PATIENT PROGRAMGirls Nite Out Support Groups
Breast Friends supports sisterhood, and we all need girlfriends! Girls Nite Out Support Groups are a time to share our cancer journeys, interests and make new friends. Click here for a list of locations and coordinators in the Oregon.
PATIENT PROGRAM Warrior Women Workshop Program
The Warrior Program is designed to educate, inspire and entertain your warrior spirit. Workshops provide an opportunity for women to experience a variety of activities; while learning tips and tools to help them thrive beyond their diagnosis. All while nurturing an environment of community and support. To register for workshops, please visit our registration page. For more information, contact our Programs Coordinator, Aime Berg at 503.598.8048 or via email at aimee.berg@breastfriends.org.
PATIENT PROGRAM Young Warrior Program
Breast Friends Young Warrior Program supports women, under the age of 50, who are battling cancer. Our mission is to create hope and support through health and wellness workshops, activities, and courageous conversations. Helping them cope with hearing the words “you have cancer” at a young age; all while building them a sisterhood who “get It”. For more information, contact our Patient Support Coordinator, Alyssa Beyer at 503.598.8048 or via email at alyssabeyer@breastfriends.org.
PATIENT PROGRAM Rainbow Warrior Women
Program
Breast Friends Rainbow Warrior Women Program addresses the subtle differences of a lesbian woman navigating through breast cancer by providing support and fellowship. For more information, contact Linda Rhodman via email at lrhodman@gmail.com or our Breast Friends office, 503.598.8048.
PATIENT PROGRAM Metastatic Warriors
Program
Breast Friends Metastatic Warriors group will provide a safe space to connect with others coping with metastatic breast cancer. The group welcomes any woman who has been diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer. This will be an opportunity for women to discuss their unique challenges and issues they face. There will be guest speakers who will join us from time to time.
Meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday of each month. For more information, contact Allison Hancock via email at allisonhancock@reastfriends.org or call 503-989-9904.
PATIENT PROGRAM Walk and Talk
Support Groups
The Walk & Talk Support Group is a great way for women going through a diagnosis of cancer to get out and move! Our walks and outdoor activites are designed to help women find the joy of movement amidst the lush beauty of the Pacific Northwest while making new friends. For listing of walks or additional questions, please contact Aimee Berg our Program coordinator at aimee.berg@breastfriends.org.
PATIENT PROGRAM Breast Friends
Cancer Support Network
Hosted by our Programs Assistant Michelle Beck, Breast Friends Cancer Support Network is a live show Wednesdays at 9am Pacific Time. While interviewing a variety of guest speakers, including doctors, nutritionists, sex therapists, counselors, comedians and nurses to name a few; Michelle brings their unique perspectives with fresh information every week. To listen to Breast Friends Cancer Support Network go to VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness or search on the major podcast platforms. You can also join us as a Guest Speaker. To explore Sponsorship Opportunities starting at $1,000, please contact Michelle Beck at 310-801-1512 or email her at michellebeck@breastfriends.org.
Embrace what is, even if it isn’t the way you envisioned this portion of your life, and again look for the small wins.”
Sharon Henifin, Co-founder and author of Thriving Beyond Cancer.
PATIENT PROGRAM Brave & Beautiful
As partners in your breast cancer journey, we believe that patients and survivors are beautiful from the inside out. Brave & Beautiful is a monthly Portland Metro Area program that offers a free professional photography session. Our photographer will help provide a generous dose of happiness and sisterhood. Please contact our Patient Support Coordinator,Alyssa Beyer at 503.598.8048 or email her at alyssabeyer@breastfriends.org.
PATIENT PROGRAMHope Closet
Breast Friends offers a Hope Closet stocked with accessories such as mastectomy bras, breast prosthesis, caps, scarves, wigs and post-surgical garments. All of these items are available to the LOCAL Portland Metro/SW Washington area free of charge for women with limited or no insurance coverage. Please contact our Patient Support Coordinator, Alyssa Beyer via email at alyssabeyer@breastfriends.org.
PATIENT PROGRAM Thriving Beyond
Cancer Retreat
Our weekend retreats, at the Oregon Coast, provide guidance for women who have finished their cancer treatment. Sharon Henifin, our co-founder and a cancer survivor herself, developed this program using life coaching principles and techniques. The three-day, two-night retreats are offered for a fee that includes workshop materials, food and lodging. Retreats for 2022 have been put on hold until further notice. If you have any questions please contact Alyssa Beyer, Patient Support Coordinator at 503.598.8048 or via email at alyssabeyer@breastfriends.org.
PATIENT PROGRAM Counseling Services
Dr. Sewing is a professional counselor and cancer survivor helping patients, survivors and their family members with marital and family issues, depression, anxiety, lack of energy. sexuality & intimacy and communication identity concerns. Free counseling services are available Fridays and Saturdays by appointment. To make an appointment contact our counselor Dr. Connie Sewing at 415.828.2312 or email her at constancesewing@gmail.com. We encourage a donation to Breast Friends to enable us to continue providing this valuable and free service to our community.
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