Breast Health Resources
There are many types of resources that are available for breast cancer. Please pick from the options below to find out more.
Community Resources
Camp Kesem
Provides a 1-week free virtual camp for children who have had a parent with cancer or lost a parent to cancer. Age appropriate sessions. Applications can be taken online or requested by mail.
Camp Kesem
PO Box 241
Notre Dame, IN 46556-0241
651-492-8470
email: ckesem@nd.edu
www.campkesem.org/notredame
Hello Gorgeous of HOPE, Inc.
Provides cosmetic aid and education to cancer patients and survivors in a private environment. Nominate a friend/loved one for this service online.
Kim Becker
574-850-0471
email: hellogorgeousin@sbcglobal.net
www.hellogorgeous.org
Indiana Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
United Health Services
6910 N. Main Street
Building 9 – Mail Unit 10
Granger, IN 46530
Call us to see if you qualify for our program.
Lauren Dietz Gorski
574-247-6053
email: ldietz@uhs-in.org
www.breasthealthprograms.com
P!nk Survivors - Exercise Program for Survivors
FREE Advanced Cardio/Strength Training Classes for women who have had cancer and finished treatment. Held in a private setting with a certified trainer.
Kim Zobrosky
Riverbend Cancer Services
A local agency, whose primary goal is to assist people with cancer in St. Joseph County, by providing advocacy services and emotional support. Drug assistance, medical equipment loan, nutritional supplements, counseling, wigs and prostheses. Living well with Cancer wellness sessions. Pre-registration is suggested.
574-287-4197
email: info@riverbendcancerservices.org
www.riverbendcancerservices.org
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center
Mobile Medical Unit
5215 Holy Cross Parkway
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Provides “on the go” healthcare services in St. Joseph, Marshall and surrounding counties.
Current services: physicals, mammograms, minor illness, health screenings.
Appointment Center
574-247-5400 or (toll free) 1-888-455-4450
Mobile Unit Schedule
Studio I - Breast Care Specialists
Mastectomy Apparel, Hair & Breast Prosthesis, Hats, Wraps & More.
5340 Holy Cross Pkwy, Suite 110
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Hours Mon-Fri 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Note: Inside Michiana Hematology Oncology
Lori Miller
574-231-64f70
www.StudioBoutique.com
United Cancer Services of Elkhart County, Inc.
23971 U.S. 33 East
Elkhart, IN 46517
Financial assistance, care management services for those who work or live in Elkhart County.
Peter Norton
574-875-5158
www.elkhartcancer.org
Young Survival Coalition
Founded in 1998 by three young women who were under the age of 35 when diagnosed with breast cancer. YSC is the go-to organization for young women facing a breast cancer diagnosis.
877-972-1011
www.youngsurvival.org
African American Women in Touch
For more information contact Kelly Mailloux
Phone: 574-647-6827
Email: kmailloux@memorialsb.org
Breast Cancer Support Group
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
For Hearing & Speech Impaired with
TTY Equipment:
1-800-799-4TTY (4889)
Cancer Connection
Support for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients in the Buchanan, Michigan area. Contact Deb for more information.
Contact: Deb Brooks
Phone: 269-695-2706
Email: srabrooks@hotmail.com
Circle of Hope
Meets Fourth Friday of the month-1:30-3:00 pm
Elkhart YWCA Senior Center
100 E. Jackson Blvd, Elkhart, IN
Contact: Lenny Carl
Phone: 574-262-8116
Email: lenny.carl@verizon.net
P!nk Survivors
Call for schedule, group does not meet every month.
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Website Resources
American Cancer Society
Free, personalized websites for anyone facing a critical illness, going through cancer treatment or in recovery. Helps keep loved ones informed during difficult times. Family and friends can give patient & caregiver support through guestbook messages.
Riverbend Cancer Services
Free, personalized websites for anyone facing a critical illness, going through cancer treatment or in recovery. Helps keep loved ones informed during difficult times. Family and friends can give patient & caregiver support through guestbook messages.
Meal Train
Free, personalized websites for anyone facing a critical illness, going through cancer treatment or in recovery. Helps keep loved ones informed during difficult times. Family and friends can give patient & caregiver support through guestbook messages.
Caring Bridge
Free, personalized websites for anyone facing a critical illness, going through cancer treatment or in recovery. Helps keep loved ones informed during difficult times. Family and friends can give patient & caregiver support through guestbook messages.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Free, personalized websites for anyone facing a critical illness, going through cancer treatment or in recovery. Helps keep loved ones informed during difficult times. Family and friends can give patient & caregiver support through guestbook messages.
