Financial help and resources
For many people being treated for breast cancer, paying for care can cause stress. Every test, doctor visit, hospital stay, and treatment adds up, even if you have good health coverage. If you don’t have insurance, or your plan doesn’t cover much, paying medical and everyday bills can sometimes seem impossible. Taking time off from work can also mean less income.
Being in treatment can mean it’s hard to pay for:
- Medical bills, including copays and out-of-pocket costs
- Prescriptions
- Supplies, such as wigs and sleeves to help reduce effects of lymphedema
- Rent or mortgage
- Food, car payments, or other basic needs
- Travel for treatment
- Child care
The costs of living with breast cancer can lead to financial distress, or financial toxicity.
Financial toxicity is a term used to describe problems people living with cancer may have due to the cost of care. Whether you are recently diagnosed, in active treatment, or living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), you may face financial toxicity. You are not alone. In fact, about half of people in the U.S. living with cancer report financial toxicity.
Meanwhile, if your life is impacted by breast cancer, you’ll want to focus on recovery and healing, without worrying about paying for care and other costs. To help you do that, we are proud to offer these resources about:
- The Living Beyond Breast Cancer Fund grant
- Grants and funds from other organizations
- Other options for financial-related information and support
The list on this page does not include all resources that exist. Other groups may provide help, too. If you know of other useful resources not listed here, please email us at mail@lbbc.org.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer Fund
The Living Beyond Breast Cancer Fund provides one-time grants to help ease the financial stress of breast cancer. Grants can be used to pay for things like rent, utility bills, car payments, and car insurance. We award a limited number of grants of $500 to $1,250 based on need.
If you need financial support or want to learn more about the Fund, please visit the Living Beyond Breast Cancer Fund page. Applications are accepted in January, March, May, July, September, and November.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be in active treatment for early-stage breast cancer or living with MBC
- Be in financial need due to the cost of cancer care
- Live in one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia
- Have a healthcare provider confirm your diagnosis
Receiving [a grant] shifted my energy from worrying about bills and allowed me to focus on healing and enjoying life.
Whom to ask for financial help
If you need financial support, your cancer center likely has many people who can help you find programs and services. Don’t be afraid to ask for help; your care team can’t help you if they don’t know you have concerns. People who can help are:
- Your doctors and nurses
- Social workers, oncology financial navigators, and nurse navigators
- Hospital discharge planners
- Patient services offices
- Financial assistance offices
Outside of your cancer center or hospital, you can speak with:
- Your health insurance company
- Local and national nonprofit groups
- Social service agencies
- State insurance agencies
- Government assistance offices
- Friends, family members, or co-workers who have been affected by cancer who may have tips and ideas they can share
LBBC can also help. If you’d like to talk to someone about financial resources, call us at (855) 807-6386. Keep in mind: LBBC does not provide financial guidance.
Resources directory
Organizations offering grants and financial help
African American Breast Cancer Alliance Inc. ‘Lil Help, a ‘Lil Hope Fund
https://aabcainc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/AABCA-LHLH-Grant-Application.pdf
(612) 462-6813
Grants for nonmedical needs
Alliance in Reconstructive Surgery
https://airsfoundation.org/
(866) 376-6153
Grants toward breast reconstruction
American Breast Cancer Foundation Breast Cancer Assistance Program
https://www.abcf.org/our-programs/breast-cancer-assistance-program/?gclid=CjwKCAiAiKuOBhBQEiwAId_sK5fzlycGDNNMx-lYogUgYBuGvjkuEjCuk9zCdhMAqqxx-oxclHgjdBoCjksQAvD_BwE
(410) 730-5105
Help with screening and diagnostic tests
The Assistance Fund
https://tafcares.org/patients/
(855) 845-3663
Help with copayments, coinsurance, deductibles, and other health-related expenses
Bringing Hope Home Light of Hope Family Program
https://bringinghopehome.org/nominate/how-to-apply/
(484) 580-8395
Support (in six states) for essential household bills
Cancer and Careers Financial Assistance Grants Program
https://www.cancerandcareers.org/en/resource/financial-assistance-resources
Provides help with bills, technology, and skill training
CancerCare Financial Assistance Program
https://www.cancercare.org/financial
(800) 813-4673
Help with non-treatment-related costs (transportation, home care, child care)
CancerCare Co-payment Assistance Foundation
https://www.cancercare.org/copayfoundation
(866) 552-6729
Help with paying out of pocket costs for treatment
Expect Miracles Foundation SAM (Surviving and Moving Forward) Fund
https://expectmiraclesfoundation.org/get-help/
(617) 938-3484
Grants for young adults after cancer treatment
Family Reach Financial Treatment Program
https://familyreach.org/gethelp/
