Aultman Hospital / Aultman Cancer Care
Canton
Regional hospital system serving Stark and surrounding counties with cancer care and specialty services.
Include as regional referral resource for Canton/Stark County patients.
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Breast cancer resources in Ohio
33 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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Full-service cancer care
Centers offering the complete range of cancer care under one program, including navigation and clinical trials.
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital
Columbus
NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center; breast oncology, surgery, radiation, clinical trials, genetics, survivorship/supportive care.
Anchor statewide referral resource for central Ohio; use for complex breast cancer, second opinions, genetics, trials, and survivorship.
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center
Cleveland
Breast cancer care, oncology support resources, community resources, support groups and patient-centered cancer services.
Major Cleveland-area cancer center; include for breast care, support groups and institutional patient resources.
University of Cincinnati Cancer Center / UC Health Barrett Cancer Center
Cincinnati
Academic cancer program serving Southwest Ohio with breast cancer care, oncology specialties, clinical trials and support services.
Regional anchor for Cincinnati/Southwest Ohio referrals and trial exploration.
Breast-specific treatment
Programs focused specifically on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Cleveland Clinic Comprehensive Breast Cancer Program
Cleveland / Northeast Ohio
Multidisciplinary breast cancer care with breast surgeons, medical oncology, radiation oncology, plastic/reconstructive surgery, psychology, navigation and clinical trials.
Strong option for reconstruction coordination, second opinions and high-risk breast care in Northeast Ohio.
Kettering Health Breast Center
Kettering / Dayton area
Breast imaging, 3D mammography and breast health services; Kettering also offers breast cancer care, risk assessment and genetics services.
Strong western Ohio/Dayton-area breast center resource.
Mercy Health Breast Health and Cancer Care
Statewide Ohio markets
Breast health, screening, cancer care, support services, navigation, genetics counseling, nutrition, spiritual care and support groups through Mercy Health locations.
Good multi-market Ohio resource, especially Cincinnati, Toledo, Lorain and Youngstown regions.
OhioHealth Breast Cancer Program
Columbus / Central Ohio
Breast cancer diagnosis through treatment and survivorship; navigation, high-risk breast clinic, genetics, supportive care, wellness, research and clinical trials.
Good central Ohio network resource; CancerCall can help schedule screenings and connect to specialists.
ProMedica Breast Care - Toledo Hospital
Toledo
Comprehensive breast screening, diagnosis and treatment services at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.
Northwest Ohio anchor resource for breast care.
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Breast Cancer Care
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region serving OH/IN/KY
Breast center care from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship, serving Greater Cincinnati region patients.
Relevant for Southwest Ohio patients near Kentucky border.
Help paying for care
Grants, co-pay relief, and emergency funds for treatment costs, bills, and everyday expenses.
Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio
Ohio statewide
Financial assistance for Ohio breast cancer patients experiencing hardship during treatment.
Ohio-specific financial assistance; include prominently in packet.
Susan G. Komen Patient Care Center / Financial Assistance
National serving Ohio
Breast care helpline, navigation, financial assistance resources and emotional support for patients and caregivers.
Key national breast-specific resource; programs depend on eligibility and funding.
The Pink Fund
National serving Ohio
Provides short-term non-medical cost-of-living assistance for eligible breast cancer patients in active treatment.
Good referral for mortgage/rent, utilities, transportation or insurance-related hardship; application windows may vary.
Getting to treatment
Rides, mileage support, and flights to and from appointments.
American Cancer Society - Road To Recovery / Lodging Support
Statewide / National
Cancer information line, transportation resources when available, lodging/hotel partner support and local program referrals.
Availability varies by region and volunteer capacity; always call to confirm.
Ohio Department of Medicaid - Non-Emergency Transportation
Statewide
Transportation assistance for eligible Medicaid-covered medical appointments, generally arranged through county or managed care plan procedures.
Eligibility and scheduling rules vary; patients should call their Medicaid plan or county office early.
Somewhere to stay
Free or low-cost places to stay while receiving treatment away from home.
Hope Lodge - Cleveland (American Cancer Society)
Cleveland
Free lodging program for eligible cancer patients traveling for treatment, when space and criteria are met.
