Resource Center
45 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.
Wenatchee
Cancer treatment, consultations, follow-up, radiation oncology, regional oncology services.
Who qualifies: Patients in North Central Washington requiring cancer care.
Important access point for Wenatchee, Moses Lake, Omak, and rural areas.
Seattle
Breast oncology, screening and diagnosis, multidisciplinary cancer care, clinical trials, survivorship resources, patient navigation.
Who qualifies: Patients with breast cancer, high-risk breast concerns, second opinions, survivorship care.
Key statewide referral anchor for complex breast cancer care and clinical trials; coordinate areola restoration only after reconstruction team clearance.
Bellevue
Joint cancer program with Fred Hutch and Overlake; breast cancer evaluation, treatment and second opinions.
Who qualifies: Eastside patients needing cancer treatment, second opinion, or regional access to Fred Hutch-linked care.
Excellent Eastside referral option for Bellevue/King County patients.
Kennewick
Radiation oncology, medical oncology coordination, breast cancer treatment support, survivorship and support resources.
Who qualifies: Tri-Cities and southeast Washington patients.
Key eastern/southeastern Washington oncology resource.
Tacoma / Spokane / Puget Sound
Cancer care, oncology, breast cancer services, infusion, radiation oncology, support services across MultiCare network.
Who qualifies: Patients in Puget Sound, Inland Northwest, and surrounding regions.
Include for regional care access outside Seattle academic centers.
Bellingham
Cancer care, infusion, radiation oncology, support services for Northwest Washington.
Who qualifies: Patients in Bellingham, Whatcom County, and Northwest Washington.
Include for northern regional access.
Spokane
Cancer diagnosis and treatment, medical oncology, radiation oncology, supportive care.
Who qualifies: Inland Northwest patients requiring oncology services.
Important for Spokane and eastern Washington patient routing.
Seattle
Academic cancer care, breast surgery, plastic/reconstructive surgery, genetic medicine, imaging, rehabilitation.
Who qualifies: Patients requiring academic multidisciplinary breast cancer and reconstruction care.
Use for complex reconstruction coordination and tertiary referrals.
Programs focused specifically on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Tacoma
Screening mammography, diagnostic breast imaging, breast biopsy, care coordination; collaboration among VMFH, MultiCare, TRA Medical Imaging.
Who qualifies: Patients needing breast screening, diagnostic imaging, biopsy, or referral coordination.
Critical Pierce County breast imaging resource; bridge to surgical/oncology care.
Wenatchee
Screening, diagnostics, breast surgery, oncology options, multidisciplinary breast care.
Who qualifies: Patients with breast symptoms, abnormal imaging, diagnosis, or breast cancer treatment needs.
Statewide packet should flag for rural/regional patient access.
Kirkland
3-D mammography, diagnostic testing, breast health navigation, imaging and referral support.
Who qualifies: Patients needing breast imaging, screening, diagnostic follow-up.
Includes strong breast imaging access in Kirkland, Kenmore, Monroe, and mobile coach locations.
Kirkland
Breast cancer care, surgery, radiation oncology, medical oncology, access to clinical trials through Fred Hutch partnership.
Who qualifies: Patients with breast cancer diagnosis or treatment needs.
Eastside breast care with Fred Hutch partnership; include as Seattle-region resource.
Tacoma
Breast surgical care and support through Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.
Who qualifies: Patients referred for breast surgery and breast cancer management.
Important South Puget Sound breast surgery contact.
Bellevue
Screening and diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound, biopsy, breast health services.
Who qualifies: Patients needing breast screening, diagnostic breast imaging, or workup.
Use for Eastside imaging and referral entry point.
Bellevue
Breast cancer evaluation, treatment, second opinions, high-risk clinic, breast surgery.
Who qualifies: Patients with new diagnosis, second opinion needs, or high-risk factors.
Good for multidisciplinary Eastside care and risk assessment.
