39 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.
Every organization here was found and checked by a person. We accept no payment, referral fee, or sponsorship for inclusion — and never will.
This is not medical advice
These are contacts, not recommendations. Programs, eligibility, and hours change — confirm details directly, and talk to your care team.
Full-service cancer care
Centers offering the complete range of cancer care under one program, including navigation and clinical trials.
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
Charleston
NCI-designated cancer center; breast cancer specialists; nurse navigators; breast oncology; treatment planning; high-risk services; reconstruction referrals.
Who qualifies: Patients seeking comprehensive breast cancer treatment, second opinion, clinical trials, or high-risk care.
Gold-standard SC anchor resource; strong ARC referral relevance for post-mastectomy and reconstruction patients. — Use for complex breast cancer, reconstruction coordination, clinical trials, and academic referral.
Breast surgery and breast care in the Lowcountry/Beaufort region through MUSC Hollings network.
Who qualifies: Patients in Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head, and Lowcountry area.
Good referral option for coastal SC patients who may not travel first to Charleston. — Useful regional access point for breast surgery and oncology coordination.
Limited financial assistance, breast cancer education, psychosocial support, local resource navigation; may help with transportation, food, medications, equipment.
Who qualifies: Eligible people undergoing breast cancer treatment or living with metastatic breast cancer.
Core breast-specific assistance resource. — Eligibility and funds change; apply through Komen process.
Rides, mileage support, and flights to and from appointments.
American Cancer Society - South Carolina Support Programs
Statewide
24/7 helpline, Road To Recovery rides where available, lodging during treatment, ACS CARES, peer connection and survivor support.
Who qualifies: Cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors.
Core national resource for transportation/lodging support in every state packet. — Availability varies by area and volunteer capacity; call to confirm.
Oncology care with social work support; financial assistance guidance; community resources; support groups; survivorship transition help.
Who qualifies: Midlands patients receiving oncology care.
Good practical resource for financial, emotional, and survivorship navigation. — Call main line for social work/genetic counseling/support services routing.
Who qualifies: Patients with strong family history, genetic mutation, prior atypia, dense breasts, or elevated risk score.
Important for ARC education around prevention, prophylactic mastectomy, reconstruction, and future tattoo planning. — Referral line listed for high-risk breast program.
Dedicated breast reconstruction practice; natural tissue/flap reconstruction; patient education and consultation.
Who qualifies: Patients seeking autologous breast reconstruction opinions.
Very high ARC relevance due to large post-mastectomy reconstruction population. — Private specialty reconstruction center; verify insurance and referral needs.
Federal information on insurance coverage requirements for breast reconstruction after mastectomy.
Who qualifies: Patients with group health plans or health insurance coverage subject to WHCRA.
Essential ARC packet resource for reconstruction and areola tattoo education. — Not legal advice; refer to insurer/benefits administrator for plan details.
