Resource Center
31 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.
Memphis
Cancer treatment, breast cancer care, imaging, radiation, medical oncology, support services.
Who qualifies: Patients receiving or seeking cancer care in the Baptist Memorial system.
Include for patient navigation and breast cancer survivorship referrals. — Regional referral option for West Tennessee and surrounding states.
Chattanooga
Cancer services including diagnosis, treatment, radiation oncology, medical oncology, and support resources.
Who qualifies: Patients seeking cancer care in Chattanooga and surrounding region.
Useful for Southeast Tennessee patient referral and education. — Primary Chattanooga-area cancer care anchor.
Memphis
Cancer diagnosis and treatment, oncology care coordination, breast cancer services, support services.
Who qualifies: Patients receiving or seeking cancer care through Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare.
Good West Tennessee referral source for breast cancer and survivorship resources. — Major Memphis system; useful for local oncology and support referrals.
Nashville and Tennessee sites
Cancer care network, nurse navigation, clinical research, treatment planning, and access to Sarah Cannon oncology services.
Who qualifies: Patients receiving care through TriStar/Sarah Cannon-affiliated locations.
Include in regional provider education and referral discussions. — Important Tennessee oncology network, especially for clinical research and navigation.
Knoxville
Cancer Institute services, medical oncology, radiation oncology, breast cancer care, multidisciplinary treatment.
Who qualifies: Patients seeking cancer treatment in East Tennessee.
Strong regional referral for breast cancer patients and survivorship needs. — Major East Tennessee cancer care anchor.
Nashville
NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center; breast oncology, clinical trials, supportive care, survivorship, multidisciplinary cancer care.
Who qualifies: Patients seeking cancer diagnosis, treatment, second opinion, survivorship care, or clinical trials.
High-priority referral source for oncology-connected survivorship and reconstruction-related patient education. — Strong statewide anchor for complex breast cancer care and clinical trials.
Memphis / Germantown
Medical oncology, radiation oncology, breast cancer care, research and clinical trials, survivorship support.
Who qualifies: Patients seeking cancer diagnosis, treatment, second opinions, or trial evaluation.
Important referral source for Memphis-area survivors and reconstruction/tattoo resource education. — Major West Tennessee cancer resource with breast cancer expertise.
Programs focused specifically on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Nashville / Middle Tennessee
Breast cancer care, navigation, support programs, nutrition education, counseling, breast cancer support groups, exercise, yoga, and spiritual care.
Who qualifies: Patients seeking breast cancer care through Ascension Saint Thomas sites.
Include for whole-person survivorship and supportive care resources. — Middle Tennessee option for care navigation and support services.
Knoxville
Breast cancer evaluation and treatment; multiple University Breast Center locations including Northshore, Halls, and Alcoa Highway.
Who qualifies: Patients with breast symptoms, abnormal imaging, diagnosis, or high-risk screening needs.
Use for breast center navigation and patient education after treatment. — Main East Tennessee breast center referral hub.
Chattanooga
Breast cancer surgery and surgical oncology services; high-volume regional breast care providers.
Who qualifies: Patients requiring breast surgery consultation or breast cancer surgical treatment.
Relevant for patients who may later need reconstruction and areola tattooing education. — Chattanooga breast surgery resource; coordinate with oncology and reconstruction as needed.
Nashville
Breast imaging, diagnosis, high-risk care, breast surgery, coordinated breast cancer treatment.
Who qualifies: Patients with abnormal imaging, new diagnosis, high-risk history, or breast cancer treatment needs.
Important clinical referral hub for post-mastectomy and post-reconstruction patients. — Use for breast center navigation, surgical referral, and multidisciplinary care coordination.
Grants, co-pay relief, and emergency funds for treatment costs, bills, and everyday expenses.
Statewide / National
Limited financial assistance for transportation, home care, child care, medications, lymphedema supplies, durable medical equipment, and oncology social work support.
Who qualifies: Cancer patients who qualify based on program availability and financial need.
Important for patients facing treatment-related practical barriers. — Program funds vary; call early and verify open grants.
Statewide / National
Breast care helpline, navigation, low-cost care referrals, financial assistance guidance, and education.
Who qualifies: Breast cancer patients, survivors, and people seeking screening or diagnostic resources.
Add as core statewide resource for any breast cancer patient facing barriers. — Useful for patients needing help finding financial assistance or breast care options.
Statewide / National
Financial assistance for non-medical cost-of-living expenses for eligible breast cancer patients in active treatment.
Who qualifies: Breast cancer patients meeting active-treatment and financial criteria.
Useful for patients delaying care due to household bills. — Review current application windows and documentation requirements.
Nashville
Financial counseling, lodging assistance, integrative oncology, symptom support, and supportive services.
Who qualifies: Vanderbilt cancer patients and caregivers; program-specific eligibility applies.
Use for patients who need lodging, financial counseling, or broader oncology support. — Excellent practical support source for patients traveling to Nashville for care.
Rides, mileage support, and flights to and from appointments.
Statewide / National
Medical transportation assistance including ground transportation, gas cards, bus/rail, and air transportation depending on eligibility and availability.
Who qualifies: Patients with financial need traveling for medically necessary care.
