Self-Guided Support
Want support at your own pace? Check out our journaling, tracking, and mindfulness resources
Community Networks
You don’t have to face this alone. Community networks offer connection, encouragement, and resources from people who understand. Explore the options below to find support that fits your needs
National Communities
Connect anytime, anywhere — support is just a click away
SHARE Cancer Support
Offers support, education, and emotional resources for those facing breast cancers, serving diverse backgrounds and identities
Breastcancer.org
Provides free, professionally facilitated virtual support groups that meet weekly, focusing on various aspects of breast cancer
Advocacy & Specialized Groups
Find encouragement and understanding at your fingertips
Young Survival Coalition
For women under 40 diagnosed with breast cancer, offering both local meetups and online support
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Online meetups, webinars, and private Facebook groups, many designed for balancing work, fertility, and family
Regional Support
Support that’s rooted where you are. Check your local hospital or oncology clinic and ask to speak with a nurse navigator or social worker — they often have up-to-date listings and flyers for upcoming group meetings
Cancer Support Community North TX
Individual counseling, educational presentations, wellness workshops, and more – offering both in-person and virtual programming
Bay Area Cancer Connections
In-person, Zoom, and virtual services, making support accessible across the Bay Area and beyond with varied support groups available
Cancer Care
Provides weekly support groups, including sessions for young adults, metastatic patients, and general breast cancer support
Gilda’s Club
Offers free programs to cancer patients and their families, including support groups, healthy lifestyle workshops, and social activities
Symptom & Side Effect Tracker
Keeping track of your symptoms and side effects can make conversations with your care team clearer and more helpful. Writing down what you’re experiencing helps you notice patterns, remember important details, and share information that might guide your treatment or supportive care.
This simple tracker is designed to give you:
Space to record daily symptoms and side effects
A severity scale (1–10) to help show changes over time
Room for notes on what helps or questions to ask your doctor
Journaling for Reflection & Healing
Writing can be a powerful way to process emotions, find clarity, and notice moments of strength along the way. These prompts are designed to gently guide your reflections—whether you want to explore your feelings, track your journey, or simply take a quiet moment for yourself.
You don’t need to write every day or finish every prompt. Let them meet you where you are, and return to them whenever you need a safe space to reflect.
Self-Guided Support
Mini Breathing Exercise: 4-7-8 Technique
This quick breathing exercise is designed to calm your mind, reduce stress, and help you feel grounded—anytime, anywhere.
How to do it:
Inhale quietly through your nose for 4 seconds.
Hold your breath for 7 seconds.
Exhale slowly through your mouth for 8 seconds, making a gentle whooshing sound.
Repeat for 3–4 cycles, or as long as feels comfortable.
Tip: Keep your focus on your breath. If your mind wanders, gently return to the rhythm.
Consider exploring UCLA Mindful Awareness Center’s Free Meditations or try Insight Timer, a free app offering hundreds of guided sessions for relaxation, stress relief, and mindfulness
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