Breast
Cancer Organizations
American
Breast Cancer Foundation - Information, resources and
more. Dedicated to spreading the word and stopping the disease,
this group sponsors mammograms with help from online donations.
American Cancer
Society - If you're looking for survivors' stories, treatment options, resources, or
general information this site has it all.
Avon's Breast
Cancer Awareness Crusade - Funding for education and access programs
AND a treasure chest of stories.
CancerBACUP - Provides information and emotional
support for patients, their families and health professionals. Recognized as
the foremost provider of information in the UK.
Cancer Black Care - CBC addresses the cultural and
emotional needs of black people affected by cancer, as well as their families,
friends and careers. UK based.
Cancer Care, Inc. - A great site!! Lots of resources
and survivors stories. The hot line and information services are on the short list of
contenders for the best on the net!
FECS, Federation of
European Cancer Societies - Working to create a worldwide
system of accreditation for oncologists this professional organization's site provides listings of events and educational resources.
Friends in Need - Fin
provides a refreshing stop on the cyber highway. Chats, breast cancer information and much
more...
The Georgia
Breast Cancer Coalition - The State of Georgia is well served by
this group. A wealth of local information.
Gilda's
Club - Named for Gilda Radner, this national (US) organization
provides a safe haven, information and resources for people with breast cancer
and their families.
IBC Research
Foundation - IBC (Inflammatory Breast Cancer) Research Foundation
provides information and support on this form of cancer.
The
International Cancer Alliance for Research and Education - ICARE is
a non-profit organization which provides cancer information to each patient as
well as their physician on an on-going, and person-to-person
basis.
MAMMOCARE
- A Ghanaian, Non-profit, Non-Governmental Organization dedicated to
promoting Breast Cancer Awareness, Screening and Information in Ghana.
The Mautner
Project for Lesbians with Cancer - This site is involved with raising awareness and funds for breast cancer Volunteers refer women to
lesbian-sensitive doctors, therapists and clergy.
The National Alliance
of Breast Cancer Organizations - Bookmark this site or add it to
your favorites! Many resources and clear information.
National
Cancer Institute of Canada - Canada offers many organization to find
information and join the fight against breast cancer. This is one of the best
in the country.
NCI - CancerNet, the National Cancer Institute
- Almost a case of too much information, this site provides every type of
resource from information on grants to support groups in your area.
Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation - Founded by the sister of a victim.
They fund research, run a hotline, and other activities too numerous to
mention. Their mission is eradicating the disease - ASAP!!
You Are Not Alone - A high dose
Chemotherapy patient peer support group with articles on recent chemo topics.
Y-ME
National Breast Cancer Organization - Information, advocacy,
and twenty four hour, toll free English and Spanish hotline provide
information for men and women with breast cancer.