Vancouver
Breast cancer treatment, medical expertise, advanced technologies, person-centered care.
Who qualifies: Southwest Washington patients with breast cancer diagnosis/treatment needs.
Important Southwest WA resource near Portland metro.
Seattle
Breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, high-risk care, tumor board, clinical trials, rehabilitation, supportive care.
Who qualifies: Patients with benign, high-risk, early-stage, metastatic, and male breast cancer needs.
Strong Seattle-area program; include for medical oncology, surgery, trials, rehab, and survivorship support.
Tacoma / Seattle / Puget Sound
Breast screening, diagnosis, breast surgery, oncology care, wellness/support resources.
Who qualifies: Patients needing breast health evaluation, imaging, diagnosis, or treatment.
Puget Sound regional network; phone listed for mammogram or breast health scheduling.
Statewide
Free breast and cervical cancer screening for eligible people; screening, diagnostic follow-up and treatment navigation.
Who qualifies: Primarily based on insurance status, income, and age.
Essential statewide low-income/uninsured screening resource.
Grants, co-pay relief, and emergency funds for treatment costs, bills, and everyday expenses.
Seattle
Hospital financial assistance based on family need; financial counseling; Medicaid or exchange coverage help.
Who qualifies: Patients with financial need; documentation required.
Important for Fred Hutch patients and Seattle referrals.
Washington locations
Financial assistance/charity care for eligible patients, payment plan support.
Who qualifies: Based on income, family size, insurance and financial need.
Applies to Providence/Swedish facilities; verify site-specific instructions.
National / Washington eligible
Financial assistance for eligible people undergoing breast cancer treatment or living with metastatic breast cancer.
Who qualifies: Eligibility and funding depend on diagnosis, treatment status, income and program availability.
Core breast cancer-specific grant resource; check current funding before referral.
National / Washington eligible
Short-term non-medical cost-of-living financial assistance for eligible breast cancer patients in active treatment.
Who qualifies: Breast cancer patients meeting treatment and financial criteria.
Useful for mortgage/rent/utilities/transportation-type needs; funding cycles vary.
Washington locations
Financial assistance and payment plan options for eligible patients.
Who qualifies: Patients unable to pay full cost of care; income/financial documentation required.
Useful for VMFH breast cancer and reconstruction patients.
Statewide
Information and referral for transportation, housing, financial assistance, food, utilities, counseling and local resources.
Who qualifies: Washington residents seeking community resources.
Useful when patient needs local help beyond medical center resources.
Rides, mileage support, and flights to and from appointments.
Washington availability varies
Transportation assistance to cancer-related appointments where volunteer drivers/programs are available.
Who qualifies: Cancer patients needing rides to treatment; availability varies by location and volunteer capacity.
Always call to confirm Washington availability for the patient ZIP code.
National / Washington eligible
Non-emergency medical transportation assistance including charitable flights and ground transportation resources.
Who qualifies: Patients needing long-distance travel for medical treatment; eligibility varies.
Useful for rural Washington patients traveling to Seattle/Spokane or out of state.
Statewide
Non-emergency medical transportation for eligible Apple Health/Medicaid clients.
Who qualifies: Washington Apple Health clients with covered non-emergency medical appointment transportation needs.
Patients should contact their regional transportation broker as directed by HCA.
Free or low-cost places to stay while receiving treatment away from home.
National / Washington eligible
Hope Lodge and partner lodging support for eligible patients traveling for cancer treatment.
Who qualifies: Cancer patients traveling away from home; eligibility and location availability vary.
Washington patients may use partner lodging or out-of-state Hope Lodge depending on treatment site.
National / Online
Lodging directory for cancer patients and caregivers near hospitals and treatment centers; some discounted rates.
Who qualifies: Cancer patients and caregivers needing lodging near treatment centers.
Helpful when no Hope Lodge location is nearby.
Counseling, support groups, and mental-health care through diagnosis and beyond.
