Breast Cancer
Breast cancer associations / organizations
- 2Chicks 2Bikes 1Cause - two women on a 4400 mile bicycle trek, dedicated to educating and creating awareness about breast health while celebrating life.
- Akebonokai - Japan's breast cancer patients' association, supporting women who have suffered from breast cancer, and bringing information about breast cancer and self-examination to others.
- Breast Cancer ACTION Nova Scotia - online to voice the unique concerns and needs of people living with breast cancer.
- Breast Cancer Answers - to broaden access to treatment and support information via the internet.
- Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama - established to fund breast cancer research at the comprehensive cancer center at the university of Alabama - Birmingham.
- Breast Cancer Society of Canada - includes top ten list for defeating breast cancer, research project information, and a history of breast cancer.
- Celebrating Life Foundation - Non-profit oranization geared toward education and outreach for African American women and women of color for breast cancer awareness.
- Cure Breast Cancer - non profit organization created to inform people about how the post office can raise funds for breast cancer research.
- Dr. Mary Jo Nugent Breast Cancer Foundation
- Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer - cancer resources for women.
- National Action Plan On Breast Cancer - site provides a forum for learning about the NAPBC and gaining easy access to the most up-to-date sources of breast cancer information on the internet.
- National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO) - non-profit resource for information about breast cancer, providing current research info, treatment options, support referrals and links.
- National Breast Cancer Coalition [NBCC] - a grassroots effort in the fight against breast cancer. Our mission is to eradicate breast cancer through action and advocacy.
- National Breast Cancer Research Foundation - breast cancer research, prevention and new developments.
- National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP) - cooperative group which conducts clinical trials in breast and colorectal cancer research.
- North Texas Breast Cancer Foundation & Coalition - works to promote investigation into the cause, treatment and cure for breast cancer and to facilitate consumer involvement in the research process.
- Pink October - breast cancer awareness month.
- Sociedade Brasileira de Mastologia - com fins nao lucrativos que mantem campanhas permanentes de prevencao e cura do cancer de mama, informacoes sobre amamentacao, orientacao por e-mail.
- Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - network of volunteers across the country dedicated to eradicating breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening, and treatment.
- Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization - services include peer counseling, pamphlets, a list of resources, and links to other sites.
- YWCA EncorePlus - helps women obtain free and low-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings.
Breast Cancer Supplies
- Breast Cancer Awareness Pin - pin using the pink ribbon and a hebrew C'hai from the Temple B'nai Sholom Sisterhood.
- Clover's Mastectomy and Medical Supply
- Comprehensive Breast Care Center
- de Córdova-Hanks, Bobbi - motivational speaker tells you how to beat the odds in today's struggle for survival.
- Dupage Imaging Center - provides diagnostic and treatment services for breast cancer patients.
- In Touch With Your Breasts - Written in a question-and-answer format, this book covers issues for the thousands of women diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
- Intimate Image - for the special needs of post-mastectomy customers.
- MammaCare - system for teaching physical examination of the breast. Originally developed under a grant from the National Cancer Institute.
- Reflections of Symmetry - boutique for cancer and plastic surgery patients.
- Special Touch, A - supplier of custom bras & post-mastectomy products, etc. A sponsor of Sacramento Cancer Society & Partnership with the Breast Cancer Early Detection Program.
- To My Sisters: A Gift for Life - video tapes that bring breast cancer awareness and prevention information for African-American women.
Breast Cancer
- Amazon: Alternative Therapies for Breast Cancer - safe and supportive place for women using natural and complimentary treatments for breast cancer.
- Avon's Breast Cancer Awareness Crusade - information in an easy to understand format, includes an extensive list of breast cancer support groups.
- Benefits and Risks of Mammograms
- Breast Cancer - Are You Aware? - British breast cancer awareness information, events, contacts and hotlines.
- Breast Cancer - OncoLink - causes, screening, treatment options, genetics, and prevention.
- Breast Cancer [erinet.com]
- Breast Cancer
Compendium
- resources for breast cancer patients and the people who love them.
Emphasis on clinical trials, new drugs and biotech advances. - Breast Cancer General Information
- Breast Cancer Info and Links
- Breast Cancer Information Center - part of the Feminist Majority's grass roots effort to empower all women by telling them what they need to know to safeguard their health.
- Breast Cancer Information
Clearinghouse
- provides information for breast cancer patients and their
families. It is maintained as a partnership of organizations which
provide information about cancer to the public.
- Breast Cancer Information Core
- Breast Cancer Information from Memorial Sloan-Kettering
- Breast Cancer Information Gopher - From Ohio State University Medical Center
- Breast Cancer Legislation--USA - tracks US legislation pertaining to breast cancer, with summaries of the bills and links to THOMAS for current information. Links to Congressional addresses, BC and advocacy orgs.
- Breast Cancer Network - American Cancer Society - joined in the fight against breast cancer through research, information, and support services.
- Breast Cancer Network, The - non-profit Web site devoted to acting as a clearinghouse for information on the subject of breast cancer.
- Breast Cancer Roundtable - information for the general public with an emphasis on breast cancer myths and facts; information on mammography for health care professionals.
- Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
- BreastCancerInfo.com - everything you need to know about breast health and breast cancer from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
- BreastNet Cancer Institute - service for health professionals and public.
- Burlington Breast Cancer Support Services
- Cancer Letter Inc - publishes 3 newsletters on topics in cancer.
- Center Point: A Story of Inner Strength - story of one woman's experience with breast cancer.
- Childrens' Reactions to Breast Cancer - information on how to help children understand and cope with an adult dealing with breast cancer.
- Community Breast Health Project
- Complete Breast Cancer Information - provides links, support groups, advocacy groups, breast reconstruction, self testing, glossaries, peer group email, personal stories, bulletin boards and more.
- EduCare - educating patients and professionals about breast health and breast cancer.
- EduCare Inc. Breast Health and Breast Cancer Network - includes patient and clinical resources.
- Fight-BreastCancer.com
- HomeArts Breast Health Center
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- Info Breast Cancer - For the novice or expert, Stan and Carol's web site can guide your search for breast cancer information.
- Lee National Denim Day - support The Susan G. Komen Foundation. Join the fight against breast cancer by participating in Lee National Denim Day October 25th. Wearing jeans to work has never been so important.
- Living Beyond Breast Cancer - promoting the physical, emotional, and social health of all women and families affected by breast cancer through education and support.
- Looking Good Inside & Out - community breast cancer education project.
- Male Breast Cancer Information Page - detailing the risk factors and treatment; includes links to medical references. Info on support resources is also provided.
- MamaNet - Programa Multimedios en Cáncer de Mama en Chile en Conjunto con la Sociedad Chilena de Mastologia, Ministerio de Salud,Universidad San Sebastian, Universidad de Concepción. etc.
- National Breast Cancer Centre - Information about breast cancer in Australia: includes statistics, news, conferences, other links, resources.
- NeoVision
- New England Journal of Medicine Breast Cancer Collection - full text of journal articles since 1992.
- NYU Women's Health Study
- Online Management - reference website for breast cancer designed for patients, health care providers and physicians.
- Patient's Guide to Breast Cancer
- Purple Breasts - A play about one woman's struggle against breast cancer and how it affects those around her.
- Questions and Answers About Mammography and Breast Cancer - from the National Cancer Institute.
- SciWeb Center on Breast Cancer - brings together some basic resources to help you find your way through some relevant data.
- Survivors - In Search of a Voice - The Art of Courage - artists and breast cancer survivors give personal accounts and create a variety of artistic works.
- Walk the Walk - raising money for breast cancer research by walking marathons around the world.
- FAQ - Breast Form
- Index - Breast Cancer Links - includes links to breast cancer resources, news updates and free literature searches.
- Index - Doctor's Guide to the Internet - Breast Cancer - A guide to breast cancer-related information and resources for professionals and patients.
Breast Cancer Support and Awareness Groups
- 2Chicks 2Bikes 1Cause - two women on a 4400 mile bicycle trek, dedicated to educating and creating awareness about breast health while celebrating life.
- Avon's Breast Cancer Awareness Crusade - events, background information, and a place to make a personal pledge to have regular mamograms and breast exams.
- Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Ribbons - Free gif images of pink ribbons from Audrella's Fashions.
- Breast Cancer Awareness Program for Poland - program under the auspices of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland, to raise awareness of the disease among the population and the medical profession.
- Breast Cancer Awareness Stamp
- First Annual Drive Out Breast Cancer - established to fund breast cancer research at the comprehensive cancer center at the university of Alabama - Birmingham.
- Lee National Denim Day - support The Susan G. Komen Foundation. Join the fight against breast cancer by participating in Lee National Denim Day October 25th. Wearing jeans to work has never been so important.
- National Breast Cancer Coalition [NBCC] - a grassroots effort in the fight against breast cancer. Our mission is to eradicate breast cancer through action and advocacy.
- Picky Women Potluck - compiling a book of favorite recipes, project benefits breast cancer research.
- Pink October - breast cancer awareness month.
- Revlon Run/Walk Festival for Women - united effort to help eradicate breast and ovarian cancer, host will be Claudia Schiffer.
- Take Charge of Your Breast Health - by WeightWatchers and the National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO).
Breast Cancer Self Exam
- 7 Steps to a Breast Self-Exam
- Breast Self Exam (BSE) - is the way for you to notice any changes in your breasts, changes that could be signs of breast cancer.
- Breast Self-Exam (BSE) - the why, when, and how guide from the American Cancer Society.
- How to Do a Breast Self-Exam
Medical Links to Cancer
- CancerHelp - resources on the internet including databases, web sites, clinical trials, mailing lists, support groups, usenset cancer newsgroups, and much more.
- Cancertrack - links, resources, and other information.
- Guide to Internet Resources for Cancer - links are available via various sub-menus, by disease type, cancer centres, country, medical specialities, etc.
- WebDoctor: Oncology - resource for primary care physicians in the field of oncology.
For books on this subject try searching the Barnes and Noble Bookstore. It's not "Books in Print" ...... But it's pretty Close!
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