Breast Cancer Network of Strength
- September 22, 2014
- Support Groups
Description:
(formerly known as Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization) Mission is to decrease the impact of breast cancer, create and increase breast cancer awareness, and ensure through information, empowerment and peer support, so that no one faces breast cancer alone. Information and peer support for breast cancer patients and their families during all stages of the disease. Offers 24-hour hotlines (English and Spanish), a Latino outreach program, a Men’s outmatch program for husbands and partners of women with breast cancer, support groups, teen education program, advocacy network,funding for research, publications, wig and prosthesis bank, newsletter.
Scope:
National
Number Groups:
9 affiliated groups
Founded:
1978
Address:
212 W. Van Buren St.
Suite 1000
Chicago, Illinois, 60607-3903
United States
Telephone:
1-800-221-2141 (24 hrs); Spanish: 1-800-986-9505 (24 hrs)