Resource Center
46 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.
Philadelphia
Breast cancer diagnosis, multidisciplinary treatment, surgical oncology, medical/radiation oncology, clinical trials, support resources.
Who qualifies: Patients seeking specialized breast cancer care or second opinion.
Major NCI-designated Philadelphia cancer resource. — Call Fox Chase new patient access.
Danville
Cancer treatment, oncology specialists, clinical programs, support services across Geisinger sites.
Who qualifies: Central/northeastern Pennsylvania patients.
Important rural/regional referral network. — Use Geisinger central scheduling.
Allentown
Cancer care, oncology, breast services through LVHN network, support and navigation.
Who qualifies: Patients in Lehigh Valley region.
Regional anchor for eastern Pennsylvania outside Philadelphia. — Call LVHN scheduling; request breast cancer/cancer institute services.
Paoli
Cancer care and breast care coordination through Main Line Health.
Who qualifies: Chester County/suburban Philadelphia patients.
Suburban access point for ARC referrals. — Call Main Line Health.
Philadelphia
Multidisciplinary breast cancer care, breast surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, clinical trials, support services, survivorship, reconstruction referrals.
Who qualifies: Patients seeking breast cancer diagnosis, second opinion, treatment, clinical trials, or survivorship care.
Priority ARC referral partner for Philadelphia region; strong reconstruction and survivorship ecosystem. — Use central Penn Medicine scheduling; ask for breast cancer care or Rena Rowan Breast Center.
Hershey
Breast cancer diagnosis/treatment, cancer risk assessment, genetic counseling, multidisciplinary care.
Who qualifies: Patients in central Pennsylvania seeking breast cancer care.
Central Pennsylvania anchor for ARC referrals. — Call Penn State Health CareLine or breast center.
Philadelphia
Breast cancer testing, treatment, breast surgery, oncology, radiation, personalized care, support services.
Who qualifies: Patients seeking breast cancer evaluation/treatment across Jefferson Health.
Important Philadelphia academic cancer center resource. — Use Jefferson central scheduling; ask for breast cancer care.
Bethlehem
Cancer care, breast care, oncology, radiation, navigation/support services across St. Luke’s network.
Who qualifies: Lehigh Valley and eastern PA patients.
Regional option for patients closer to Bethlehem/Allentown. — Call St. Luke’s scheduling.
Philadelphia
Cancer care through Temple Health and Fox Chase affiliation, diagnosis/treatment, support services.
Who qualifies: Philadelphia patients; service location varies.
Useful for Philadelphia patients needing hospital-based oncology access. — Call Temple Health scheduling.
Pittsburgh
Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, multidisciplinary care, clinical trials, navigation, genetic counseling referral, reconstruction coordination.
Who qualifies: Patients with suspected or confirmed breast cancer; referrals accepted through Hillman information/referral line.
Major western Pennsylvania anchor resource. — Call UPMC Hillman Information and Referral Service.
York / Lancaster / Gettysburg
Cancer treatment, oncology, breast programs, support services in south-central Pennsylvania.
Who qualifies: South-central Pennsylvania patients.
Regional anchor for York/Lancaster area. — Call WellSpan scheduling/cancer institute.
Programs focused specifically on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Pittsburgh
Breast cancer diagnosis/treatment, multidisciplinary breast specialists, referral coordination through AHN Cancer Institute.
Who qualifies: Patients in western Pennsylvania; accepts new patient referrals.
Western PA breast center anchor. — Call AHN Hope Line.
Doylestown
Cancer services, breast imaging and care, navigation/support depending on program.
Who qualifies: Bucks County region.
Community-based breast care resource. — Call Doylestown Health central scheduling.
Sellersville
Cancer care, breast surgery/oncology coordination, diagnostics and treatment services.
Who qualifies: Bucks/Montgomery County patients.
Local referral option for suburban/rural southeastern PA. — Call Grand View Health cancer care.
Bryn Mawr / Wynnewood
Breast cancer diagnosis/treatment, breast surgery, oncology, reconstruction coordination through Main Line Health.
Who qualifies: Philadelphia suburbs patients.
Suburban Philadelphia referral resource. — Call central scheduling or breast center.
Statewide
Free mammograms, clinical breast/pelvic exams, Pap tests, diagnostic follow-up; Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment coverage pathway.
Who qualifies: Pennsylvania residents meeting eligibility criteria; uninsured/underinsured screening and treatment coverage rules apply.
Important safety-net pathway for uninsured/underinsured patients. — Refer patients to PA Department of Health/DHS program for eligibility screening.
