Cosurvivors and Caregivers
CoSurvivors are the family and friends who are directly affected when a young woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Her partner or spouse, children, parents, and close friends often face emotional and practical challenges. Connect with these resources for support and information.
Caring for a Young Woman with Breast Cancer
As a caregiver you may find yourself dealing with situations and feelings that you’ve never encountered before. You are not alone. These resources provide reliable information, support, and encouragement for the people who love and care for young women living with breast cancer.
- Stupid Cancer Caregiver Resource Guide
- Tigerlily Foundation Caregiver Guidebook
- Wellness House Caregiver Support Group
- Help Your Loved One Cope with Breast Cancer
- Self Care for Co-Survivors
- Young Survival Coalition Co-Survivor Community
- Sharsheret: Pre-Surgery Tips for Caregivers
- What to Do When Your Life Partner Has Breast Cancer | Cedars-Sinai
- Triage Cancer: A Practical Guide for Cancer Rights for Caregivers
Caring for Children when a Parent has cancer
When a parent is diagnosed with cancer, children and teens often have lots of questions and concerns. It’s helpful to have resources that guide you through age-appropriate responses, provide resources designed for children and teens, and connect you with other families who share this experience. These resources are specifically for children of young women diagnosed with breast cancer.
- Request a free Spungen Foundation Family Focus Kit from Sharsheret
- Camp Kesem
- American Cancer Society: Helping Children When a family Member Has Cancer
- Wellness House Child & Family Programs
- Gilda’s Club Teen and Kid Programs
- Wonder and Worries
- When Your Parent Has Cancer-Cancer.gov Guide
- Pickles Group: Kids Supporting Kids
