Resource Center
51 organizations that help with the parts nobody warned you about — paying for care, getting to it, staying near it, and living after it. Free to use, no account needed.
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Centers offering the complete range of cancer care under one program, including navigation and clinical trials.
Honolulu · Oahu
Medical oncology/hematology, cancer treatment and follow-up.
Who qualifies: Patients needing oncology care; referral/insurance vary.
Useful for medical clearance and survivorship coordination. — Private oncology group listed among Hawaii cancer care providers.
Honolulu · Oahu
Medical oncology and hematology services through HPH cancer network.
Who qualifies: Patients receiving HPH oncology care.
Honolulu oncology option for cancer care coordination. — HPH provider help line: 808-643-4DOC (4362).
Hilo · Hawaii Island
Regional medical center; imaging, surgery, specialty referral access and oncology coordination for East Hawaii.
Who qualifies: Hawaii Island patients; oncology/reconstruction services may require referral/transfer.
Include in island-specific access planning. — Important island access point; verify current oncology/breast services before patient referral.
Honolulu · Oahu
Integrated cancer care, breast care, imaging, surgery and specialty referrals for Kaiser members.
Who qualifies: Generally Kaiser Permanente members; coverage-specific.
Include due to large Hawaii membership base. — Members should use Kaiser oncology/breast care referral pathways.
Kealakekua · Hawaii Island
Regional hospital and imaging/specialty referral access for West Hawaii patients.
Who qualifies: West Hawaii patients; specialty oncology services vary.
Important for West Hawaii coverage and inter-island care planning. — Verify current breast imaging and oncology referral pathways.
Wailuku · Maui
Regional hospital access, imaging/surgery/specialty referral coordination for Maui County.
Who qualifies: Maui County patients; specialty services vary.
Key Maui access point for patients who may require inter-island specialty care. — Verify current breast oncology/reconstruction referral pathway; may coordinate with Oahu centers.
Ewa Beach · Oahu
Onsite medical oncology, chemotherapy/infusion, navigation, genetic counseling, social services, radiation oncology consultation, transportation coordination.
Who qualifies: Patients receiving oncology care through Queen’s West Oahu.
Important for West Oahu and inter-island patients needing coordinated cancer services. — Good West Oahu access point; page notes transportation coordination for Punchbowl treatment.
Honolulu · Oahu
Radiation oncology and cancer treatment services.
Who qualifies: Patients requiring radiation oncology; insurance/referral requirements vary.
Relevant for radiation-history documentation before areola tattooing. — Listed by UH Cancer Center cancer care team resources for radiation oncology.
Honolulu · Oahu
Multidisciplinary cancer care, medical oncology, radiation oncology, navigation, genetic counseling, social services.
Who qualifies: Patients receiving cancer care through Queen’s Health System; insurance/financial assistance varies.
Primary Hawaii oncology referral anchor; include for survivorship/reconstruction coordination. — Strong central referral option for Oahu and neighbor-island patients; ask specifically for breast oncology/navigation.
Honolulu · Oahu
Cancer research, clinical trials infrastructure, UH Cancer Consortium, patient/family resources, provider network connections.
Who qualifies: Clinical trial eligibility varies by protocol; not a hospital but a key research and trial hub.
Important for clinical trial and research resources in Hawaii and the Pacific. — Use Clinical Trials Office for trial questions; direct care is provided through partner clinical sites.
Programs focused specifically on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Honolulu · Oahu
Cancer care team, women’s cancer services, oncology support and coordination.
Who qualifies: Patients receiving HPH oncology care.
Include for women’s cancer and survivorship referrals. — Use provider/team contact for breast oncology navigation.
Honolulu · Oahu
Breast health, mammography, women’s health, breast cancer care coordination through HPH network.
Who qualifies: Patients receiving HPH breast health services.
Primary breast health resource for Honolulu. — HPH listing also notes monthly breast cancer support meetings for patients, survivors and caregivers.
Lihue · Kauai
Breast health access, imaging connections, cancer care coordination through HPH network on Kauai.
Who qualifies: Kauai patients; care may coordinate with Oahu specialty services as needed.
Key neighbor-island resource. — Important Kauai access point; include inter-island travel note for specialty oncology/reconstruction.
National · Serves Hawaii
Patient navigation, screening education and breast cancer resources.
Who qualifies: Programs vary by facility and funding.
Include for navigation/screening education. — NBCF facility page identifies Queen’s as a major Hawaii cancer care provider with neighbor-island patients.
Aiea · Oahu
Women’s imaging and breast imaging services within HPH network.
Who qualifies: Patients needing breast imaging/women’s center services.
Useful breast imaging resource for central/west Oahu. — Use HPH scheduling for mammography/breast imaging.
Honolulu / Ewa Beach · Oahu
Breast health services, mammography pre-registration, breast procedures, imaging-related coordination.
Who qualifies: Patients needing breast screening/diagnostic services; pre-registration required.
Useful for screening history and breast program connection before ARC referral. — Use breast health line for imaging registration and billing/coverage questions.
Grants, co-pay relief, and emergency funds for treatment costs, bills, and everyday expenses.
