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Breast Cancer Hotlines and Information
American Cancer Society 1-800-ACS-2345
The American Cancer Society is a volunteer advocacy organization that works to eliminate cancer through prevention, lifesaving treatment, and research, education, and direct service. Their 24-hour hotline provides prerecorded information on a range of topics.
Cancer Information Service 1-800-4-CANCER (TTY 1-800-332-8615)
A free service provided by the National Cancer Institute, the Cancer Information Service is a public hotline to interpret and explain cancer research findings in clear and understandable language. Call Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm ET to speak with a live person; recorded information about cancer is available 24 hours per day.
Male Breast Cancer Hotline 1-772-589-1440 or 1-866-222-4441
The John W. Nick Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on educating the public about the dangers of male breast cancer.
Susan G. Komen Foundation 1-800-I'M-AWARE (1-800-462-9273)
The Komen Foundation operates a toll-free hotline staffed by trained volunteers whose lives have been affected by breast cancer. These volunteers have the latest information on breast health, and can offer accurate information on breast health and breast cancer. The hotline is open Monday through Friday 9 am to 4:30 pm, CT.
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization 1-800-221-2141** (En Espanol 1-800-986-9505 )
Y-ME's aim is to increase breast cancer awareness and ensure that no one faces breast cancer alone by providing information, empowerment and peer support. The group's 24-hour hotline is staffed by breast cancer survivors. Y-Me also offers a matching service that can bring a newly diagnosed breast cancer patient together with a survivor with a similar diagnostic or pathologic profile to facilitate understanding of the treatment process and to provide support.
**Interpreters for 150 languages available.
Línea de apoyo de 24 horas de Y-ME
1-800-986-9505 (español)
o bien 1-800-221-2141 (inglés, con intérpretes en 150 idiomas)
breastcancer.org
breastcancer.org is the premier source for breast cancer information on the Internet. The nonprofit organization provides a safe, respectful and welcoming web site where women and their loved ones can go to make sense of the complex medical and personal information about breast cancer. A Professional Advisory Board of more than 60 doctors, nurses, and researchers helps develop comprehensive content on this site, providing expertise on surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and hormonal therapies. The site offers over 2000 pages of original, peer–reviewed medical content and illustrations on every aspect of breast cancer.
Imaginis: The Breast Health Resource
Imaginis.com's content is comprehensive and covers areas relating to breast cancer such as prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment. It also covers related women's health topics such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, and ovarian cancer. Imaginis.com also contains extensive information about medical procedures such as angiography, biopsy, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, x-ray imaging, and radiation therapy. Imaginis Corporation is a privately held health services company.
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Sacramento Area Resources
Save Ourselves 24 hour hotline 1-800-422-9747
Save Ourselves, The Breast Cancer Organization of Sacramento, has a 24-hour telephone hotline that provides a support network for those who are newly diagnosed and would like to speak with trained hotline counselors who are breast cancer survivors.
Shalom, Sacramento Korean American Cancer Support Group Bilingual help-line - (916) 879-2222
Shalom has established a bilingual help-line service to assist Korean Americans in the Sacramento area.
Mercy Breast Cancer Resource Binder (FREE) - (916) 851-2081
The Mercy Foundation, provides free resource binders to women in the greater Sacramento area who have been newly diagnosed with breast cancer. It is paid for by the Mercy Cancer C.A.R.E. Program (Compassion, Access, Resources, and Education) and supported in part by the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the American Cancer Society. This binder is full of pamphlets and information including diagnosis, treatment options, nutrition, and more. I received my binder during chemo but wish I had it earlier. Call (916) 851-2081 to request a binder. Contributions to support this program are appreciated. Call (916) 851-2700 to support the Mercy Cancer C.A.R.E. Program.
