Resources on Breast Cancer

The National Cancer Institute is an ideal resource for someone to begin their research for information relating to treatment options, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy; background biological and epidemiological information about the disease, including its cause, methods of prevention, and genetics; and information about clinical trials, helpful literature and additional research-related information.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) devotes a special section for seniors seeking information about breast cancer. Access it by visiting NIH Senior Health.

The American Cancer Society (ACS), a non-profit organization, helps cancer patients and their families. The ACS supports new research, provides helpful literature, and offers educational programs.

The CancerLifeline a non-profit organization, offers a wide range of programs, support groups, classes, activities and presentations aimed at optimizing the quality of life for cancer patients and cancer survivors and their families, friends, co-workers and caregivers.

The Cancer Survivors Network, a telephone and Web-based service for cancer survivors hosted by ACS, provides access to pre-recorded discussions. The online service offers chat-rooms and virtual support groups, as well as audio files of educational discussions.

The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association host a Web site devoted to helping cancer survivors deal with issues concerning personal appearance called Look Better ... Feel Better®, which focuses on techniques that people undergoing cancer treatment can use to improve their personal appearance.

The National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) is a breast cancer advocacy group that educates and trains individuals to become advocates who effectively influence public policies that affect breast cancer research and treatment. It also promotes breast cancer research, and works to improve access to high-quality breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment for all women.