Resource Center
52 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.
Listings last verified
No one pays to be listed
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.
Filter by area
Centers offering the complete range of cancer care under one program, including navigation and clinical trials.
Multiple WI locations · Statewide / Southeast / East
Large Wisconsin cancer network; multidisciplinary oncology; breast cancer care; clinical trials; survivorship and supportive services; multiple locations.
Who qualifies: Call system access line or local site for scheduling.
Good regional access option for patients outside academic hubs. — Ask for breast cancer clinic, genetic risk assessment, financial counseling, and navigator.
Wausau and regional · North Central
Cancer care network; breast cancer treatment, imaging coordination, oncology, radiation, nurse navigation, support services.
Who qualifies: Access varies by location.
Important option for Wausau, north central Wisconsin and Upper Midwest border patients. — Ask for breast oncology navigator and social work support.
Green Bay · Northeast
Cancer care, breast cancer services, oncology, radiation, patient navigation/supportive care resources in Green Bay region.
Who qualifies: Call for current breast care access.
Important resource for northeast Wisconsin patients. — Ask for breast navigator and reconstruction/referral pathways.
Milwaukee · Southeast
Academic breast cancer program; multidisciplinary care; breast surgery; medical/radiation oncology; reconstruction coordination; lymphedema care; support services; virtual visits.
Who qualifies: Appointments available by phone; second opinions and virtual visits may be available.
Major Wisconsin academic referral source for breast cancer and reconstruction. — Ask for breast cancer clinic, breast reconstruction consult, oncology social work, lymphedema clinic, and support services.
La Crosse · Western
Cancer care including breast cancer evaluation and treatment, oncology, surgery coordination, radiation, supportive care, survivorship services.
Who qualifies: Call for appointment/referral requirements.
Key western Wisconsin referral source near Minnesota/Iowa borders. — Ask for breast program navigation, financial counselor, and support services.
Marshfield and regional · Central / North
Regional cancer care, breast cancer diagnosis/treatment, oncology specialists, imaging, surgery coordination, genetics referrals and survivorship resources.
Who qualifies: Call central access or local clinic.
Key regional resource for central and northern Wisconsin. — Ask oncology navigator about breast services, reconstruction referrals, lodging and transportation assistance.
Eau Claire / La Crosse area · Western / Northwest
Cancer care across Mayo Clinic Health System sites, breast cancer treatment pathways, oncology, surgery/radiation coordination, supportive care.
Who qualifies: Confirm local service availability.
Useful for western and northwestern Wisconsin patients. — Ask for breast cancer care team and assistance with Mayo Clinic referrals if needed.
Janesville / Rockford region · Southern
Cancer services, breast cancer treatment coordination, oncology, radiation therapy, imaging, support services.
Who qualifies: Call access line or local site.
Serves southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois border region. — Ask about breast cancer program and financial assistance resources.
Green Bay / Sheboygan region · Northeast / East
Cancer care, oncology, breast cancer treatment coordination, imaging, surgery referrals and supportive services.
Who qualifies: Access by physician referral or patient request depending on service.
Regional coverage for Green Bay and eastern Wisconsin. — Ask for breast cancer program and oncology support resources.
Waukesha / Oconomowoc · Southeast
Cancer care, breast cancer diagnosis/treatment coordination, imaging, oncology, survivorship/support services.
Who qualifies: Call local cancer center for appointments and referral policies.
Important Waukesha County option. — Ask for breast care coordinator, social work and financial assistance.
Madison / Janesville / Fond du Lac region · South Central / East Central
Cancer services, imaging, breast cancer treatment coordination, oncology care, supportive services across SSM Wisconsin locations.
Who qualifies: Confirm local availability and referral requirements.
Useful regional option for south central and east central Wisconsin. — Ask for breast cancer care team, social work, genetics referrals, and survivorship.
Appleton / Neenah / Fox Valley · Fox Valley
Cancer diagnosis/treatment, breast cancer services, oncology, radiation, navigation and support resources.
Who qualifies: Contact local site for scheduling.
