If you or a loved one needs more information about breast health or breast cancer, call our breast care helpline at 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636) or email at helpline@komen.org.
Helpline specialist may also assist in the following ways:
- Help callers think about and develop a list of their needs in order of priority,
- Reassure callers that their feelings and concerns are typical—that they are not alone in the way they feel,
- Educate about breast cancer issues and coping mechanisms,
- Evaluate the need for emotional support,
- Teach/coach the client how to better communicate with their health care team; and
- Help callers write a list of questions and find ways to remember the answers.
All calls and emails are answered by a trained and caring staff member in English and Spanish, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET. TTD is also available.