In addition to the Basser Center for BRCA website, many trusted organizations provide additional information, support, and community resources for individuals and families impacted by BRCA mutations and hereditary cancer. Below, you'll find organizations offering education, support groups, peer-to-peer connections, financial and legal assistance, and resources for specific cancer types and communities.
The organizations listed below are independent of Penn Medicine unless otherwise noted. We provide these links as a starting point for finding additional information and support. Please review each organization's website for current information, services, eligibility requirements, and contact information.
Black Cancer Resources
AfroPink
AfroPink® is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness of detecting breast cancer early within the African-American community.
Visit AfroPink.
The Black Women's Health Imperative
BWHI is dedicated to health equity for all Black women & girls. They target the most pressing health issues that affect Black women and girls in the U.S. through investments in evidence-based strategies, bold programs, and advocacy outreach on health policies.
The Chrysalis Initiative
The Chrysalis Initiative exists to disrupt outcome disparities within breast cancer, so every patient receives the care they deserve. By providing patients with mentoring and resource navigation and equipping Black women (and other disparate groups) with the opportunity and education to assess their breast cancer risk, we are closing the gap one story at a time.
Visit The Chrysalis Initiative.
Breast Cancer Resources
Breast Believe
The Breast Believe campaign, led by The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation (TLFF), aims to educate communities about early detection, prevention, symptoms, treatments, resources, and access surrounding a breast cancer diagnosis.
Visit Breast Believe.
Breast Cancer Research Foundation
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to achieving prevention and a cure for breast cancer.
Breastcancer.org
Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer.
Visit Breastcancer.org.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Bring Your Brave campaign provides information about breast cancer by sharing real stories about young women whose lives have been affected by breast cancer. Watch these videos for advice on how to have family conversations about hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risks.
HIS Breast Cancer Awareness
Founded in 2009 by a BRCA2 positive brother and sister who have both been diagnosed with breast cancer, HIS Breast Cancer Awareness assists men and women (girlfriends, wives, sisters & brothers, mothers & fathers, and friends), health care professionals, and anyone who is interested in learning about the risk, treatment(s), emotional aspect and stigmatism of men dealing with this disease. Watch their video interview on Good Morning America here.
Visit HIS Breast Cancer Awareness.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Living Beyond Breast Cancer provides programs, resources and services to help people whose lives have been impacted by breast cancer.
Male Breast Cancer Global Alliance
The Male Breast Cancer Global Alliance (MBCGA), a not-for-profit patient advocacy organization, brings everyone together to educate the world about male breast cancer.
Masthead
Masthead was started with one goal: to provide women with comfort, support, and dignity as they prepare for, undergo, and recover from surgery and other treatments.
Visit Masthead.
PennBRA
Penn Plastic Surgery and Penn Breast Reconstruction Advocate (PennBRA) work together to provide a resource that is used to empower and support you through breast reconstruction and beyond.
Visit PennBRA.
Praise Is The Cure
Praise Is The Cure uplifts patients, celebrates survivors, helps to promote breast cancer awareness, and aids in research for Black women. Their goal is to help create more survivors and inspire all to continue the fight against breast cancer.
Visit Praise Is The Cure.
Sharsheret
Sharsheret, Hebrew for “chain”, is a national not-for-profit organization supporting young women and their families, of all Jewish backgrounds, facing breast and ovarian cancer.
Visit Sharsheret,
Sisters Network® Inc
Sisters Network® Inc. is committed to increasing local and national attention to the devastating impact that breast cancer has in the African American community.
Visit Sisters Network® Inc.
SurviveHER
SurviveHER is a breast cancer awareness nonprofit organization whose mission is to inform, inspire and empower women who have been affected and impacted by a breast cancer diagnosis.
Visit SurviveHER.
Susan G. Komen
Susan G. Komen is dedicated to education and research about causes, treatment, and the search for a cure and also leads the Komen Race for the Cure® and Susan G. Komen 3-Day™ events in cities across the country.
Visit Susan G. Komen.
Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation
The Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation® is dedicated to supporting TNBC-specific research and to providing meaningful programs and services to the TNBC community.
Unite for Her
Unite for HER enriches the health and wellness of those with breast and ovarian cancer for life through funding and delivering integrative therapies. If you are diagnosed within the last 18 months or living with metastatic disease contact info@uniteforher.org to learn how we can serve you.
Visit Unite for Her.
Young Survival Coalition
Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is dedicated to the critical issues unique to young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer.
Visit Young Survival Coalition.
