ADVOCACY/ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Breast Cancer Fund identifies and advocates for elimination of the environmental and other preventable causes of the disease.
Center for Health, Environment & Justice is a national organization formed and led by Lois Gibbs (Love Canal activist) and is advocates for healthy communities by reducing toxic substances in our environment.
Cancer Action NY has an ultimate goal of eliminating the release of chemical carcinogens to the environment and educating the public in the avoidance of exposure to carcinogenic pollutants in our air, water and food.
Breast Cancer Action is committed to the precautionary principle of public health and works with other organizations to encourage the use of environmentally safe alternatives.
Cancer Incidence by Zip Code in New York State shows the number of people who developed the specific type of cancer while living in the ZIP Code area between 2002 and 2006. The lists also show the number of people who might have been expected to get cancer in that time period, based on the size of the population of the ZIP Code.
Environmental Working Group uses the power of public information to protect public health and the environment
Center for Health, Environment & Justice is a national organization formed and led by Lois Gibbs (Love Canal activist) and is advocates for healthy communities by reducing toxic substances in our environment.
Cancer Action NY has an ultimate goal of eliminating the release of chemical carcinogens to the environment and educating the public in the avoidance of exposure to carcinogenic pollutants in our air, water and food.
Breast Cancer Action is committed to the precautionary principle of public health and works with other organizations to encourage the use of environmentally safe alternatives.
Cancer Incidence by Zip Code in New York State shows the number of people who developed the specific type of cancer while living in the ZIP Code area between 2002 and 2006. The lists also show the number of people who might have been expected to get cancer in that time period, based on the size of the population of the ZIP Code.
Environmental Working Group uses the power of public information to protect public health and the environment
Organic.org identifies benefits of an organic lifestyle.
Not Too Pretty campaigns for safe cosmetics and is working to protect your health by eliminating the use of chemicals linked to health problems.
Beyond Pesticides Offers the latest information on pesticides and alternatives.
Beyond Pesticides Offers the latest information on pesticides and alternatives.
SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS & FAMILIES
Gilda's Club Western New York A free, non-residential support community for people with cancer, their families and friends.
Cancer Wellness Center , a caring organization that supports, educates, and empowers cancer patients and their loved ones through services and programs
WomenStories A video series for breast cancer patients
Pregnant with Cancer National program, telephone support unless patient lives in WNY
Sisterhood Wellness Center, Inc. Renewal retreats to provide an environment for breast cancer survivors for emotional, spiritual and physical healing through education, association and recreation are conducted several times a year.
WomenStories A video series for breast cancer patients
Pregnant with Cancer National program, telephone support unless patient lives in WNY
Sisterhood Wellness Center, Inc. Renewal retreats to provide an environment for breast cancer survivors for emotional, spiritual and physical healing through education, association and recreation are conducted several times a year.
Look Good Feel Better Experiencing hair, skin, facial and nail changes during cancer treatment? You can still be yourself. Our make-over expertise will show you the way to look good, feel better.
Breast Cancer Support by Pink-Link Online breast cancer support network Kids Cope is an organization that helps children and families understand cancer through educational books and videos.
Camp Kesem provides summer camps for children of parents living with cancer on various college campuses throughout the country
Kids Konnected offers support groups for children whose parents have cancer or have died of cancer
Breast Cancer Support by Pink-Link Online breast cancer support network Kids Cope is an organization that helps children and families understand cancer through educational books and videos.
Camp Kesem provides summer camps for children of parents living with cancer on various college campuses throughout the country
Kids Konnected offers support groups for children whose parents have cancer or have died of cancer
Cleaning for a Reason This nonprofit offers free professional housecleaning, and maid services to improve the lives of women undergoing treatment for cancer - any type of cancer.
Sharsheret is a national non-profit program that supports young Jewish women and families facing breast cancer at every stage—before, during and after diagnosis. We help women and families connect to our community in the way that feels most comfortable for them, taking into consideration their stage
FINANCIAL ISSUES/TRANSPORTATION
Bella Moglie is a fund established in memory of Carolyn Caroll (a member of the Breast Cancer Network of Western New York, Inc.) by her husband, Jim Caroll to assist with any need that enhances the quality of life of women with stage IV metastatic breast cancer. You can apply for assistance from this site as well as donate. This fund is administered by the Breast Cancer Network of Western New York, Inc.
Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation is a not-for-profit organization to address the needs of individuals who cannot afford their insurance co-payments to cover the cost of medications for treating cancer
Hill-Burton Free Care Program Free or low-cost care is available for qualified individuals at a Hill-Burton care center
Needy Meds This site is designed to provide information about patient assistance programs which provide no cost prescription medications to eligible participants.
Hill-Burton Free Care Program Free or low-cost care is available for qualified individuals at a Hill-Burton care center
Needy Meds This site is designed to provide information about patient assistance programs which provide no cost prescription medications to eligible participants.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance brings together America's pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need through the public or private program that's right for them.
New York Prescription Saver Program helps those with limited incomes pay for prescription drugs. To see if you qualify and to apply, visit their website or call toll-free 1-800-788-6917.
Patient Advocate Foundation A national non-profit organization that serves as an active liaison between the patient and their insurer, employer and/or creditors to resolve insurance, job retention and/or debt crisis matters relative to their diagnosis through case managers, doctors and attorneys.
National Breast and Cerivical Cancer Early Detection Program For those without insurance, low-cost mammograms are available. 888-842-6355
Angel Flight America A not-for-profit grassroots organization with a volunteer corps of more than 5,000 private pilots who provide flights of hope and healing by transporting patients and their families in private planes, free of charge, to hospitals for medical treatment.
New York Prescription Saver Program helps those with limited incomes pay for prescription drugs. To see if you qualify and to apply, visit their website or call toll-free 1-800-788-6917.
Patient Advocate Foundation A national non-profit organization that serves as an active liaison between the patient and their insurer, employer and/or creditors to resolve insurance, job retention and/or debt crisis matters relative to their diagnosis through case managers, doctors and attorneys.
National Breast and Cerivical Cancer Early Detection Program For those without insurance, low-cost mammograms are available. 888-842-6355
Angel Flight America A not-for-profit grassroots organization with a volunteer corps of more than 5,000 private pilots who provide flights of hope and healing by transporting patients and their families in private planes, free of charge, to hospitals for medical treatment.
Corporate Angel Network Arranges free air transportation for cancer patients traveling to treatment using the empty seats on corporate jets.
Social Security and Disability Resource Center provides answers to questions on how to apply for disability, appeal a claim, navigate the system.
Mailing Address: 3297 Walden Ave., Depew, NY 14043 Phone: 716-706-0060 Email: info@bcnwny.org
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