(857) 233-2764
Funds for housing, transportation, utilities, and food; Clinical Trial Access Fund
Forward4Tobi
https://www.forward4tobi.org/
(847) 894-6650
Help with medical and living expenses, child care, and rent
Foundation for End of Life Care
https://foundationeolc.org/
(877) 800-2951
Funds living expenses for things that are not covered by hospice
Genevieve’s Helping Hands Charity
Genevieve Memorial Breast Cancer Recovery Grant
https://www.genshelpinghands.org/apply-for-a-----------genevieve-memorial-recovery-grant.html
(516) 500-3702
Treatment and recovery help for young (first diagnosed at age 40 or younger) mothers with at least one child under age 18
Good Days
https://mygooddays.org/apply/
Help with copays, travel costs, health insurance premiums, and diagnostic tests
Hair & Hope
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNSLPxcDFYqofMc9j3XASEmH0ayAgmIdZmHlxv3Y7h3rlDsw/viewform
Grants for cold capping (scalp cooling)
Hair to Stay
https://hairtostay.org/apply-for-a-subsidy/
(800) 270-1897
Grants for cold capping (scalp cooling)
HealthWell Foundation
https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/
(800) 675-8416
Help with copays, premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses for treatments and medicine
Infinite Strength Basic Human Needs Grant
https://www.infinitestrength.org/apply-for-aid
(203) 204-3878
Helps mothers with MBC with basic needs
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cervical-cancer-screening/about/screenings.html
Provides free and low-cost breast (and cervical) cancer screening
National Lymphedema Network Garment Program
https://lymphnet.org/garment-program
Offers compression garments at no cost for people with lymphedema
PAN Foundation
https://www.panfoundation.org/
Grants for copays, health insurance premiums, and transportation
Partners in Care
https://yourpartnersincare.org/apply/
(239) 601-2531
Help with lodging, transportation, medical supplies, and screening tests
Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Program
https://www.patientadvocate.org/connect-with-services/copay-relief/
(866) 512-3861
Help with insurance copays for prescriptions and treatment
Pink Aid Emergency Financial Assistance (Pink Purse) Program
https://pinkaid.org/pink-aid-pink-purse/
(844) 746-5243
Help for nonmedical expenses during active treatment
The Pink Fund
https://pinkfund.org/get-help/
Help for cost-of-living expenses during active treatment
Sharsheret Best Face Forward
https://sharsheret.org/resource/best-face-forward-2-0/
(866) 474-2774
Aid to pay for wigs, cold caps, and tattoos
Sisters Network Inc. Karen E. Jackson Breast Cancer Assistance Program
https://www.sistersnetworkinc.org/programs.html
(866) 781-1808
Help with utilities and rent or mortgage
Fertility resources: Financial help
Alliance for Fertility Preservation Financial Assistance Programs
https://www.allianceforfertilitypreservation.org/
Lists groups that help offset costs of fertility preservation for people impacted by cancer
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Reproductive Medicine and Maternal Health
Heart Beat Fertility Preservation Prior to Cancer Treatment
https://www.ferringfertility.com/aspiring-parents/support-every-step-of-the-way/
(888) 347-3415
Provides certain fertility medicines at no cost for people diagnosed with cancer
Livestrong Fertility Discount Program
https://livestrong.org/how-we-help/livestrong-fertility/
(855) 844-7777
Provides discounts for services and medicine for fertility preservation
Team Maggie’s Dream
https://www.teammaggiesdream.org/
Offers grants to help with fertility preservation
Worth the Wait
https://worththewaitcharity.com/
Provides financial help for fertility treatments, adoption, and surrogacy
Financial counseling
Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition
https://www.cancerfac.org/
Lists groups that help people living with cancer manage financial challenges
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
https://www.nfcc.org
(800) 388-2227
Provides credit counseling and education
Government assistance programs
Government programs are also in place to offer financial support after a breast cancer diagnosis. Visit our Work accommodations and disability insurance and benefits page to learn about federal and state programs including:
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)/Continuation of Health Coverage
https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/health-plans/cobra
(866) 487-2365
Provides information and overview of the law that offers short-term health insurance
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
https://liheapch.acf.hhs.gov/search-tool/
(866) 674-6327
Help paying energy bills (electricity, gas, and others)
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
https://www.usa.gov/social-security-disability
(844) 872-4681
Provides information and an eligibility tool for the government-run program for people with disabilities
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
https://www.ssa.gov/ssi
(800) 772-1213
Outlines the program that gives monthly payments to people with disabilities and older adults with low or no income
State Disability Insurance
If you live in California, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island, you may be able to get short-term disability insurance. Contact your state for details.
