Resource Center
67 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.
Cleveland, OH
Cancer center with breast oncology, plastic/reconstructive surgery and trials
Who qualifies: WV patients able to travel; insurance/referral required
Potential option for complex reconstruction or trial access.
Logan
Regional hospital services; confirm breast imaging and oncology referrals
Who qualifies: Southwestern WV patients
Useful local entry point; may require referral to larger cancer center for complex reconstruction.
Morgantown
Cancer care, imaging, surgery and support resources through Mon Health network
Who qualifies: Morgantown/north-central WV patients
Confirm current breast program contacts and reconstruction referral pathway.
Princeton
Regional cancer and hospital services in southern West Virginia
Who qualifies: Southern WV patients
Include for access; confirm specific breast and reconstruction pathways.
Beckley
Regional hospital access; confirm breast imaging, oncology and surgery pathway
Who qualifies: Southern WV patients
Include for local access and referral coordination.
Pittsburgh, PA / regional access
Major cancer center accessible to northern WV; breast oncology, reconstruction, trials
Who qualifies: WV patients seeking second opinions or specialized services; insurance/referral required
Include as nearby advanced referral hub for northern/eastern WV patients.
Charleston and regional WV
Regional health system cancer services through CAMC and affiliated programs
Who qualifies: WV patients in Charleston and connected regions
Use for Charleston-area hospital financial assistance and oncology social work navigation.
Martinsburg
Cancer care for Eastern Panhandle patients; screening, diagnostics, treatment coordination
Who qualifies: Eastern Panhandle WV patients; confirm specific breast/reconstruction services locally
Useful regional access point; may coordinate with Morgantown or other centers for advanced reconstruction.
Petersburg
Cancer care including screenings, diagnostic services, chemotherapy/radiation coordination
Who qualifies: Regional patients; confirm services available on-site
Rural access point; include social work/transportation planning early.
Bridgeport
Medical oncology, infusion, radiation oncology and support services through WVU Medicine network
Who qualifies: North-central WV patients
Regional treatment site; refer to WVU breast program for complex reconstruction questions as needed.
Wheeling
Cancer services and WVU Medicine specialty access for Northern Panhandle patients
Who qualifies: Northern WV patients
Confirm breast imaging, surgery, oncology, and reconstructive referrals locally.
Programs focused specifically on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Charleston
Comprehensive diagnostic services and treatment for breast cancer; second opinions welcomed
Who qualifies: Patients with abnormal imaging, breast symptoms, diagnosis, or second-opinion needs
Important Charleston-area referral. Confirm breast navigator and reconstruction pathway at referral.
Huntington
Screening mammograms, diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasound, abnormal imaging evaluation
Who qualifies: Women needing screening/diagnostic breast care
Useful entry point for imaging and diagnostic workup; connected to Marshall Health Network/Edwards resources.
Huntington
Diagnostic breast center with board-certified breast surgeons for cancer, suspected cancer, and high-risk care
Who qualifies: Patients with diagnosis, abnormal mammogram, symptoms, or high-risk status
Key Huntington breast center. Ask about breast surgery, reconstruction referral, support group, and survivorship resources.
Baltimore, MD
Academic breast cancer program, reconstruction and clinical trials
Who qualifies: WV patients able to travel; insurance/referral required
Consider for complex cases, second opinions, or trials not available locally.
Huntington
Surgical breast care through Marshall Health and Cabell Huntington/Edwards network
Who qualifies: Breast cancer patients in Huntington region
Confirm reconstruction referral partner and post-mastectomy tattoo clearance process.
Morgantown
Breast imaging/surgical care access cited in WV mammography directory
Who qualifies: Patients needing breast surgical consultation
Confirm current providers and reconstruction referral pattern.
Charlottesville, VA
Breast care services in one location including imaging, doctor appointments, genetic counseling, wig fittings, infusions nearby
Who qualifies: WV patients near VA border or seeking second opinions
Useful referral hub for southeastern/eastern WV patients.
Statewide
Helps uninsured and underinsured women access breast and cervical cancer screening services
Who qualifies: Eligibility based on age, income, insurance status and program criteria
Important for screening-to-diagnosis pipeline; not a reconstruction program but critical patient-entry resource.
Morgantown
Breast imaging, breast surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, plastic/reconstructive surgery, genetic counseling, social work, clinical trials
Who qualifies: Patients with breast health concerns, breast cancer diagnosis, high-risk history, second opinions
Flagship statewide referral; all-in-one breast care model. Ask navigator/social worker about reconstruction timing and areola restoration after surgical clearance.
Grants, co-pay relief, and emergency funds for treatment costs, bills, and everyday expenses.
National
Limited assistance for transportation, home care, child care, medications, lymphedema supplies, durable medical equipment; oncology social workers
Who qualifies: Eligibility and funds vary; apply by phone
Good backup for direct patient support when local funds are limited.
National
Search tool for patient assistance programs for medications
Who qualifies: Eligibility varies by manufacturer/program
Use for medication-specific assistance research.
