30 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.
Avera Cancer Institute
Sioux Falls / statewide
Medical oncology, radiation oncology, chemotherapy/infusion, surgery coordination, genetic counselors, social workers, financial assistants, clinical research and integrated care planning.
Who qualifies: Patients receiving or seeking cancer care through Avera.
High-priority referral resource for breast cancer treatment coordination, genetic counseling, clinical trials and survivorship support. — Use central cancer care page to route to the closest Avera Cancer Institute location. — Avera states its cancer network includes oncologists, surgeons, genetic counselors, social workers and financial assistants.
Oncology, infusion, mammography/high-risk breast, breast oncology/surgery, genetic testing and counseling, clinical trials and navigation.
Who qualifies: Patients in the Mitchell region needing oncology and breast cancer services.
Include for patients who need local oncology services with genetic counseling and trial access. — Useful for rural/regional access outside Sioux Falls.
Nurse navigation, support groups, counseling, lodging assistance, genetic counseling, oncofertility, survivorship, nutrition and financial counseling.
Who qualifies: Patients receiving or seeking cancer care at Sanford.
High-priority referral for breast cancer patients needing navigation, survivorship planning and support services. — Strong multidisciplinary cancer support hub.
Programs focused specifically on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
All Women Count! Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Program
Statewide
Free or low-cost breast and cervical cancer screening for eligible South Dakota women through participating providers.
Who qualifies: Uninsured or underinsured women who cannot afford screening exams, deductibles or co-payments.
Key early-detection resource; not a reconstruction service but essential for breast cancer access. — Patients can enroll through clinic or complete screening request form.
Avera Medical Group Comprehensive Breast Care - Prairie Center
Sioux Falls
Breast screening, diagnosis, breast surgery and patient care for breast cancer and other breast diseases.
Who qualifies: Patients with breast symptoms, abnormal imaging, breast cancer diagnosis or high-risk needs.
Key resource for post-mastectomy patients who may later need reconstruction-related and areola tattoo education. — Appropriate for breast care navigation within the Avera system.
Honor Every Woman - Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board
Rapid City / tribal communities
Referral and patient navigation services for breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnostic and treatment services.
Who qualifies: Native American communities served by Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board.
Important culturally responsive resource for tribal communities in South Dakota. — Confirm current program details and local contact pathway before referral.
Personalized breast cancer treatment, survivorship plan, follow-up care, support services and integrative health appointments.
Who qualifies: Patients diagnosed with breast cancer or in survivorship.
Good patient education resource for survivors approaching reconstruction completion and areola restoration. — Use for breast cancer pathway and survivorship program information.
Limited financial assistance for transportation, home care, child care, medications, lymphedema supplies and durable medical equipment; oncology social work support.
Who qualifies: People with cancer who meet program and fund criteria.
Important for breast cancer patients needing practical support during treatment or reconstruction recovery. — Funds open/close; call or check online before referral.
Road Trip of Hope / Black Hills Breast Cancer Assistance
Black Hills region
Direct financial assistance reported for breast cancer patients for travel expenses, lodging, utilities, childcare and similar needs.
Who qualifies: Breast cancer patients; access reported through Monument Health Cancer Care Institute.
Include as regional Black Hills resource but mark re-verification required due to non-official source. — Verify current fund status and access pathway through Monument Health social work before referral.
South Dakota 211 / Helpline Center - Medical Transportation
Statewide
2-1-1 resource navigation, including medical appointment transportation resources where available.
Who qualifies: South Dakota residents; service availability varies by region.
Helpful for rural patient problem-solving when national options are limited. — Use for county-level transportation, financial and community support lookups.
South Dakota Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Travel (NEMT)
Statewide
Assistance/reimbursement for eligible Medicaid recipients with non-emergency medical travel; may include mileage, lodging and meals for medically necessary care.
Who qualifies: Eligible South Dakota Medicaid recipients traveling for covered medically necessary care.
Critical for rural patients traveling to Sioux Falls or Rapid City for oncology/reconstruction care. — Patients should follow DSS/NEMT forms and claim process; verify rules before travel.
Free or low-cost places to stay while receiving treatment away from home.
American Cancer Society - Patient Lodging / Hope Lodge / Lodging Partners
National / regional access
Free or reduced-cost lodging support for patients and caregivers traveling for cancer treatment; includes Hope Lodge and lodging partner programs.
Who qualifies: Cancer patients traveling away from home for treatment; program requirements vary.
Essential for rural South Dakota patients traveling for reconstruction or oncology care. — No South Dakota Hope Lodge listed in packet; use ACS helpline to identify nearest lodging option.
Directory of breast cancer resources including screening, patient navigation, emotional support, financial assistance and local/national organizations.
Who qualifies: South Dakota residents and caregivers.
Useful when a patient’s county/tribal area requires more localized support than the packet can list. — Good search tool for local patient resources by category.
Counseling, support groups, educational classes, nutritional advice, financial guidance and rehabilitation programs.
Who qualifies: Cancer patients and family members.
Strong practical support referral for patients dealing with treatment burden or survivorship adjustment. — Call for current support group schedule and class availability.
Risk assessment for elevated breast cancer risk, MRI/3D mammography planning, genetic testing, surgery and reconstruction coordination.
Who qualifies: Men or women with elevated breast cancer risk from family history, genetics or biopsy findings.
Important because reconstruction is explicitly part of the multidisciplinary planning noted by the clinic. — Appropriate for hereditary-risk and surveillance planning.
Studies you may be eligible to join, and help navigating them.
National Cancer Institute - Clinical Trials Search
National / online
Search tool for NCI-supported clinical trials by diagnosis, location and eligibility.
Who qualifies: Trial-specific criteria.
Include in every state packet for patients asking about research options. — Use alongside treating oncologist; clinical trial status changes frequently.