Key Fox Valley resource. — Ask for breast program navigator and reconstruction referral options.
Madison · South Central
NCI-designated cancer center; breast cancer diagnosis and treatment; breast patient navigation; multidisciplinary care; clinical trials; imaging; surgery; oncology; genetics referrals.
Who qualifies: Patients may request appointments directly or be referred by provider.
Core statewide academic referral resource for complex cases, second opinions, genetics, trials, reconstruction coordination, and survivorship. — Ask for breast cancer program, breast patient navigator, reconstruction referral, genetic counseling, and survivorship resources.
Programs focused specifically on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Multiple WI locations · Southeast / Fox Valley
Breast cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, navigators, multidisciplinary care, NAPBC-recognized program in Southeast Wisconsin, high-risk/genetics resources.
Who qualifies: Access varies by Ascension location and insurance.
Important multi-site resource for Milwaukee, southeast Wisconsin, and Fox Valley patients. — Use location finder; ask for breast care navigator and high-risk breast/genetic counseling program.
Madison · South Central
Breast imaging, breast clinic visits, patient navigation, high-risk referrals, coordination with cancer team.
Who qualifies: Call clinic for scheduling and eligibility.
Useful for Madison-area breast program access outside main hospital campus. — Ask for navigator support and financial counseling early.
Madison · South Central
Breast imaging, diagnosis, surgery consultation, high-risk assessment, nurse navigation, treatment coordination.
Who qualifies: Open to patients by referral or direct scheduling.
Key entry point for breast cancer patients in the Madison region. — Request breast patient navigator and ask for reconstruction coordination when mastectomy is discussed.
Statewide
Wisconsin program that helps eligible women receive breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services.
Who qualifies: Eligibility based on age, income, insurance status and program criteria.
Important statewide access resource for early detection and diagnosis. — Useful for screening/diagnostic access; connect patients without adequate coverage.
Grants, co-pay relief, and emergency funds for treatment costs, bills, and everyday expenses.
Statewide / National · Statewide
Directory of charitable resources for breast cancer patients, including financial, travel and transportation help.
Who qualifies: Programs vary; verify current availability.
Useful backup when local funds are exhausted. — Use for supplemental financial/resource navigation.
Statewide
Oncology social work, counseling, support groups, limited financial assistance for qualifying patients including transportation, home care, child care, medications and supplies.
Who qualifies: Financial funds vary by diagnosis and availability; call to apply.
High-value national patient assistance resource. — Refer early; funds open/close. Also useful for counseling support.
Statewide
Case management, insurance navigation, copay assistance resources, financial aid directory, appeals guidance.
Who qualifies: Eligibility varies by program.
Essential for financial navigation section. — Use for insurance denials, high out-of-pocket costs and complex financial barriers.
Statewide
Breast care helpline, financial assistance resources, screening/treatment support referrals, patient navigation.
Who qualifies: Eligibility and funds vary; call helpline for options.
Major breast-specific financial and navigation resource. — Use for treatment-related costs, breast care navigation and local resource matching.
Statewide
Financial assistance for eligible breast cancer patients in active treatment to help cover non-medical cost-of-living expenses.
Who qualifies: Eligibility criteria apply; application required.
Relevant to working patients and families facing temporary financial crisis. — Use for income disruption during active treatment.
Rides, mileage support, and flights to and from appointments.
Statewide / National · Statewide
Network of volunteer pilot organizations providing medical air transportation referrals.
Who qualifies: Eligibility and route availability vary.
National travel resource for complex cases. — Use for specialty care travel.
Statewide / Midwest · Statewide
Volunteer pilot organization providing free medical air transportation for eligible patients in the central U.S.
Who qualifies: Eligibility, medical stability and route availability required.
Relevant for rural Wisconsin patients traveling to Milwaukee/Madison/Mayo/other centers. — Use for long-distance specialty referrals when ground travel is a barrier.
Statewide / County-based · Statewide
County-based aging and disability resource centers; local transportation, benefits, caregiver and disability support information.
Who qualifies: Eligibility/services vary by county.
