Resources and Links

American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
444 E. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005, 1-888-4PLASTI (1-888-475-2784). A list of 5 certified plastic and reconstructive surgeons in your area will be mailed upon request.

Breast Cancer.org
Information on breast cancer symptoms, detection, diagnosis, treatment, latest research. Very active message board covering most topics related to this issue.

Cancer Care, Inc.
275 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, 1-800-813-HOPE (1-800-813-4673) or (212) 712-8080. Telephone counseling line: 1-800-813-4673, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. An organization which provides a variety of counseling and emotional support services for cancer patients in person, over the phone, and via e-mail. Also runs educational programs and provides financial assistance for patients in need. All services are free of charge.

Clinical Trials

Intercultural Cancer Council
Breast cancer facts and resources for the Hispanic and Latino populations.

Komen Help Line
Susan G. Komen for the Cure 1-800-462-9273. Dedicated to advancing research, education, screening, and treatment of breast cancer.

MAMM magazine
349 West 12th Street, New York, NY 10014, 1-888-901-MAMM (901-6266). A magazine for breast cancer patients and others whose lives have been affected by breast cancer. Published 10 times yearly; subscription price is $17.95/year.

The Mautner Project
A national organization dedicated to providing education and services to lesbians with cancer, their partners and caregivers.

Mentor Corporation Hotline for information about silicone gel implants
1-800-MENTOR8 (1-800-636-8678). Diane Hart, RN, BSN, can answer patient's questions about implants and explain how to participate in the Mentor Corporation's clinical trials. Patients can also request literature about implants. Mentor also makes an informational video for patients available through physicians' offices.

National Lymphedema Network
Latham Square, 1611 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 1111, Oakland, CA, 94612-2138 1-800-541-3259. Provides complete information on prevention and treatment of lymphedema.

National Council Against Health Fraud
119 Foster Street, Building R, Second Floor, Peabody, MA 01960, (978) 532-9383. Science based information on Alternative and Complimentary Medicines.

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicines Clearinghouse
6120 Executive Blvd., Suite 450, Bethesda, MD 20892, 1-888-644-6226. Provide publications, literature and referrals to other government resources.

National Women’s Health Network
514 10th St. NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 347-1140. Advocate for women's health issues. Provides newsletters and position papers on women's health topics.

National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Hotline
1-800-4-CANCER. Offers free state-of-the-art information in English or Spanish on treatment, clinical trials, eating hints, advanced cancer, and services in your area.

National Breast Cancer Coalition
1707 L Street NW, Suite 1060, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 296-7477. A national advocacy group that lobbies for increased research funding, access to medical services, and education.

National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute Web site includes information on NCI programs and research opportunities, research resources and tools, research grants and contracts, training grants, fellowships and career opportunities, clinical trials and information for patients, public and media.

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

National Breast Cancer Foundation

Non-English Breast Cancer Web Sites

Oncolink
The University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Resource. A comprehensive source of information about all kinds of cancers, including breast. Includes links to on-line cancer discussion lists and to the National Cancer Institute's PDQ database.

SHARE: Self-Help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer
1501 Broadway, Suite 1720, New York, NY 10036 , (212) 719-0364. Breast Cancer Hotline: English - (212) 382-2111, Spanish - (212) 719-4454. A self-help organization that offers support groups, educational programs, hotlines, wellness programs and advocacy for women with breast or ovarian cancer. All programs for patients and their families/caregivers are free of charge.