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Breast Cancer Information Websites

The following is a list of Websites offering information on breast cancer. The Northeast Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® provides this list as a resource only and does not recommend any over another.

AMC Cancer Research Center – Information on cancer, research and healthy living.

American Academy of Family Physicians – Information on cancer, research, clinical trials and policy/advocacy related to obtaining free/low-cost healthcare.

American Cancer Society – Information on cancer, research, healthy living and a list of local resources.

American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – Information on advocacy related to women’s health.

American Medical Women's Association – Advocacy group focused on advancing healthcare through the lens of women.

American Pain Foundation – Non-profit organization working to eliminate pain as a healthcare problem.

American Self-Help Clearinghouse – Information on how to start a support group.

American Society of Clinical Oncology – Non-profit focused on improving cancer care and prevention.

American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons – Assists in finding an accredited plastic surgeon in your area.

Association of Cancer Online Resources - Offers access to 159 mailing lists that provide support, information, and community to everyone affected by cancer and related disorders.

Breast Biopsy.com – Information on breast biopsys.

BreastCancer.org – Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer and to help women and their loved ones make sense of the complex medical and personal information about breast cancer.

Breast Cancer.net – Provides information on what is going on in the world of breast cancer.

BreastCancerPrevention.com – Information on breast cancer, risk factors, clinical trials and genetic testing.

Cancer Care – National nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services for anyone affected by cancer.

CancerConnect.com – Information site on cancer, treatment, healthy and wellness, and coping and support issues.

CancerEducation.com - Provides original multimedia programs about cancer and cancer-related topics.

CancerFacts.com – Information on breast cancer treatment options.

Cancer Hope Network – Non-profit organization that provides free and confidential one-on-one support to cancer patients and/or their family members.

CancerQuest - Cancer education and outreach program at Emory University that providse reliable information about cancer biology and treatment.

Cancer Research Institute – Organization researching immunizations for cancer.
 
Cancer Research Foundation of America – Non-profit dedicated to advocate and support the prevention and early detection of cancer through research, education and community outreach to all populations, including children and the underserved

CancerTrialsHelp.org - The Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups is a nonprofit organization
whose mission is to improve the quality of life and survival of cancer patients by increasing participation in cancer clinical trials.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Information on the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.

Centerwatch Clinical Trials Listing Service – The global source for clinical trials information, offering news, analysis, study grants, career opportunities and trial listings to professionals and patients.

Dr. Susan Love - The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation works to eradicate breast cancer and improve the quality of women's health through innovative research, education, and advocacy.

EduCare - A dedicated breast health education company for more than 15 years, EduCare has been a leader in providing high quality breast health educational materials for patients and healthcare providers, along with training healthcare professionals.

Fertile Hope - Fertile Hope is a national LIVESTRONG initiative dedicated to providing reproductive information, support and hope to cancer patients and survivors whose medical treatments present the risk of infertility.

Food and Drug Administration Breast Implant Information Line – Website provides information to help you make an informed decision as to whether or not to get breast implants.

FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered - FORCE is the only national nonprofit organization devoted to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Their mission includes support, education, advocacy, awareness, and research specific to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Their programs serve anyone with a BRCA mutation or a family history of cancer.

Healthsearches.org – A unique website and magazine focused on women’s health, breast health and breast cancer.

Imaginis.com - Imaginis is an independent, award-winning, comprehensive resource for information and news on women's health. Imaginis contains thousands of pages of detailed, physician-edited health information, and the content is continually updated and growing every day.

Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation – Offers information on inflammatory breast cancer and connects survivors of IBC with other survivors.

Intercultural Cancer Council - The Intercultural Cancer Council (ICC) promotes policies, programs, partnerships, and research to eliminate the unequal burden of cancer among racial and ethnic minorities and medically underserved populations in the United States and its associated territories.

Judges and Lawyers Breast Cancer Alert (JALBCA) – An organization of legal professionals bringing information to the community-at-large concerning early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
 
Living Beyond Breast Cancer - A national education and support organization whose goal is to improve your quality of life and help you take an active role in your ongoing recovery or management of the disease, regardless of educational background, social support or financial means.

Mautner Project - Mautner Project, The National Lesbian Health Organization, improves the health of lesbians, bisexual and transgender women who partner with women (WPW) and their families.

Men Against Breast Cancer – The first national non-profit organization designed to provide targeted support services to educate and empower men to be effective caregivers when breast cancer strikes a female loved one; also targets and mobilizes men to be active partners in the fight to eradicate  breast cancer as a life threatening disease.

National Asian Women's Health Organization - NAWHO is a national non-profit health organization with a mission to achieve health equity for Asian women and families.

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month - The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) organization is a partnership of national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies working together to promote breast cancer awareness, share information on the disease, and provide greater access to screening services.

National Breast Cancer Coalition - The National Breast Cancer Coalition is an IRS 501(c)(4) organization that lobbies Congress and other decisionmakers for public policies that impact breast cancer research, diagnosis and treatment. NBCC's sister organization, the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, is an IRS 501(c)(3) organization that empowers and trains breast cancer advocates to be effective in every aspect of the fight to end breast cancer. It educates women to make their own informed decisions and to take an active role wherever breast cancer decisions are made.

National Cancer Institute - The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine - The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is the Federal Government's lead agency for scientific research on the diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship - The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship is the oldest survivor-led cancer advocacy organization in the country, advocating for quality cancer care for all Americans and empowering cancer survivors.

National Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization - The organization is committed to improving end of life care and expanding access to hospice care with the goal of profoundly enhancing quality of life for people dying in America and their loved ones. 

National Lymphedema Network - An internationally recognized non-profit organization providing education and guidance to lymphedema patients, health care professionals and the general public by disseminating information on the prevention and management of primary and secondary lymphedema.

National Women's Health Information Center - Create and sponsor innovative programs that focus on the health of women and girls and educate physicians, dentists, researchers, therapists, nurses and other health professionals.

National Women's Health Resource Center - Provides health information that is original, objective, reviewed by medical experts and reflective of the advances in evidence-based health research.

OncoLink - University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center - Founded in 1994 by Penn cancer specialists with a mission to help cancer patients, families, health care professionals and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge.

Oncology Nursing Society - The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is a professional organization of over 37,000 registered nurses and other healthcare providers dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research, and administration in oncology nursing.

Patient Advocate Foundation - Provide effective mediation and arbitration services to patients to remove obstacles to healthcare including medical debt crisis, insurance access issues and employment issues for patients with chronic, debilitating and life-threatening illnesses.

Sisters Network - Sisters Network® Inc. is committed to increasing local and national attention to the devastating impact that breast cancer has in the African American community.

The Wellness Community - The Cancer Support Community is an international non-profit dedicated to providing support, education and hope to people affected by cancer.  As the largest employer of psychosocial oncology mental health professionals in the United States, the organization offers a network of personalized services and education for all people affected by cancer.

Y-Me - Breast Cancer Network of Strength provides immediate, free emotional relief to anyone affected by breast cancer.

Young Survival Coalition - Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is the premier international organization dedicated to the critical issues unique to young women and breast cancer.

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