Resource Center
35 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.
Medford
Outpatient cancer services, imaging, labs, treatment, pharmacy, expanded support services.
Who qualifies: Southern Oregon cancer patients.
Important southern Oregon referral and education partner. — Regional anchor for Medford and Rogue Valley.
Portland
Breast cancer specialists, surgical oncology, genetic counseling, complementary medicine, survivorship services, second opinions, multidisciplinary care.
Who qualifies: Patients seeking breast cancer evaluation, treatment, second opinion, or high-risk support.
High-priority referral relationship target for post-mastectomy, reconstruction, and 3D areola tattoo education. — Primary academic/NCI-designated anchor resource for Oregon. OHSU lists OHSU Breast Center, South Waterfront, with appointment line 503-494-4673.
Eugene / Oregon Network
Cancer prevention, screening, diagnostic tools, treatment, genetic and lifestyle counseling.
Who qualifies: Patients needing oncology services, screening, prevention, or hereditary risk support.
Use for patients outside Portland who need regional oncology follow-up or genetic risk support. — PeaceHealth states cancer care includes genetic and lifestyle counseling.
Programs focused specifically on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Portland
Breast health and imaging services at Legacy Good Samaritan; mammography and diagnostic breast services.
Who qualifies: Patients needing breast imaging, screening, diagnostic evaluation, or breast health follow-up.
Useful referral point for patients who need clinical breast follow-up before cosmetic/medical tattooing decisions. — Address listed by Legacy: 1040 NW 22nd Ave., Portland, OR 97210.
Portland / Vancouver Region
Breast cancer specialists, surgical oncology, medical oncology partnership, radiation oncology, nurse navigation, genetic counselors, treatment planning.
Who qualifies: Patients with breast cancer or suspected breast cancer.
High-priority Portland-area referral relationship target. — Legacy lists Oregon appointment line 503-413-5525 and Washington line 360-487-1020.
Eugene
Breast cancer care, diagnostic and treatment support, related services for patients and families.
Who qualifies: Patients in the Eugene/Springfield region needing breast cancer care.
Important for Willamette Valley and southern/central Oregon referral coverage. — Regional anchor for Lane County and surrounding communities.
Portland / Oregon Region
Breast cancer treatment, breast care clinics, high-risk care, genetic counseling/testing through Providence genetic risk clinics, whole-person care.
Who qualifies: Patients diagnosed with breast cancer or concerned about hereditary/high-risk status.
Strong ARC referral target for reconstruction completion education and survivorship support. — Providence page notes genetic counseling/testing support and Breast Care Clinics for risk assessment.
Corvallis
Comprehensive breast health, reconstruction and surgical oncology care from prevention/screening through diagnosis and treatment.
Who qualifies: Patients in mid-Willamette Valley/coastal region needing breast health or reconstruction services.
Important local relationship for reconstruction and areola restoration pathways. — Strong regional resource outside Portland.
Eugene / Albany / Corvallis / Florence / Newport
Breast oncology across Willamette Valley/Central Coast, surgeons, reconstruction planning education, genetic counseling, dietitian, research and clinical trials.
Who qualifies: Patients in Willamette Valley and Oregon Coast region.
Important non-Portland oncology network for ARC outreach. — WVCI page lists locations in Albany, Corvallis, Eugene, Florence and Newport.
Grants, co-pay relief, and emergency funds for treatment costs, bills, and everyday expenses.
Statewide
Navigation to housing, transportation, utility help, food, mental health, and healthcare-related social services.
Who qualifies: Oregon residents; program-specific eligibility varies.
Important safety-net referral when patients need support beyond cancer organizations. — Use when a patient has non-clinical barriers affecting treatment adherence.
Eugene / Oregon
Financial assistance and support programs for people with cancer; includes breast cancer support group information.
Who qualifies: Oregon cancer patients; eligibility and service area may vary by program.
Useful for patients struggling with treatment-related expenses and transportation/living costs. — Applications are described as confidential and fast; confirm current assistance categories.
National / Oregon Patients
Breast Care Helpline, navigation, financial assistance options for eligible breast cancer patients.
Who qualifies: People affected by breast cancer; assistance based on program criteria and fund availability.
