Support. Empowerment. Love.
How We Help
Since My Breast Cancer Support was launched in 2005, we have helped over 5,000 local breast cancer patients.
We understand the physical, emotional, and financial challenges people face during their breast cancer journey. Our mission is to stand by their side, offering a helping hand, a compassionate ear, and a strong community of support. Together, we navigate this journey with resilience, hope, and commitment to make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.
Our Programs
Hope Chests
Each cancer center has a HOPE CHEST filled with gas cards, grocery cards, department store gift cards, restaurant gift certificates, and movie passes. Items are distributed to patients whenever a staff member sees the need.
Family Support
Breast cancer affects the whole family. We provide books to help family members cope and are able to pay for special family nights out.
Online Support
The Thrivers Tribe is My Breast Cancer Support’s online safe space for NH & ME breast cancer survivors & thrivers! This support group is for advice, venting, sharing information & spreading LOVE!
Patient Assistance Grants
Too many patients struggle financially. These grants help pay for groceries, cleaning, repairs, heating fuel, utility bills, rent or mortgage, and more.
Wellness Programs & Travel Scholarships
When a patient is first diagnosed, each receives a New Patient Bag filled with comforting gifts. We also help them to participate in exercise/health programs. Additionally, we help patients attend breast cancer conferences and retreats.
Who We Help
Each year over 2,000 women and men are diagnosed with breast cancer in New Hampshire and Maine alone. We have partnered with the following hospitals and cancer centers in the Greater Seacoast area of NH/ME to provide support programs to their breast cancer patients.
Exeter Hospital, Exeter, NH
Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Portsmouth, NH
Mass General Brigham, Dover, NH
York Hospital, York, ME
New England Cancer Specialists, Kennebunk, ME
Cancer Care Center of York County, Sanford, ME
Southern Maine Healthcare Biddeford ME
Local Resources
Support Groups & Services
Breast & Cervical Cancer Program – New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services: The New Hampshire Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (NH BCCP) helps individuals across New Hampshire access FREE breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services. Services are offered at many healthcare sites, such as hospitals and doctor’s offices, throughout New Hampshire. Click here for more information
MaineHealth Cancer Care: The Breast Cancer Support Group meets twice each month at the center in Biddeford, Maine and provides a setting for those who are dealing with cancer (and also their caregivers) to come and share information about their journey. Call (207) 283-7805 or click here for more information.
Exeter Hospital Cancer Wellness: Visit the Cancer Wellness page for a list of support services provided by Exeter Hospital.
Wentworth Douglass Hospital, Dover: Offers support groups for caregivers and those diagnosed with cancer. For more information, please contact Anne at (603) 740-2830. Or visit: www.wdhospital.org/wdh/support-and-guidance/social-work
York Hospital Breast Cancer Survivors Group: Meetings are held the third Monday of the month from 6:30-8:30 PM in York Hospital’s Ellis Conference Room. To learn more, contact Jean Smith, RN at (207) 646-1364.
Nipple, Scar, and Eyebrow Tattoos: Ink 4 Pink: Ink 4 Pink helps breast cancer survivors who have undergone mastectomies finally feel at home in their bodies with nipple & breast tattooing. Click here for more information.
The Dempsey Center: Personalized care through counseling, support groups, nutrition, integrative therapies, movement and fitness, and more—at no cost. Click here for more information.
Foundation4Love: In collaboration with New England Cancer Specialists, Foundation4Love strives to help people battling cancer with holistic and integrative wellness programs. Click here for more information.
Additional Financial Resources
New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition: Provides financial assistance to New Hampshire residents with breast cancer.
Annie’s Angels: Assists families struggling financially through life-threatening diseases, illness, or disability. Click here for more information.
Womenaid: Provides short-term financial assistance to neighbors in need.
Portsmouth: www.womenaidportsmouth.org
Durham/Oyster River: www.orwomenade.org
Other locations: www.womenadeofnh.org/out-of-area
Private Online Support Group
My Breast Cancer Support’s Thrivers’ Tribe: The Thrivers’ Tribe is My Breast Cancer Support’s private online safe space for NH & ME breast cancer survivors & thrivers! This support group is for advice, venting, sharing information & spreading LOVE!
Additional Resources
On-Belay: On Belay provides unique adventure-based programs that build community among youth who have or had a family member with cancer. Their programs are free for participants in thanks to generous community support. Learn More!
Betty J. Borry Breast Cancer Retreats: The Betty J. Borry Breast Cancer Retreats and Adventure Weekends provide adventure-based opportunities for women living after breast cancer. Participants challenge themselves physically, emotionally, and spiritually; they find understanding and support. They have fun, and are amazed by the new things they learn and the boundaries they push through. Learn More Here!
Casting For Recovery (VT)
Providing an opportunity for women whose lives have been profoundly affected by the disease to gather in a natural setting and learn the sport of fly fishing. Learn More!
Free Yoga Classes: Yoga and Cancer Classes include yoga postures, flowing movements and pranayama (focus on breath) to help students achieve relaxation and mobility in everyday life. Conscious effort to link breath with movement helps relieve tension and helps students gain flexibility and improve strength in the body. Cancer survivors and caregivers are welcome to participate in these free classes. No yoga experience is necessary. With one exception, all classes are free to all participants newly diagnosed, in cancer treatment or in recovery as well as their caregivers. Learn More
North of Boston Cancer Resource (NBCR) online guide. We hope you will find this resource helpful for people living with cancer, their families and providers in communities north of Boston.
Seacoast Breast Friends (Facebook): This amazing group of “Breast Friends” is a non-traditional social support group. All have had breast cancer and received various treatments, some are going through it and others are years out, and each individual offers a unique perspective on this life-altering experience. Ask To Join
Transportation Assistance for Seacoast Citizens (TASC Rides) If you need help with transportation, TASC Rides may be able to help. Click here for more information.
Ready Rides
Ready Rides may be another option for transportation assistance. Click here for more information.
We're Here To Help
If you or a loved one needs support during your breast cancer journey please reach out to the My Breast Cancer Support team.
Our Community Partners