Sacramento Region Breast Cancer Resource Guide
This Guide contains a comprehensive listing of breast health and breast cancer resources, including regional and national organizations, support groups, counseling, child care, screening, diagnosis, treatment and financial assistance. It is designed to help individuals to make better informed decisions and to take charge of their health. No other resource guide provides this amount of comprehensive information or offers this service.
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Lymphedema Resources
Lymphedema Therapist Directory - Nationwide
Klose Training and Consulting compiled this directory for the purposes of referral, increased access to MLD/CDT trained therapists and for networking amongst healthcare professionals working with lymphedema. The directory lists therapists who have completed their training in Manual Lymph Drainage and Complete Decongestive Therapy (Lymphedema Therapy).
Therapists I've met and recommend:
Lymphedema Services
Lin Coleman, CLT-LANA (530) 272-9093
10654 Walker Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Lymphedema treatment center. Provides evaluation, self-care, therapy and maintenance. Fee for service. Medicare is accepted. Videos Available - Rental Cost 5.00
Lymphedema Treatment Center
Hallie Aldridge, RN, CLT-LANA (916) 966-2213
Sonja Maul, PT, CLT-LANA
7529 Sunset Ave., Suite C-3
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Independent lymphedema treatment center. Provides evaluation, treatment, education, supplies and garments. Physical therapy services available. Fee for service. Sliding fee scale available.
Additional Therapists
Vanderbilt Cancer Rehabilitation Center
John Vanderbilt Jr., CLT, PT (916) 847-0428
2550 Douglas Blvd., Suite 100
Roseville, CA
Email: VanderbiltPT@aol.com
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Northern California Support Groups
Davis
Y-ME Peer Support Group - Meets the 4th Monday of every month, 2nd Monday in December. Call 530-753-3940 for more information.
Oakland
Women's Cancer Resource Center has several peer support groups. Call (510)420-7900 for more information or to sign up for a group.
Palo Alto
Community Breast Health Project has support groups in the following areas: Couples Support Group, DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ) Support Group , Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group, Recovery & Renewal Group (Ongoing Support After Treatment) and Young Women’s Breast Cancer Support Group. Please call the Helpline for more information at (650) 326-6686.
Roseville
Adult Family Members & Friends of Cancer Patients - 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Family and friends of cancer patients experience emotional turmoil as well. This on-going support group provides a safe and confidential atmosphere to share concerns regarding your adjustment to a loved one's cancer and learn new coping skills and self care. For more information and to register please call (916) 781-1634.
Women With Breast Cancer - 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6-7:30 p.m., and the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m. at Sutter Roseville Medical Center. Call (916) 781-1634 for more information or to register.
Sacramento
Knock Out Breast Cancer - Sacramento - I'm trying to created an on-line meeting place and support group for Sacramento area women affected by breast cancer. This is a place to share information on local resources or just converse with others. Join through yahoo groups or contact me for help in joining.
Save Ourselves Support Group - English. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month. Contact Cass Brown Capel, PhD at (530) 886-8888 or (916) 787-8787.
Latina Breast Cancer Support Group - (Save Ourselves) - Spanish. Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month. Contact Angie Mejia at (916) 267-3303.
Save Ourselves ha estado organizando grupos de apoyo para mujeres con cancer de seno en el area de Sacramento por mas de 10 anos.
A fin de incluir a todas las mujeres Latinas en el area de Sacramento, se ofrecen sesiones de grupos de apoyo tanto en ingles como en espano. Los grupos mensuales de apoyo gratuito son durigidos por un consejero professional bilingue en un ambient organizado y seguro. Los familiars y amigos son bienvenidos y se les motive a asistir y participar en las sesiones. Para obtener mas informacion acerca de los grupos de apoyo para Latinas con cancer de seno ofrecidos por Save Ourselves, contacte (916) 448-5432.
Lesbian Breast Cancer Support Group - (Save Ourselves). Meets the 3rd Monday of the month. Contact Roxanne Hardenburgh at (916) 920-7870.