Financial & Legal Support
BRCAstrong
BRCAStrong aims to support women who have been touched by breast and/or gynecological cancers by alleviating the emotional and financial burdens of women facing breast and/or ovarian cancer (regardless of genetic predisposition) through advocacy, direct assistance, and empowerment.
Visit BRCAstrong.
Disability Rights Legal Center
The Disability Rights Legal Center (DRLC) provides information and education about cancer-related legal issues to the public through its national telephone assistance line.
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
For more than 20 years, CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) has provided low-income, uninsured, and underserved women access to timely breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services.
Visit National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.
Penn Medicine Breast Health Initiative
The Penn Medicine Breast Health Initiative is a patient navigation program that offers free breast cancer screening and diagnostic services to those who are 40 years and older and uninsured or under-insured. Individuals at high risk for breast cancer may also qualify for services.
Right Action for Women
Right Action for Women provides assistance to women who are at increased risk for breast cancer and do not have insurance or the financial flexibility to cover the high costs associated with breast screenings.
Visit Right Action for Women.
Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Association
The Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS) Association provides a wide range of information, advocacy and support services for individuals and families with LFS, including Insurance basics for individuals with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome.
General Cancer and Health
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.
Visit American Cancer Society.
Cancer Support Community
As the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide, the Cancer Support Community is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community. CSC achieves its mission through three areas: direct service delivery, research and advocacy.
Visit Cancer Support Community.
Imerman Angels
Imerman Angels provides free personalized one-on-one support for cancer fighters, survivors, high-risk individuals and caregivers.
Visit Imerman Angels.
OncoLink
Penn Medicine’s OncoLink was the first cancer information website on the Internet, started in 1994, and remains one of the largest. OncoLink’s content ranges from treatment and disease information for a newly diagnosed patient including health insurance basics, support through the side effects of treatment, and into survivorship. Many articles are also available in Spanish. Cancer survivors can create a personalized survivorship care plan using OncoLife. OncoLink’s Reduce My Risk tool can help you learn about your cancer risk and what you can do to lower your risk.
Visit OncoLink.
Penn Medicine LGBT Health Program
The Penn Medicine Program for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Health is dedicated to improving the health of all LGBT people.
Pickles Group
Pickles Group provides free peer-to-peer support and resources for kids and teens (ages 6-18) who are impacted by their parent or guardian’s cancer. To refer a family member, please fill out this form with the consent of the family/patient, or the family can self-refer. To enroll in our virtual youth programs, please fill out this form.
Visit Pickles Group.
Hereditary Cancer Risk Resources
Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
FORCE provides support, education and awareness to help those facing hereditary breast and ovarian cancer know their options and make informed decisions.
Oneinforty
Oneinforty is a nonprofit organization dedicated to stopping BRCA-related cancer in its tracks. To advance this mission, Oneinforty raises awareness among Ashkenazi Jews of their high risk of inheriting cancer-causing BRCA gene mutations and provides the support individuals and families need to face this risk, prevent cancer and detect cancer early.
Visit Oneinforty.
Inherited Cancers Australia
Inherited Cancers Australia, is a preventative health organization working to ensure every individual can assess, manage and reduce their risk of inherited cancers, while providing personalized support for at risk women and men.
Visit Inherited Cancers Australia.
Latino, Spanish-Language & BRCA Resources
Basser Center for BRCA Website Information in Spanish
- BRCA Fact Sheet (Spanish)
- BRCA in Men Fact Sheet (Spanish)
- Collect Your Family Cancer History Form (Spanish)
- Directory of Spanish-Speaking Providers
The Latino Cancer Institute
The Latino Cancer Institute (TLCI) is a nationwide community and research network dedicated to solving the issues and burden of cancer in the Latino community. TLCI produced the Perez Sisters Video : A Latino Family’s BRCA Story.
Visit The Latino Cancer Institute.
Melanoma Resources
Melanoma Research Foundation
The Melanoma Research Foundation is the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma.
Visit Melanoma Research Foundation.
Ovarian Cancer Resources
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
OCRA’s mission is to promote, advocate for and support scientific research as it relates to the causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure for ovarian cancer; to provide education about ovarian cancer; to promote, advocate for and provide supportive services to persons affected by ovarian cancer; and to foster alliances to further those purposes.
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
NOCC's goal is to educate communities and increase awareness about the symptoms of ovarian cancer. The NOCC also provides information to assist newly-diagnosed patients, hope to Survivors, and support to caregivers. The NOCC is also committed to the advancement of ovarian cancer research.
