Breast Cancer 

[Breast Self-Examination Instructions] [Diagnostic Information] [Epidemiology, including risk tools] [Fundraising] [Information and Resources] [Male Breast Cancer] 

Breast Self-Examination Instructions

• Breast Self-Exam - An illustrated description

• Buddy Check 25 - from TV station WEEK-25, Peoria, IL:  Send yourself a reminder on the 25th of each month to do your breast self-exam.

• CancerNet PDQ: Breast Cancer Screening - Describes several tools

Books on Cancer and Breast Cancer from Amazon.com 

Clinical Trials

• Cancer Research Foundation of America - Research plus cancer education; nonprofit organization

• Center Watch: Breast Cancer - Clinical trials listed by state

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Breast Cancer - Comprehensive list of clinical trials

• National Cancer Institute: Cancer Trials - Discusses what to expect from clinical trials and how they work

Diagnostic Information

• Breast Lump or Lesion Evaluation - Online management of breast disease information

• herSource's information about diagnosing breast cancer

• INFO Breast Cancer - Consumer site on diagnosis

Epidemiology (including risk tools)

• American Cancer Society statistics on breast cancer

• Breast Cancer Risk Calculator - By Dr. Steven B. Halls

• Cornell University Breast Cancer Environmental Risk Factors - Bibliography, fact sheets, and a newsletter

• Imaginis - U.S. and International breast cancer statistics

• Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Breast Cancer Screening - Overview of the genetics of breast cancer

• National Cancer Institute Lifetime Probability of Breast Cancer fact sheet, with information on risk factors

• OncoLink: Breast Cancer site on risk factors and prevention

Fundraisers

• Avon Breast Cancer Crusade

• Pink Ribbons Crusade - A not-for-profit charity dedicated to fighting breast cancer through a traveling exhibit featuring dresses belonging to the late Diana, Princess of Wales.

Information and Resources

• Adaptations - Breast forms, hats, sleep caps and wigs to help you look and feel better!

• AlphaCenter Information Resource Center - Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups, sponsored by the National Cancer Institute; information about breast cancer

• Ask NOAH About Breast Cancer - Huge collection of links to articles on breast cancer

• Association of Cancr Online Resources - Nonprofit organization providing information and family support

• Breast Cancer Center - For people with metastatic breast cancer

• Breast Cancer Fund - A nonprofit organization providing information, a newsletter, and links to resources

• Breast Cancer Information at BlackWomensHealth.com

• Breast Cancer Network - From the American Cancer Society; legislative action, information, and resources

• Breast Cancer Resource Center from HealingWell.com

• Breast Cancer Society of Canada - Information and research on breast cancer

• Breast Health - Your Decision - Online book with extensive information, from the U.S. Air Force

• BreastCancer.net - The latest news about breast cancer

• BreastCancer.org - Breast health issues, from Marisa Weiss, M.D.

• BreastLink - Breast cancer news, access to articles, from the Breast Cancer Care and Research Fund

• CancerLit: Breast Cancer - The very latest research from the National Cancer Institute

• Cancer Net: Breast Cancer Clinical Information - Statistics, treatment, clinical trials, support and coping, and much more

• Educare's Breast Cancer Network - Consulting to health professionals, patient resources, and many links

• Feminist Majority Foundation Online's Breast Cancer Information Center - Information and self care; includes breast self examination and information about mammography

• HealthTalk Interactive: Breast Cancer Education Network  - Information for breast cancer patients, their friends, and family members

• Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Research Foundation - Grassroots website on IBC, including information, resources, and support

• INFO Breast Cancer site - By a breast cancer survivor

• KidsCope - Organization to help children understand cancer and its treatment

• Living Beyond Breast Cancer - Site for survivors and anyone living with breast cancer

• Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - From the American Cancer Society, awareness about breast cancer

• Men's Crusade Against Breast Cancer (MCABC) - Support for husbands and families 

• National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO) - Network of breast cancer organizations providing education, information, resources, and referrals

• National Lymphadema Network - Lymphadema information for patients and health professionals

• National Breast Cancer Coalition - Political action and educational programs

• OncoLink: Types of Breast Cancer - Explains types and classifications of breast tumors; from the University of Pennsylvania

• Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - Sponsor of research and yearly Races for the Cure

• Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization - Information in English and Spanish; work of two breast cancer survivors

Male Breast Cancer

• American Cancer Society - What is Male Breast Cancer?  - Bilingual; provides information on breat cancer in men

• Breast Cancer in Men -Information, resources, and support

• CancerNet PDQ - From the National Cancer Institute

Reconstruction/Rehabilitation

• CancerBACUP Breast Reconstruction page - From the UK; includes online support

• Look Good...Feel Better - Beauty techniques for breast cancer patients

• Plastic Surgery Information - From the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Plastic Surgery Educational foundation

Treatment Options

• American Cancer Society (ACS) Breast Cancer Treatment site - Discusses surgical options, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and radiotherapy

• Breast Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Patients - From the National COmprehensive Cancer Network and the ACS

• BreastCancer.net newsroom on the newest treatments

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