San Francisco
Bay Area Young Women's Support and Activist Group - (Breast Cancer Action). Meets the 4th Sunday of every month. Contact Angela Padilla at (415) 773-5805 or apadilla@orrick.com
This is a support and activist group for young women (under age 45) living with breast cancer. The group is facilitated by Merijane Block, a 13-year survivor of breast cancer who was diagnosed when she was 38. Everyone is welcome to attend—women who are newly diagnosed, in treatment, post-treatment, long time survivors, and women with primary or metastatic cancer; also, single women, married women, young moms, straight and lesbian women. This is the only support and networking group of its kind in the Bay Area!
San Jose
Bay Area Breast Cancer Network - All Support Groups are led by licensed professionals and are in the following categories: Primary Diagnosis, Transition Group, Recurrence Diagnosis, Couples Workshop. Please call the BABCN office at (408) 261-1425 to register.
Santa Cruz
WomenCARE - WomenCARE offers many FREE support groups, for women with all kinds of cancer. Each support group is led by a trained facilitator who follows the WomenCARE philosophy as she helps the group create a "safe haven" for sharing. Groups include drop-in, post treatment, advanced, and Spanish-speaking. WomenCARE can help you decide which group is right for you. There is a separate support group for friends and family, providing a place to meet others who understand. Call to Register: (831) 457-CARE (2273).
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Online Communities
American Cancer Society Survivors Network
A community of cancer survivors, families and friends! We have been touched by cancer in many ways similar to you and would like to share our experience, strength, and hope. Only those of us who have been there can truly understand. This site is completely non-commercial and provides a private, secure way to find and communicate with others who share your interests and experiences.
The Avon Breast Cancer Online Support Group/Bulletin Board
The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Survivors' bulletin board is a support system designated for breast cancer patients and survivors.
Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia
The BCANS Support forum is an open (public) bulletin board for the discussion of breast cancer. This means that you will find many varied discussions on this subject. Everyone is welcome - you will find people who are newly diagnosed, people with advanced breast cancer, family members/caregivers, healthcare providers and so on.
Inflammatory Breast Cancer Help and Support
Information about IBS and an online support list with about 400 members.
Susan G. KIomen Breast Cancer Foundation
Online message boards.
The Wellness Community
Online Support Groups in The Virtual Wellness Community are free, password protected weekly groups led by trained professionals. Online Support Groups are available for any person with any type of cancer and for the loved ones of people with cancer.
Yahoo Groups
A yahoo group is where people with a shared interest meet, get to know each other, and stay informed. There are many breast cancer support groups on yahoo groups.
Young Survival Coalition
The Young Survival Coalition's Bulletin Boards are a wonderful place to meet other young women living with breast cancer, to share information, stories, ideas, support, advice and friendship, and are not meant to replace the advice of a doctor or a therapist.
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Retreats
Camp Mak-A-Dream - Missoula, Montana
Mak-A-Dream is operated by Children's Oncology Camp Foundation and is a medically supervised, cost-free camp for children (ages 6-13), teens (ages 14-18) and young adults (ages 19-25) with cancer and their siblings (ages 6-17).
Camp Mak-A-Dream also hosts retreats for adults with cancer each fall - the Ovarian Cancer Survivor's Retreat in September and the Women's Cancer Retreat in October.
Commonweal Cancer Help Program - Bolinas, California
The Commonweal Cancer Help Program (CCHP) is a week-long retreat for people with cancer. Our goal is to help participants live better and, where possible, longer lives. The Cancer Help Program addresses the unmet needs of people with cancer.
First Descents - Vail, Colorado and Kalispell, Montana
First Descents strives to become the leader in innovative camps supporting young adults with cancer. Using kayaking, extreme sports and professional athletes, First Descents offers young adults with cancer outdoor experiences that will forever change their lives.