Statewide
Medicaid/QUEST Integration health coverage, managed care, non-emergency medical transportation coverage.
Who qualifies: Income, residency and program rules apply.
Important for low-income breast cancer patients and inter-island access. — For insured Medicaid patients, coordinate through health plan for transportation and covered services.
Honolulu · Statewide via HPH facilities
Financial assistance, billing support and payment arrangements for HPH patients.
Who qualifies: Income/insurance documentation may apply; verify current financial assistance policy.
Relevant for HPH breast patients on Oahu and Kauai. — Ask care team/social work for oncology-specific support and billing help.
Honolulu · Statewide for KP members
Medical Financial Assistance program and member billing support.
Who qualifies: Kaiser members and eligible patients; income/expense documentation required.
Include for Kaiser member support. — Contact member services or financial assistance; verify current MFA rules.
Honolulu · Statewide via Queen’s system
Hospital billing and financial assistance screening for eligible patients.
Who qualifies: Income/insurance/residency documentation may apply; verify current policy.
Use before treatment interruptions or unpaid balances affect oncology care. — Call billing/financial counseling; ask about charity care, payment plans and oncology social work.
National · Serves Hawaii
Financial assistance grants for eligible breast cancer patients, support helpline and navigation.
Who qualifies: Breast cancer diagnosis, treatment status and financial eligibility requirements apply.
Include in every ARC state packet. — Use for non-medical practical support; availability can change based on funding.
National · Serves Hawaii
Short-term financial assistance for eligible breast cancer patients in active treatment.
Who qualifies: Active treatment and financial eligibility requirements apply.
Useful for household-cost support during treatment. — Check application windows and documentation needs.
National · Serves Hawaii
Cancer-related education on insurance, employment, finances, disability, estate planning and Medicaid transportation.
Who qualifies: Open educational resource.
High-value patient education resource for complex benefits questions. — Use guides for benefits and legal/financial questions; not a direct grant fund.
Rides, mileage support, and flights to and from appointments.
National · Serves Hawaii where available
Cancer helpline, transportation/lodging support resources where available, patient navigation and education.
Who qualifies: Program availability varies by geography, volunteer availability and funding.
Include in every state packet. — Call ACS to confirm Hawaii-specific transportation/lodging availability.
Regional / National · Serves Hawaii case-by-case
Volunteer non-emergency medical air transportation where feasible.
Who qualifies: Medical/financial need, stable to fly, route and pilot availability.
Useful backup for inter-island/mainland treatment travel questions. — Hawaii flights may be limited; still include as potential medical air resource.
Statewide
QUEST Integration transportation request guidance including inter-island air/meal/lodging request pathway.
Who qualifies: HMSA QUEST members and approved medical necessity.
Add to Hawaii-specific inter-island section. — Use for Medicaid managed-care transportation; confirm patient’s actual health plan.
Statewide · Statewide / inter-island when medically necessary
Non-emergency transportation; public notice describes taxi, wheelchair van, stretcher car, transportation network company and commercial carrier when criteria are met.
Who qualifies: Medicaid beneficiaries; medical necessity and plan rules apply.
Critical for neighbor-island patients needing oncology/reconstruction on Oahu. — For inter-island travel, health plan process may include air, meals and lodging tabs/authorization.
Free or low-cost places to stay while receiving treatment away from home.
National · Serves Hawaii via listed hospitality houses if available
Directory of nonprofit medical lodging/hospitality houses.
Who qualifies: Varies by house; often requires treatment verification.
Useful for patients traveling between islands or from Pacific territories. — Search for Hawaii/Oahu options and verify availability; use when hospital lodging list is insufficient.
Counseling, support groups, and mental-health care through diagnosis and beyond.
National / Online · Serves Hawaii virtually
Breast cancer education, treatment information, reconstruction information and community forums.
Who qualifies: Open resource.
Include for patient education, not as medical advice substitute. — Good patient-friendly explanation source.
National / Online · Serves Hawaii virtually
Cancer support helpline, online support groups, distress screening, education.
Who qualifies: Open to cancer patients, survivors and loved ones.
Add to virtual support section. — Useful for neighbor-island patients without local groups.
National · Serves Hawaii
Oncology social work counseling, limited financial assistance, support groups and education.
Who qualifies: Cancer diagnosis; some financial grants are diagnosis/location/funding specific.
Include in support and financial categories. — Good first call for counseling and financial navigation.
Honolulu / Lihue · Oahu / Kauai
Monthly support group meetings for breast cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.
Who qualifies: Breast cancer patients, survivors and caregivers; verify schedule.
Key Hawaii-specific support-group resource. — Call Kapiolani or Wilcox Women’s Center for current meeting details.
National / Online · Serves Hawaii virtually
Breast cancer education, peer matching, webinars, helpline and survivorship content.
Who qualifies: Open to breast cancer patients/survivors and caregivers.
Include as ARC education/support resource. — Good survivorship and metastatic/young survivor resource.
National / Online · Serves Hawaii virtually
Metastatic breast cancer advocacy, research funding, education and community resources.
Who qualifies: Open resource; programs vary.