National
Medication assistance, coupons, diagnosis-based assistance, transportation/lodging resource listings
Who qualifies: Open-access directory; program eligibility varies
Useful for social workers and patients researching multiple programs.
National
Disease-fund based copay assistance when funds are open
Who qualifies: Eligibility and fund status vary
Check fund availability frequently; document diagnosis and insurance status.
National
Financial assistance for eligible insured patients when disease funds are open
Who qualifies: Eligibility and fund status vary
Common resource for medication/copay burdens; check fund status before referral.
National
Case management, insurance navigation, copay/resource directory, appeals support
Who qualifies: Patients with chronic, life-threatening, or debilitating conditions; program-specific eligibility
Strong referral for insurance denials, high out-of-pocket costs, and benefit navigation.
National
Support and assistance programs including copays, prosthesis, medical bras, compression sleeves when available
Who qualifies: Program-specific eligibility; designed to support breast cancer survivors with focus on African American women
Important equity-focused support referral.
National
Limited financial assistance, breast cancer education, psychosocial support and local resource information
Who qualifies: Eligible individuals undergoing breast cancer treatment or living with metastatic breast cancer
Use for treatment-related cost support; confirm open funding and eligibility.
National
Assistance fund may help with breast cancer journey expenses including co-pays, medications, wigs, medical equipment, and transportation
Who qualifies: Eligibility criteria and funding availability vary
Relevant for reconstruction-related support items; verify availability.
National
Disease-specific copay and medication cost assistance programs when open
Who qualifies: Eligibility and fund availability vary
Check metastatic breast cancer or related funds as applicable.
National
Helps with non-medical cost-of-living expenses for eligible breast cancer patients in active treatment
Who qualifies: Eligibility criteria apply; funds vary
Relevant when treatment disrupts income and household bills.
Morgantown / statewide WVU network
Comfort Fund support may help with medication costs, lodging, transportation, and supportive/social services when eligible
Who qualifies: WVU Cancer Institute patients who meet program criteria
Strong referral for patients with immediate cost barriers. Connect through WVU social work/navigator.
Rides, mileage support, and flights to and from appointments.
Statewide where available
Volunteer rides to and from cancer-related medical appointments where drivers are available
Who qualifies: Cancer patients without reliable transportation; availability varies by ZIP code
Call early; availability varies. Pair with Medicaid NEMT and hospital social work.
Statewide
Transportation for eligible Medicaid members to covered medical services
Who qualifies: WV Medicaid members
Use for facility planners/navigators; may help coordinate repeated radiation/chemo appointment transportation.
Statewide
No-cost rides to appointments through Modivcare; recommends calling at least five business days before appointment
Who qualifies: Eligible Wellpoint WV Medicaid members
Plan-specific patient instructions; verify plan and phone number on member card.
Statewide
Non-emergency medical transportation for WV Medicaid and WVCHIP covered services; non-ambulance transport scheduled through statewide broker
Who qualifies: WV Medicaid / WVCHIP members traveling to covered medical services
Schedule early; confirm ride rules, mileage reimbursement, escorts, and documentation.
Free or low-cost places to stay while receiving treatment away from home.
National / nearest locations
Free lodging at Hope Lodge communities where available; ACS can advise on lodging options when no local lodge exists
Who qualifies: Cancer patients/caregivers traveling far for outpatient cancer treatment and meeting program criteria
No WV Hope Lodge listed; call ACS for nearest locations or other lodging help.
National
Directory of nonprofit hospitality houses serving patients and families receiving medical care away from home
Who qualifies: Varies by lodging house
Use as backup lodging locator when hospital social work has no direct option.
National
Online directory of lodging options for cancer patients and families near treatment centers
Who qualifies: Patients traveling for cancer care
Useful for finding discounted hotels/hospital housing near WV, PA, OH, VA treatment locations.
Morgantown
Affordable lodging/support near WVU Medicine for adult patients and families; home-away-from-home model
Who qualifies: Patients/families receiving medical care at WVU Medicine; confirm referral/reservation criteria
Excellent lodging resource for Morgantown treatment; ask social worker about room availability and referral process.
Counseling, support groups, and mental-health care through diagnosis and beyond.
Statewide / National
ACS provides 24/7 support and may connect patients to lodging and rides to treatment depending on availability
Who qualifies: Cancer patients, caregivers, families
Core first-line support number for WV patients needing resource navigation.
National / online
Free emotional support, education, online groups, distress screening and resources
Who qualifies: Cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and families
Useful when local support group access is limited in rural WV.
Huntington
Free breast cancer support group meeting monthly at Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center
Who qualifies: Breast cancer patients, survivors and loved ones
Strong local support option in Huntington; verify schedule before sharing.
National / online
Breast cancer education, helpline, webinars, peer community and subtype-specific resources
Who qualifies: Breast cancer patients, survivors, caregivers
Add to patient packet for education and peer support beyond hospital resources.
Huntington
Breast cancer support group and Sisters of HOPE listings for patients, survivors and loved ones
Who qualifies: Patients, survivors, caregivers; schedule varies
Good local support lead; verify current meeting dates and location.
