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The National Cancer
Institute
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/breast
The National Cancer Institute is the Federal agency for cancer
research and training. This site has extensive, up-to-date
information on breast cancer.
American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community- based
voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a
major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and
diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education,
advocacy, and service.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
www.fhcrc.org/visitor/research/breast_cancer
Fred Hutchinson’s scientists are among the world best and are
uniquely positioned to study cancer from the cellular level to the
societal level, reducing the pain and suffering of this disease.
TheBreastCareSite.com
http://www.TheBreastCareSite.com
The BreastCareSite is dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle and
positive body image to all breast cancer survivors.
The American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
http://www.plasticsurgery.org
This site gives information about reconstruction and a referral
listing of surgeons across the country.
Cancerlinks
http://www.cancerlinks.org
Cancer Links provides an easy-to-use way to search the World Wide
Web for cancer information. It is arranged by topics which contain
links to specific information about different types of cancer and
its treatment.
www.cancerfacts.com
http://www.cancerfacts.com
The Cancer Profiler is located at cancerfacts.com. It was created by
nationally recognized oncologists and is based on scientific
research and literature. Cancer Profilers inform patients about
treatment options, side effects, questions for their physician and
likely outcomes; all personalized to a patients individual
situation.
CancerSource.com
http://cancersource.com/zones/cancer.cfm?DiseaseID=2
CancerSource.com offers a wealth of information and resources
related specifically to breast cancer.
The National Women's Health Resource Center
http://www.healthywomen.org
This site is dedicated to helping women make informed decisions
about their health. It is a national resource for information and
services.
Oncolink
http://www.oncolink.com
The University of Pennsylvania provides extensive cancer
information. The breast cancer section provides information on
genetics, screening, prevention, risk factors, treatment options,
support and miscellaneous information.
Support Groups
http://www.cancer.org/asp/search/mla/mla_global.asp?navToScreen=mla_0
This link will assist you in finding the
nearest office of the American Cancer Society from whom you can
obtain information regarding local support groups.
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