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American Cancer Society
Nationwide,
community-based, voluntary
health organization dedicated to
eliminating cancer as a major
health problem through research,
education, advocacy and service.
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Breast Cancer Answers
Public Health
Institute site that offers a
unique collection of artwork and
personal stories from over 50
breast cancer survivors, their
families, and friends. Project's
aim is to raise awareness about
the disease, and to support and
empower the public.
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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.
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Imaginis
A resource on breast
health information for patients
and health care professionals.
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The National Alliance of Breast
Cancer (NABCO)
Network of breast
cancer organizations that
provides information, assistance
and referral to anyone with
questions about breast cancer.
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The National Breast Cancer
Coalition
The NBCC is a
grassroots effort in the fight
against breast cancer. In 1991,
the Coaltion was formed with one
mission, to eradicate breast
cancer through action and
advocacy.
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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.
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American Cancer Society.
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Y-ME National Breast Cancer
Organization
Provides support and
information to anyone who has
been touched by breast cancer.
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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.
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Government Sources
Complementary and Alternative Approaches
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alicethenics
Information about a
video containing exercises to
increase freedom of movement
after breast surgery.
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Breast Cancer Support and
Advocacy
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Mothers Supporting Daughters
with Breast Cancer
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.
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FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer
Empowered
A site offering
support for the at-risk
population.
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NABCO Support Group Resource
How to find a breast
cancer support group.
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SpeakEasy Breast Cancer Support
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Breast Friends, Inc.
In 1996 Lyn Wasserman faced breast cancer for the second time. She did not face
it alone. Throughout her treatment and recovery, Lyn was fortunate to have two
breast cancer survivors available for one-on-one support twenty-four hours a
day, seven days a week, and this good fortune was not lost on her. After her
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Casting for
Recovery
Breast cancer and fly-fishing? It may sound like a classic case of
strange bedfellows, but it actually makes a lot of sense.
The casting techniques
associated with the sport are a
great way to recover range of
motion after surgery. The
zen-like stillness, the play of
sunlight on the water, and the
paradox of relaxation and
concentration all serve to take
the mind away from stress. When
you toss in the benefit of
spending time with over a dozen
other women who are in the same
boat, so to speak, it all adds
up to a great idea – an idea
that makes a difference in the
lives of hundreds of women each
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MEN AGAINST
BREAST CANCER
"Our primary motivation is to target and
mobilize men in the fight to eradicate Breast Cancer."
To that end, Men Against Breast Cancer offers a Survival Skills for Men
program that was developed in conjunction with the Johns Hopkins Breast
Center. The goal is to "assist men in coping and being effective support
partners when breast cancer strikes their families."
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Breast Cancer
News/Information
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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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Johns Hopkins Breast Center
Breast cancer news,
announcements, events, seminars,
research highlights, support
programs, testimonials, a breast
cancer patients "Bill of Rights"
and a breast cancer e-zine.
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Mamm Magazine
A consumer magazine dedicated to women with
breast and reproductive cancers.
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Vital Options/the Group Room
A non-profit
organization using
communications technology, a
weekly live radio show called
The Group Room, to reach those
touched by cancer.
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General Health News
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Healthywomen.org
Presented by the
National Women's Health Resource
Center (NWHRC), Healthywomen.org
is the one-stop shop for women's
health information on the web.
This site includes content,
frequently asked questions and
consumer tips on fitness,
nutrition and disease
prevention, as well as
healthcare issues ranging from
teen health to pregnancy to
post-menopausal concerns.
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Online Calendar of Events
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NABCO Online Calendar
Upcoming breast
cancer and breast health-related
events throughout the year,
nationwide. Frequently-updated
Calendar can help you locate
conferences, medical meetings,
policy and advocacy-related
meetings, outdoor events,
outreach and fundraising
activities, corporate health
promotions, worksite programs
and locations for free or
low-cost screenings. |
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