Breast and Gynecological Cancers Program
Our Breast and Gynecological Cancers Program provides specialized services and resources to help people who are diagnosed with breast or gynecological cancers. Our professional oncology social workers provide practical and emotional support.
Who We Help
- People who are diagnosed with breast or gynecological cancers
- Loved ones of people diagnosed with breast or gynecological cancers (e.g., cervical, endometrial, ovarian, uterine, vaginal or vulvar)
How We Help
Counseling
One-on-one time, in person or over the phone for residents of New York and New Jersey, provided by professional oncology social workers.
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Resource Navigation
Our staff of oncology social workers provide guidance, information and resources to help better cope with cancer.
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Practical Programs
Wig and Breast Prosthesis Clinics
Our Wig and Breast Prosthesis Clinics aim to empower individuals diagnosed with cancer to look and feel their best during treatment and beyond and to cope with dignity and confidence. Clients are offered personalized fittings and free products to improve their sense of well-being and receive psychosocial support from an oncology social worker. Clients can receive wigs through our NY offices (includes New York City and Long Island), New Jersey office and various locations in Connecticut. Breast prostheses are available through our NY (includes New York City and Long Island) offices. To learn more or register, please call 800-813-HOPE (4673) or visit our Wig and Breast Prosthesis Clinics webpage »
Support Groups
Connect with other people coping with breast and gynecological cancers to share experiences and support each other.
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Education
Our free publications provide easy-to-read information on cancer-related topics. CancerCare Connect Education Workshops give you the most up-to-date cancer information from top experts.
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Financial Help
CancerCare provides limited financial assistance to eligible individuals to help cover cancer-related costs like transportation to and from treatment, home care and child care.
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Learn More
To learn more about our Breast and Gynecological Cancers Program, please call our Hopeline at 800-813-4673.
The Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation and CancerCare are working together to support people diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) and their loved ones.
Call our TNBC Helpline at 877-880-TNBC (8622) to connect with an oncology social worker who is trained on the impact TNBC can have on individuals and loved ones.
"I always said it takes a village to raise a child... but I was the child, and it took the village of CancerCare to get me where I am today." —Debbie