Breast Cancer
Other Places To Get Help
Organizations
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation 5005 LBJ Freeway Suite 250 Dallas, TX 75244 Phone: (972) 855-1600 Fax: (972) 855-1605 E-mail: helpline@komen.org Web Address: www.komen.org The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was formed in 1982. The stated mission of the foundation is to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening, and treatment. Volunteers around the world work through local Komen Affiliates and Komen Race for the Cure events to further the foundation's mission.
Canadian Breast Cancer Network 331 Cooper Street Suite 602 Ottawa, ON K2P 0G5 Phone: (613) 230-3044
1-800-685-8820Fax: (613) 230-4424 E-mail: cbcn@cbcn.ca Web Address: www.cbcn.ca The Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN) is a national network of organizations and individuals that links those concerned about breast cancer. The CBCN promotes education and awareness about breast cancer, and works to focus national attention on breast cancer and research and health care policy. The CBCN Web site includes a research and support database for breast cancer information, breaking news about the disease, educational materials, and links to related organizations.
Canadian Cancer Society 10 Alcorn Avenue Suite 200 Toronto, ON M4V 3B1 Phone: 1-888-939-3333
(416) 961-7223Fax: (416) 961-4189 E-mail: ccs@cancer.ca Web Address: http://cancer.ca/ The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is a national, community-based organization that provides information about cancer prevention, care, and treatment. The CCS also provides funding for cancer research.
National Cancer Institute (NCI) NCI Publications Office 6116 Executive Boulevard Suite 3036A Bethesda, MD 20892-8322 Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday TDD: 1-800-332-8615 E-mail: cancergovstaff@mail.nih.gov Web Address: www.cancer.gov (or https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/livehelp/welcome.asp# for live help online) The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a U.S. government agency that provides up-to-date information about the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer. NCI also offers supportive care to people with cancer and to their families. NCI information is also available to doctors, nurses, and other health professionals. NCI provides the latest information about clinical trials. The Cancer Information Service, a service of NCI, has trained staff members available to answer questions and send free publications. Spanish-speaking staff members are also available.
National Cancer Institute of Canada 10 Alcorn Avenue Suite 200 Toronto, ON M4V 3B1 Phone: (416) 961-7223 Fax: (416) 961-4189 Web Address: www.ncic.cancer.ca The National Cancer Institute of Canada provides information to the public and support for cancer research and related programs undertaken at Canadian universities, hospitals, and other research institutions.
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization 212 West Van Buren Street Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60607-3903 Phone: 1-800-221-2141 (English, with interpreters in over 100 languages)
1-800-986-9505 (Spanish)Fax: (312) 986-8338 Web Address: www.y-me.org Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization's mission is to ensure—through information, empowerment, and peer support—that no one faces breast cancer alone. Y-ME has a 24-hour hotline staffed entirely by trained breast cancer survivors. Also, affiliates throughout the nation provide services such as support groups, breast health awareness workshops, wigs and breast prostheses for women with limited resources, and advocacy on breast cancer-related policies in their respective communities. For breast cancer support or information including publications and newsletters, visit www.y-me.org.
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| Author: | Kathe Gallagher, MSW Ralph Poore | Last Updated: October 22, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Douglas A. Stewart, MD - Medical Oncology | |
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