Seattle / Statewide Virtual
Emotional support, classes, support groups, financial assistance grants when available, family/caregiver support.
Who qualifies: People affected by cancer, including caregivers and survivors.
Core Washington-specific psychosocial support resource; includes breast cancer groups.
National / Online
Oncology social work, counseling, support groups, limited financial and transportation assistance when available.
Who qualifies: People affected by cancer; assistance availability varies by diagnosis and funding.
Include for counseling and practical support; check funding before referral.
National / Online
Breast cancer education, helpline, webinars, peer support, metastatic and young survivor resources.
Who qualifies: People diagnosed with breast cancer and caregivers.
Strong national resource for emotional support and patient education.
One-to-one connection with survivors who have walked the same road.
National / Online
One-on-one mentoring with a trained cancer survivor or caregiver mentor.
Who qualifies: Cancer patients, survivors, previvors and caregivers.
Useful for matching Washington patients to someone with similar diagnosis/treatment experience.
Genetic testing and counseling for you and your family.
Seattle
Genetic counseling/testing and cancer risk assessment for inherited cancer risk.
Who qualifies: Patients with personal/family history suggesting hereditary cancer risk or provider referral.
Important for BRCA/PALB2/CHEK2/TP53 and high-risk breast referrals.
Seattle
High-risk breast program and breast cancer care; genetics referrals as appropriate.
Who qualifies: Patients with high-risk family history, genetic mutations, or high-risk lesions.
Good Seattle-area high-risk breast program listing.
Reconstruction, prosthetics, and restorative options — including areola restoration.
Seattle
Mastectomy bras, breast forms, compression garments, wigs and post-surgical products.
Who qualifies: Patients needing mastectomy products; insurance billing may be available.
Confirm product availability and insurance process before sending patient.
Washington / National Nordstrom stores
Certified prosthesis fitters, breast forms, mastectomy bras and fitting services in select stores.
Who qualifies: Patients needing breast forms or mastectomy bra fitting.
Call ahead to confirm trained fitter availability in Washington store.
Seattle
Breast reconstruction after mastectomy or lumpectomy, implant and autologous reconstruction options, nipple reconstruction.
Who qualifies: Patients considering immediate or delayed breast reconstruction.
Helpful reconstruction-specific referral listing for ARC timing and surgical clearance coordination.
Puget Sound
Reconstructive surgery including specialized work with breast cancer patients.
Who qualifies: Patients requiring reconstruction after breast cancer treatment or mastectomy.
Coordinate ARC tattoo only after surgical healing and release from care team.
Studies you may be eligible to join, and help navigating them.
Statewide / Online
Searchable registry of breast cancer clinical trials by condition and Washington location.
Who qualifies: Varies by study protocol.
Use with oncology team guidance; not a self-referral substitute.
Seattle
Cancer clinical trial search and access through Fred Hutch / UW Medicine ecosystem.
Who qualifies: Depends on study type, diagnosis, stage, prior treatment and lab criteria.
Primary Washington clinical trial resource for advanced or complex breast cancer.
Long-term follow-up, wellness, and survivorship care planning.
Seattle / Virtual
Free classes and support programs for people living with cancer, including movement and stress reduction support.
Who qualifies: Cancer patients, survivors, caregivers; many programs are free.
Useful adjunct support; not a substitute for certified lymphedema therapy.
Seattle
Survivorship care plan, transition support after treatment, late/long-term effects education.
Who qualifies: Cancer survivors regardless of original treatment location.
Important for post-treatment survivorship and referral planning.
Seattle
Cancer rehabilitation, supportive care, functional recovery support.
Who qualifies: Patients managing treatment side effects, post-surgery function, fatigue, and recovery.
Breast program notes dedicated rehabilitation; confirm current site access before referral.
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We add to the Washington directory as we verify. If an organization helped you, tell us — a person will check it and, if it holds up, it goes in.
