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Additional Resources
Breast Cancer Information & Support
BreastCancer.Org: www.breastcancer.org
BreastCancer.org is committed to providing an overall summary of the disease. It summarizes the risks, symptoms, treatment, recovery, and research concerning breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Research Foundation: www.bcrfcure.org
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is an organization that strives to raise awareness and money used for finding a cure for breast cancer. The organization is dedicated to innovative research regarding the disease and its cure.
Breast Cancer Moms: www.breastcancermoms.com
Breast Cancer Moms is an informational resource for parenting with breast cancer. It includes advice from health care professionals, mothers with breast cancer, their friends and family, and even children themselves.
Breast Cancer Fund: www.breastcancerfund.org
The Breast Cancer Fund is the only national breast cancer organization focused solely on preventing the disease by eliminating its environmental causes.
BreastCancerStories.com: www.BreastCancerStories.com
BreastCancerStories.com is an online support community where those touched by breast cancer can share their experiences with loved ones and with one another.
Cancer 101: www.cancer101.org
Cancer 101 is an organization devoted to empowering patients, survivors, caregivers and those affected by breast cancer to take control of their diagnosis by providing them with the organizational tools and resources that meet their individual needs.
IBC Research Foundation: www.ibcresearch.org
The IBC Research Foundation is dedicated to researching the cause of Inflammatory Breast Cancer, an advanced and accelerated form of breast cancer usually not detected by mammograms or ultrasounds.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer: www.lbbc.org/
A site created by a group of dedicated health care professionals for patients and their families to access information and local resources for breast cancer. It will be continually updated to reflect advances made in the field.
LookingForCure.org: www.lookingforcure.org
Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s mission is to empower all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life. They also provide breast cancer information and support to family members, caregivers, friends and healthcare providers.
Pink-Link: www.pink-link.org
Pink-Link’s key service, an online database of Breast Cancer patients and survivors, creates an intimate and personal link between breast cancer patients and survivors.
A Silver Lining Foundation: www.asilverliningfoundation.org/
A Silver Lining Foundation provides cost free screening mammograms to women at need as well as a non-emergency hotline, which connects callers with cancer-related questions and concerns to us.
Sisters Network Inc.: www.sistersnetworkinc.org
Sisters Network is committed to increasing local and national attention to the devastating impact that breast cancer is having in the African American community.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure: www.komen.org
The Komen foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for breast cancer while simultaneously providing information about the disease. It discusses current events and helps women cope with breast cancer.
Y-Me: www.y-me.org
Y-me’s goal is to present knowledge and support for breast cancer. It is dedicated to guaranteeing that no women faces breast cancer alone.
Ovarian Cancer Information & Support
Ovarian Cancer Institute: www.ovariancancerinstitute.org
The Ovarian Cancer Institute is focused on researching ovarian cancer and educating individuals about ovarian cancer and early detection.
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance: www.ovariancancer.org
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance is the foremost advocate for women with ovarian cancer in the United States. We advocate at a national level for increases in research funding, educate health care professionals and raise public awareness of the risks, signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition: www.ovarian.org
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition is focused of providing overall information about ovarian cancer. The website is dedicated to ovarian cancer, and it presents thorough information about risk, prevention, treatment, and awareness of the disease.
Breast & Ovarian Cancer Genetics
Chicago Center for Jewish Genetic Disorders: www.jewishgeneticscenter.org
The Chicago Center for Jewish Genetic Disorders is an organization that provides knowledge about Jewish genetic disorders including ovarian and breast cancer. In particular, the organization educates communities about the genetic diseases with a religious and spiritual twist.
FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered): www.facingourrisk.org
FORCE’s mission is to help women establish if they are at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer by providing information and support about the diseases. The website raises awareness for the hereditary cancers while discussing current research and coping methods.
Fox Chase Cancer Center’s Ovarian Cancer Risk-Reducing Surgery:
A Decision-Making Resource: www.fccc.edu/publications/ovarian-cancer-book.html
This book, developed by Fox Chase Cancer Center’s Family Risk Assessment Program, is an educational resource for women considering removal of their ovaries for prevention and can be ordered online free of charge.
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Society of Alberta: www.hbocsociety.org
Informed Medical Decisions: www.informedmedicaldecisions.com
Informed Medical Decisions (Informed) makes cancer genetic counseling available to people by telephone. Informed was created to increase access to experts in cancer genetics for people at risk for hereditary cancer.
Jacob International: www.jacobintl.org
Jacob International is a website devoted to increasing knowledge for women at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer focusing on Ashkenazi Jewish women. The organization educates and encourages women to be hands-on with their health and to seek genetic counseling.
Reach Global: www.reachglobal.org
Reach Global promotes genetic testing and counseling for women who are at high risk for developing breast and ovarian cancer. It educates women about gene mutations and supports those who are predisposed to breast and ovarian cancer.
Stanford Medicine Decision Tool for Women with BRCA Mutations:
http://brcatool.stanford.edu/index.html
This decision support tool is designed to inform discussions between women with BRCA mutations and their health care providers about options for reducing cancer risk.
Breast & Ovarian Cancer Resources For Young Women
Fertile Hope: www.fertilehope.org
Fertile Hope is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing reproductive information, support and hope to cancer patients and survivors whose medical treatments present the risk of infertility.
I’m Too Young for This: www.imtooyoungforthis.org
I’m Too Young for This is an organization which helps to empower young adults diagnosed with cancer by reducing late detection, ending isolation, improving quality of life, and providing meaningful survivorship.
MyOncoFertility: www.MyOncoFertility.org
MyOncoFertility.org helps cancer patients navigate through their fertility options and provides resources and support as they undergo necessary treatments to restore or preserve their fertility and explore all of their options.
