Breast Cancer Patient Resources

The Theodore R. and Betsy Harpley Endowment Fund was initially established as the Theodore Raymond Harpley Endowment Fund in 1992 by Betsy Harpley in memory of her husband. In 2021, their adult children changed the name of the fund to include their mother in recognition of the care both parents received at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center.

This fund helps patients with cancer and their families meet the expenses of needed care and services, for example: personal care attendants or home health aides, room and board at a hospice house, and/or other supplementary services that are part of a patient’s treatment plan. For information, please call 781-744-3496 or email us.

The Ellie Fund provides funding and resources for women and their families who are undergoing breast cancer treatment in Massachusetts. For information, please call 781-449-0100 or visit the Ellie Fund website.

Nordstrom

Lingerie Boutique
(Pre and post surgical garments, prosthetic fittings and bra fittings)

• Burlington: 781-345-7800
• Peabody: 978-278-7400

Lady Grace

• Malden: 781-322-1721
• Danvers: 978-774-7141
• Tyngsboro: 978-649-3942
• Waltham: 781-894-2081
• Salem, NH: 603-898-0522

New England Hair Illusions and Breast Form Clinic

• Tyngsboro: 978-649-7228

The Women’s Image Center

• Leominster: 978-534-0200
• Worcester: 508-754-8705

American Cancer Society Wig Bank

• Free wigs: 1-800-227-2345

Carolyn’s Wigs

• Wakefield: 781-246-2818

Hairmate Salon

• Woburn: 781-938-0495

New England Hair Illusions and Breast Form Clinic

• Tyngsboro: 978-649-7228

Nick George’s Hair Studio

• Danvers: 978-750-8200

The Women’s Image Center

• Leominster: 978-534-0200
• Worcester: 508-754-8705

The list of suppliers may change. For an updated list, please call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345.

Prescription Programs (for those with limited or no insurance coverage for medicines)

• Prescription Advantage (for patients who are disabled or age 65 and older): 1-800-243-4636, ext. 2
• Programs through pharmaceutical companies: NeedyMeds

When needed after surgery, your care team will arrange for visiting nurse assistance.

• American Cancer Society Road to Recovery Volunteer Driver Program: 1-800-227-2345 (ask for your local office)
• MBTA’s THE RIDE: 617-222-5123
• Lexpress (Lexington’s bus service): 781-861-1210
• Roadrunner (for residents in the Lowell Regional Transit area): 978-459-0152

If you have MassHealth and need help with transportation, call Lahey’s Social Services Department at 781-744-8113.