This site is great! It has all of its information in one scroll down page. The site is a little text heavy, but very complete. There is a section of breast cancer terms. The page also gives the advantages of each treatment type. Easy and organized website; simple terms; answers questions in concise manner.
Affiliated with American Cancer Society; Complete information on cancer statistics, professional data and journals; not easy to navigate. This organization offers several Fact Sheets and support and resources about all cancers, including male breast cancer. Learn about treatments, coping and connect with cancer survivors (P,C,Y).
Great site to get information about different treatment options and their side effects. It’s easy to read and user-friendly. Get the latest news and visit the community section where you can participate in discussion boards. (P,C,Y)
This site is very easy to understand and navigate. It has a complete guide to all cancer questions; offers support services and has an audio cancer glossary with celebrity readers. (P,C,Y)
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. Offers information on treatment centers, cancer services and organizations specializing in cancer care. (T, C, P)
National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations
Complete guide to breast cancer; treatments, symptoms, and a description of what cancer is. There are also support groups, publications, and several interactive sections where you can send cards to friends and family or create your own personal resource center on their site. (T, C, P)
The National Breast Cancer Foundation mission is to save lives by increasing awareness of breast cancer through education and by providing mammograms for those in need. Easy, complete and organized site on breast cancer; offers a reading list and celebrities involved in breast cancer charities. (T, C, P)
National Cancer Institute
Complete guide to information on breast cancer and other health conditions; easy to understand and navigate. The information is in the form of research, clinical trial results and statistics. (P,C,Y)
Gives complete information, easy to read; symptoms, treatments; covers several medical conditions. There are live discussions and experts for advice. (T, C, P)
(800) ACS-2345
Offers several Fact Sheets and support and resources about all cancers, including male breast cancer. Learn about treatments, coping and connect with cancer survivors. This organization offers several Fact Sheets and support and resources about all cancers, including male breast cancer. Learn about treatments, coping and connect with cancer survivors.
Cancer Care, Inc.
(800) 813-HOPE
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.
National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO)9 E. 37th Street, 10th Floor New York, NY 10016 (212) 689-1213 (888) 80-NABCO
NABCO is the leading non-profit information and education resource on breast cancer in the U.S. [Its] staff educate the public and offer information, resources and referrals to patients, survivors and their families, medical professionals and their organizations, and the media. All services are free of charge. A national force in patient advocacy, NABCO's works at the community, state and Federal level to promote regulatory change and legislation that benefits patients, survivors and women at risk. The aim is heightening public awareness and connecting women with needed services.
1707 L Street, NW, Ste 1060
Washington, DC 20036
(800) 622-2838
The goal of NBCC is to eradicate breast cancer through action and advocacy. To achieve its mission, the National Breast Cancer Coalition focuses on three main goals: to focus research on prevention and finding a cure; increasing access for all women to high quality treatment and care, and to breast cancer clinical trials; and increasing the influence of women living with breast cancer and other breast cancer activists in the decision making that impacts all issues surrounding breast cancer.
1010 Wayne Avenue, Ste 770
Silver Spring, MD 20910-5660
(877) NCCS-YES
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) is the only survivor-led advocacy organization working exclusively on behalf of this country's more than 9 million cancer survivors and the millions more touched by this disease. Founded in 1986, NCCS continues to lead the cancer survivorship movement. By educating all those affected by cancer and speaking out on issues related to quality cancer care, NCCS is empowering every survivor.
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(800) 4-CANCER (affiliated with National Cancer Institute)