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Friend's Place

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Concerns about changes in appearance due to treatment are common among young adults with breast cancer. Knowing this, the compassionate staff at Friend's Place provide personalized consultations and fittings to support you in feeling your best.
A range of products are sold in Friends' Place and online including:
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  • Wigs
  • Compression garments 
  • Breast prostheses
  • Head coverings
  • Skincare and cosmetic products​
  • Books
  • Comfort and care gifts
  • Bras
  • Camisoles
  • Swimsuits

Appointments with staff are available for the following:
  • Choosing a wig
  • Being fitted for compression garments and breast prostheses
  • Learning how to wrap bandanas and scarves
  • Learning tips for redrawing eyebrows ​
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Friends' Place is located on the first floor of the Yawkey Center on our Longwood campus. 

Due to the COVID-19 health emergency, Friends' Place has limited hours of operation and now offers phone consultations.

​Please call 617-632-2211 to schedule.
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  • About
    • Meet the Team
    • Clinical Sites and Services
    • Research Studies
    • Supporting the Program
    • Contact Us
  • Newly Diagnosed
    • Understanding your Diagnosis
    • Genetics and Family History
    • Treatment Types >
      • Chemotherapy
      • Surgery
      • Radiation
      • Hormone Therapy
    • Building Your Network of Support
    • Coping with Your Diagnosis
    • Coping As A Family
  • Life with Cancer
    • Treatment and Symptom Management >
      • Menopause and Menopausal Symptoms
      • Fertility
      • Sexual Health
      • Lymphedema
      • Tips for Managing Symptoms
    • Supporting and Engaging Your Body >
      • Nutrition
      • Physical Activity
      • Style and Comfort
      • Health and Wellness Tips
    • Logistics: Managing the Details of Your Life >
      • Work and School
      • Financial Supports
      • Getting Organized
    • Finding Community >
      • Early Stage
      • Inflammatory Breast Cancer
      • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Survivorship
    • Survivorship Clinic
    • Life Post-Treatment
    • Continued Support
    • Pregnancy After Breast Cancer
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Caregivers
    • Resources for All Caregivers >
      • Getting Organized and Managing Logistics
      • Expanding Your Circle of Support
      • Coping: Cancer Impacts Everyone
    • Resources for Family Members >
      • Family Connections
      • Genetic Testing
    • Resources for Partners >
      • Future Pregnancies
  • News & Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Webcasts
    • 2021 Forum Recordings
    • Newsletters
    • Insight Blog
    • COVID-19 and Breast Cancer