Grants, co-pay relief, and emergency funds for treatment costs, bills, and everyday expenses.
National / Serves PA
Limited assistance for transportation, home care, child care, medications, lymphedema supplies, durable medical equipment; oncology social work support.
Who qualifies: Eligibility and funding availability vary.
High-value resource for treatment logistics and lymphedema needs. — Call CancerCare to apply/screen.
Statewide
Local referrals for transportation, housing, food, utility assistance, mental health, financial support and social services.
Who qualifies: Open to Pennsylvania residents; program availability varies by county.
Good fallback when disease-specific funding is unavailable. — Dial 211 or search by ZIP code.
National / Serves PA
Case management, insurance navigation, financial resource directory, copay relief programs when available.
Who qualifies: Patients with chronic/life-threatening illness; program-specific eligibility.
Critical for insurance denials, access barriers, and financial navigation. — Call or use online intake.
National / Serves PA
Financial assistance and breast care helpline resources; links to national support, prescription, insurance, transportation/lodging resources.
Who qualifies: Breast cancer patients meeting program eligibility; fund availability varies.
Core financial assistance resource to include in every state packet. — Call Breast Care Helpline or apply online.
National / Serves PA
Short-term non-medical cost-of-living assistance for eligible breast cancer patients in active treatment.
Who qualifies: Eligibility and funding cycles apply.
Strong resource for rent, utilities, car payments during treatment. — Apply online; social worker documentation may be needed.
Rides, mileage support, and flights to and from appointments.
Statewide
Cancer information helpline, local resource referral, transportation/lodging support where available, caregiver resources.
Who qualifies: Cancer patients and caregivers; program availability varies by ZIP code and funding.
Core statewide practical-support resource. — Call ACS 24/7 helpline and ask for local Pennsylvania support.
Blue Bell / Serves Eastern U.S.
Free air transportation for medically stable patients traveling to treatment.
Who qualifies: Medical and financial need; pilot/weather/route availability.
Pennsylvania-based flight resource; valuable for distant appointments. — Apply through Angel Flight East; physician clearance may be needed.
Statewide
Non-emergency medical transportation for eligible Medical Assistance recipients to covered medical appointments.
Who qualifies: Pennsylvania Medical Assistance recipients; county-based MATP rules apply.
Essential transportation resource for eligible low-income patients. — Refer patient to county MATP office before appointments.
National / Serves PA
Charitable long-distance medical transportation, including ground and air options through partner programs.
Who qualifies: Eligibility and documentation required; advance notice needed.
Useful for rural PA patients traveling to major centers. — Apply online or call.
Philadelphia / National
Patient education on transportation assistance, social worker navigation, local van services, gas reimbursement and travel support.
Who qualifies: Open-access education resource.
Penn Medicine-affiliated education resource; useful patient handout link. — Use with hospital social worker to identify local options.
Free or low-cost places to stay while receiving treatment away from home.
Philadelphia
Free lodging for eligible cancer patients traveling for treatment and caregiver when criteria are met.
Who qualifies: Eligibility, referral, and availability required; typically distance-from-treatment and active treatment criteria.
Critical lodging resource for patients traveling to Philadelphia treatment centers. — Ask oncology social worker or call ACS.
National / Serves PA
Lodging directory for cancer patients and families traveling for treatment.
Who qualifies: Open-access directory; hotel discounts/availability vary.
Helpful for Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Hershey, Danville, Allentown stays. — Search by treatment center city.
Counseling, support groups, and mental-health care through diagnosis and beyond.
Philadelphia
Support groups, educational programs, counseling-style psychosocial support, caregiver support.
Who qualifies: Cancer patients, survivors, and families; programs may be free or donation-supported.
High-value emotional support and survivorship referral. — Call local office to confirm current group schedule.
Pittsburgh
Support groups, wellness programs, education, caregiver support.
Who qualifies: Patients, survivors, caregivers in western PA.
Good western PA emotional-support complement to hospital social work. — Call to enroll or confirm program schedule.
Bala Cynwyd / National
Breast cancer education, helpline resources, peer support, one-time financial assistance fund for eligible applicants.
Who qualifies: Eligibility and fund availability vary; national service with PA headquarters.
Excellent ARC-relevant survivorship and financial support resource. — Refer through LBBC website/helpline.
Philadelphia
Oncology nurse navigation, social work, counseling, integrative oncology, nutrition, support groups, boutique services, transportation to appointments, survivorship care.
