A peer support-focused organization that has a Breast Cancer Survivor Match Program. When you call the Breast Cancer Network of Strength's YourShoes 24/7 Breast Cancer Support Center, you can request to be paired with a peer counselor who had the same diagnosis, is the same age or has experienced similar challenges as you. The also have a Partner Match Program. Breast Cancer Network of Strength provides a unique service for those who are supporting a woman through breast cancer—the Partner Match Program. The program provides support and education for people while they are supporting a wife, partner or other loved one.

CancerCare offers online, telephone and face-to-face support groups that connect you with other people who are in a similar situation. All support groups are free and led by professional oncology social workers who are experienced with cancer-related issues and concerns.

Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is the premier international organization dedicated to the critical issues unique to young women and breast cancer. YSC works with survivors, caregivers and the medical, research, advocacy and legislative communities to increase the quality and quantity of life for women diagnosed with breast cancer ages 40 and under.

Active Survivors Network is dedicated to promoting improved quality of life through physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle.


The American Cancer Society has programs and services to help people with cancer and their loved ones understand cancer, manage their lives through treatment and recovery, and find the emotional support they need.

Breast self-exam (BSE), or regularly examining your breasts on your own, can be an important way to find a breast cancer early, when it’s more likely to be treated successfully. Know how your breasts normally look and feel and report changes to your health care provider right away. Breast self-exam (BSE) is a tool that may help you learn what is normal for you. It includes looking at and feeling your breasts. Many women have a pattern of lumpiness in their breasts, which is normal. But if you feel or see any change in your breasts or underarms, ask your doctor to examine the area.

The Hoffberger Breast Center at Mercy is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant breast disease.

Fox Chase Cancer Center offers the most advanced treatment options for breast cancer.

St. Mary's combines high-tech diagnostic and treatment with convenience, comfort and privacy. Most of all, we strive to provide you with the most compassionate care possible for your emotional, spiritual and physical well-being.

Virtua offers women the latest preventive, diagnostic and treatment options to maintain breast health and treat benign (non-cancerous) breast disease and breast cancer.

The National Breast Cancer Foundation's mission is to save lives by increasing awareness of breast cancer through education and by providing mammograms for those in need. NBCF accomplishes this mission through various initiatives. NBCF programs provide women help for today and hope for tomorrow.

Do you know someone affected by breast cancer?  No doubt we all do, and sometimes it’s hard to know how to help.  Well, simply by sharing your inspirational stories here at Images of Health, you could literally help save someone’s life.

Our mission is to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime by providing critical funding for innovative clinical and translational research at leading medical centers worldwide, and increasing public awareness about good breast health. Currently, over 88 cents of every dollar donated goes to research and awareness programs.