Reviewed by: Cindy Hatcher
Alabama breast cancer resources: free mammograms, support groups + more
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, making it a good time to learn more about breast health and the resources available across Alabama.
Whether you’re looking for a free mammogram, navigating a new diagnosis or searching for a breast cancer support group, these Alabama resources can help you find support close to home.
Breast cancer resources in Alabama
Statewide breast cancer resources in Alabama
Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
- What’s offered: Free breast + cervical cancer screenings, including clinical breast exams, mammograms, pelvic exams + Pap/HPV tests
- Who it serves: Uninsured or underinsured Alabama women ages 40–64 who live in any of the state’s 67 counties and meet income requirements
- Where: 201 Monroe St, Montgomery, AL 36104
- Connect: Website | 877-252-3324
Joy to Life Foundation
- What’s offered: Free mammograms + other breast cancer screenings
- Who it serves: Women ages 40–49 living in any of the state’s 67 counties who may not qualify for some age-restricted federal screening programs
- Where: 2350 Fairlane Dr, Ste 130, Montgomery, AL 36116
- Connect: Website | 334-284-5433 | info@joytolife.org
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Greater Birmingham Area breast cancer resources
Live in the Magic City? Here’s where to find screenings and support groups around the Greater Birmingham Area.
Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center
- What’s offered: Free survivorship planning, peer mentors, mental health counseling, transportation resources, support groups + wellness education
- Support groups: in-person, text + online groups available
- Who it serves: Alabama breast cancer patients, survivors + co-survivors, including caregivers, family members + friends
- Where: 1321 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Connect: Website | 205-838-6159
- Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center also supports efforts in North Alabama + South Alabama. Contact the organization for regional resources:
- North Alabama: 205-838-6159
- South Alabama: 251-320-3088
- Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center also supports efforts in North Alabama + South Alabama. Contact the organization for regional resources:
Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama
- What’s offered:
- Community fundraising events, including the Revvin’ 4 Research Charity Motorcycle Ride in September + the Bolt for Breast Cancer 5K & Fun Run in October
- Alabama breast cancer specialty license plates that promote awareness + secure continuous funding for research
- Who it serves: Cancer researchers, medical institutions + patients across Alabama by funding local, lifesaving research + treatments
- Where: 4 Office Park Cir, Ste. 109, Birmingham, AL 35223
- Connect: Website | 205.413.4600 | hello@bcrfa.org
O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center of UAB
- What’s offered: Breast cancer screenings, diagnostic services, treatments + specialized cancer care for women + men
- Who it serves: Patients diagnosed with or at risk for various forms of breast cancer, including:
- HER2-positive, triple-negative, metastatic, hereditary breast + ovarian cancer syndromes
- Where/Contact:
- Main location (located in the Wallace Tumor Institute):
- O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at Acton Road:
- Connect: Website
Grandview Medical Center Mammography
- What’s offered:
- Routine breast cancer screening + diagnostic imaging
- Follow-up care + advanced breast procedures
- Breast health resources + patient support
- Who it serves: Women needing routine breast cancer screening, diagnostic imaging, follow-up care or advanced breast procedures
- Where:
- Grandview Medical Center Mammography—Main Campus: 3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243
- Grandview Imaging Trussville—Outpatient Clinic: 5890 Valley Rd, #100, Birmingham, AL 35235
- Connect: Website
- Grandview Medical Center Mammography—Main Campus:
- Imaging Services: 205-971-1489
- Main Hospital: 205-971-1000
- Grandview Imaging Trussville—Outpatient Clinic: 205-655-7896
- Grandview Medical Center Mammography—Main Campus:
Learning about someone else’s breast cancer journey can sometimes help when on your own path. Here’s one Birmingham survivor’s story and the resources that helped her along the way.
Huntsville + North Alabama breast cancer resources
Need support in and around Huntsville? Here’s where to find screenings and support groups nearby.
Sandra J. Bryant Bosom Buddies Support Group
- What’s offered: Free monthly breast cancer support, fellowship + guest speakers
- Who it serves: Anyone touched by breast cancer
- Where: Russell Hill Cancer Center, 3601 CCI Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
- Connect: Facebook | 256-551-2004 | sjb.bosombuddies@gmail.com
Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Fund
- What’s offered: Funding for advanced breast cancer screening + diagnostic equipment, financial assistance with medications + medical expenses and post-treatment support + education for survivors
- Who it serves: Huntsville-area women + breast cancer patients, including those who need financial assistance during treatment + survivors transitioning to life after treatment.
- Where: Huntsville Hospital Foundation, 699 Gallatin St SW, Building A, Huntsville, AL 35801
- Connect: Website | 256-265-8077
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Montgomery + Central Alabama breast cancer resources
Live in Montgomery? Here’s where to find screenings and support groups nearby.
Women of Hope
- What’s offered: Free education, mentoring + support groups for breast cancer patients, survivors + their caregivers, family members + friends
- Who it serves: Breast cancer patients, survivors and their caregivers, family members + friends
- Where: 5523 Wares Ferry Rd, Montgomery, AL 36117
- Connect: Website | 334-220-4599
Touched By An Angel Cancer Support Group
- What’s offered: Free peer connections, coping resources, messages of hope, prayer + faith-based encouragement
- Who it serves: Cancer patients, survivors + their family members
- Where: Freewill Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 1724 Hill St, Montgomery, AL 36108
- Connect: Website | info@freewillmbc.org
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Mobile + Gulf Coast breast cancer resources
Live on the Gulf Coast? Here’s where to find screenings and support groups near Mobile.
Mobile Infirmary Health
- What’s offered: Free monthly breast cancer support groups to help patients navigate diagnosis, treatment concerns + survivorship
- Who it serves: Patients across Mobile + Baldwin counties and the broader Alabama Gulf Coast region
- Where: 5 Mobile Infirmary Cir, Mobile, AL 36607
- Connect: Website | 251-435-2273
Surgical Association of Mobile
- What’s offered: Comprehensive breast-related diagnostic + surgical treatment procedures
- Who it serves: Breast cancer patients who require specialized diagnostic, surgical + therapeutic breast care
- Where: 3 Mobile Infirmary Cir, Ste 212, Mobile, AL 36607
- Connect: Website | 251-433-2609
USA Health Breast Care Center
- What’s offered: Breast care education, routine exams + screenings, diagnostic mammograms + breast surgery
- Who is serves: Women seeking breast health services, from routine screenings + diagnostic testing to breast cancer treatment + surgery
- Where: Strada Patient Care Center, 1601 Center St, Ste 2G, Mobile, AL 36604
- Connect: Website | 251-415-1660
October is a good time to put breast health on your radar, whether booking a screening or sharing this list with a friend.
Wondering when you should get a mammogram or what’s covered by your health plan? Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama can help.
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