American Cancer Society - Minnesota
Breast Cancer Peer Support - Reach To Recovery
American Cancer Society - Eagan
PO Box 21600, Eagan, MN, 55121
(800) 227-2345
https://reach.cancer.org
Service Details
Description
Reach to Recovery offers one-on-one peer support and education by matching breast cancer patients with survivors who had same type of cancer. Contact may be either through online chat or by phone.
As survivors, volunteers give patients and family members an opportunity to express feelings, talk about fears and concerns and ask questions of someone who has been there.
Volunteers give support for those who are:
* Facing a possible breast cancer diagnosis, recurrence or advanced-stage breast cancer
* Considering or have had a lumpectomy, mastectomy or breast reconstruction
* Experiencing lymphedema
* Undergoing or have completed treatment, including chemotherapy and radiation
Volunteers are trained to give support and up-to-date information, including literature for spouses or partners, children, friends, and other loved ones. They can also review approved resources that may be able to help with a patient's experience, concerns and questions.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Aitkin County
- Anoka County
- Becker County
- Beltrami County
- Benton County
- Big Stone County
- Blue Earth County
- Brown County
- Carlton County
- Carver County
- Cass County
- Chippewa County
- Chisago County
- Clay County
- Clearwater County
- Cook County
- Cottonwood County
- Crow Wing County
- Dakota County
- Dodge County
- Douglas County
- Faribault County
- Fillmore County
- Freeborn County
- Goodhue County
- Grant County
- Hennepin County
- Houston County
- Hubbard County
- Isanti County
- Itasca County
- Jackson County
- Kanabec County
- Kandiyohi County
- Kittson County
- Koochiching County
- Lac qui Parle County
- Lake County
- Lake of the Woods County
- Le Sueur County
- Lincoln County
- Lyon County
- Mahnomen County
- Marshall County
- Martin County
- McLeod County
- Meeker County
- Mille Lacs County
- Morrison County
- Mower County
- Murray County
- Nicollet County
- Nobles County
- Norman County
- Olmsted County
- Otter Tail County
- Pennington County
- Pine County
- Pipestone County
- Polk County
- Pope County
- Ramsey County
- Red Lake County
- Redwood County
- Renville County
- Rice County
- Rock County
- Roseau County
- Scott County
- Sherburne County
- Sibley County
- St. Louis County
- Statewide
- Stearns County
- Steele County
- Stevens County
- Swift County
- Todd County
- Traverse County
- Wabasha County
- Wadena County
- Waseca County
- Washington County
- Watonwan County
- Wilkin County
- Winona County
- Wright County
- Yellow Medicine County
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Payment
- Free / no cost to eligible clients
Eligibility
Supports patients who are facing one or more of the following issues:
* Recent breast cancer diagnosis or facing a possible breast cancer diagnosis
* Considering, undergoing or having completed surgery such as lumpectomy or mastectomy
* Considering, undergoing or having completed treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation
* Considering breast reconstruction
* Dealing with lymphedema due to a breast cancer diagnosis
* Facing breast cancer recurrence or metastasis
* Must be 18 years or older and live in the United States
Fees
There is no fee.
Area Served
Statewide
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Toll Free | (800) 227-2345 |
Last Update
12/10/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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PH-1400.6500-700Patient to Patient Networking Definition
Programs that link individuals who have a particular type of illness with others having the same illness for the purpose of information sharing and support. Included are networking programs that make a portal or other technology available that encourages people living with mental health conditions, disabilities, physical illnesses or other problems to tell their stories about the challenges they are facing and the steps they have taken to cope with their situation. Sharing one's story can help in the person's own recovery but can also be an inspiration and source of encouragement for others in a similar situation.
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YF-3000.1480-120Breast Cancer Definition
A condition in which there is a malignancy in the tissue of the breast which is characterized by a lump, thickening or other abnormalities. Included is Paget's disease of the nipple, an uncommon type of cancer that forms in or around the nipple and is characterized mild scaling and flaking which may later spread to the areola or other regions of the breast. The disease may also originate in the areola where it resembles eczema, a non-cancerous, itchy rash. Symptoms may include tingling, itching, increased sensitivity, burning and pain. There may also be discharge from the nipple which may appear flattened against the breast. Most people with Paget's disease of the nipple also have underlying breast cancer which may be invasive or confined to the milk ducts.
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YF-6000.8000-100Breast Reconstruction Surgery Patients Definition
Individuals who are in the process of making a decision about whether to have surgery done to rebuild a breast shape following a mastectomy, who are scheduled for breast reconstruction surgery or who have had the surgery and are in the recovery process.
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YF-6000.8000-500Mastectomy Patients Definition
Individuals who are in the process of making a decision about whether to have a mastectomy, are scheduled for a mastectomy or have had a mastectomy and are in the process of recovering, possibly with the aid of radiation or other further forms of treatment. A mastectomy is a surgical procedure in which malignant tissue in the breast and surrounding structures is removed.