1-877 GO KOMEN HELPLINE
Susan G. Komen® offers two helplines for those in need of breast cancer education, psychosocial support and information on resources.
Breast Care Helpline
If you or a loved one needs information about breast health or breast cancer, call our breast care helpline to speak with a trained specialist or oncology social worker at 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636) or email at helpline@komen.org.
The Komen Breast Care Helpline offers:
- Breast health and breast cancer information,
- Psychosocial support to anyone with questions or concerns,
- Information about national and local organizations and resources that may provide financial assistance and other support services, including low-cost mammography; and
- Support groups.
Support Groups:
Our Breast Care Helpline 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636) provides free, professional support services to anyone with breast cancer questions or concerns, including men diagnosed with breast cancer and their families. Calls are answered by a trained and caring staff member Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET. You can also email the helpline at helpline@komen.org.
Our free, 6-week telephone support groups for men with breast cancer provide a safe place for men to discuss the challenges of breast cancer, get information and exchange support. To learn more, call the Komen Breast Care Helpline at 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636) or email helpline@komen.org.
Breast Cancer Clinical Trial Information Helpline
If you or a loved one needs information or resources about clinical trials, call our clinical trial information helpline at 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877- 465- 6636) or email at clinicaltrialinfo@komen.org.
The Komen Clinical Trial Information Helpline offers breast cancer clinical trial education and psychosocial support, such as:
- Knowing when to consider a trial
- How to find a trial
- How to decide which trial is best
- What to expect during a trial
- Information about clinical trial resources
When you call or email:
All calls and emails are answered by a trained and caring staff member in English and Spanish, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET. TTD is also available.
A helpline specialist may also:
- Help you think about and develop a list of your needs in order of priority,
- Reassure you that your feelings and concerns are typical—that you are not alone in how you feel,
- Educate you about breast cancer issues and coping mechanisms,
- Teach and coach you how to better talk with your health care team; and
- Help you write a list of questions and find ways to help you remember the answers.
Komen does not provide medical advice or referrals to physicians, medical facilities or other services.