The Pink Ribbon Club Foundation: www.prc-foundation.org
The Pink Ribbon Club Foundation promotes the formation of high school based Pink Ribbon Clubs. It provides support, resources, education and imagination for the clubs to support the organization’s goals of increasing teen awareness, providing community service opportunities and raising funds in the fight against breast cancer.
Sharsheret: www.sharsheret.org
Sharsheret is an organization that is devoted to helping young Jewish women who are living with breast cancer. It provides support and knowledge about breast cancer and Jewish women.
Team Shan: www.teamshan.ca
Team Shan was named for Shanna (Shan) Larsen who was only 24 when she lost her life to breast cancer and aims to effectively raise awareness that breast cancer is not just a disease of older women and make a positive difference for young women who might develop the disease in the future.
The Tigerlily Foundation: www.tigerlilyfoundation.org
The Tigerlily Foundation educates, empowers, advocates for, supports and inspires young women affected by breast cancer. They provide practical services to assist you and your family (cleaning, groceries, meals, financial assistance), while you’re undergoing surgery and chemo. We can provide a chemo a buddy for you and a support group for you and your family.
Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation: http://www.tnbcfoundation.org/resources.htm
The Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation raises awareness of triple negative breast cancer supports scientists and researchers in their efforts to determine the definitive causes of triple negative breast cancer, so that effective detection, diagnosis, prevention and treatment can be pursued and achieved.
Women At Risk: www.womenatrisknyc.org
Women At Risk’s mission is to enhance the lives of women at high risk for and with breast cancer through research, education and support. The High-Risk Program provides comprehensive treatment, resources and support for high-risk women in the New York metropolitan area while also involving them in research projects dedicated to breast cancer risk and prevention.
Young Survival Coalition: www.youngsurvival.org
The 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.
General Cancer Information
American Cancer Society: www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society is an immense forum that discusses all forms of cancer. The organization provides information, helps those dealing with cancer, and explores numerous current issues regarding cancer.
American Institute for Cancer Research: http://www.aicr.org/site/PageServer
The American Institute for Cancer Research focuses on researching diet, exercise, and life events that can affect cancer. Their goal is to define these connections through scientific study and educate the public about the results.
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO): www.asco.org
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is a non-profit organization for health care professionals with a predominant interest in oncology with overarching goals of improving cancer care and prevention and ensuring that all patients with cancer receive care of the highest quality.
Caring Bridge: www.CaringBridge.org
CaringBridge provides free websites that connect people experiencing a significant health challenge to family and friends, making each health journey easier.
JAJF: jajf.org/friends/resources.cfm
JAJF provides a continuum in the cancer process, forming a connection from Oncology treatment to an ESSENTIAL, POSITIVE FAMILY timeout from cancer back to the critical late stage treatment.
National Cancer Institute: www.cancer.gov
The National Cancer Institute is an immense forum that provides information about all forms of cancer. It provides statistics, research, treatment, and overall knowledge about cancer.
Prevent Cancer Foundation: www.preventcancer.org
The Prevent Cancer Foundation is an organization devoted to cancer prevention and early detection through research, education and community outreach to all populations, including children and the underserved.
General Cancer Support
Camp Kesem: www.campkesem.org
Camp Kesem is a college student run summer camp for kids with a parent who has or has had cancer. Our one-week sleep away camps are a chance for kids 6-13 to have a fun-filled week and just be kids.
Cancer Care: www.cancercare.org
CancerCare is a national nonprofit, which provides professional support services, including counseling and support groups, education, financial assistance and practical help , to anyone affected by cancer including people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved.
Cancer Hope Network: www.cancerhopenetwork.org
Cancer Hope Network is a not-for-profit organization that provides free and confidential one-on-one support to cancer patients and their families.
Cancer Support Community: www.wellnesscommunity.org
The Cancer Support Community is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free emotional support, education and hope for people with cancer and their loved ones.
Cure Today: http://www.curetoday.com/
Cure Today has resources to help you through your "cancer journey" including topics such as general wellness and prevention. Cure Today’s goal is to combine science and humanity to make cancer understandable.
Gilda’s Club: www.gildasclub.org
Gilda’s Club has a mission to create welcoming communities of free support for everyone living with cancer – men, women, teens and children – along with their families and friends. Their program is meant to be a complement to medical care, providing networking and support groups, workshops, education and social activities.
Imerman Angels: www.imermanangels.org
Imerman Angels is a Chicago-based organization supporting those who are fighting cancer by matching the ‘cancer fighter’ with an individual who has survived a similar situation. Imerman Angels helps cultivate personal relationships that help those fighting cancer cope with the disease.
MyLifeLine: www.mylifeline.org
MyLifeLine was founded in 2006 by Marcia Donziger, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was 27 years old, as a way to help those fighting cancer and their relatives cope with it. Mylifeline allows cancer patients to create and communicate via a personal website where they can post updates and manage caring messages.
Now What: www.nowwhat.org.au
Now What is a website for young people dealing with cancer (young people who have cancer, have a sibling, parent or friend with cancer, or whose sibling, parent or friend has died from cancer) based in Australia.
Prevent Cancer Foundation: preventcancer.org/
Our mission is to advocate and support the prevention and early detection of cancer through research, education and community outreach to all populations, including children and the underserved. We envision a future where cancer incidence and mortality will be significantly reduced through preventive measures. We carry out our mission in three main ways:
- by funding research that helps us better understand how to prevent cancer;
- by educating people about how they can prevent cancer; and
- by reaching out to communities across the country through our resources, events and partnerships with other organizations
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