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American Cancer Society - Pennsylvania - Breast Cancer Peer Support

Open to any individual recently diagnosed with breast cancer.
Call Center available 24/7 times of visits, calls, etc., vary based on the individual's needs and the volunteer's availability.
https://reach.cancer.org/p/p1

Call or visit the website to arrange to be paired with a peer.

Service provided free of charge.

PA

Description

Pairs breast cancer survivors with recently diagnosed patients to offer one-on-one peer support. Contact may be online or by phone, based the individual's needs. All volunteers are trained and certified by Reach to Recovery standards.

Providing organization

American Cancer Society - Pennsylvania

Helps those with cancer diagnoses to get well by guiding them through every step of a cancer experience. Provides information, day-to-day help, and emotional support. Offers free lodging and transportation, assistance with making care decisions, and offers programs, services, and resources. Invests in research that helps add to the understanding of cancer's causes, determine how best to prevent it, and discover new ways to cure it.