U.S. Department of Agriculture/SNAP
https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program
Provides information about the government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
https://www.hhs.gov/
Provides assistance with Medicare/Medicaid
You can also read about Medicare and Medicaid (www.cms.gov/), two federal insurance programs, on our page on Private, state, and federal insurance.
Even if you don’t think you meet the income criteria, consider applying to Medicaid. Many financial assistance programs (usually through a hospital or health system) require you to apply to Medicaid before they consider you.
Insurance resources
Alliance of Claims Assistance Professionals
https://claims.org/
(888) 394-5163
Help with claims denials, organizing insurance paperwork, negotiating fees for uninsured people, filing claims, and Medicare enrollment and plan selection
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)/Continuation of Health Coverage
https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/health-plans/cobra
(866) 487-2365
Provides information and overview of program that offers short-term health insurance
Employee Benefits Security Administration
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa
(866) 444-3272
Provides information and resources for workers’ rights
State Health Insurance Assistance Program
https://www.shiphelp.org/
(877) 839-2675
Offers help to Medicare beneficiaries and their families and caregivers
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
https://www.healthcare.gov
(800) 318-2596
Offers information about the Healthcare Marketplace, Medicaid, and others
Legal services
American Bar Association’s Cancer Advocacy Pro Bono Legal Referral Services
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/health_law/interest_groups/educational_outreach/hlcancer/probono/
(404) 614-3969
Leads educational programs to protect the legal rights of people affected by cancer
Disability Rights Legal Center’s Cancer Legal Resource Center
https://thedrlc.org/cancer/
(866) 843-2572
Advocates for and helps people affected by cancer with legal issues
National Cancer Legal Services Network
https://legalhealth.org/nclsn/
(212) 613-5000
Promotes access to health care and legal services on behalf of people with low incomes who are impacted by cancer.
Triage Cancer
https://triagecancer.org/
(424) 258-4628
Supports people impacted by cancer with legal and practical issues
Practical needs assistance
Air Charity Network
https://aircharitynetwork.org/
(877) 621-7177
Provides access to free air transport for treatment
American Cancer Society
https://www.cancer.org/
(800) 227-2345
Seeks to improve the lives of people affected by cancer through patient support and research
Angel Flight East
https://angelflighteast.org/
(215) 358-1900
Provides access to free air transport for treatment
Cleaning for a Reason Foundation
https://cleaningforareason.org/
Provides home cleaning services to people and families affected by cancer
Corporate Angel Network
https://www.corpangelnetwork.org/flight-request
(914) 328-1313
Arranges free travel on corporate planes
LifeLine Pilots
https://lifelinepilots.org/
(800) 822-7972
Offers free air transportation
Mercy Medical Angels
https://www.mercymedical.org/request-assistance
Assists with transportation expenses
Prescription medicine: Assistance and resources
Many companies that make medicines and therapies used to treat cancer offer help to people who use their medicines. You may want to start by contacting your drug makers to see if they offer discounts or medicine at no cost.
