Connect to other online resources
The Internet is full of information on breast cancer.
CancerInformation.com is a great place to start learning about breast cancer, how
it’s treated, and some of the ways the disease can impact daily life. And this Web
site is designed to support you through every step of your experience with cancer,
from diagnosis to moving on after treatment.
But you may find that, at some point, you want to delve deeper into a particular
topic, or find support groups where you live. There are many places to look online
for this information. Here are a few sites to consider.
NOTE: CancerInformation.com has provided you with relevant links to important information
at Web sites beyond our stated Privacy Policy. Please review the Privacy Policy of every
Web site you visit.
Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW)
www.aosw.org
AOSW is a patient advocacy group that connects patients and their families and caregivers
with essential community, state, national, and international resources. The site
is designed to increase awareness about the social, emotional, educational, and
spiritual needs of patients with cancer through research, writing, workshops, and
lectures.
Breastcancer.org
Visit Breastcancer.org
A breast cancer diagnosis requires extra care and consideration regarding diet and
exercise. Access healthy recipes and learn how your nutritional needs will vary
before, during, and after treatment.
The Breast Cancer Network of Strength (BCNS)
Visit Breast Cancer Network of Strength
Breast Cancer Network of Strength provides immediate emotional relief to anyone
affected by breast cancer. YourShoes™ is Breast Cancer Network of Strength’s
peer support program that includes a 24/7 breast cancer support center staffed by
trained breast cancer survivors providing peer support through a toll-free hotline,
e-mail, and support groups. This service is available in multiple languages.
Cancer.Net
888-651-3038
Cancer.net
A service of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Updates on research
and clinical trials, information on side effect management, caregiver issues, and
the needs of the newly diagnosed.
CancerCare
800-813-HOPE (4673)
www.cancercare.org
A nonprofit agency devoted to offering professional services to people of all ages,
with all types of cancer, at any stage of the disease. The CancerCare mission is
to provide free professional help to people with all cancers through counseling,
education, information, referral, and direct financial assistance.
Cancer Information Service
800-4-CANCER (422-6237)
cancer.gov
Free public service of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the nation's primary
agency for cancer research.
Cancer Support Community (the Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club)
888-793-WELL (9355)
www.thewellnesscommunity.org
Professionally led support groups, educational workshops, and mind/body classes
utilizing the Patient Active Concept. Free services in local communities nationwide,
and in Japan and Israel.
ChemoCare
Visit
ChemoCare.com
ChemoCare provides the latest information on chemotherapy to patients and caregivers.
Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE)
Visit
FORCE
Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE) is an organization for women at high
risk for breast and ovarian cancers due to genetics (BRCA gene-positive) or family
history.
Oncology Tools
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
A service of the US Food and Drug Administration, the Center for Drug Evaluation
and Research provides information related to cancer and approved cancer drug therapies,
as well as reference tools and a patient liaison program.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
888-477-2669
www.pparx.org
This Web site for patients, caregivers, and loved ones provides information about
government-supported and private patient assistance programs. Visitors can search
a database of more than 1400 prescription drugs that are provided free of charge
by over 200 patient assistance programs across the United States.
The Reach to Recovery program
Visit Reach to Recovery
Connect with other women who’ve faced breast cancer. Find someone in your community,
or volunteer to receive peer support training and help others.
Young Survival Coalition (Y3)
Visit Young Survival Coalition
Young Survival Coalition is dedicated to the critical issues unique to young women
and breast cancer. YSC works with survivors, caregivers, and the medical, research,
advocacy, and legislative communities to increase the quality and quantity of life
for women ages 40 and under who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
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