Links
Breast Cancer.org
www.breastcancer.org
Information on breast cancer symptoms, detection, diagnosis, treatment, latest research. Very active message board covering most topics related to this issue.
Intercultural Cancer Council
www.iccnetwork.org
Breast cancer facts and resources for the Hispanic and Latino populations.
The Mautner Project
www.mautnerproject.org
A national organization dedicated to providing education and services to lesbians with cancer, their partners and caregivers.
Ladies Home Journal - Breast Cancer
http://www.lhj.com/
National Breast Cancer Foundation
www.nationalbreastcancer.org
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
www.nbcam.org
National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov/ The National Cancer Institute Web site includes information on NCI programs and research opportunities, research resources and tools, research grants and contracts, training grants, fellowships and career opportuntites, clinical trials and information for patients, public and media.
Susan G. Komen For the Cure
www.breastcancerinfo.com
Latest clinical trials
http://cancertrials.nci.nih.gov/
Breast Cancer Discussion List: An on-line discussion group on all issues relating to breast cancer. Subscription is by e-mail; leave the subject line blank and put the message SUBSCRIBE BREAST CANCER, followed by your first name and last name, in the body of your message. Send the e-mail to: listserv@morgan.ucs.mun.ca
Cancer Care, Inc., 275 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, 1-800-813-HOPE (1-800-813-4673) or (212) 712-8080. Telephone counseling line: 1-800-813-4673, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. An organization which provides a variety of counseling and emotional support services for cancer patients in person, over the phone, and via e-mail. Also runs educational programs and provides financial assistance for patients in need. All services are free of charge. Web site: http://www.cancercare.org
MAMM magazine, 349 West 12th Street, New York, NY 10014, 1-888-901-MAMM (901-6266). A magazine for breast cancer patients and others whose lives have been affected by breast cancer. Published 10 times yearly; subscription price is $17.95/year. Web site: http://www.MAMM.com
National Breast Cancer Coalition, 1707 L Street NW, Suite 1060, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 296-7477. A national advocacy group that lobbies for increased research funding, access to medical services, and education. Web site: http://www.natlbcc.org
National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Hotline, 1-800-4-CANCER. Offers free state-of-the-art information in English or Spanish on treatment, clinical trials, eating hints, advanced cancer, and services in your area. Web site: http://www.nci.nih.gov
National Women's Health Network, 514 10th St. NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 347-1140. Advocate for women's health issues. Provides newsletters and position papers on women's health topics.
Oncolink: The University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Resource. A comprehensive source of information about all kinds of cancers, including breast. Includes links to on-line cancer discussion lists and to the National Cancer Institute's PDQ database. Web site: http://www.oncolink.com
SHARE: Self-Help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer, 1501 Broadway, Suite 1720, New York, NY 10036 , (212) 719-0364. Breast Cancer Hotline: English - (212) 382-2111, Spanish - (212) 719-4454. A self-help organization that offers support groups, educational programs, hotlines, wellness programs and advocacy for women with breast or ovarian cancer. All programs for patients and their families/caregivers are free of charge. Web site: http://www.sharecancersupport.org
Susan G. Komen for the Cure , Komen Help Line, 1-800-462-9273. Dedicated to advancing research, education, screening, and treatment of breast cancer. Web site: http://www.komen.org
Non-English Breast Cancer Web Sites
Helpful breast cancer resources in Arabic, Cambodian, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Serbo-Croatian, Swedish, Thai, Vietnamese, and others, courtesy Ithaca Breast Cancer Alliance
Complementary Treatment Information
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicines Clearinghouse, 6120 Executive Blvd., Suite 450, Bethesda, MD 20892, 1-888-644-6226.Provide publications, literature and referrals to other government resources.
National Council Against Health Fraud, 119 Foster Street, Building R, Second Floor, Peabody, MA 01960, (978) 532-9383. Science based information on Alternative and Complimentary Medicines. Web site: http://www.ncahf.org
Breast Reconstruction
Mentor Corporation Hotline for information about silicone gel implants , 1-800-MENTOR8 (1-800-636-8678). Diane Hart, RN, BSN, can answer patient's questions about implants and explain how to participate in the Mentor Corporation's clinical trials. Patients can also request literature about implants. Mentor also makes an informational video for patients available through physicians' offices.
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, 444 E. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005, 1-888-4PLASTI (1-888-475-2784). A list of 5 certified plastic and reconstructive surgeons in your area will be mailed upon request.
Albany Plastic Surgeons, PLLC
www.albanyplasticsurgeons.com
Information on breast reconstruction following a mastectomy, and the group’s physician who specializes in this surgical procedure. Offices in Albany and Clifton Park.
Lymphedema
Local lymphedema therapists:
Nicolla Center for Oncology Rehabilitation (518) 935-2314
St. Peter's Physical Therapy and Fitness (518) 475-1818
Albany Memorial Hospital Northeast Health
Post-Surgical Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Program (518) 471-3195
National Lymphedema Network- Latham Square, 1611 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 1111, Oakland, CA, 94612-2138 1-800-541-3259. Provides complete information on prevention and treatment of lymphedema. Web site: http://www.lymphnet.org
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