
FAMILY & FRIENDS RESOURCES
When someone you love is experiencing breast cancer, you want to offer the best support you can. You will also have your own support needs on this journey that, in some ways, you are navigating together with the person who has been diagnosed. This is why Carolina Breast Friends calls the loved ones and caregivers of people experiencing breast cancer "Co-Survivors."
Co-Survivors can be spouses, partners, family members, friends, or colleagues. Most are not trained for the role they now face. Yet many times, they are the lifeline of the person with cancer. At Carolina Breast Friends, we provide resources and support to better equip Co-Survivors for the physical and emotional demands their loved ones may experience... and require.

Our objective is to provide FREE targeted resources to support caregivers during the breast cancer journey by providing:
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Co-Survivor Connections support for spouses or partners
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Programs for spouses, children, family, and friends that create stronger connections and community
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Engaging social gatherings
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Fun special events
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Family-focused experiences
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Community resources (See below for a list of resources)
CO-SURVIVOR COMMUNITY
CO-SURVIVOR RESOURCES
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SPOUSES/ PARTNERS
COMMUNICATION COUNSELING:
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Tiffany H. Young, LCSW, LISW-CP, OSW-C, Supervisor of Psychosocial Oncology
Buddy Kemp Support Center (Novant)
704-384-3119
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RECOMMENDED READING:
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A Breast Cancer Guide For Spouses, Partners, Friends, and Family by Haynes, Meyer, and Evans
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And in Health: A Guide for Couples Facing Cancer Together by Dan Shapiro
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHILDREN
Annie Gunning, CCLS, CIMI
Empower Through Play, LLC
314-803-3530
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View these 2 recorded sessions with advice from Annie Gunning:
→Helping Kids Cope with Your Breast Cancer
​→Helping Children Cope with a Loved One's Breast Cancer
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RECOMMENDED READING:
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Invisible String & Invisible String Workbook by Patrice Karst (Topic: Coping)
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Hey Warrior by Karen Young (Topic: Coping)
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Nowhere Hair by Sue Glader (Topic: Hairloss, Age: Preschool)
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How Do You Care for a Very Sick Bear? by Sara Olsher (Topic: Illness, Age: Preschool)
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My Parent Has Cancer and It Really Sucks by Mya Siler & Marc Silver (Topic: Cancer, Age: Teens)
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Our Family Has Cancer Too! by Christine Cliffors (Topic: Cancer, Age: Family)
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ADDITIONAL WEBSITE RESOURCES:
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www.kesem.org (free summer camp for children that have a family member that experienced cancer)
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FINANCIAL & FOOD ASSISTANCE
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Cancer Care: general information on financial assistance
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Go Jen Go: serving greater Charlotte, nonprofit providing financial assistance to those with breast cancer
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Pretty in Pink Foundation: serving North Carolina, financial assistance for uninsured or underinsured (medical only)
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The Meggs Foundation: serving greater Charlotte, financial assistance for those facing a medical diagnosis between the ages of 20-39 years old
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Second Harvest Food Bank: serving greater Charlotte, food resources
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Feast for Good: serving greater Charlotte, meal service