Harmony Hill Cancer Retreats - Union Washington
Harmony Hill’s cancer retreats are weekend residential programs that help those facing cancer, and their loved ones, cope with the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of cancer. Through stress reduction skills, guided imagery, daily support groups for learning and sharing, yoga, and massage, participants facilitate their own healing and restore quality of life.
Life Beyond Cancer - Tuscan, Arizona
Life Beyond Cancer is a four-day retreat for women cancer survivors focusing on issues related to wellness after cancer treatment, along with self and community advocacy. Participants experience a variety of workshops, lectures and group activities that will enable them to return to their local communities to begin support services and advocacy programs, while having a meaningful personal experience.
Smith Farm Center for the Healing Arts Cancer Help Program - Comus, Maryland
Smith Farm Center retreats and programs foster internal healing, stimulate creative and spiritual resources, enhance living and complement mainstream medical care.
Stowe Weekend of Hope - Stowe, Vermont
The Stowe Weekend of Hope is an annual forum for education, enlightenment and recreation for cancer patients and survivors with any type of cancer, and their families – the focus is to inspire, educate and celebrate the lives of people living with cancer. This unique event addresses the complex challenges and needs of people with cancer at any stage of their disease. Cancer presents families with many challenges - physical, emotional, spiritual and financial. May 4-6, 2007.
Sunstone Cancer Support Foundation - Tucson, Arizona
Sunstone Healing Center offers the following retreats for cancer survivors, caregivers, and health care professionals. Individuals will be able to explore the significant issues and emotions raised by a cancer diagnosis, whether patient, caregiver, support person, or health care professional; and participate in activities and informational sessions designed to educate and enhance feelings of wellness and control.
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California Organizations
California Breast Cancer Research Program
The California Breast Cancer Research Program (CBCRP) was established pursuant to passage by the California Legislature of the 1993 Breast Cancer Act (i.e., AB 2055 (B. Friedman) [Chapter 661, Statutes of 1993] and AB 478 (B. Friedman) [AB 478, Statutes of 1993]). The program is responsible for administering funding for breast cancer research in the State of California. The mission of the CBCRP is to eliminate breast cancer by leading innovation in research, communication, and collaboration in the California scientific and lay communities.
California Department of Health Services - Cancer Detection Section
In California Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts provides free breast exams and mammograms for low-income, uninsured or underinsured women age 40 and older who qualify. Call 1-800-511-2300 today to see if you qualify.
Northern California Cancer Center
NCCC is dedicated to preventing cancer through population-based research and community education. An independent organization, NCCC is an established, nationally recognized leader in understanding who gets cancer and why, and how to improve the quality of life for individuals living with cancer.
Bay Area (also see specific cty, i.e., San Francisco, Oakland, etc.)
To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation
To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation (formerly Marin Breast Cancer Council) is a nonprofit volunteer organization whose members are breast cancer survivors, friends and supporters. They raise funds through three annual fundraising events, and grant those funds to San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit organizations that help people who are dealing with breast cancer or who have breast health concerns.
Davis
Y-ME Northern California
The mission of Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization is to ensure through information, empowerment and peer support that no one faces breast cancer alone.
Imperial County
Between Women - Brawley
Between Women is the only advocacy, educational and support organization in California's Imperial Valley devoted exclusively to breast health. They provide support services for local women undergoing treatment for breast cancer and are dedicated to promoting awareness and education about the disease throughout the community. Members also advocate with legislators for better laws for breast cancer patients.
Cancer Resource Center of the Desert - El CentroThe Cancer Resource Center of the Desert is a community organization dedicated to providing service to educate, guide and empower the cancer patient and family through the cancer journey. Their vision is a community without cancer. They are committed to Conquering cancer one person at a time.
Lodi
Pink October - Lodi
This year's goal is to provide low cost health screenings and mammograms to uninsured or underinsured women 40 and over who may not otherwise be able to afford them, and to educate women about the importance of early detection and setting a personal action plan for their breast health. Monies raised from Pink October activities go toward funding these goals as well as contributing to the American Cancer Society.
