Friday, October 7, 2011

Navigating breast cancer - Health & Fitness - SunHerald.com

n American Cancer Society: can cer.org/cancer/breastcancer

Breast cancer overview, detailed guide, treatment decision tool, news, research and prevention. Includes local office locator.

n Breastcancer.org: breastcancer .org/community

Discussion boards, blog, chat rooms, ask-the-expert online conferences, email updates, booklets, recommended reading and links, medical expense tax deduction information.

n Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Breast Cancer and Mammography Information: apps .nccd.cdc.gov/cancercontacts/nbc cedp/contacts.asp

Includes locator link to places where you can get free or low-cost mammograms or Pap smears. 1-888-842-6355. Email cdcinfo@cdc.gov.

n FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered): facingou rrisk.org

For women at risk of developing hereditary breast and/or ovarian cancer, information about finding medical and financial assistance and how to manage and live with hereditary risk factors. 866-824-RISK. Email info@facingourrisk.org.

n HealingWell.com: healingwell.com/breastcancer

Breast cancer resource center includes message forums, chat rooms, e-mail, books, videos, newsletters, news, information and a resource directory.

n National Cancer Institute: cancer .gov/cancertopics/types/breast

Treatment, prevention, causes, clinical trials, cancer literature, research, screening and testing. 1-800-4-CANCER. LiveHelp online chat available.

n Susan G. Komen for the Cure: komen.org

Comprehensive information and links to your local affiliate office.

n Free housecleaning for those with breast cancer: cleaningfora reason.org

This nationwide nonprofit coordinates free maid service for women who are undergoing treatment. Call 1-877-337-3348.

Source: http://www.sunherald.com/2011/10/05/3488103/navigating-breast-cancer.html

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