Bosom Buddies Program
The Bosom Buddies program, at the Women’s Center of Jacksonville, is dedicated to
improving the lives of women affected by breast cancer. Compassionately and
respectfully, we educate, support and advocate so that women are empowered to
make informed decisions concerning their health.
The Bosom Buddies program shares the heart to heart experiences of breast cancer
through:
SUPPORT
Bosom Buddies hosts a
weekly breast cancer support group meeting
on Monday evenings at the
Women's Center of Jacksonville. The support group focuses on “caring and
sharing” and “survivorship education,” providing the opportunity for breast cancer
survivors to share their personal cancer journey experiences and learn new ways to
increase their quality of life. The group consists of women of all ages in all stages of
their cancer journey: newly diagnosed women, women in treatment, women who
are now cancer-free, and occasionally caregivers. New members are always
welcome! Interested in attending the support group?
Please see our Bosom Buddies
calendar
for a schedule of support group meetings and other Bosom Buddies activities.
INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTER
Bosom Buddies provides free educational materials for women diagnosed with
breast cancer, those at high-risk, and those who are interested in learning more
about breast cancer. Breast cancer educational materials, mastectomy bras,
wigs
and a variety of prostheses are available at no charge to the community. Bosom
Buddies also provides information referrals to underinsures/uninsured women looking for breast health care in the Jacksonville area.
For information about financial assistance for breast cancer survivors, check out
the Donna Foundation.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS
Complimentary breast health/breast cancer educational presentations are available
to groups within the Jacksonville community. Presentations are catered to meet
specific audience requirements and breast health/breast cancer educational
materials are provided at each presentation.
We invite you to take part in our breast health/breast cancer services.
Call 904-722-3000 ext. 224 for more information.
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