The
Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Since 1996, The Breast Cancer Research
Foundation has raised over $1 million for research at the UAB Comprehensive
Cancer Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Majority of these funds are
raised through an annual golf event featuring LPGA professionals.
For more information, please call (205) 871-GOLF.
Cancer
Care
CancerCare is a national non-profit organization
whose mission is to provide free professional help to people with
all cancers through counseling, education, information and referral
and direct financial assistance.
Imaginis
A resource on breast health information
for patients and health care professionals.
Living
Beyond Breast Cancer
Non-profit educational organization committed
to empowering all women affected by breast cancer to live as long
as possible with the best quality of life. Programs include educational
conferences, a quarterly newsletter, outreach to medically under-served
women, consumer focused booklets, the Paula A. Seidman Library and
Resource Center, Young Survivors group, and a Survivors' Helpline.
The
National Breast Cancer Coalition
The NBCC is a grassroots effort in the
fight against breast cancer. In 1991, the Coalition was formed with
one mission, to eradicate breast cancer through action and advocacy.
The
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
The only patient-led advocacy group representing
this nation's 8.2 million cancer survivors. Our mission is to assure
quality cancer care for all Americans.
National
Lymphedema Network
Provides information on the prevention
and management of lymphedema and supports research into the causes
and possible alternative treatments for this condition.
Stand
Up To Cancer
This is where the end of cancer begins.
Susan
G. Komen for the Cure
Non-profit organization with a network
of volunteers working through local affiliates and Race for the
Cure events to advance research, education, screening, and treatment.
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Abramson
Cancer Center
Dedicated to only one purpose –the
eradication of cancer as a cause of human disease and suffering.
Joan
Karnell Cancer Center
Provides comprehensive services for the full spectrum
of cancer and blood related disorders.
OncoLink
Maintained by the University of
Pennsylvania as an up-to-date resource for cancer information.
Find important information on financial resources for patients.
Radiation
Oncology
Overall philosophy is that patients
come first - whether that is with patient care, research or
education.
Women's
Health
Modern women's health programs
take a multidisciplinary approach and address all facets of
wellness throughout a woman's life. Such programs include
not only extensive ob/gyn services but also heart health,
cancer services, breast health, primary care, nutrition and
wellness programs and much more.
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Young
Survival Coalition
A national non-profit that focuses on
the unique issues and challenges faced by women 40 and younger diagnosed
with breast cancer. These issues and challenges include higher mortality
rates, early menopause, pregnancy after diagnosis, a more aggressive
disease and a lack of clinical trials for young women. Through action,
advocacy and awareness, the YSC reaches at-risk women, young breast
cancer survivors and the medical community letting them know that
young women CAN and DO get breast cancer.
Government Sources
Centers for Disease
Control
Includes studies currently investigating
the possible link between breast cancer and the environment.
Food
and Drug Administration
Includes the latest on recently approved
drugs for treating breast cancer.
HyperDoc
at the US Library of Medicine
Includes comprehensive databases of medical
information such as MEDLARS and MEDLINE.
International
Cancer Center of the NCI
News and abstracts from the Journal of
the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) and other NCI publications.
Connect with CANCERLIT, a comprehensive archival file of more than
1,000,000 bibliographic record describing cancer results published
for the past 30 years in biomedical journals, proceedings of scientific
meetings, books, technical reports, and other documents.
The
National Cancer Institute
Includes ongoing research being conducted
by the NCI and cancer trials information.
Breast Cancer Support and Advocacy
Circus
of Cancer
A how-to site to help you step right
up when your friend has breast cancer.
FORCE:
Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
A site offering support for the at-risk
population.
Mothers
Supporting Daughters with Breast Cancer (MSDBC)
Unique resource for mothers looking for
support and guidance in helping their daughters deal with breast
cancer. The site provides a way to connect with other mothers who
have been there.
SpeakEasy
Breast Cancer Support Groups
Abramson Cancer Center peer to peer.
Breast Cancer News/Information
BreastCancer.Net
Up-to-date breast cancer-related news,
and links to organizations and sites of interest to breast cancer
survivors.
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