Support for You

Breast cancer can be scary and confusing, both for those diagnosed and for their friends and family. It is important to have a strong support network to help with the physical and emotional demands of the disease. There are many support services available to assist you on this journey, including:

• Breast Care Helpline: 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636) or e-mail the helpline at helpline@komen.org. This help line is staffed with oncology social workers Monday-Friday 9am-10pm and is available to offer support and advice to breast cancer patients.
• The Co-Survivor section of Komen’s national website, where friends and family members can share tips and advice, and read personal stories from others who have been in similar situations. PDF DOWNLOAD: CO-SURVIVOR: HOW TO HELP THOSE YOU CARE ABOUT COPE WITH BREAST CANCER.
• Local Support Groups for Breast Cancer Survivors and Co-Survivors – Gilda’s Club South Florida
• BreastCancerTrials.org is a non-profit service that encourages individuals affected by breast cancer to consider clinical trials as a routine option for care.
• Prescription Savings Coupon
• Financial Assistance – Did you know that there are many financial resources that can help people living with breast cancer? Find out more.

Local Resources – Community Partners

If you have wondered how your support of Komen Miami/Ft. Lauderdale is making a difference, please know that we are working hard to provide services to individuals in our community that are in urgent need of life saving treatment and services. Your participation, volunteerism, and support are saving lives.

Below is a comprehensive list of local breast health resources for Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. To receive services from one of our community health partners feel free to contact them directly, when calling please ask about the Komen program to see if you qualify. For further information please contact us by phone 954-909-0454 or email kristyn@komenmiaftl.org.