National Breast CAncer Programs
African American
Breast Cancer Alliance
Dedicated to providing hope, awareness, education and support to African
American breast cancer survivors, their family members and the community.
American Cancer Society
A national health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a
major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing
suffering from cancer.
Breast Cancer Information
Center, Feminist Majority Foundation
Dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence,
FMF utilizes research and action to empower women economically, socially,
and politically.
Breast Cancer
Mailing Lists, Association of Cancer Online Resources
List of online support groups for people living with breast cancer and
those affected by it.
CancerCare
(AvonCares Program)
Provides financial assistance and relevant education and support services
to low-income, under- and uninsured, underserved women throughout the
country.
Celebrating Life Foundation
A non-profit organization devoted to educating the African American community
and women of color about the risk of breast cancer and improving survival
rates.
FORCE: Facing Our Risk
Of Cancer Empowered
A nonprofit organization for women who are at high risk of getting breast
and/or ovarian cancer due to their family history and genetic status.
HealingWell.com Breast Cancer Resource Center
Provides community, information, and resources for people living with and affected by breast cancer.
Ithaca Breast Cancer Alliance
A breast cancer organization providing support to residents
of
Tompkins County, New York.
Jane
Cusumano Foundation
Provides women with the latest information on breast cancer prevention,
as well as information that will enable them to take personal charge of
fighting this disease.
Johns
Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center
A multidisciplinary breast care program offering clinical and support
services, from screening and diagnosis to treatment and counseling, providing
high quality and cost-effective care.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Empowers all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible
with the best quality of life.
Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition
Defining breast cancer as a political issue, the Coalition challenges
all obstacles to the eradication of this disease.
National Breast Cancer Coalition
The nation's largest breast cancer advocacy group, with more than 600
member organizations and 70,000 individual members and supporters.
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program,
which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination,
and other cancer programs.
National Comprehensive Cancer
Network
An alliance of 19 of the world's leading cancer centers and an authoritative
source of information to help patients and health professionals make informed
decisions about cancer care.
National Lymphedema Network
Provides education and guidance to lymphedema patients, health care professionals,
and the general public on the prevention and management of primary and
secondary lymphedema.
Oncolink
A component of the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania,
this site presents comprehensive information about cancer for patients,
providers, and families.
SHARE
Offers peer-led support to women with breast or ovarian cancer, their
families, and friends.
Silent Spring Institute
A non-profit scientific research organization dedicated to identifying
the links between the environment and women's health, especially breast
cancer.
Sisters Network
Dedicated to increasing local and national attention to the devastating
impact that breast cancer has in the African American population.
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation
Supports innovative research and community-based outreach programs. The
Foundation funds research grants and supports education, screening and
treatment projects.
Susan Love, MD.Com
Dedicated to the eradication of breast cancer through education, research
and advocacy.
Women’s Information Network
Against Breast Cancer
Ensures that individuals from all socioeconomic backgrounds have rapid
access to current and relevant education, support, and information about
this disease.
Yahoo!
Breast Cancer News
Archived news on breast cancer culled from various sources. Updated frequently.
Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization
Ensures, through information, empowerment, and peer support, that no one
faces breast cancer alone.
Young Survival Coalition
Through advocacy and awareness seeks to educate the medical, research,
breast cancer and legislative communities to persuade them to address
breast cancer in women 40 and under. Also serves as a point of contact
for young women living with breast cancer.
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