Los Angeles
Women of Essence Support Group
Women of Essence is committed to increasing local and national attention on the devastating impact of breast cancer on the African-American community. The primary objective of this organization is to provide a strong support base and an emotional safe haven for breast cancer survivors to express their fears, frustrations, and concerns. They provide updates breast cancer educational information, to teach each member and non-member how to take responsibility for their own health, so that they can reclaim a sense of control in their lives.
Oakland
Women's Cancer Resource Center of Oakland, CA
SCRC's mission is to empower women with cancer to be active and informed consumers and survivors; to provide community for women with cancer and their supporters; to educate the general community about cancer; and to be actively involved in the struggle for a life-affirming, cancer-free society.
Sacramento
Albie Carson Breast Cancer Foundtion
This Foundation was created in memory of Albie Carson who succumbed to breast cancer on July 4, 2002. AWARENESS: “Albie Aware” sounds like “I’ll be aware” and that’s the foundation's purpose: To make people aware of cancer PREVENTION methods through nutrition and exercise, to encourage self-examination and a follow-up doctor’s appointment for early DETECTION, to be aware of the diagnostic testing available to determine the best TREATMENT for breast cancer and the early detection of a recurrence, and to provide financial assistance when these tests are not covered by the insurance provider.
Breaking Barriers, Sacramento
Serves those living with HIV or Breast Cancer in the greater Sacramento area. Breaking Barriers offers the following services to our clients: Transit Partners, Household Help, Food Delivery, Yard Work, Moving Assistance, Furniture/Clothing/Household Items requests, and our buddy/companion program One to One. In certain cases, some clients may qualify for direct emergency financial assistance (DEFA).
Necessities Bag Sacramento"Necessities Bag Sacramento is a non-profit, 501(c) 3 organization that provides mastectomy patients with the Necessities Bag, a tote filled with comfort and wound care supplies and information to aid recovery, and also provides a resource for surgeons and nurses to improve communication with patients about the challenges of breast cancer surgery." The suggested donation for a Necessities Bag is $50. However, contributions of any amount are truly appreciated. Donations are tax deductible. All donations are acknowledged in writing for tax purposes. Contact Necessities Bag Sacramento at sacramento@necessitiesbag.org or PO Box 160201, Sacramento, CA 95816.
Save Ourselves
Save Ourselves Breast Cancer Organization of Sacramento has been providing support, education, and advocacy services since 1991. All of these services are provided at no cost and all persons from the Sacramento region are eligible.
Shalom, Sacramento Korean American Cancer Support Group
Shalom was founded in September 2003 by a Korean-American oncology pharmacist and two breast cancer patients to help Korean-Americans in the Greater Sacramento Area understand, prevent and conquer breast cancer through education and support programs. Shalom's goal is to increase awareness of breast cancer resources and educate Korean American women about breast health and breast cancer prevention, screening, and treatment. It also aims to improve the lives of Korean American breast cancer patients, family members, caregivers, and loved ones through cancer support services. Shalom has created a Korean-language newsletter to promote breast cancer awareness and educate members of the community. They plan to distribute the newsletter to Korean churches, restaurants, markets and businesses in the Sacramento area. Shalom's bilingual help-line is(916) 879-2222.
YWCA Sacramento ENCOUREplus
Free breast exams and mammograms for low income women. Exercise and support groups for breast cancer survivors. Call (916) 264-8066 for more information.
San Francisco
Breast Cancer Action
Breast Cancer Action (BCA) carries the voices of people affected by breast cancer to inspire and compel the changes necessary to end the epidemic. Founded by a group of women who realized the power of community, BCA was born from a need for a grassroots organization with a unique understanding of the political, economic, and social context of breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Emergency Fund
Breast Cancer Emergency Fund (BCEF) provides short-term emergency financial assistance to low-income San Franciscans battling breast cancer. Many people with breast cancer have no health insurance and are unable to work during their illness or treatment, adding a huge financial toll to an already difficult struggle. BCEF helps clients avoid eviction or utility shut-off, improve the quality of their lives and maintain stable housing during their illness.
Carlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic
Offers free complementary alternative medical treatments to low income women with cancer. Services include acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Western herbs, homeopathy, massage, and therapeutic imagery.
Latina Breast Cancer Agency
Women Caring for Women/Mujeres Cuidando Mujeres (MCM) is a program designed to provide culturally sensitive, language appropriate breast health and cervical cancer information to low-income, uninsured or underserved Latina women residing in San Francisco County and San Mateo County.
Shanti Lifelines Breast Cancer Services
The LifeLines Breast Cancer Program, initiated in July 2001, provides practical assistance and emotional support to underserved women and men with breast cancer. All of our services are free of charge and confidential, available to anyone living in San Francisco diagnosed with breast cancer. We can meet you at your home, at the LifeLines office, or wherever you feel most comfortable to make sure you get the services you need. Please contact Giselle Clark-Ibáñez, Case Manager, at gibanez@shanti.org or 415-674-4781 to learn more.
San Jose
Bay Area Breast Cancer Network
Bay Area Breast Cancer Network (BABCN) is a non-profit, organization committed to finding the cause, prevention and cure for breast cancer through Education, Support and Advocacy. Formed by a small group of breast cancer survivors in 1990, BABCN was created to increase awareness about breast health and breast cancer, provide information and support services to women, and positively effect public policy at the State and Federal level.
Santa Cruz
WomenCARE
WomenCARE offers a safe haven where women who are making the cancer journey will find mutual support, shared experience and open hearts. Throughout diagnosis, healing, surviving or dying, our mission is to provide FREE cancer advocacy, resources, education and support to women with cancer, to their families and friends, and to healthcare practitioners working in the field.
Tustin
Y-ME Southland California
Southern California affliate of Y-ME organization. Support Groups, Open Door Meetings, Events.
Yuba City
Pink October - Yuba City
Pink October is a month-long awareness campaign committed to increasing awareness of the importance of women receiving breast cancer exams and mammogram screenings on a regular basis. Breast exams should be part of every woman's routine starting at age 25 and by 40, women should have annual mammogram screenings. (A family history of breast cancer requires that mammogram screening begin sooner.)
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National Organizations
Academey of Lymphatic Studies
Academy of Lymphatic Studies: Since 1994, The Academy of Lymphatic Studies has been the leading school in the U.S. for the training and certification of health care professionals in Manual Lymph Drainage and Complete Decongestive Therapy.
American Breast Cancer Foundation
The American Breast Cancer Foundation is a registered 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. Their mission is to provide a fighting chance to every life threatened by breast cancer no matter what age, race, sex, or financial challenge through screening assistance programs, research, and support for breast cancer patients and their families.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community- based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices.
Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade
The mission of the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade is to raise funds and awareness for advancing access to care and finding a cure for breast cancer, with a focus on the medically underserved. From its launch in 1992 through 2005, the multi-faceted initiatives of the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade have raised and returned more than $400,000,000 to the breast cancer cause worldwide. Funding is awarded to five areas: breast cancer education and awareness, screening and diagnosis, access to treatment, support services and scientific research. Avon now supports programs for breast cancer in some 50 countries around the world, with the U.S. program the largest in scope and funds raised.
Circle of Hope Lymphedema Foundation, Inc.
The Circle of Hope Lymphedema Foundation, Inc., is a Nationally recognized nonprofit organization founded in 1999 by Jeanne B. Tassis, a 23 year Breast Cancer Survivor and 21 year Lymphedema Patient. The foundation provides educational programs, professional and patient awareness and education by disseminating information about lymphedema, awareness, prevention and management and also supports research for the disease known as Lymphedema.