GoodRx
https://www.goodrx.com/
Helps locate pharmacies that offer the best prices and discounts
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company
https://costplusdrugs.com/medications/
Offers many prescription medicines at low prices
NeedyMeds
https://www.needymeds.org
(800) 503-6897
Offers information and lists resources to help with cost of medicines
PhRMA Medicine Assistance Tool
https://medicineassistancetool.org/
Helps people find programs to reduce medicine costs
RemediChain
https://www.cognitoforms.com/GoodShepherdLLC1/RemediChainPatientRegistration
(833) 999-1003
Provides donated medicine to people in need
RxHope
https://www.rxhope.com/home.aspx
Resource for getting low-cost medicine from drug companies
Workplace rights
Americans with Disabilities Act
https://www.ada.gov/resources/disability-rights-guide/
(800) 514-0301
Outlines disability-rights laws
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/health-plans/erisa
(866) 487-2365
Offers information about and resources related to ERISA
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla
(866) 487-9243
Provides information about and forms for FMLA
U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Disability-Related Resources
https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc-disability-related-resources
(800) 669-4000
Presents resources and materials on disability-related matters
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Reviewed and updated: October 2, 2024
Reviewed by: Aimee Hoch, MSW, LSW, OSW-C, FACCC , Terri Marchlewski
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- MAO inhibitor
- margin
- marker
- mass
- massage therapy
- mastectomy
- mastitis
- maternal
- maximum tolerated dose
- mean survival time
- measurable disease
- medial supraclavicular lymph node
- median
- median survival time
- Medicaid
- medical castration
- medical device
- medical nutrition therapy
- medical oncologist
- Medicare
- medicine
- medullary breast carcinoma
- mega-voltage linear accelerator
- megestrol
- melphalan
- meningeal metastasis
- menopause
- menorrhagia
- menstrual cycle
- menstrual period
- menstruation
- mental health
- mental health counselor
- meridian
- mesna
- meta-analysis
- metallic
- metastasectomy
- metastasis
- metastasize
- metastatic
- methotrexate
- metoclopramide
- metronomic therapy
- microcalcification
- micrometastasis
- microscopic
- milk duct
- mind/body exercise
- mindfulness relaxation
- Miraluma test
- mitigate
- modified radical mastectomy
- molecular marker
- molecular medicine
- molecular risk assessment
- molecularly targeted therapy
- monoamine oxidase inhibitor
- monoclonal antibody
- morbidity
- mortality
- MRI
- MRSI
- MTD
- mTOR
- mucositis
- multicenter study
- multicentric breast cancer
- multidisciplinary
- multidisciplinary opinion
- multidrug resistance
- multidrug resistance inhibition
- multifocal breast cancer
- music therapy
- mutation
- mutation carrier
- myalgia
- myelosuppression
- nanoparticle paclitaxel
- narcotic
- National Cancer Institute
- National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- National Institutes of Health
- natural history study
- naturopathy
- nausea
- NCCAM
- NCI
- NCI clinical trials cooperative group
- needle biopsy
- needle localization
- needle-localized biopsy
- negative axillary lymph node
- negative test result
- neoadjuvant therapy
- neoplasm
- nerve
- nerve block
- neurocognitive
- neurologic
- neuropathy
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- neurotoxin
- neutropenia
- NIH
- nipple
- nipple discharge
- nitrosourea
- NMRI
- node-negative
- node-positive
- nodule
- nonblinded
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- noninvasive
- nonmalignant
- nonmetastatic
- nonprescription
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- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
- nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor
- nontoxic
- normal range
- normative
- NP
- NPO
- NSAID
- nuclear grade
- nuclear magnetic resonance imaging
- nuclear medicine scan
- nurse
- nurse practitioner
- nutrition
- nutrition therapy
- nutritional counseling
- nutritional status
- nutritional supplement
- nutritionist
- obese
- objective improvement
- objective response
- observation
- observational study
- obstruction
- off-label
- olaparib
- oncologist
- oncology
- oncology nurse
- oncology pharmacy specialist
- oncolysis
- ondansetron
