Everyone should have the opportunity to live well beyond breast cancer
Our Mission
To improve the quality of life and overall well-being of the breast cancer community, through increased accessibility to breast cancer rehabilitation and lymphedema therapy.
We believe that everyone, regardless of race, age, educational background, and income, should have access to essential cancer care services that can improve their quality of life during, after, and well beyond breast cancer.
Breast cancer and its treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and hormonal therapy, are associated with a wide range of physical and psychological side effects that can have a significant impact on one’s quality of life.
While side effects are common, they are not something that people need to accept as part of their new normal — breast cancer rehabilitation can help! Breast cancer rehabilitation is proven to maximize one’s recovery and healing during and after breast cancer by minimizing treatment-related side effects and improving one’s physical, mental, and social well-being.
However, despite evidence strongly recommending the benefits of breast cancer rehabilitation, only 1-2% of the cancer community has access to this specialized service. The costs associated with rehabilitation, coupled with inadequate insurance coverage and substantial out-of-pocket fees, remains the number one barrier to accessing the specialized service.
What We Do
We hope to bridge this medical care gap, by providing those affected by breast cancer and in need of financial support with:
No-cost appointments of breast cancer rehabilitation with physical or occupational therapists specialized in the field.
No-cost appointments of lymphedema therapy with Certified Lymphedema Therapists.
Whether you are a survivor, thriver, previvor, or metavivor, we are here to help! We are committed to making sure that you get the care that you deserve and need to live well beyond breast cancer. Your quality of life matters to us.
Why Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Matters
Donate to help others live well
Every donation helps us make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer or high-risk breast cancer gene mutations.
Your support goes well beyond easing the financial burden of a breast cancer diagnosis — it directly provides those affected by breast cancer with the specialized care that they need to overcome the physical and psychological side effects of breast cancer related treatments. Your generosity can truly change lives.
Well Beyond Breast Cancer is one of the first 501c(3) non-profit organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life of the breast cancer community by increasing access to breast cancer rehabilitation. Our Financial Assistance Program provides those in need with no-cost appointments of breast cancer rehabilitation and lymphedema therapy with specialized physical or occupational therapists across the United States.
Well Beyond Breast Cancer is a 501c(3) non-profit organization and your donation is tax-deductible. To claim a donation as a tax deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your donation receipt as your official record. Please note donation amounts are in USD.
“Cancer challenges us emotionally, mentally, and physically. Healing begins when we nurture all 3 components. By seeking specialized services that can support us in some of our needs, recovery can be facilitated and an overall sense of well-being attained.”
— Louise, 54