Statewide
Coalition focused on prevention, early detection, quality of life; connects resources, support groups, financial assistance and transportation
Who qualifies: West Virginians affected by cancer; professionals and advocates
Strong statewide referral and planning resource; useful for rural gaps and community support mapping.
National / online
Breast and gynecologic cancer helplines, support groups and survivor-peer programs
Who qualifies: Patients, survivors, caregivers
Valuable for patients who prefer phone/virtual peer support.
National / online
Support, education, peer connection and resources for young adults diagnosed with breast cancer
Who qualifies: Young adults affected by breast cancer
Include for younger WV patients and families.
Genetic testing and counseling for you and your family.
Huntington
Risk consultation with breast surgeon and genetic nurse practitioner
Who qualifies: Women at increased risk without current breast problem
Useful Huntington-area high-risk resource.
Huntington
Comprehensive consultation with breast surgeon and genetic nurse practitioner for family/personal risk review
Who qualifies: Women at increased breast cancer risk without current breast health symptoms/diagnosis
Good fit for hereditary-risk triage and screening planning.
National / online
Education and peer support for people affected by hereditary breast/ovarian and related cancers
Who qualifies: People with hereditary cancer mutations or strong family history
Pair with genetic counseling referrals; useful for BRCA/PALB2/CHEK2/ATM discussions.
National / telehealth locator
Searchable directory for cancer genetic counselors, including telehealth options
Who qualifies: Patients needing hereditary cancer counseling/testing
Backup when local appointment wait times are long.
Morgantown / statewide WVU network
Genetic counselors included in WVU breast program’s all-in-one care model
Who qualifies: Patients with breast cancer or high-risk/family history meeting criteria
Critical before contralateral prophylactic surgery or family risk planning.
Reconstruction, prosthetics, and restorative options — including areola restoration.
National
Search for accredited mastectomy, orthotics and prosthetics facilities
Who qualifies: Patients needing breast prostheses, mastectomy bras, compression garments
Use to locate in-state or border-area certified fitters.
National
Store locator for breast forms, pocketed bras and post-mastectomy products
Who qualifies: Patients needing post-mastectomy garments/products
Useful when local boutique options are limited.
National / online
Post-mastectomy and reconstruction bras, education and resources
Who qualifies: Patients after mastectomy, reconstruction, radiation or flat closure
Include as online option; not a substitute for certified fitter when insurance billing is needed.
Charleston
Hospital-based reconstructive surgery access; confirm breast reconstruction providers and locations
Who qualifies: Breast cancer patients seeking reconstruction options
Ask breast navigator for plastic surgery referral and reconstruction timeline.
Morgantown
Boutique historically offered specialty products including wigs and scarves; confirm current availability
Who qualifies: WVU Cancer Institute patients
Verify current boutique services before referral; include as WVU social work question.
Morgantown
Reconstructive surgery services; breast reconstruction referrals through WVU breast program
Who qualifies: Patients referred after breast surgery planning or mastectomy/lumpectomy evaluation
ARC note: confirm surgical healing, revision status, radiation timing and clearance before areola tattoo referral.
National
Federal protections for coverage of breast reconstruction after mastectomy, prostheses and treatment of physical complications such as lymphedema
Who qualifies: Patients covered by plans subject to WHCRA; details vary by plan
Core ARC education note: reconstruction includes the full visual restoration pathway; verify plan benefits.
Studies you may be eligible to join, and help navigating them.
Statewide / national
Search for active breast cancer trials by diagnosis, treatment, city, state, biomarkers
Who qualifies: Patients considering clinical trials; eligibility varies by study
Use with oncology team; never self-select without physician review.
National
NCI trial search and education on clinical trials
Who qualifies: Patients and clinicians seeking trial options
Useful for patients traveling to nearby PA/OH/VA/MD academic centers.
Long-term follow-up, wellness, and survivorship care planning.
National
Oncology physical therapy information and therapist locator
Who qualifies: Cancer survivors needing rehab, shoulder ROM, fatigue or lymphedema-informed therapy
Use when hospital rehab list is incomplete.
National / online
Education on balancing cancer treatment, disclosure, work rights, resumes and return-to-work
Who qualifies: Patients and survivors managing employment during/after treatment
Helpful survivorship and practical work support resource.
National
Education, risk reduction resources and lymphedema therapist/support information
Who qualifies: Patients at risk for or living with lymphedema
Use after lymph node biopsy/dissection or radiation; confirm certified therapist locally.
National / online
Cancer-related legal, insurance, employment, disability and financial education
Who qualifies: Cancer patients, caregivers, survivors and professionals
Useful for coverage disputes, employment leave, disability and insurance planning.
Morgantown / WVU network
Rehabilitation services through WVU Medicine; confirm lymphedema-certified therapists by location
Who qualifies: Patients recovering from surgery/radiation, ROM limitations, lymphedema concerns
Ask breast team for oncology rehab referral after surgery and before tattooing if mobility/scar restrictions exist.
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