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The editorial team and staff of HealthyWomen.

Kim Ledgerwood

Editorial Director, HealthyWomen

As HealthyWomen’s editorial director, Kim oversees the production of all content and ensures that it is aligned with our mission, meets our high editorial standards and captures our brand voice.

Kim is an award-winning editor and copywriter with more than 25 years of experience. She started her career as a copywriter and broadcast producer at the Southeast’s largest full-service advertising agency, The Tombras Group. Since then, she has edited and written for a wide variety of clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to indie authors across multiple industries and topics.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, as well as a master’s degree in communications/advertising from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Kim lives in Maryland with her husband, three children and a menagerie of pets.

Jacquelyne Froeber

Senior Editor, HealthyWomen

Jacquelyne Froeber is an award-winning journalist and editor. She holds a BA in journalism from Michigan State University. She is the former editor-in-chief of Celebrated Living magazine and has editing and writing experience for print and online publications, including Health magazine, Coastal Living magazine and AARP.org.

As a breast cancer survivor, Jacquelyne encourages everyone to perform self-exams and get their yearly mammograms.

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Breast Cancer Resource Guide

Navigating a breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Use our resource guide to find support.

Conditions & Treatments

Breast cancer can affect all aspects of your life. And knowing where to turn for help can be difficult. We’ve put together a list of resources to help you get started.

Care & Support Calendars

CareCalendar

Give InKind

Meal Train

Financial Assistance

Talk to your healthcare team to see if your treatment facility provides any financial assistance or resources. A social worker may also be able to help you navigate financial resources. Some pharmaceutical companies also offer rebates or other financial assistance for patients who are taking their medications.

These organizations may also be able to help:

CancerCare – Financial Assistance Program

Patient Advocate Foundation – Metastatic Breast Cancer Financial Aid Fund

Pink Fund

Susan G. Komen Financial Assistance Program

Mental Health Support

Advanced Breast Cancer Support Group Finder

American Cancer Society Helpline (1-800-227-2345)

American Psychosocial Oncology Society Helpline (1-866-276-7443)

Cancer Support Community Helpline (1-888-793-9355)

National Alliance on Mental Illness Tips to Find a Mental Health Professional

Psychology Today – Therapist Finder


HealthyWomen offers these resources for information purposes only. We do not endorse or recommend these websites specifically. Always be sure to do your own research and find support that works for you. In addition, be sure to talk with your healthcare provider about breast cancer and your personal treatment plan.


This educational resource was created with support from Daiichi Sankyo, Hologic and Merck.

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