Breast Cancer Patient Resources
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Resources for Breast Cancer Patients
Breast cancer patients have access to a variety of financial resources, support services and more to help guide them while they navigate their diagnosis and recovery.
Financial Resources
The Theodore R. and Betsy Harpley Endowment Fund was initially established as the Theodore Raymond Harpley Endowment Fund in 1992 by Betsy Harpley in memory of her husband. In 2021, their adult children changed the name of the fund to include their mother in recognition of the care both parents received at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center.
This fund helps patients with cancer and their families meet the expenses of needed care and services, for example: personal care attendants or home health aides, room and board at a hospice house, and/or other supplementary services that are part of a patient’s treatment plan. For information, please call 781-744-3496 or email us.
The Ellie Fund provides funding and resources for women and their families who are undergoing breast cancer treatment in Massachusetts. For information, please call 781-449-0100 or visit the Ellie Fund website.
Support Services
- Lymphedema Support: 781-744-2760
- Nutritional Support:
- 781-273-8944 (Burlington)
- 978-538-4359 (Peabody)
- Oral Chemotherapy Support: 781-744-7752
- Outpatient Counseling (Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine): 781-744-8610
- Psychosocial Support (connects patients to resources and helps with financial, emotional and social concerns):
- 781-744-8113 (Burlington)
- 781-744-7779 (Peabody)
- Spiritual Support (Chaplaincy Department): 781-744-8800
Online Cancer Resources
External Resources
Nordstrom
Lingerie Boutique
(Pre and post surgical garments, prosthetic fittings and bra fittings)
- Burlington: 781-345-7800
- Peabody: 978-278-7400
Lady Grace
- Malden: 781-322-1721
- Danvers: 978-774-7141
- Tyngsboro: 978-649-3942
- Waltham: 781-894-2081
- Salem, NH: 603-898-0522
New England Hair Illusions and Breast Form Clinic
- Tyngsboro: 978-649-7228
The Women’s Image Center
- Leominster: 978-534-0200
- Worcester: 508-754-8705
American Cancer Society Wig Bank
- Free wigs: 1-800-227-2345
Carolyn’s Wigs
- Wakefield: 781-246-2818
Hairmate Salon
- Woburn: 781-938-0495
New England Hair Illusions and Breast Form Clinic
- Tyngsboro: 978-649-7228
Nick George’s Hair Studio
- Danvers: 978-750-8200
The Women’s Image Center
- Leominster: 978-534-0200
- Worcester: 508-754-8705
The list of suppliers may change. For an updated list, please call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345.
Prescription Programs (for those with limited or no insurance coverage for medicines)
- Prescription Advantage (for patients who are disabled or age 65 and older): 1-800-243-4636, ext. 2
- Programs through pharmaceutical companies: NeedyMeds
When needed after surgery, your care team will arrange for visiting nurse assistance.
- American Cancer Society Road to Recovery Volunteer Driver Program: 1-800-227-2345 (ask for your local office)
- MBTA’s THE RIDE: 617-222-5123
- Lexpress (Lexington’s bus service): 781-861-1210
- Roadrunner (for residents in the Lowell Regional Transit area): 978-459-0152
If you have MassHealth and need help with transportation, call Lahey’s Social Services Department at 781-744-8113.