Breast-specific national resource to include in every state packet. — Komen helpline can connect patients to navigators and low-cost options.
Rides, mileage support, and flights to and from appointments.
Oregon / Portland Metro
Transportation assistance for CareOregon members to covered health services through OHP transportation benefits.
Who qualifies: CareOregon/OHP members; plan rules apply.
Important for low-income breast cancer patients needing repeated oncology visits. — Refer patients to member services or transportation handout for current process.
Statewide
Oregon Health Plan non-emergent medical transportation for covered appointments; may include taxi, bus, ride service, gas, meals and lodging.
Who qualifies: OHP Plus members with covered services and transportation need.
Critical for treatment access for Medicaid patients traveling to oncology, reconstruction, or follow-up visits. — Patients should call their CCO/transportation broker or number on insurance card before appointments.
Portland Metro
Non-emergent medical transportation to covered appointments for eligible Health Share/OHP members; ride coordination and travel support.
Who qualifies: Eligible Health Share of Oregon members.
Use for Portland metro patients who miss appointments due to transportation barriers. — Portland metro-specific OHP transportation broker.
Lane County / Oregon CCO Region
NEMT transportation benefit for Trillium/OHP covered appointments.
Who qualifies: Trillium Community Health Plan members.
Include for Eugene/Springfield patients accessing oncology or reconstruction services. — Useful for Lane County and service area patients.
Free or low-cost places to stay while receiving treatment away from home.
National / Oregon Patients Traveling
Free lodging in Hope Lodge communities for eligible cancer patients and caregivers when treatment is far from home; lodging navigation.
Who qualifies: Cancer patients traveling for treatment; availability and eligibility vary.
Use for patients traveling to Portland/OHSU/Providence or specialized reconstruction centers. — Oregon patients may need lodging outside their local area or out of state depending on treatment plan.
Counseling, support groups, and mental-health care through diagnosis and beyond.
Statewide
24/7 cancer information line, transportation and lodging navigation, cancer education, support programs.
Who qualifies: Cancer patients, survivors, caregivers; program availability varies by region.
Appropriate for any Oregon patient needing broad support beyond clinical care. — Use ACS as a first-call national navigation resource when local program availability is unclear.
Medford / Grants Pass
Cancer support groups, online resources, survivorship resources; Asante lists support group information line.
Who qualifies: Cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers; group availability varies.
Useful for emotional support after mastectomy/reconstruction and during tattoo readiness stages. — Use support services phone for current group schedule.
Medford / Grants Pass
Breast cancer support group at Asante Spears Cancer Center, caregiver support, general cancer support, online support references.
Who qualifies: Cancer patients and caregivers; contact group lead to confirm schedule and format.
Strong peer-support handoff for southern Oregon patients. — PDF lists breast cancer group at Spears Cancer Center in Grants Pass and contact information.
National / Oregon Patients
Oncology social work, counseling, support groups, education, limited financial assistance including transportation/home care/child care when funds are available.
Who qualifies: People affected by cancer; financial assistance based on diagnosis, need and fund availability.
Excellent national fallback when local funds are unavailable. — CancerCare states patients can call 800-813-HOPE (4673) to apply for assistance.
National / Oregon Patients
Breast cancer education, peer/community support, financial help resources, LBBC Fund one-time grants when open.
Who qualifies: People affected by breast cancer; grant eligibility and cycles vary.
Useful education resource before and after areola restoration. — Good resource for survivorship education, young women, metastatic breast cancer, and financial help navigation.
National / Oregon Patients
Directory-style guidance for free online and in-person breast cancer support groups and one-on-one support resources.
Who qualifies: People affected by breast cancer and caregivers.
Helpful for patients navigating body image, reconstruction fatigue, or fear of recurrence. — Use when patient wants support but does not want hospital-based groups.
Portland / Virtual Options
Cancer survivorship group, support groups, education classes, writing groups; no cost to participate per OHSU page.
Who qualifies: Cancer patients, survivors, and families; group eligibility varies.
Useful for patients experiencing emotional transition after reconstruction or medical tattooing. — Strong post-treatment and survivorship support option.