Include metastatic-specific support. — Use for stage IV breast cancer support and education.
National · Serves Hawaii
Cancer information, clinical trials education and NCI resources.
Who qualifies: Open resource.
Include as authoritative national education resource. — Use for general cancer questions and trial education.
National / Online · Serves Hawaii virtually
Breast cancer helpline, support groups and educational programs.
Who qualifies: Open to breast/gynecologic cancer patients and caregivers.
Include in peer support section. — Strong virtual option for Hawaii patients outside Honolulu.
National / Online · Serves Hawaii virtually
Support and education for young adults diagnosed with breast cancer.
Who qualifies: Young adults affected by breast cancer.
Include in age-specific support section. — Use for younger patients, fertility/family/work issues and peer community.
Genetic testing and counseling for you and your family.
National / Online · Serves Hawaii virtually
Hereditary breast/ovarian cancer support, peer navigation, education and research matching.
Who qualifies: People affected by hereditary cancer risk, BRCA and related mutations.
Important for hereditary breast cancer and prophylactic mastectomy patients. — Pair with genetic counseling referrals.
Honolulu / Network · Oahu / Kauai
Provider referral access for genetic counseling and hereditary cancer evaluation through HPH network.
Who qualifies: Referral and insurance criteria apply.
Include because hereditary risk affects reconstruction/surveillance decisions. — Use HPH find-a-provider/help line for current genetic counselor availability.
Honolulu / Ewa Beach · Oahu
Cancer services page lists genetic counseling among services.
Who qualifies: Cancer patients meeting genetic risk criteria or referred by oncology team.
Key hereditary breast cancer resource in Hawaii. — Ask breast oncologist/navigator for hereditary cancer risk assessment.
Reconstruction, prosthetics, and restorative options — including areola restoration.
National Directory · Serves Hawaii directory search
Accredited orthotic/prosthetic and mastectomy fitter directory.
Who qualifies: Open directory; insurance coverage varies.
Useful when local boutique list is sparse. — Search Hawaii ZIP codes for accredited mastectomy fitters and verify current status.
National Directory · Serves Hawaii directory search
Search for certified mastectomy fitters and prosthetic professionals.
Who qualifies: Open directory.
Supports prosthetic resource category. — Use to verify credentialed fitter names before referral.
Honolulu · Oahu
Breast reconstruction referral pathway for Kaiser members; services depend on plan and specialist availability.
Who qualifies: Kaiser Permanente Hawaii members.
Include for reconstruction/nipple status documentation. — Members should request referral through breast surgeon/oncology.
Honolulu · Oahu
Hospital-based surgical referral pathway for breast reconstruction; verify surgeon availability and scope.
Who qualifies: Patients referred through Queen’s breast surgery/oncology.
For ARC referrals, document reconstruction type, radiation history, scars and nipple reconstruction status. — Ask breast oncology/navigator for current breast reconstruction referral list.
Honolulu · Oahu
Reconstruction referral through academic/partner breast cancer care teams; services vary by partner hospital.
Who qualifies: Patients receiving care through UH Cancer Consortium/partner clinicians.
Include as referral pathway rather than a fixed clinic. — Because Hawaii has limited microsurgical access, confirm current DIEP/autologous availability before referral.
Studies you may be eligible to join, and help navigating them.
Honolulu · Oahu
Cancer clinical trial information, breast cancer trial listings, trial navigation, clinical trial contact.
Who qualifies: Varies by study diagnosis, stage, biomarkers, treatment history and protocol.
Use in packet clinical trial section. — Email listed by UH: ctoadmin@cc.hawaii.edu; call for trial availability.
Long-term follow-up, wellness, and survivorship care planning.
Statewide
State cancer prevention/control resources, screening initiatives and public health links.
Who qualifies: Public health resource; program eligibility varies.
Include in state public-health section. — Use for statewide cancer control and screening resources; verify current DOH program pages.
Honolulu / Aiea / Lihue · Oahu / Kauai
Rehabilitation services through HPH network; verify lymphedema specialty availability by site.
Who qualifies: Referral/coverage rules vary.
Use for scar mobility, shoulder ROM, lymphedema and post-reconstruction rehab. — Ask breast center or oncology team for lymphedema/cancer rehab referral.
Honolulu · Oahu / Statewide members
Rehabilitation and specialty referral pathways for members; lymphedema therapy availability should be verified.
Who qualifies: Kaiser members, referral required.
Member pathway for post-mastectomy and post-reconstruction care. — Ask oncology/surgery team for rehab/lymphedema referral.
Honolulu · Oahu / Statewide referral impact
Navigation, genetic counseling, social services and transportation coordination are listed cancer services.
Who qualifies: Queen’s cancer patients.
Practical hub for inter-island patients. — Ask navigator/social worker for lodging, flights, transport, financial screening and survivorship resources.
Honolulu · Oahu
Rehabilitation referral pathway for post-surgical recovery, cancer rehab and lymphedema therapy; verify current providers.
Who qualifies: Referral required; coverage varies.
Important before tattooing if swelling, fibrosis or radiation changes are active. — Ask oncology/surgical team for certified lymphedema therapist referral.
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