For Young Women Recently Diagnosed – YAAS! Young and a Survivor

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My Health and Wellness Team
Insurance, Work, School, Bills
Fertility Preservation
My Support Network
Preparing for Surgery
Genetic Testing and Counseling
Mental Health Resources

My Health and Wellness Team

LBBC: Hear Me: Communicating With Your Healthcare Team (Let's Talk About It Video Series for Young Women) - YouTube

NIH, National Cancer Institute, Finding Health Care Services

SurviveDAT: You've Just Been Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: Now What? Medical Checklist

Insurance, Work, School, Bills

Financial Impact of Breast Cancer (Let's Talk About It Video Series for Young Women)

Checklist to Avoid Financial Toxicity

Quick Guide to Managing Medical Bills

Managing Costs and Medical Information - NCI (cancer.gov)

AYA (Adolescent and Young Adult) Resources Financial Information and Resources

Triage Cancer Quick Guide to Leaving Work:

Managing School During and After Cancer | Cancer.Net

Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief

Needy Meds Drug Discount Card

Breast Cancer Freebies

Fertility Preservation

Livestrong Fertility

Save My Fertility

Fertility Scout

My Support Network

Your Team: Building Your Support System

Talking to Friends and Family

Communicating About Your Diagnosis

Support for Young Latina/Hispanic Women

Support for Young Black/African American Women

Counseling and Support

Connecting Young Women of Color

One-to-one Peer Support for Young Women diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Social Gatherings with Other Young People Who Get It

Virtual Support for Young Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Support for Young LGBTQIA+ Diagnosed with Cancer

Preparing for Surgery

Breast Cancer Surgery Basics

Learn about breast cancer surgery options (Videos): Breast Cancer Surgery Program - YouTube

Breast reconstruction options

Going flat guide to surgical options

Genetic Testing and Counseling

Talking about your family history of cancer

What is Genetic Testing?

How to get Genetic Testing

What to Expect When Meeting With a Genetic Counselor

Find a genetic counselor

Mental Health Resources

Should I see a Mental Health Provider?

Therapy for Black Girls

Community mental wellness centered on Black women

Culturally aware counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy to the Latinx community in Illinois

Options for mental health support services

How to Choose a Mental Health Provider - YouTube