Important county-level practical support resource. — Useful for older adults, disabled patients, caregivers, transportation and home-support needs.
Statewide
Non-emergency medical transportation for eligible Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus members.
Who qualifies: Must be eligible Medicaid/BadgerCare member; ride rules and advance scheduling apply.
Critical practical resource for treatment, surgery, radiation and follow-up appointments. — Patients should schedule as early as possible and confirm trip type/care location.
Free or low-cost places to stay while receiving treatment away from home.
Statewide
Cancer information, patient navigation, lodging and transportation resource referrals, local support connections.
Who qualifies: Eligibility and program availability vary; call ACS directly.
Essential national resource serving Wisconsin patients. — Ask about lodging, transportation, Road To Recovery availability, Reach To Recovery and local support.
Statewide / National · Statewide
Lodging assistance referrals for eligible cancer patients who must travel for outpatient treatment.
Who qualifies: Availability and eligibility vary; call ACS.
Practical lodging resource for long-distance Wisconsin patients. — Ask ACS about lodging near treatment center.
Regional / National · Travel support
Free lodging at ACS Hope Lodge locations for eligible cancer patients traveling for treatment; nearest location depends on treatment city and availability.
Who qualifies: Eligibility and location availability vary.
Include for patients referred out of region/state. — Ask ACS whether a Hope Lodge or hotel partner applies for the patient treatment location.
Statewide / National · Statewide
Online lodging resource for cancer patients and families traveling for treatment.
Who qualifies: Hotel discounts/availability vary.
Good lodging planning tool. — Search by treatment city such as Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Wausau, La Crosse.
Counseling, support groups, and mental-health care through diagnosis and beyond.
Greater Milwaukee / Virtual · Southeast / Virtual
Free support, education, healthy lifestyle programming, counseling-related support and community programs for people impacted by cancer.
Who qualifies: Services may be in-person or virtual; call for schedule.
High-value psychosocial resource. — Refer patients and caregivers for emotional support, groups and wellness classes.
Milwaukee · Southeast
Support groups, patient support resources, counseling pathways, survivorship resources, and care coordination for breast cancer patients.
Who qualifies: Availability may vary by program; call for current group schedule.
Important support-services source for Wisconsin patients receiving care in Milwaukee. — Ask social work/navigator for transportation, lodging, financial aid, and support referrals.
Madison · South Central
Free cancer support community with groups, education, social connection and wellness programming.
Who qualifies: Open to people affected by cancer; membership may be required.
Strong non-clinical support resource. — Good referral for Madison-area patients and families.
Statewide / National · Statewide
Breast cancer education, peer support, webinars, young survivor resources, metastatic breast cancer resources.
Who qualifies: Open nationally; many resources virtual.
Include for patient education and support. — Good ongoing survivorship and psychosocial support resource.
One-to-one connection with survivors who have walked the same road.
Milwaukee / Statewide virtual · Statewide
Customized one-to-one emotional support for anyone impacted by breast cancer; mentor matching; virtual support.
Who qualifies: Free; call or request support online.
Excellent Wisconsin-based peer support organization for ARC resource packets. — Highly appropriate referral for newly diagnosed patients and survivors considering reconstruction.
Genetic testing and counseling for you and your family.
Statewide
Support for hereditary breast/ovarian cancer risk, genetic testing education, peer navigation, financial resource lists including travel/lodging.
Who qualifies: Open to people affected by hereditary cancer risk.
Strong genetic-risk support resource. — Use for BRCA/PALB2/CHEK2/ATM and high-risk family history patients.
Reconstruction, prosthetics, and restorative options — including areola restoration.
Multiple WI locations · Statewide / Southeast
Plastic and reconstructive surgery resources across Aurora system; breast reconstruction referrals.
Who qualifies: Availability varies by location.
Useful option when patient is already in Aurora network. — Ask breast navigator to coordinate reconstruction consult.
Milwaukee · Southeast
Plastic and reconstructive surgery, including breast reconstruction options in an academic setting.
Who qualifies: Referral/consult required; check insurance.
