Resources

The following is a partial list of resources for breast cancer patients and their caretakers. These links include information on breast cancer facts, treatment, research, and statistics. Additional resource links can be found on the listed sites.

Remember to be cautious when obtaining information off the internet. Always make sure you are obtaining information from the most reliable and up-to-date resources available. One of the easiest ways to do this is to rely on resources provided from a well trusted site. If you are unsure where to begin your research, start with a federal, state, or nationally known program website. These sites typically provide the most up-to-date and reliable resources.

Roseburg, OR - Douglas County

Amedisys Home Care & Hospice

Providing a full range of health care and social services to the patient in familiar and comforting home surroundings. 541-440-2583 | 800-556-7457

Camp Millennium

A summer camp for children dealing with or touched by cancer. 541-677-0600

Community Cancer Center

Cancer Care, Free Housing for Patients, Free Transportation, Dietary Services, Counseling Services, Moving Forward Survivorship Clinic. 2880 NW Stewart Parkway, Roseburg, OR 97471 - 541-673-2267

Cynthia's For Women

Leading providers for Breast Prostheses and Mastectomy Wear in Central, and Southern Oregon. Eugene, OR - 541-345-9204 | Phoenix, OR - 541-535-9100

Douglas County Cancer Services

Wigs, turbans, hats, blankets, lap robes, breast prosthetics and nutritional supplements available all free of charge. Reimbursement for medical transportation & lodging. Located at the Community Cancer Center in Roseburg, OR - 541-440-9409

Douglas County Health & Social Services Department

Prescription Assistance of Douglas County may be able to help with low cost or free medications. 541-492-2103

Mercy Medical Center Home Health Service

Home Health Aid, Skilled Home Nursing, Medical Social Services, Therapists. 541-673-0611

Oregon Health Plan

Oregon Health Plan (OHP/Medicaid) Division of Medical Assistance Programs (DMAP). The plan is an insurance program for those Oregonians with the lowest incomes. 2000 West Harvard Ave. Suite 100, Roseburg, OR 97471 - 1-888-957-5001

Rick's Medical Supply

Providing adequate and appropriate supplies and equipment for friends and family members in need of quality homecare services. 482 NE Winchester, Roseburg OR 97470 | 541-672-3042

Umpqua Community Health Clinic

Patient Assistance Services, breast & cervical screening, prescription drug assistance, annual women’s health exams, etc. 150 Kenneth Ford Drive, Roseburg, OR 97470 - 541-672-9596

Regional & National

American Cancer Society

Find information on cancer facts, treatment, research, and statistics.

Angel Flight West

Angel Flight West is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization that arranges free, non-emergency air travel in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming for children and adults with serious medical conditions and other compelling needs.

Breast Cancer Network of Strength

Find information and support for anyone touched by breast cancer.

Breastcancer.org

Medical information about all areas of breast cancer, Discussion boards, Online Conferences.

Breast Friends

A cancer resource for support and information.

CancerCare

Find information and support services for anyone touched by cancer.

Casting For Recovery

"To fish is to hope" CFR provides an avenue for social support and group interactions, reducing feelings of isolation many breast cancer survivors might have.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDC supports breast cancer surveillance and research, and provides free or low-cost mammograms to under served women. Find information on cancer facts, treatment, research, and statistics.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Find information about a law that permits state Medicaid programs to provide medical services to certain women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer.

Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Find information on inflammatory breast cancer diagnosis and care.

National Breast Cancer Coalition

Find information about important breast cancer topics.

National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund

Guide to Quality Breast Cancer Care: includes advice and resources for finding affordable health care.

National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.

Funds free mammograms and supports research.

National Cancer Institute

Find information on cancer facts, treatment, research, and statistics.

NCI's Cancer Information Service LiveHelp

Specialists can help you locate programs, services, and publications.

Oregon Department of Transportation

Website offers a comprehensive list of transit service providers in Oregon w/contact information.

Partnership For Prescription Assistance

Prescription Assistance help from America’s pharmaceutical companies in partnership with health care providers and community groups.

Patient Advocate Foundation

Find information on a Co-Pay Relief Program for individuals with breast cancer.

Patient Services, Inc.

Find information on co-payment assistance for chemotherapy related diagnoses.

State of Oregon: Breast and Cervical Cancer Program

Helps provide early detection screening programs to under served women.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Oregon and SW Washington

Find information on cancer facts, treatment, research, and statistics.

The Breast Cancer Site

Helps fund free mammograms.

The Sister Study

A long-term national study of women ages 35-74 who have never had breast cancer themselves but whose biological sister was diagnosed with the disease.

Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation

Find information on triple negative breast cancer.

Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization

Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization has been a trusted resource for 30 years and has helped thousands find the information they need to make educated decisions.