Portland / Statewide
Links and referrals for lodging, rides, emotional support, family resources, American Cancer Society, CancerCare, young adult cancer resources.
Who qualifies: OHSU cancer patients and families; many linked resources serve statewide patients.
Include in patient packet when a patient is overwhelmed and needs centralized support rather than a single clinical referral. — Use as a central handoff resource for social work, lodging, transportation, and patient support needs.
Oregon Statewide / SW Washington
Breast cancer support programs, resource database, mentorship, financial assistance/resource navigation depending on current programs.
Who qualifies: People affected by breast cancer in Oregon and SW Washington; program-specific eligibility varies.
Top statewide nonprofit referral for breast cancer-specific emotional and practical support. — Pink Lemonade Project states it serves all 36 Oregon counties and six SW Washington counties.
Genetic testing and counseling for you and your family.
National / Oregon Patients
Support and education for hereditary cancer risk; travel and lodging financial assistance resource lists including Air Charity Network and ACS lodging.
Who qualifies: Individuals/families affected by hereditary cancer risk; program-specific eligibility varies.
Important resource for prophylactic mastectomy patients who later need areola restoration education. — Strong fit for BRCA/high-risk patients and those considering prophylactic mastectomy/reconstruction.
Reconstruction, prosthetics, and restorative options — including areola restoration.
Portland / Oregon Region
Breast reconstruction options, including microsurgical procedures using patient tissue, nipple-sparing mastectomy coordination, reconstructive plastic surgery.
Who qualifies: Patients undergoing or considering breast cancer surgery and reconstruction.
Critical for ARC Method education because patients may present with flap scars, implant reconstruction, nipple-sparing results, or delayed reconstruction. — Legacy describes coordination between breast surgical oncologist and reconstructive plastic surgeon.
Portland
Coordinated breast reconstruction with breast surgical oncology; implant and autologous reconstruction planning; coordinated cancer and reconstructive care.
Who qualifies: Breast cancer patients considering immediate or delayed reconstruction.
Important for ARC Method education: tattoo referral often follows reconstruction completion and surgical clearance. — OHSU states reconstruction is integrated into breast cancer treatment and coordinated with surgical oncology.
Oregon Region / Providence Network
Breast reconstruction after mastectomy; patient education on surgical options and prosthesis alternatives.
Who qualifies: Patients who have had or are planning mastectomy.
Use to connect Providence reconstruction patients to later-stage nipple-areola restoration education. — Providence provides system-level education and care navigation for breast reconstruction.
Salem
Breast reconstruction to restore breast shape, size and appearance after mastectomy; full-service reconstructive plastic surgery.
Who qualifies: Patients seeking breast reconstruction or revision discussion.
Good referral and education target for central Willamette Valley. — Regional reconstruction option for Salem/Marion County patients.
Willamette Valley / Central Coast
Patient education on breast reconstruction timing and options after cancer surgery; care team guidance.
Who qualifies: Breast cancer patients considering or recovering from surgery/reconstruction.
Helps patients understand why areola tattooing is typically later in the reconstruction timeline. — Use as education resource; confirm surgical referrals through treating team.
Studies you may be eligible to join, and help navigating them.
Statewide
Searchable federal database for breast cancer clinical trials by condition and location.
Who qualifies: Trial-specific inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Include for patients seeking advanced or recurrent/metastatic breast cancer trial options. — Patients should discuss trial suitability with oncology team before contacting study sites.
National / Oregon Patients
NCI clinical trial search and information support.
Who qualifies: Trial-specific; national search can identify trials in Oregon or nearby states.
Helpful for patients with complex disease needing additional options. — Use with treating oncologist for eligibility and referral support.
Long-term follow-up, wellness, and survivorship care planning.
Portland / Regional Clinics
Genetic counseling, guest house/Rood Family Pavilion, survivorship, lymphedema, nutrition, palliative care, rehabilitation, fertility and family resources.
Who qualifies: OHSU cancer patients; referral requirements vary by service.
Important bridge resource before/after areola tattooing when scar tissue, lymphedema, or rehab needs affect readiness. — Use for lymphedema, nutrition, rehabilitation, and survivorship support.
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