Web Resources: Breast Cancer

Artemis - Provided quarterly by The Johns Hopkins Breast Center, this online medical journal, specific to breast cancer, is an easy-to-read guide to the latest research and emerging issues related to breast cancer.
Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk - Sponsored by Avon, this site promotes their 3-day funraiser walk events in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.
Avon Breast Cancer Crusade - Sponsored by Avon, the Avon Crusade was founded in 1993 to provide direct access to breast cancer education and early detection screening services.
Breast Cancer and Pregnancy - Sponsored by the National Cancer Institute, find out about breast cancer treatment during pregnancy.
Breast Cancer Overview - Sponsored by the National Women’s Health Resource Center, visit this site to find out about various types of breast cancer, as well as statistical information on how frequently each type is diagnosed.
Breast Cancer PDQ - Sponsored by The National Cancer Institute, this page summarizes current information on the treatment of breast cancer including staging and treatment options.
Breast Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Patients - Provided by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, this page gives descriptions of the methods and goals of the various treatment options for breast cancer.
Breastcancer.org - Breastcancer.org is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing information and community to those touched by this disease.
Breastcancer.org: Treatment - This section gives in-depth information on the variety of treatment choices for breast cancer.
Cancer Clinical Trials - Provided by The National Cancer Institute, find information about clinical trials from the national authority on cancer in the United States.
Cancer Support Resources - Provided by OncoLink, go here to find an extensive list of cancer support group information.
Cancer Treatment Information - Provided by OncoLink, this page serves as a summary of general issues and side effects common to chemotherapy.
CancerCare - "CancerCare is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide free professional help to people with all cancers through counseling, education, information and referral and direct financial assistance."
Chemotherapy and You - Provided by The National Cancer Institute, visit this page for comprehensive information on how chemotherapy works, what to expect, and how to take care of yourself while going through the treatment. Also find out about pain management, complementary therapies, and what to ask your care providers about your treatment.
Communicating With Your Oncologist - Provided by OncoLink, this page offers 6 tips to help you communicate effectively with your oncologist, as well as all you healthcare providers through the treatment process.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Provided by National Cancer Institute, this helpful Q&A, taken from the National Cancer Institute, answers many common questions.
Coping With Cancer - From Oncolink, learn about coping with cancer. There is information on issues such as nutrition, the side effects of treatment, sexuality and survivorship.
DX & Treatment Flowchart - Provided by the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month organization, this flowchart (as a .pdf document) outlines the diagnosis and treatment options for breast cancer, including primary and adjuvant treatment and follow-up care. NOTE: This document requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.
Every Woman's Guide To Breast Cancer (PDF) - Provided by the Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization, this thoughtful guide is appropriate for any woman facing breast cancer. It covers choosing and coping with treatment, recovery, sexuality, and fears about recurrence.
Facing Forward - This site presents a guide for cancer survivors and their supporters. There is information on problems that may arise, managing insurance issues, emotional issues and earning a living. Sponsored by the National Cancer Institute.
Get Support - Provided by the Cancer Hope Network, visit their website to submit your contact information and you will be contacted about a one-on-one match with a Cancer Hope Network Support Volunteer.
Guide for Cancer Supporters: Casual Supporters - Provided by Richard and Annette Bloch, written from a firsthand experience, this online guide is designed to help friends, business associates, and others can support someone with cancer.
Guide for Cancer Supporters: Primary Supporter - Provided by Richard and Annette Bloch, find informative and inspirational information for spouses, parents, children or best friends, or primary support person of a cancer patient.
Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Message Boards - Provided The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, access to a number of bulletin boards for cancer patients, survivors, and their supporters.
Lee National Denim Day® - Sponsored by the Lee Company, this annual event asks participants to wear denim on a particular day each year as a show of support for breast cancer research and funding. Find out how you can be an official participant.
Look Good, Feel Better (LGFB) - The LGFB program is designed to support women by teaching beauty techniques to help enhance their self-image during cancer treatment.
Male Breast Cancer - Provided by The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, you'll find an overview of the instance of breast cancer in men, including a Q&A section, general information, and current statistics on this rare, but very real occurrence.
National Breast Cancer Coalition - Provided by The National Breast Cancer Coalition, visit the website of this grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to fighting breast cancer. This site is a resource for events, breaking news, education, public policy, and research.
National Cancer Institute Cancer Support Resources - Provided by The National Cancer Institute, this page offers links to large variety of support resources including support organizations and tips on how to find local resources.
National Lymphedema Network - Provided by the National Lymphedema Network, their website provides some of the most detailed information you'll find on lymphedema on the Internet. Find support groups (including online groups), additional resources, and steps to prevention.
NCCAM - Provided by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), a branch of the National Institutes of Health, visit this site for comprehensive definitions and discussions on complementary and alternative medicine.
OncoLink: Complementary Medicine - Provided by OncoLink, find out about such complemenatry medicine as acupuncture, green tea, meditation and biofeedback, their possible benefits, as well as tips for evaluating unconventional medical treatment.
Oncology Mailing Lists - Sponsored by the Association of Cancer Online Resources, this page gives you access to a number of "listservs" (email groups) on a variety of issues affecting cancer patients.
Preventing Lymphedema - Provided by OncoLink, another page dedicated to lymphedema, this resources lists 18 steps for prevention.
Questionable Cancer Therapies - Sponsored by the personal website of Stephen Barrett, MD, called Quackwatch, this physician presents a long list of questionable cancer therapies and a bibliography to support his findings.
Radiation Therapy and You - Provided by The National Cancer Institute, find a glossary of medical terms and detailed information on how radiation works, what to expect, and how to take care of yourself while going through the treatment.
Resources for Breast Cancer Patients & Survivors - Provided by Imaginis.com, a commercial website covering a wide range of breast cancer topics, this page offers links to a varity of resources including contact information for providers of breast prostheses, hair loss accessories (hairpieces and turbans), and other appropriate accessories.
Spirituality Support - Sponsored by Cancer Supportive Care, this page offers a unique perspective of how a person's spirituality can be a support through cancer treatment.
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - Provided by the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, visit their website for information on their popular "Race for the Cure" yearly events, or find local chapters.
Taking Time: Support for People with Cancer - Provided by The National Cancer Institute, this online guide gives helpful ideas on living with cancer and cancer treatment.
The Fatigue Program - Provided by Cancer Supportive Care, this page offers a detailed guide on how to cope with the fatigue that accompanies many cancer treatments.
Treatment Methods - Provided by The National Cancer Institute, these pages provide an overview of treatment options, including suggested questions to ask about your recommended treatment.
Types of Breast Cancer Treatment - Provided by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, this page gives descriptions of the methods and goals of the various treatment options for breast cancer.
Understanding Breast Cancer Treatment - Provided by the National Cancer Institute, this information offers an overview of breast cancer treatment issues from the government authority on cancer.
United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Drug Guide - Sponsored by the Mayo Clinic, this guide to more than 8,000 prescription and over-the-counter medications is taken from the United States Pharmacopeia (USP).
What To Tell The Kids When Mom Has Cancer - Provided by Oncolink, this guide provides helpful insight on the needs of children of cancer patients, including age-specific information.
When Cancer Recurs - Provided by the National Cancer Institute, find detailed information on cancer recurrence, why it can happen, how it’s diagnosed, and treatment options.
Y-Me National Breast Cancer Programs and Services - Provided Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization, visit this website to contact Y-Me’s 24-hour, seven-day-a-week breast cancer support hotline (1-800-221-2141). Also find additional links to breast cancer support resources.

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