A breast cancer diagnosis can bring a wide range of emotions including shock, fear, sadness and anger.
The support of family, friends and others can be helpful as you go through diagnosis, treatment and beyond. Some people also join a support group.
In this section, you’ll find information on the emotional support you may need.
Social Support
SOCIAL SUPPORT
SUMMARY OF STUDIES ON SOCIAL SUPPORT AND SURVIVAL
Support Groups
SUPPORT GROUPS
COUNSELING AND SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PEOPLE WITH METASTATIC BREAST CANCER
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR FAMILY AND LOVED ONES
SUMMARY OF STUDIES ON SUPPORT GROUPS AND SURVIVAL
FINDING ONLINE AND TELEPHONE SOURCES OF SUPPORT
SUSAN G. KOMEN® MESSAGE BOARDS FOR PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER
Social Support for Family and Loved Ones
SOURCES OF SUPPORT FOR FAMILY AND LOVED ONES
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
SUSAN G. KOMEN® MESSAGE BOARDS FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
WHAT CAN I DO, WHAT CAN I SAY?
TIPS ON BECOMING A MORE EFFECTIVE CO-SURVIVOR
SHARE YOUR STORY
Depression
DEPRESSION
Metastatic Breast Cancer
COUNSELING AND SUPPORT GROUPS
QUALITY OF LIFE
DEPRESSION
HOSPICE
SUMMARY OF STUDIES ON SUPPORT GROUPS AND SURVIVAL
SUMMARY OF STUDIES ON SOCIAL SUPPORT AND SURVIVAL
SUSAN G. KOMEN® SUPPORT RESOURCES |
- Our breast care helpline 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636) provides free, professional support services to anyone with breast cancer questions or concerns, including people with metastatic breast cancer and their families. Calls are answered by a trained and caring staff member Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET and from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. PT. You can also email the breast care helpline at [email protected].
- Komen Affiliates offer breast health education as well as fund breast cancer programs through local community organizations. Your local Affiliate can also help you find financial assistance programs and other resources in your area. Find your local Affiliate.
- Our Message Boards offer online forums to share your thoughts or feelings about subjects related to breast cancer.
- Our Family and Friends section has detailed information and resources for loved ones.
- Our Family, Friends and Caregivers forum within the Message Boards offers loved ones a place to share their own unique experiences and challenges.
- Our fact sheets, booklets and other education materials offer additional information.
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