Behind every breast cancer diagnosis is a story of courage, vulnerability, support, survival, and strength.
Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Jammin’ 98.3 is honoring survivors and thrivers, remembering those we have lost, and recognizing the families and caregivers who have walked beside them.
SHARE YOUR STORY
Ready to share your story? Download or open the Tender Car Collision Jammin’ 98.3 App and tap the Jammin’ Mic to record your message. Please keep your recording to 60 seconds or less.
If you are a breast cancer survivor or thriver, we invite you to share a brief message using the Jammin’ Mic. Family members and caregivers may also participate.
Choose one prompt:
- What helped you keep going?
- What does strength mean to you now?
- What do you wish you had known when you were diagnosed?
- What would you tell someone who was recently diagnosed?
- Who are you honoring or remembering during Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
- If you supported someone through breast cancer, what did that experience teach you?
Please begin your recording with “Her Story. Her Strength.” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You may use your first name, a different on-air name, or remain anonymous.
Submissions may be edited for time and clarity. Submission does not guarantee that your recording will be aired or posted.
Breast Cancer Resources in Southeastern Wisconsin
ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Location: Milwaukee-based / Serves Southeastern Wisconsin & Nationwide
Services: Free, personalized one-to-one emotional support for anyone affected by breast cancer. Patients and survivors can be matched with a trained mentor who has experienced a similar diagnosis, treatment, age or life situation. Support is available from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship, including for people living with metastatic/Stage IV breast cancer. Support is also available for family members and caregivers.
Phone: 800-977-4121
Website: Home – After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Sisters Network of Southeast Wisconsin
Location: Milwaukee, Racine & Kenosha Counties / Southeastern Wisconsin
Services: A survivor-led organization focused on breast health and breast cancer support for Black women. The Southeast Wisconsin affiliate provides education, advocacy, survivor support, and outreach. Programs have included free mammograms, care packages, financial-assistance programs, and virtual support meetings.
Phone: 262-488-7465 (PINK)
Email: sewisconsin@sistersnetworkinc.org
Website: Sisters Network® Inc. : Sisters Network® Inc.
Cynthia’s Breast Cancer Giving Circle
Location: Milwaukee
Services: Provides practical financial assistance to cancer patients struggling with expenses during treatment. The organization helps relieve some of the financial stress associated with cancer treatment and basic living expenses. Its current site states that Cancer Financial Assistance is typically offered June 1 through October 31, although availability can change.
Phone: 414-828-8689
Website: HOME
Savage Support
Location: Southeastern Wisconsin
Services: Provides practical assistance designed to improve the quality of life of people undergoing breast cancer treatment. Its program helps beneficiaries with tangible needs outside of medical care, and the organization currently describes providing $250 per beneficiary each month through its support program.
Website: Savage Support | Supporting those battling breast cancer in practical ways
Circle of Hope
Location: Kenosha County
Services: Local breast cancer support organization run by survivors. Circle of Hope provides support and community for people dealing with breast cancer and offers grants to breast cancer patients undergoing treatment to help with medical expenses not covered by insurance.
Website: Survivors helping survivors one story at a time. – Circle of Hope
Warriors Way
Location: Milwaukee / Wisconsin
Services: Provides support and community for women facing breast cancer and their loved ones. Programs include Warrior Kits for women beginning chemotherapy, monthly events, support gatherings, resources for patients and their support teams, and assistance with emergency needs.
Website: Breast Cancer Support in Milwaukee, WI | Warriors Way
Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition
Location: Wisconsin / Based in Southeastern Wisconsin
Services: Provides breast cancer education, advocacy, and connections to resources throughout Wisconsin. Its resource directory includes patient and survivor support, financial-assistance resources, hereditary cancer information, breast-density resources, treatment information, clinical trials, and survivorship programs.
Phone: 414-963-2103
Website: Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition – beyond the pink ribbon®
Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Network
Location: Milwaukee / Southeastern Wisconsin
Services: Comprehensive breast cancer care including breast surgery, medical and radiation oncology, reconstruction coordination, lymphedema care, supportive services and access to clinical trials. Second opinions and virtual appointments may also be available.
Phone: 414-805-3000
Website: Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment in Milwaukee | Froedtert & MCW
Aurora Cancer Care
Location: Multiple Southeastern Wisconsin Locations
Services: Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment through a large regional cancer-care network. Services include multidisciplinary oncology, breast cancer care, clinical trials, survivorship programs, and supportive services. Patients can also ask about breast cancer navigation, genetic risk assessment, and financial counseling.
Phone: 833-528-7672
Website: Find Care Close to Home | Aurora Health Care
Financial, Screening & Navigation Assistance
Susan G. Komen Breast Care Helpline
Location: Available throughout Wisconsin
Services: Provides breast cancer and breast-health information, emotional support, screening and treatment information, clinical-trial information, genetic counseling/testing resources and help finding local services. The helpline can also connect eligible individuals with no-cost screening mammograms and diagnostic services and financial-assistance resources. Spanish-language assistance is available.
Phone: 877-465-6636
Website: Komen Breast Cancer Helpline
Financial Assistance: Komen’s program can provide eligible breast cancer patients with grants for expenses such as rent, utilities, food, transportation, childcare, and medical needs. Program funding and application availability can change, so patients should contact the Breast Care Helpline for the current status.
Wisconsin Well Woman Program
Location: Statewide, including Southeastern Wisconsin
Services: Wisconsin’s program connects eligible women with breast and cervical cancer screening services. Its patient-assistance resource directory also connects people with organizations that provide cancer information, navigation, transportation assistance, emotional support, and financial resources.
Resource Phone: 800-642-7837 (Well Badger Resource Center)
Website: Wisconsin Well Woman Program
Emotional & Community Support
Gilda’s Club Wisconsin
Location: Wisconsin / Virtual Programs Available
Services: Free support for people living with cancer as well as their caregivers, family members, and loved ones. Programs include cancer support groups, educational programs, healthy-living workshops, yoga, art, and other activities designed to reduce the emotional and social impact of cancer. Virtual programming is also available.
Phone: 608-828-8880
Website: Gilda’s Club Wisconsin | Community is Stronger than Cancer
National Resources Available to Wisconsin Residents
American Cancer Society
Location: Nationwide / Serves Wisconsin
Services: Cancer information, patient navigation, guidance, transportation assistance, local support resources, and help navigating the health-care system. Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services lists the American Cancer Society among its patient assistance resources.
Phone: 800-227-2345
Website: End Cancer As We Know It | American Cancer Society
CancerCare
Location: Nationwide / Available to Wisconsin Residents
Services: Professional cancer support, information and referrals. CancerCare also has specialized services and resources for people dealing with women’s cancers.
Phone: 800-813-4673
Website: Support Services for People Affected by Cancer | CancerCare