- onset of action
- oophorectomy
- open biopsy
- open label study
- open resection
- operable
- opiate
- opioid
- opportunistic infection
- oral
- organ
- orthodox medicine
- osteolytic
- osteonecrosis of the jaw
- osteopenia
- osteoporosis
- OTC
- outcome
- outpatient
- ovarian
- ovarian ablation
- ovarian cancer
- ovarian suppression
- ovary
- over-the-counter
- overall survival rate
- overdose
- overexpress
- overweight
- ovulation
- PA
- paclitaxel
- paclitaxel albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation
- paclitaxel-loaded polymeric micelle
- Paget disease of the nipple
- pain threshold
- palliation
- palliative care
- palliative therapy
- palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia
- palonosetron hydrochloride
- palpable disease
- palpation
- palpitation
- pamidronate
- panic
- papillary tumor
- Paraplatin
- parenteral nutrition
- paroxetine hydrochloride
- PARP
- PARP inhibitor
- partial-breast irradiation
- partial mastectomy
- partial oophorectomy
- partial remission or partial response
- pastoral counselor
- paternal
- pathologic fracture
- pathological stage
- pathological staging
- pathologist
- pathology report
- patient advocate
- Paxil
- peau d'orange
- pedigree
- peer-review process
- peer-reviewed scientific journal
- perfusion magnetic resonance imaging
- perimenopausal
- periodic neutropenia
- perioperative
- peripheral neuropathy
- peripheral venous catheter
- personal health record
- personal medical history
- personalized medicine
- Pertuzumab
- PET scan
- pharmacist
- phase I/II trial
- phase I trial
- phase II/III trial
- phase II trial
- phase III trial
- phase IV trial
- phlebotomy
- photon beam radiation therapy
- phyllodes tumor
- physical examination
- physical therapist
- physical therapy
- physician
- physician assistant
- physiologic
- PI3 kinase inhibitor
- pilocarpine
- pilot study
- placebo
- placebo-controlled
- plastic surgeon
- plastic surgery
- population study
- positive axillary lymph node
- positive test result
- positron emission tomography scan
- post-traumatic stress disorder
- postmenopausal
- postoperative
- postremission therapy
- potentiation
- power of attorney
- PR
- PR+
- PR-
- practitioner
- precancerous
- preclinical study
- predictive factor
- pregabalin
- premalignant
- premature menopause
- premenopausal
- prescription
- prevention
- preventive
- preventive mastectomy
- primary care
- primary care doctor
- primary endpoint
- primary therapy
- primary treatment
- primary tumor
- Principal investigator
- prochlorperazine
- progesterone
- progesterone receptor
- progesterone receptor-negative
- progesterone receptor-positive
- progesterone receptor test
- progestin
- prognosis
- prognostic factor
- progression
- progression-free survival
- progressive disease
- Prolia
- proliferative index
- promegapoietin
- prophylactic
- prophylactic mastectomy
- prophylactic oophorectomy
- prophylactic surgery
- prophylaxis
- prospective
- prospective cohort study
- prosthesis
- protective factor
- protein
- protein-bound paclitaxel
- protein expression
- protein expression profile
- protocol
- proton
- proton magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging
- pruritus
- psychiatrist
- psychological
- psychologist
- psychosocial
- psychotherapy
- PTSD
- pump
- punch biopsy
- qi
- qigong
- quadrantectomy
- quality assurance
- quality of life
- radiation
- radiation brachytherapy
- radiation dermatitis
- radiation fibrosis
- radiation necrosis
- radiation nurse
- radiation oncologist
- radiation physicist
- radiation surgery
- radiation therapist
- radiation therapy
- radical lymph node dissection
- radical mastectomy
- radioactive
- radioactive drug
- radioactive seed
- radioisotope
- radiologic exam
- radiologist
- radiology
- radionuclide
- radionuclide scanning
- radiopharmaceutical
- radiosensitization
- radiosensitizer
- radiosurgery
- radiotherapy
- raloxifene
- raloxifene hydrochloride
- randomization
- randomized clinical trial
- receptor
- RECIST
- reconstructive surgeon
- reconstructive surgery
- recreational therapy
- recurrence
- recurrent cancer
- referral
- reflexology
- refractory
- refractory cancer
- regimen
- regional
- regional anesthesia
- regional cancer
- regional chemotherapy
- regional lymph node
- regional lymph node dissection
- registered dietician
- regression
- rehabilitation
- rehabilitation specialist
- relapse
- relative survival rate
