancer. 2 hr class led by doctors, nurses, social workers & other professionals-call 1-800-227-2345.
- Reach to Recovery – one-to-one visitation for women with breast cancer who will have, or have had, a lumpectomy, mastectomy or recurrence. The visit is made by a breast cancer survivor who has been trained. Each pt is given a Reach Kit containing a soft prosthesis for mastectomy patients, exercise support, literature and local resource info-Main #.
- Road to Recovery -group of trained volunteer drivers to take pts to appts. Donate their time and use own vehicle and gas. Five business days advanced notice-call 1-800-227-2345.
- Patient Advocate Program -1-888-227-6333. Clinical Social Workers assist patients and caregivers who are facing complex problems such as income or no insurance.
- Dietitian-on-call – a registered dietitian provides free telephone nutrition counseling. To get free referral-1-800-227-2345.
- Asbestos exposure and breast cancer
- Cancer Survivors Network – online community for survivors and caregivers offering chat rooms, cancer information, & community resources.
- Breast Cancer Action – 1-877-278-6722
- Association of Cancer Online -practical, scientific information & visual aids for cancer patients
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer -1-877-786-7422
- Life with Cancer – 703-776-2841
- Komen for the Cure – 1-877-465-6636
- Living Beyond Breast Cancer -1-888-753-5222
- National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) -1-800-622-2838
- National Cancer Institute -1-800-4-cancer or cancer.gov. Also Available in Spanish
- Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation – 1-800-345-8223
- Loudoun Breast Health Network – for patients in Loudoun County only
- After Breast Cancer Diagnosis – Call 1-800-977-4121 for questions or for peer support
- SHARE – 1-866-891-2392 self help for women with breast or ovarian cancer.
- Cancer Support
- National Institutes of Health Medline Plus
- Cancer Care
- National Cancer Institute
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Cancer and Careers – Empowers and educates people with cancer to thrive in their workplace by providing expert advice, interactive tools and educational events. Free publications, career coaching, and a series of support groups and educational seminars. Strives to eliminate the fear and uncertainty for working people with cancer.
- Capital Region Action Against Breast Cancer – For breast cancer patients and survivors in the Washington, DC area. Offer an extensive program of support and education services to the greater Capital Region, free of charge, including a highly informative newsletter, monthly programs, and an annual survivor-caregiver celebration.
- Susan Love Research Foundation
- Nueva Vida – Nueva Vida helps Latinas with cancer to interact with the health system and obtain life-saving services and treatments