Breast Cancer Fund
In response to the public health crisis of breast cancer, the Breast Cancer Fund identifies – and advocates for elimination of – the environmental and other preventable causes of the disease. Founded in 1992, the Breast Cancer Fund works from the knowledge that breast cancer is not simply a personal tragedy, but a public health priority that demands action from all.
Breast Cancer Prevention Fund The Breast Cancer Prevention Fund is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to save women's lives by promoting prevention and early detection of breast cancer through awareness and education, and providing funds to pay for mammograms for uninsured women.
breastcancer.org
breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer. Their mission is to help women and their loved ones make sense of the complex medical and personal information about breast cancer, so they can make the best decisions for their lives.
The Cancer Project
The Cancer Project is a collaborative effort of physicians, researchers, and nutritionists who have joined together to educate individuals, families, and the public on the benefits of a healthy diet for cancer prevention and survival.
CancerCare
CancerCare is a national non-profit organization that provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved.
Cure Breast Cancer
CureBreastCancer, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing breast health awareness and education to all women and their families. Working through the dedicated volunteers, CBC has consistently returned over 90% of all contributions to the community through its programs and services.
Dr. Ernie Bodai, CEO of CureBreastCancer, Inc, and a Kaiser Permanente Surgeon, in a continuing effort to support research, led the all-volunteer, grassroots lobbying effort to create the Breast Cancer Research Postal Stamp. The money raised from the sale of the stamp is divided between the National Institutes of Health and the Defense Department's Health Research Division, as called for by Congress.
Gilda's Club Worldwide
Gilda's Club is a special place where the focus is on living with cancer. And where men, women and children with any kind of cancer and their family members and friends can plan and build life-changing emotional and social support.
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
The mission of the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF) is to ensure public awareness of gynecologic cancer prevention, early diagnosis and proper treatment as well as supports research and training related to gynecologic cancers.
Feel Your BoobiesThe Feel Your Boobies Foundation was born in 2004 when a young breast cancer survivor simply designed a tee shirt for her friends. It has expanded into an international awareness campaign focused on using innovative methods for young people to talk about breast cancer. Feel Your Boobies has funky apparel and is a great way to raise awareness and support their Foundation. A non-profit 501(c)3 organization, they are funded solely through proceeds from merchandise sales and donations.
Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research FoundationThe Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation are dedicated to the advancement of research of inflammatory breast cancer, leading to finding its causes and increasing the effectiveness of its treatment. Increasing awareness of IBC symptoms, leading to earlier and better clinical methods of detection and diagnosis is the other principal activity to which we are dedicated.
John W. Nick FoundationA non-profit organization focused on educating the public about the dangers of male breast cancer.
Lance Armstrong Foundation
The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) believes that in the battle with cancer, unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything. Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist, Lance Armstrong, the LAF provides the practical information and tools people living with cancer need to live strong.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
As a national education and support organization, LBBC's 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. We hope the information and support offered on this site brings you comfort, empowers you to ask questions and enables you to make sound choices about healthcare that will help you manage a breast cancer diagnosis, through treatment and beyond. Their mission is to empower all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life.
Look Good Feel Better
Look Good. . .Feel Better offers a free program that helps improve the self-image, appearance, and quality of life of people undergoing cancer treatment by teaching beauty techniques to help them cope with the appearance related consequences of cancer treatment and restore their appearance and self-confidence through active learning in group, one-on-one, or self help situations.
Lymphatic Research Foundation
The Lymphatic Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for profit organization whose mission is to advance research of the lymphatic system and to find the cause of and cure for lymphatic diseases, lymphedema, and related disorders.
Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation
It is Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation mission “To provide an opportunity for metastatic breast cancer patients to fulfill a dream or wish. It is our intention to provide cancer patients with a special time of 'Making Memories' together with their families, a chance that might not have become a reality without the assistance of the Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation."