- relaxation technique
- remission
- remission induction therapy
- remote brachytherapy
- research nurse
- research study
- resectable
- resected
- resection
- residual disease
- resistant cancer
- resorption
- respite care
- response rate
- retrospective cohort study
- retrospective study
- risk factor
- Rubex
- salpingo-oophorectomy
- salvage therapy
- samarium 153
- sargramostim
- scalpel
- scan
- scanner
- scintigraphy
- scintimammography
- sclerosing adenosis
- screening
- screening mammogram
- second-line therapy
- second-look surgery
- second primary cancer
- secondary cancer
- secrete
- sedative
- segmental mastectomy
- selection bias
- selective estrogen receptor modulator
- selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
- sentinel lymph node
- sentinel lymph node biopsy
- sentinel lymph node mapping
- sepsis
- sequential AC/Taxol-Trastuzumab regimen
- sequential treatment
- SERM
- sertraline
- Serzone
- sestamibi breast imaging
- sexuality
- sibling
- side effect
- silicone
- simple mastectomy
- simulation
- Single-agent therapy
- sleep disorder
- social service
- social support
- social worker
- sodium thiosulfate
- soft tissue
- solid tumor
- somatic
- somatic mutation
- sorafenib
- specialist
- specificity
- spiculated mass
- spinal anesthesia
- spinal block
- spiral CT scan
- spirituality
- sporadic cancer
- SSRI
- stable disease
- stage
- stage 0 breast carcinoma in situ
- stage 0 disease
- stage I breast cancer
- stage IA breast cancer
- stage IB breast cancer
- stage II breast cancer
- stage II breast cancer
- stage IIA breast cancer
- stage IIB breast cancer
- stage III breast cancer
- stage III lymphedema
- stage IIIA breast cancer
- stage IIIB breast cancer
- stage IIIC breast cancer
- stage IV breast cancer
- staging
- stamina
- standard of care
- standard therapy
- statistically significant
- stent
- stereotactic biopsy
- stereotactic radiosurgery
- sterile
- sternum
- steroid
- stress
- strontium
- study agent
- subcutaneous
- subcutaneous port
- subjective improvement
- subset analysis
- supplemental nutrition
- supplementation
- support group
- supportive care
- supraclavicular lymph node
- surgeon
- surgery
- surgical biopsy
- surgical menopause
- surgical oncologist
- survival rate
- symptom
- symptom management
- symptomatic
- synergistic
- synthetic
- syringe
- systemic
- systemic chemotherapy
- systemic disease
- systemic therapy
- TAC regimen
- tai chi
- tailored intervention
- talk therapy
- tamoxifen
- targeted therapy
- taxane
- Taxol
- Taxotere
- Tc 99m sulfur colloid
- technician
- terminal disease
- therapeutic
- therapeutic touch
- therapy
- thermography
- thiethylperazine
- thiotepa
- third-line therapy
- thrush
- time to progression
- tinnitus
- tissue
- tissue flap reconstruction
- TNM staging system
- tomography
- tomotherapy
- topical
- topical chemotherapy
- topoisomerase inhibitor
- total estrogen blockade
- total mastectomy
- total nodal irradiation
- total parenteral nutrition
- toxic
- toxicity
- tracer
- traditional acupuncture
- tranquilizer
- transdermal
- transfusion
- transitional care
- translational research
- trastuzumab
- trauma
- treatment field
- trigger
- trigger point acupuncture
- triple-negative breast cancer
- tumescent mastectomy
- tumor
- tumor antigen vaccine
- tumor board review
- tumor burden
- tumor debulking
- tumor load
- tumor marker
- tumor volume
- Tykerb
- ulcer
- ulceration
- ultrasound-guided biopsy
- ultrasound/ultrasonography
- ultraviolet radiation therapy
- uncontrolled study
- undifferentiated
- unilateral
- unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
- unresectable
- unresected
- upstaging
- urticaria
- VACB
- vaccine therapy
- vacuum-assisted biopsy or vacuum-assisted core biopsy
- Valium
- vancomycin
- vandetanib
- vascular endothelial growth factor-antisense oligonucleotide
- vascular endothelial growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor
- vein
- Velban
- venipuncture
- venous sampling
- Versed
- vertebroplasty
- vinorelbine
- vital
- vomit
- watchful waiting
- wedge resection
- Wellcovorin
- Western medicine
- WGA study
- white blood cell
- whole cell vaccine
- whole genome association study
- wide local excision
- wire localization
- wound
- X-ray therapy
- Xanax
- Xeloda
- xerostomia
- Xgeva
- yoga
- ziconotide
- Zinecard
- Zofran
- zoledronic acid
- Zoloft
- Zometa
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