Who qualifies: Penn Medicine oncology patients; some programs may require active treatment relationship.
Important practical-support entry for patients struggling with cost, transportation, anxiety, body image, and survivorship needs. — Ask treating oncology team for social work/navigation referral.
Hershey
Cancer Assistance and Resource Education Center; supportive care and education across treatment and beyond.
Who qualifies: Penn State Cancer Institute patients and families.
Patient-facing navigation and education resource. — Ask oncology team for CARE Center referral.
Hershey
Breast cancer support groups, Moving Forward group, FORCE hereditary cancer group, Pink Ribbon therapeutic exercise program.
Who qualifies: Penn State Cancer Institute patients and community participants depending on group.
Excellent peer support and exercise-recovery referral. — Call listed support group number to confirm schedule/access.
Pittsburgh
Breast and eyebrow tattooing, genetic counseling, nurse navigators, nutrition, oncology rehab, lymphedema services, social work, spiritual support, support groups.
Who qualifies: UPMC breast cancer patients; service access may vary by location.
Important ARC-adjacent resource because breast tattooing, rehab, lymphedema, and social work are explicitly included. — Ask UPMC breast team or navigator.
Genetic testing and counseling for you and your family.
Pittsburgh
Genetic counseling, risk assessment, screening guidance, specialized care plans.
Who qualifies: Patients with family history/genetic mutation concerns.
Useful for hereditary risk and prevention-driven mastectomy pathways. — Call genetics appointment line.
National / Serves PA
Hereditary breast/ovarian cancer education, peer navigation, support meetings, financial resource directory.
Who qualifies: Patients/families affected by hereditary cancer risk, BRCA and related mutations.
Important for previvors, mutation carriers, and risk-reducing mastectomy/reconstruction patients. — Use FORCE website or helpline.
Philadelphia
Risk assessment, genetic counseling, gene testing for hereditary breast/ovarian cancer syndrome.
Who qualifies: Patients with personal/family history suggesting hereditary breast/ovarian cancer risk.
Useful for risk-reducing mastectomy and reconstruction pathways. — Request Clinical Cancer Genetics Service through Jefferson.
Hershey
Cancer genetics consultation and hereditary cancer risk counseling.
Who qualifies: Patients with personal/family history or provider referral; coverage varies.
Key central PA hereditary cancer referral. — Call genetics office or 24-hour CareLine.
Pittsburgh
Cancer risk assessment, genetic counseling, hereditary cancer education, research opportunities, coordination with specialists.
Who qualifies: Individuals concerned about inherited cancer risk or personal/family history.
Key referral for BRCA/hereditary risk patients considering mastectomy/reconstruction decisions. — Request Cancer Genetics Program through UPMC Hillman.
Studies you may be eligible to join, and help navigating them.
National / Serves PA
Federal clinical trial registry searchable by diagnosis, location, intervention, phase, and recruiting status.
Who qualifies: Public database; trial-specific eligibility applies.
Useful for ARC packet research and patient/provider trial discovery. — Search breast cancer + Pennsylvania or specific center.
National / Serves PA
Clinical trial search for breast cancer and other cancer studies.
Who qualifies: Patients exploring clinical trials; eligibility varies by trial.
Include as universal clinical trial pathway across all states. — Coordinate with oncologist or clinical trials office.
Long-term follow-up, wellness, and survivorship care planning.
Pittsburgh
Oncology rehabilitation, support services, patient/family support, symptom and recovery services.
Who qualifies: AHN cancer patients; access through AHN Cancer Institute.
Practical support and rehab resource for ARC candidates after reconstruction. — Call Hope Line for connection to services.
Philadelphia
Specialized medical care, genetic counseling/testing, psychiatry, nutrition, preventive care, quality-of-life support.
Who qualifies: Fox Chase breast cancer patients and survivors.
Strong post-treatment referral resource for emotional health and prevention planning. — Ask care team about support and survivorship services.
National / Serves PA
Education, therapist directory, lymphedema risk-reduction resources.
Who qualifies: Patients at risk for or managing lymphedema.
ARC clients may have lymphedema restrictions or post-surgical limitations; include as rehab support. — Search therapist directory and coordinate with oncology rehab.
Philadelphia
Risk evaluation, long-term monitoring, late-effect management, recurrence risk support, survivor-focused care planning.
Who qualifies: Cancer survivors after treatment; access through Penn Medicine oncology.
Useful for ARC patients after surgery/treatment as they transition into restoration and quality-of-life care. — Ask oncology provider for survivorship care referral.
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