The Mautner Project The Mautner Project improves the health of lesbians, bisexual, and transgender women who partner with women, and their families, through advocacy, education, research, and direct service. We envision a healthcare system that is guided by social justice and responsive to the needs of all people. Listed in CFC directory as Mary Helen Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer.
Men Against Breast Cancer
Men Against Breast Cancer (MABC) is the first national non-profit organization to provide targeted support services to educate and empower men to be effective caregivers when breast cancer strikes a female loved one; as well as, target and mobilize men to be active participants in the fight against breast cancer.
Mothers Supporting Daughters With Breast Cancer
MSDBC is a national nonprofit organization co-founded by a mother (Charmayne Dierker) and her daughter (Lillie Shockney) in March 1995. The support services provided by this organization are free and are designed to help mothers who have daughters battling breast cancer.
National Breast Cancer Coalition
The National Breast Cancer Coalition is a grassroots advocacy effort in the fight against breast cancer. In 1991, the Coalition was formed with one mission - to eradicate breast cancer through action and advocacy.
National Breast Cancer Foundation
The National Breast Cancer Foundation mission is to save lives by increasing awareness of breast cancer through education and by providing mammograms for those in need.
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of eight agencies that compose the Public Health Service (PHS) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The NCI, established under the National Cancer Act of 1937, is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training.
National Lymphedema Network
The National Lymphedema Network (NLN) is an internationally recognized non-profit organization founded in 1988 by Saskia R.J. Thiadens, R.N. to provide 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. The NLN is supported by tax-deductible donations and is a driving force behind the movement in the U.S. to standardize quality treatment for lymphedema patients nationwide. In addition, the NLN supports research into the causes and possible alternative treatments for this often incapacitating, long-neglected condition. The mission of the NLN is to create awareness of lymphedema through education and to promote and support the availability of quality medical treatment for all individuals at risk for or affected by lymphedema.
Pregnant With Cancer Network
The Pregnant with Cancer Network is a national non-profit organization for women diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy. Our mission is to connect women who are pregnant with cancer with other women who have been pregnant with the same type of cancer. These women are here to lend support, offer hope and share their experiences with one another through phone and e-mail conversation.
Sisters Network Inc.
Founded in 1994, Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI) is the first national African American breast cancer survivorship organization. Over the last ten years, the 501 © 3 organization has solidified its position as the national voice and a leader in the African American woman's fight against breast cancer.
Susan Love MD Website
The website for women.
Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation
The mission is to end breast cancer in ten years.
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
For more than 20 years, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has been a global leader in the fight against breast cancer through its support of innovative research and community-based outreach programs. Working through a network of U.S. and international Affiliates and events like the Komen Race for the Cure®, the Komen Foundation is fighting to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by funding research grants and supporting education, screening and treatment projects in communities around the world.
The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community is an international non-profit organization dedicated to providing free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. Through participation in professionally-led support groups, educational workshops, nutrition and exercise programs, and mind/body classes, people affected by cancer learn vital skills that enable them to regain control, reduce isolation and restore hope regardless of the stage of their disease. Today, there are 21 Wellness Communities around the United States , 28 satellite centers, two abroad in Tel Aviv and Tokyo, five in development, and online at The Virtual Wellness Community.
Women's Cancer Network
The WCN is an interactive web site dedicated to informing women around the world about gynecologic cancer. Their goal is to assist women who have developed cancer, as well as their families, to understand more about the disease, learn about treatment options, and gain access to new or experimental therapies.
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
The mission of Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization is to ensure through information, empowerment and peer support that no one faces breast cancer alone.
Young Survival CoalitionThe Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is the only international, non-profit network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues that are unique to young women and breast cancer. Through action, advocacy and awareness, the YSC seeks to educate the medical, research, breast cancer and legislative communities and to persuade them to address breast cancer in women 40 and under. The YSC also serves as a point of contact for young women living with breast cancer.
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