Sharsheret
Sharsheret, Hebrew for “chain”, is a national not-for-profit organization supporting young women and their families, of all Jewish backgrounds, facing breast and ovarian cancer.
Visit Sharsheret.
Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer
T.E.A.L.®'s mission is to promote public awareness and education of the signs, symptoms and risk factors of ovarian cancer, while providing free support to survivors and caregivers and raising funds for research in order to find the cure for ovarian cancer.
Visit Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer.
Ovarian Cancer Action
Ovarian Cancer Action is a UK charity dedicated to beating one of the most common cancers in women. Their mission is to empower women and to create a better future for the thousands of mothers, partners, sisters, daughters and friends affected by this disease through funding life-saving research, promoting screening programs, raising awareness, and more.
Visit Ovarian Cancer Action.
Pancreatic Cancer
Let’s Win
Let’s Win is a platform that enables patients, doctors, and researchers to share fast-breaking information on potentially life-saving pancreatic cancer treatments and trials that go beyond the standard of care.
Visit Let’s Win.
Lustgarten Foundation
The mission of the Lustgarten Foundation is advancing scientific and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of pancreatic cancer.
Visit Lustgarten Foundation.
National Pancreas Foundation
The National Pancreas Foundation provides hope for those suffering from pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and FCS through funding cutting edge research, advocating for new and better therapies, and providing support and education for patients, caregivers, and health care professionals.
Visit National Pancreas Foundation.
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a nationwide network of people dedicated to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer.
Prostate Cancer Resources
Prostate Cancer Foundation
The Prostate Cancer Foundation is the world’s leading philanthropic organization funding and accelerating prostate cancer research.
Visit Prostate Cancer Foundation.
Psychosocial Resources*
Abramson Cancer Center - Patient & Family Support Services
Our support services include a wide range of educational materials and events to help cancer patients and their loved ones. They include support groups, classes, conferences and library of resources with the latest information for your particular type of cancer.
(This resource is available for Penn Medicine oncology patients only.)Visit Abramson Cancer Center - Patient & Family Support Services.
BRCAstrong
BRCAStrong aims to support women who have been touched by breast and/or gynecological cancers by alleviating the emotional and financial burdens of women facing breast and/or ovarian cancer (regardless of genetic predisposition) through advocacy, direct assistance, empowerment and events.
Visit BRCAstrong.
The Breasties
The Breasties offer a cancer community app that allows you to connect with others impacted by breast cancer and gynecological cancers no matter your age, stage, story or diagnosis.
Visit The Breasties.
FORCE
Whether you have been diagnosed with cancer, just learned about your hereditary cancer risk or have known about it for many years, trained FORCE volunteers are available to offer confidential support.
Visit FORCE.
Hair4Care
Hair4Care is an organization dedicated to restoring dignity and confidence to underprivileged cancer patients experiencing hair loss, while also caring for their caregivers. Our mission is to provide wigs, personalized styling services, and moments of care to ensure cancer patients feel valued, supported, and empowered, while restoring their sense of dignity and self-confidence.
Visit Hair4Care.
Imerman Angels
Imerman Angels provides free personalized one-on-one support for cancer fighters, survivors, high-risk individuals and caregivers.
Visit Imerman Angels.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
The Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) Breast Cancer Helpline links people to trained volunteers who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. LBBC offers three private Facebook support groups to help connect people going through similar experiences and to offer opportunities to learn from and help one another: Breast Cancer Support: All Ages, All Stages, Breast Cancer Support: Young Women and Support Community for High Risk.
Visit Living Beyond Breast Cancer.
Pickles Group
Pickles Group provides free peer-to-peer support and resources for kids and teens (ages 6-18) who are impacted by their parent or guardian’s cancer. To refer a family member, please fill out this form with the consent of the family/patient, or the family can self-refer. To enroll in our virtual youth programs, please fill out this form.
Visit Pickles Group.
Young Survival Coalition
Young Survival Coalition (YSC) strengthens the community, addresses the unique needs, amplifies the voice and improves the quality of life of young adults affected by breast cancer, locally, nationally and internationally.
Visit Young Survival Coalition.
*The University of Pennsylvania Health System offers these websites for general informational purposes only. Views expressed are those of the author or other attributed individual and do not necessarily represent the official opinion of the related Department(s), University of Pennsylvania Health System (Penn Medicine), or the University of Pennsylvania. Health information is provided for educational purposes and should not be used as a source of personal medical advice.
Reproductive Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Find a fertility clinic near you with the CDC's "Find a Clinic" search tool.
Resources last reviewed: September 2026