Finding reliable information and support can feel overwhelming, especially when you or a loved one are confronting a breast cancer diagnosis. To help you cut through the noise, we’ve gathered a curated collection of trusted resources—from national organizations and financial‑aid programs to local support groups and practical educational tools.
Whether you’re seeking guidance on early‑detection, looking for emotional support, or exploring treatment options, these links provide clear, evidence‑based information you can rely on. Dive in and discover the help that’s right at your fingertips.
Angel Fund of Northeastern Minnesota
Website: angelfundrange.org/
Angel Fund provides financial assistance to Northeastern Minnesota residents diagnosed with cancer who are dealing with treatment. Any Northeastern Minnesota resident who is facing cancer treatment is eligible. Our funding comes from grants, fundraisers, memorials and the generosity of local groups, organizations, and private donors.
Examples of help offered include but are not limited to: gas cards, gift certificates for groceries, clothing or nutritional supplements, medical supplies, mastectomy supplies, wigs, etc.
How to get help:
If you or anyone you know is in need of this assistance, you can fill out an application (link here: https://angelfundrange.org/apply) or you can leave them a message at 218-262-9929. All requests are considered and reviewed by Angel Fund’s Board of Directors.
Cancer Legal Care
Website: https://www.cancerlegalcare.org
The team at Cancer Legal Care provide free legal care for Minnesotans affected by cancer, freeing up space and resources so that you can focus on your health.
It’s an incredible resource for individuals and families who are trying to navigate the detrimental effects of excess financial strain caused by the diagnosis of cancer. Many of the financial issues that individuals and families face are tied to legal issues– keeping one’s job, navigating Social Security disability benefits, dealing with medical debt, and insurance coverage denials. Many Minnesotans are unable to pay for a lawyer to help with these critical needs.
How to get help:
Contact the organization directly through their website here.
Care Partners
Website: https://carepartnersmn.org/
Since 1999, Care Partners has helped hundreds of individuals and families residing on the Iron Range. Healthcare costs increase yearly and Care Partners alleviates some of the financial and emotional stress that occurs when someone gets cancer. We pay expenses insurance or other programs don’t cover.
How to get help:
Request support through their online website form.
MN Angel Foundation
Website: mnangel.org
The MN Angel Foundation offers a variety of programs designed to support individuals and families who are challenged with a cancer diagnosis:
- One-time emergency financial assistance
- Financial planning support with a certified planner
- Adult & Family Programs
- Making Memories Events
- Educational Programs
- Camp Angel
- Angel Packs™ are designed to support children when an adult in their life is diagnosed with cancer. Packs offer engaging activities, coping tools, and a parent guidebook to facilitate age-appropriate conversations. Each pack helps families navigate the challenges of cancer while providing reassurance and valuable support strategies. Angel Packs™ are free to cancer patients in our service area, available for purchase as a gift for a loved one, or accessible through select employers.
How to get help:
Each program has its own application process. Visit the MN Angel Foundation website to find the program that you are interested in, and then click on the “apply” button on that page.
Firefly Sisterhood
Website: https://fireflysisterhood.org
Firefly Sisterhood provides free, personalized one-to-one support for women who have been impacted by a breast cancer diagnosis. Our unique mentoring program extends the patients’ support network beyond their family and medical team—we connect them with a Peer Mentor Guide who shares a similar experience and lifestyle. Whether breast cancer has just been diagnosed, the person is in the midst of treatment, or treatment is fully completed, Firefly Sisterhood will offer guidance, support and hope.
How to get help:
Submit the online form available on their website.
The Sage Program – Cancer Screenings
Website: The Sage Program
The Sage Program helps low-income Minnesotans or those who do not have adequate insurance to access breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnostic services (if screening tests are abnormal) and referral to treatment services.
The Sage Program has a wide network of partners that work together to reduce the burden of cancer by providing access to and promoting breast and cervical cancer screening services for Minnesota’s uninsured and underinsured population.
How to access this program:
Use the online form (linked on this page) to begin the process to schedule a free screening.
National Programs
In addition to resources that are specific to residents in Northern Minnesota, there are also many organizations that are available nation-wide that can provide support and resources to those who are facing a cancer diagnosis, including:
- BreastCancer.org
- American Cancer Society
- Susan G. Komen Foundation
- National Breast Cancer Foundation
Looking for a way to get involved?
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