Breast Cancer Support and Advocacy
AFRICAN AMERICAN BREAST CANCER ALLIANCE (AABCA)
Minneapolis, Minn.
612-825-3675
Support and advocacy for African American women with breast cancer and their families. Information and referrals, education, and newsletter.
BREAST CANCER ACTION
www.bcaction.org
San Francisco
415-243-9301
A national education and grassroots advocacy organization working to make the eradication of breast cancer a national priority. Bi-monthly newsletter, public forums. Also collecting information from patients on side effects of aromatase inhibitors at www.bcaction.org/aisurvey.
BREAST CANCER ACTION MONTREAL
www.bcam.qc.ca
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Directed by women who have been sensitized to the trauma of breast cancer, Breast Cancer Action Montreal is committed to erasing the disease. This Canadian organization advocates for research into the causes of the disease, how to prevent it and adopting the Precautionary Principle as a guideline for action.
BREAST CANCER ACTION NOVA SCOTIA
www.bcans.org
BCANS is a survivor-driven group, online since 1996, providing consistent support services to the global community. Site houses over 70,000 archived and current messages and receives over 1,000 visitors a day. With over 200 survivor stories and multiple discussion forums BCANS has developed an active breast cancer online community.
BREAST CANCER NETWORK OF STRENGTH
www.networkofstrength.org
800-221-2141
Formerly known as the Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization, this group offers 24-hour information, support and referrals from breast cancer survivors.
BREAST HEALTH ACCESS FOR WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES (BHAWD)
www.bhawd.org
510-204-4866
BHAWD is a non-profit organization that provides free breast exams and education for women with disabilities.
BREAST CANCER HOME PAGE
www.feminist.org/other/bc/bchome.html
The Feminist Majority Foundations's breast cancer page.
BREASTLINK.COM, Integrated Breast Cancer Care
www.breastlink.com
Information on a variety of topics related to diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer including a link for Latinas.
CALIFORNIA BREAST CANCER EARLY DETECTION PROGRAM
Fresno, Calif.
800-511-2300
Free breast cancer screening for low-income women over 40.
CELEBRATING LIFE FOUNDATION
www.celebratinglife.org/
A non-profit organization devoted to educating the African American community and women of color about the risk of breast cancer, to encouraging advancements in the early detection and treatment, and to improving survival rates.
CLUB-METS
http://www.acor.org/club-mets-bc.html
An online, worldwide closed support group for metastatic breast cancer.
THE COMMUNITY BREAST HEALTH PROJECT
www.cbhp.org
Palo Alto, Calif.
650-326-6299
A clearing house for information and support, providing volunteer opportunities for breast cancer survivors and friends dedicated to helping others with the disease. Serves as an educational resource and community center for all who are concerned about breast cancer and breast health. Grassroots, patient-driven, and committed to providing services free of charge.
JANE CUSUMANO FOUNDATION
http://chateauwallyfilms.com/breastcancerresources.htm
Established by Chateau Wally Films to honor the last request of writer/director Jane Cusumano, who lost her four-year battle with breast cancer one month after directing a major motion picture, What Matters Most. Provides information on breast cancer prevention and treatment, funding for diagnostics and treatment to underserved women, and research dollars directed at preventing and curing breast cancer.
FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
www.facingourrisk.org
email: info@facingourrisk.org
A nonprofit organization and resource for women whose family history and genetic status put them at high risk for breast and/or ovarian cancer.
LATINA BREAST CANCER AGENCY
latinabca@hotmail.com
415-584-3444
Serves Latinas who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
LIVING BEYOND BREAST CANCER
www.lbbc.org
888-753-LBBC (Survivors' Helpline)
Promoting the physical, emotional and social health of all women and families affected by breast cancer through education and support.
MASSACHUSETTS BREAST CANCER COALITION
www.mbcc.org
Seeks to end the breast cancer epidemic through activism, advocacy and education.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF BREAST CANCER ORGANIZATIONS (NABCO)
www.nabco.org
800-719-9154
Referrals to breast cancer support groups around the country.
NATIONAL BREAST CANCER COALITION (NBCC)
www.natlbcc.org
Washington, D.C. 20036
Grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to fighting breast cancer.
NATIONAL LYMPHEDEMA NETWORK
www.lymphnet.org
800-541-3259
Information about prevention and treatment of lymphedema, the most common long-term complication of breast cancer surgery. Guidelines and referrals for medical treatment, physical therapy and support.
SHARSHERET
www.sharsheret.org/
Teaneck, N.J.
866-832-9909
A national not-for-profit organization of cancer survivors dedicated to addressing the unique challenges facing young Jewish women living with breast cancer. Common concerns include relationships and intimacy, pregnancy after diagnosis, childrearing, community outreach, genetic risks and the role of religion in daily life with cancer.
SILENT SPRING INSTITUTE
www.silentspring.org
Seeks to identify the links between the environment and women's health, especially breast cancer.
SISTERS NETWORK
www.sistersnetworkinc.org
Houston, Texas
713-781-0255
Support, education and advocacy for African American women with breast cancer. Outreach, training and research. assistance in starting new groups.
WWW.STAYINGABREAST.COM
A comprehensive, rehabilitative exercise program specifically designed for recovery from various breast cancer surgeries with or without reconstruction, and adjuvant cancer treatments.
www.stayingabreast.com
SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION HELPLINE
www.komen.org
800-462-9273
Research, information and awareness about breast cancer. Sponsor of Race for the Cure in major cities.
SUSAN LOVE, MD.COM
www.susanlovemd.com
Information on primary and metastatic breast cancer, as well as issues and information relevant to menopause, hormone replacement therapy, and other mid-life health issues. Susan Love M.D., M.B.A. is the author of Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book and Dr. Susan Love's Hormone Book.
TO CELEBRATE LIFE BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
www.tocelebratelife.org
Kentfield, Calif.
415-455-5882
A volunteer organization whose members are breast cancer survivors, friends, and supporters. Raises funds for Bay Area non-profit organizations that provide support services for women diagnosed with breast cancer and services pertaining to breast health. Formerly the Marin Breast Cancer Council.
THE YOUNG SURVIVAL COALITION (YSC)
http://www.youngsurvival.org
New York City
Founded in 1998 by three young breast cancer survivors, all under the age of 35 at diagnosis, YSC is the only international, non-profit network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues unique to young women with breast cancer. They seek to educate the medical, research, breast cancer and legislative communities and to persuade them to address breast cancer in women 40 and under, and also serve as a point of contact for young women living with breast cancer.
ZERO BREAST CANCER
www.breastcancerwatch.org
San Rafael, Calif.
Advocacy organization investigating high incidence of breast cancer in Marin County Public forums.
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