Breast Cancer Resources
General information
- American Cancer Society – reliable information on cancer
- BreastCancer.org – reference site developed by oncologist with easy-to-understand information
- Cancer.Net – oncologist-approved cancer information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Cancerwise – news and information from University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- National Breast Cancer Foundation – increasing awareness through education and by providing mammograms for those in need
- National Cancer Institute/U.S. National Institutes of Health – comprehensive information about breast cancer
Emotional support
- BreastCancerStories.org – breast cancer patients and caregivers can share their stories and connect with others
- Breast Friends – offering hope and inspiration
- LIVESTRONG – Lance Armstrong Foundation
- Mothers Supporting Daughters with Breast Cancer – support for mothers with daughters battling breast cancer
- Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation – breast cancer information and free e-newsletter with events and fundraising opportunities
- Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization – information, empowerment and peer support so that no one faces breast cancer alone
Lymphedema
- National Lymphedema Network – information and education about lymphedema
Breast reconstruction
- BreastImplantSafety.org – plastic surgeon-provided information on breast implant options
- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons – an explanation of procedures provided by the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Nutrition
- Caring4Cancer – excellent resource about nutrition and cancer, including recipes, tips and hints
- American Institute for Cancer Research – information about diet and nutrition
Genetic testing
- Myriad – information about the genetic BRCA test for breast and ovarian cancer
Treatment sites
- Chemocare.com – information about chemotherapy
- Mammosite.org – information about radiation treatment
Clinical trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov – federal and private clinical research
- National Cancer Institute/U.S. National Institutes of Health – information service covering a wide range of topics, including clinical trials
Shopping!
- The Breast Cancer Site – purchases help other breast cancer patients
