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
Breast Cancer Support Group
Mondays, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Bosom Buddies hosts a free 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. Bobbi de Córdova-Hanks, a 24 year breast cancer survivor, facilitates this group.
New! Young Survivors Group
First Tuesday of the month, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Bosom Buddies is excited to announce the addition of a free Young Survivors Group, for female survivors between the ages of 18 – 45, held the first Tuesday of each month at the Women’s Center of Jacksonville. This group is geared towards addressing the emotional and social issues that arise with being diagnosed with cancer at a young age. A young survivor and a life coach co-facilitate this group.
Interested in attending a support group? New members are always welcome!
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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