Critical for patients traveling to Cleveland-area treatment; referral usually coordinated through care team/social worker.
Joe's House
National lodging directory
Lodging directory for cancer patients traveling for treatment; searches hotels and hospitality housing near treatment centers.
Good supplement for Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton and Toledo lodging searches.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio
Columbus
Family lodging/support near pediatric medical care; may be relevant for young adult/parent-caregiver situations and family support navigation.
Not breast-cancer specific; include as family lodging reference for special circumstances.
Someone to talk to
Counseling, support groups, and mental-health care through diagnosis and beyond.
Breastcancer.org
National / Online
Patient education, treatment information, community forums and financial assistance resource guidance.
Good patient-friendly education resource; not a substitute for medical advice.
Cancer Support Community / Gilda's Club affiliates and online support
Ohio / National
Free psychosocial support, education, distress screening and online cancer support resources.
Check local affiliates and virtual availability for Ohio patients.
CancerCare
National serving Ohio
Oncology social workers, counseling, support groups, educational workshops and financial/resource navigation.
Excellent national support bridge for patients anywhere in Ohio, especially rural patients.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
National serving Ohio
Breast cancer education, helpline, peer support and need-based financial assistance programs when open.
Good for young survivors, metastatic disease resources and emotionally grounded education.
OSUCCC - James Cancer Supportive Care
Columbus
Supportive care services during and after cancer treatment; psychosocial, nutrition, rehab, symptom-management and wellness support.
Useful for patients needing emotional support, navigation, integrative care or post-treatment planning.
Premier Health Cancer Care Education and Support
Dayton / Southwest Ohio
Cancer support groups including general cancer care and Sharing Our Strength breast cancer support group for patients and caregivers.
Useful emotional and peer support option in the Dayton region.
Someone who has been here
One-to-one connection with survivors who have walked the same road.
ABC - After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
National / Virtual
One-to-one emotional support from trained breast cancer mentors matched to diagnosis and life circumstances.
Excellent for patients who need someone who has walked through a similar diagnosis/treatment path.
Understanding your risk
Genetic testing and counseling for you and your family.
FORCE - Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
National serving Ohio
Hereditary breast/ovarian cancer support, peer navigation, education and financial assistance resource listings.
Important for BRCA/pathogenic variant patients and families.
Kettering Health Cancer Genetic and Risk Testing
Dayton / Kettering
Cancer risk assessment, counseling and genetic testing for hereditary cancer risk.
Include for BRCA/hereditary cancer screening pathways and prevention planning.
ProMedica Cancer Institute Breast Cancer / Genetic Counseling
Toledo / Northwest Ohio
Breast cancer care with genetic counseling, healing care, survivorship programs and high-risk support.
Use for genetic counseling and survivorship in Northwest Ohio.
University of Toledo Health - Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center Genetic Counseling
Toledo
Clinical Cancer Genetics Service for genetic counseling and testing referral support.
Important Toledo-area hereditary cancer resource.
Access to new treatment
Studies you may be eligible to join, and help navigating them.
National Cancer Institute Clinical Trials Search
National serving Ohio
Searchable database for NCI-supported clinical trials by cancer type, location and trial criteria.
Pair with OSU, Cleveland Clinic, UH, UC, OhioHealth, ProMedica and Kettering trial offices.
Life after treatment
Long-term follow-up, wellness, and survivorship care planning.
National Lymphedema Network
National serving Ohio
Education and referral resources for lymphedema risk reduction and management after breast cancer treatment.
Add to survivorship section for patients with axillary surgery/radiation history.
Ohio Partners for Cancer Control - Survivorship Resources
Statewide
Statewide resource directory for lodging/transportation assistance, emotional support, caregiver/family support and survivorship resources.
Strong statewide directory for filling local gaps; useful for patient navigation.
OhioHealth Survivorship Clinic and Breast Cancer Support Groups
Columbus / Hybrid
Breast cancer survivorship support group, young breast cancer support options, survivorship clinic and education.
Good for post-treatment patients who need structure, peer connection and survivorship planning.
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