Major reconstruction referral point for eastern Wisconsin. — Coordinate with breast surgery before mastectomy when possible.
Waukesha · Southeast
Mastectomy bras, breast forms, garments and fitting services; located inside UW Cancer Center Waukesha according to source.
Who qualifies: Call for appointment and insurance/prescription requirements.
Important Waukesha-area mastectomy product resource. — Refer for post-surgical garments and prosthesis fitting.
Statewide
Free handmade knitted breast prostheses for women after mastectomy or lumpectomy.
Who qualifies: Request online; availability varies.
Low-barrier post-surgery support resource. — Good comfort option during healing or when formal prosthesis is delayed.
Wausau · North Central
Post-mastectomy bras, breast forms/prostheses, lymphedema garments and fitting services.
Who qualifies: Call for appointment, insurance billing and prescription requirements.
Excellent northern Wisconsin prosthetic/lymphedema boutique resource. — Useful for patients after mastectomy/lumpectomy or with lymphedema garment needs.
Madison · South Central
Plastic and reconstructive surgery services; breast reconstruction consultation and coordination through UW Health.
Who qualifies: Referral may be required; insurance authorization likely.
Core Madison reconstruction referral pathway. — Refer early before mastectomy when possible; ask about implant and autologous options.
Studies you may be eligible to join, and help navigating them.
Statewide
Searchable registry of clinical trials by condition, location, phase and recruitment status.
Who qualifies: Trial eligibility varies.
Include as master trial registry. — Use for Wisconsin breast cancer trials and reconstruction-related studies.
Milwaukee · Southeast
Clinical trials across Froedtert & MCW, including cancer trials.
Who qualifies: Eligibility depends on trial.
Key Milwaukee trial source. — Ask about breast cancer studies and supportive care/reconstruction studies where applicable.
Statewide
Federal clinical trials search and cancer information service.
Who qualifies: Trial eligibility varies by study.
Core clinical trial resource. — Use with treating oncologist; search breast cancer and Wisconsin zip codes.
Madison · South Central
Clinical trials through UW Carbone Cancer Center.
Who qualifies: Eligibility depends on trial.
State academic clinical trial hub. — Ask oncology team for breast cancer trial matching.
Long-term follow-up, wellness, and survivorship care planning.
Milwaukee · Southeast
Physical and occupational therapy for breast-cancer related lymphedema; rehabilitation after breast cancer treatment.
Who qualifies: Typically requires provider referral/order; confirm insurance requirements.
Include in aftercare pathway for mastectomy, node dissection, and reconstruction patients. — Ask breast team for early referral after lymph node surgery or radiation.
Statewide / National · Statewide
Lymphedema education, risk reduction information and provider/resource search.
Who qualifies: Educational; confirm provider credentials and insurance.
Supports lymphedema category beyond hospital-based referrals. — Use for patients needing certified lymphedema therapist or education.
Statewide
Education on cancer-related legal, insurance, employment, disability, financial and estate planning issues.
Who qualifies: Educational resource; not direct legal representation.
Useful survivorship and practical planning resource. — Refer patients needing plain-language guidance about work, insurance, disability or finances.
Statewide
Statewide referrals for food, housing, transportation, utilities, mental health, financial hardship and community supports.
Who qualifies: Open to Wisconsin residents; services vary by county.
Add to every packet as first-call community resource. — Use for local needs not covered by hospital navigation.
Statewide
Breast cancer advocacy, education, policy resources, links to support and financial assistance organizations.
Who qualifies: Public resource; not direct medical care.
Useful link hub for Wisconsin breast cancer resources. — Use as statewide advocacy and education resource.
Statewide
State-published resource appendix listing community assistance, breast cancer support, ACS, transportation and related client resources.
Who qualifies: Use as supplemental navigation resource; call listed programs directly.
Helpful statewide support reference. — Good cross-checking source for local supports.
Organized into 11 kinds of help. Showing 52 of 52 verified listings.
We add to the Wisconsin directory as we verify. If an organization helped you, tell us — a person will check it and, if it holds up, it goes in.