Useful for rural Tennessee patients traveling to Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, or Chattanooga. — Apply early; eligibility and availability vary by program.
Statewide
Transportation to TennCare-covered health services for members without access to transportation; rides generally require at least two business days notice.
Who qualifies: TennCare members without reliable transportation to covered medical services.
Important practical support for low-income patients needing oncology, reconstruction, or follow-up appointments. — Verify plan and broker process; schedule as early as possible.
Free or low-cost places to stay while receiving treatment away from home.
Nashville
Free lodging for eligible cancer patients and caregivers traveling for treatment; Nashville Hope Lodge has 41 guest rooms.
Who qualifies: Cancer patients traveling for treatment who meet ACS lodging requirements; referral usually required.
Include for patients traveling for reconstruction or oncology care. — Best practical lodging resource for Nashville-area cancer care.
Counseling, support groups, and mental-health care through diagnosis and beyond.
Statewide
Cancer information, patient navigation, lodging programs, transportation resources, support referrals, and education.
Who qualifies: Cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and families.
Reliable national support option for breast cancer survivors in Tennessee. — Use as a first-line statewide support referral when patients do not know where to start.
Statewide / National
Breast cancer education, peer support, helpline, webinars, and financial assistance programs when available.
Who qualifies: People diagnosed with breast cancer, survivors, caregivers, and families.
Include in survivorship and emotional support section. — Excellent emotional support and education resource, especially for younger patients and metastatic communities.
Statewide / National
Breast cancer helpline, support groups, education, and peer support.
Who qualifies: Women and families affected by breast, ovarian, uterine, cervical, or metastatic breast cancer.
Use for emotional support and survivor connection. — Good peer-to-peer support option when local groups are unavailable.
One-to-one connection with survivors who have walked the same road.
Statewide / National
One-to-one breast cancer mentoring and emotional support by trained mentors with lived experience.
Who qualifies: People affected by breast cancer at any stage, including patients and caregivers.
Useful in survivorship and body image support sections. — Great option when patients want to speak with someone who has been through it.
Genetic testing and counseling for you and your family.
Statewide / National
Education and peer support for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risk, genetic testing, prevention, treatment, and survivorship.
Who qualifies: Patients and families affected by hereditary cancer risk, BRCA mutations, or strong family history.
Critical for high-risk and prophylactic mastectomy patient education. — Pair with formal genetic counseling; not a substitute for medical advice.
Statewide / National
Searchable directory for genetic counselors, including cancer genetics specialists and telehealth options.
Who qualifies: Patients needing hereditary cancer risk assessment or genetic counseling referral.
Include for BRCA/high-risk education and prophylactic mastectomy pathways. — Use when a patient needs a genetics referral outside a hospital system.
Reconstruction, prosthetics, and restorative options — including areola restoration.
Statewide / National
Education and assistance related to breast reconstruction after mastectomy; resource directory includes transportation and financial aid links.
Who qualifies: Breast cancer patients and survivors seeking reconstruction-related support.
Highly relevant to ARC Method Academy reconstruction and areola restoration audience. — Program availability varies; verify current grants and partner resources.
Knoxville
Plastic and reconstructive surgery; clinical focus includes reconstructive breast surgery and cancer surgery reconstruction.
Who qualifies: Patients referred for plastic and reconstructive surgery evaluation.
Relevant provider listing for reconstruction pathway education. — Faculty-level reconstructive surgery resource connected to UT Medical Center.
Statewide / National
Free soft knitted breast prostheses for people after mastectomy or lumpectomy.
Who qualifies: Patients who need soft breast forms after breast surgery.
Include as a low-barrier post-surgical body image and comfort resource. — Practical comfort option during healing or for patients not using traditional prosthetics.
Knoxville
Breast reconstructive services through the Cancer Institute; personalized reconstruction planning.
Who qualifies: Patients considering or needing breast reconstruction after cancer treatment.
Important for delayed areola restoration referrals after healing and reconstruction stabilization. — Key reconstruction resource in East Tennessee.
Nashville
Breast reconstruction after breast cancer or breast disease treatment; coordinated care with surgical, medical, and radiation oncology.
Who qualifies: Patients considering immediate or delayed breast reconstruction after mastectomy or breast cancer treatment.
Key partner category for areola restoration education after reconstruction has matured. — Reference for implant-based and autologous reconstruction discussion and second opinions.
Studies you may be eligible to join, and help navigating them.
Statewide / National
Searchable federal database of clinical trials by diagnosis, location, treatment type, and eligibility criteria.
Who qualifies: Varies by study; patients should review with oncology team.
Useful for patients asking about emerging treatments or trial access. — Search by 'breast cancer' and Tennessee city or institution.
Long-term follow-up, wellness, and survivorship care planning.
Statewide / National
Lymphedema education, risk reduction resources, and therapist directory.
Who qualifies: Patients at risk for or living with lymphedema after breast cancer treatment.
Important for post-treatment survivorship and safety education. — Pair with local oncology rehab or certified lymphedema therapist referrals.
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We add to the Tennessee directory as we verify. If an organization helped you, tell us — a person will check it and, if it holds up, it goes in.
