This page contains links to web sites we recommend as sources of information relevant to a breast cancer diagnosis. Be sure to consider the following when judging medical resources on the web:
- Who runs the site?
- What is the goal of the site?
- What is the source of the information?
- Is the information based on evidence or anecdotal claims?
- How current is the information?
- Who pays for the site--is the site giving correct health information or trying to sell you something?
The internet is a great place to get information, but you have to use caution.
BREAST CANCER DETECTION, DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT
American Cancer Society Provides cancer information for families, survivors, health care professionals, cancer survivor network.
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Information on services, education, upcoming events at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY
The National Breast Cancer Coalition National breast cancer advocacy group
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Information on services, education, upcoming events at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY
The National Breast Cancer Coalition National breast cancer advocacy group
OncoLink Comprehensive information about specific types of cancer, treatment
and research advances
New York State Breast Cancer Support & Education Network
Statewide network of community-based breast cancer organizations in New York State.
and research advances
New York State Breast Cancer Support & Education Network
Statewide network of community-based breast cancer organizations in New York State.
Breast Cancer Network of Strength (formerly Y-Me) 24 hour hotline support service and educational programs
Plastic Surgery Information Service Home page of American Society of Plastic Surgery. Find a plastic surgeon and learn about procedures
Breast Reconstruction A comprehensive resource for breast reconstruction
National Lymphedema Network Provides information and guidance to lymphedema patients and health care professionals.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship Survivor-led cancer advocacy organization.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Provides basic and easy to understand facts about breast cancer
YoungSurvival Coalition International non-profit dedicated to the critical concerns and issues unique to young women with breast cancer.
Breast Reconstruction A comprehensive resource for breast reconstruction
National Lymphedema Network Provides information and guidance to lymphedema patients and health care professionals.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship Survivor-led cancer advocacy organization.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Provides basic and easy to understand facts about breast cancer
YoungSurvival Coalition International non-profit dedicated to the critical concerns and issues unique to young women with breast cancer.
Breast Cancer.org Provides breast cancer information and support. Live chats with breast cancer professionals and discussion boards.
Susan Love, M.D. Provides breast cancer education by Susan Love, M.D., breast surgeon and author. Other features are blog, research updates, "Share Your Story."
Breast Center at Johns Hopkins Johns Hopkins University website. Under "Ask the Expert," there is excellent information--from getting an oncologist's answer to your questions, to specific information on a variety of questions regarding breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Information in Languages other than English
Her2 Support A source of information for breast cancer survivors who are HER2 positive.
Breast Center at Johns Hopkins Johns Hopkins University website. Under "Ask the Expert," there is excellent information--from getting an oncologist's answer to your questions, to specific information on a variety of questions regarding breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Information in Languages other than English
Her2 Support A source of information for breast cancer survivors who are HER2 positive.
American Society of Breast Disease Provides breast disease and breast cancer information.
Inflammatory Breast Cancer IBC Questions and answers by the National Cancer Institute
FORCE: Facing our risk of cancer empowered Provides hereditary breast and ovarian cancer information.
FORCE: Facing our risk of cancer empowered Provides hereditary breast and ovarian cancer information.
STUDIES AND CLINICAL TRIALS
The Sister Study A national effort to learn about environmental and genetic causes of breast cancer by studying sisters of women with breast cancer
Clinical Trials Search for clinical trials and clinical trial results
Center Watch Clinical trials listing service
Clinical Trial Search at Roswell Park Cancer Institute Search for clinical trials.
Clinical Trials Search for clinical trials and clinical trial results
Center Watch Clinical trials listing service
Clinical Trial Search at Roswell Park Cancer Institute Search for clinical trials.
Cancer Consultants Free and confidential clinical trial matching and referral services.
Cancer Trials Free and confidential clinical trial matching and referral services.
Cancer Trials Free and confidential clinical trial matching and referral services.
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)--U of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Interactive website with information about clinical trials and personal stories.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY
Complementary/Integrated Medicine M. D. Anderson Cancer Center's complementary/Integrative Medicine Education Resources (CIMER) Web site provides up to date information on the medical establishment view of a lot of herbal therapies.
Annie Appleseed Project A 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, provides information regarding complementry or alternative medicine (CAM) and natural therapies from a patient's perspective
National Cancer Institute--Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine Detailed information on complementary and alternative medicine therapies for people living with cancer.
Annie Appleseed Project A 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, provides information regarding complementry or alternative medicine (CAM) and natural therapies from a patient's perspective
National Cancer Institute--Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine Detailed information on complementary and alternative medicine therapies for people living with cancer.
National Institute of Health--National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Detailed information on complementary therapies
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Medicine Database Information on complentary therapies
US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Safety alerts on complementary and alternative medicine therapies
US Federal Trade Commission (FTC)--Cure-ious Resource Page Information on false cancer treatment claims; how to file a complaint.
Guidelines for Using Complementary and Alternative Methods--Information from the American Cancer Society regarding risks of complementary and alternative methods of cancer care.
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