Breast Cancer Resources
This webpage is in the process of being updated. Please note the resources below have not undergone formal verification and may contain information that is outdated or subject to change.
The USPSTF recommends that all women get screened for breast cancer every other year, starting at age 40 for average risk women and continuing through age 74, to reduce their risk of dying from this disease.
National Breast Cancer Organizations
- American Cancer Society
- Susan G. Komen
- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC])
- Living Beyond Breast Cancer
- Breastcancer.org
- The Breasties – https://thebreasties.org/
Education and Data Resources
Resources for Assessing Risk
Resources for Those Who Have Been Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
- Health First Colorado (Medicaid) Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCP)
- Grant from Kinetic for women facing financial, social and mental hardships due to breast cancer
- Breast Cancer Support Groups
- Click on “Breast” tab
- Breastcancer.org and Cancer Wellness for Life: Exercise videos for side effects
- Ray of Hope
- Living Beyond Breast Cancer
- Sense of Security
- American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Affinity Groups
- Retreats and In Person Adventure/Meet Ups
- First Descents – CO meet ups, Programs
- Lion-ess Retreat
- YSC Summit 2025
- Little Pink Houses of Hope
- Epic Experiences
- Wellness for Cancer
- Image Reborn Foundation
Financial Assistance
Bosom Buddies: Financial assistance for things such as mammograms, ultrasounds, and treatment
Colorado Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation: Grant for those under the care of a doctor for chemotherapy, radiation and/or surgery
Kinetic: Grant for women facing financial, social and mental hardships due to breast cancer
Living Journeys Cancer Support: Financial assistance and transportation reimbursement for residents of Gunnison County
Polite Tumor: Grant for young adults (18-39) in Colorado diagnosed with breast cancer
Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation: Financial assistance grant and mental health support grant
Sense of Security: Sustained financial assistance grant during cancer treatment or one-time emergency grant
Breast Cancer Accessories (Wigs, Prostheses & More)
Breast Box: Free mastectomy surgery support box
Bosom Buddies: Free supplies including wigs and prostheses
Hana’s Hope by Hana Designs: Professional wig selection plus expert styling
Hope Lives! The Lydia Dody Breast Cancer Support Center: Free donated items including quilted lap blankets, wigs, pajamas, books, puzzles, hats, movies, slippers, and more for residents of Larimer or Weld County
Penrose Cancer Center Wig Room: Free wigs, hats, head coverings, and other resources
Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation (Uplift Project): Free breast prostheses, mastectomy bras, and wigs
Clinical Trials
Resources for Black and/or African American patients
Resources for the Jewish Community
Housecleaning Resource
- Housecleaning for any cancer type – Denver Metro
