Breast Cancer

American Cancer Society: Breast Cancer in Men - Breast cancer occurs primarily in women but occasionally occurs in men.
Also in Spanish.

American Cancer Society: Breast Cancer - The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.
Also in Spanish.

American Institute for Cancer Research: Breast Cancer - Here you will find AICR’s latest report on breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Now - Located in the UK, this charity is steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. This site offers information on breast cancer and breast health as well as access to chat forums.

Breastcancer.org - The mission of this organization is to help people make sense of the complex medical and personal information about breast health and breast cancer, so they can make the best decisions for their lives.

Breast360.org - The content of this website has been written by members of The American Society of Breast Surgeons and offers reliable and helpful information.

CDC: Breast Cancer - This government site provides an overview of breast cancer.
Also in Spanish.

Inspire: Advanced Breast Cancer Community - The Advanced Breast Cancer Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer - Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) is dedicated to assisting you, whether you are newly diagnosed, in treatment, recently completed treatment, are years beyond or are living with metastatic breast cancer.

Macmillan Cancer Support: Breast Cancer - This UK based organization helps with all the things that people affected by cancer want and need. Here you’ll find information on the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.

Macmillan Cancer Support: Breast Cancer in Men - This UK based organization helps with all the things that people affected by cancer want and need. Here you’ll find information on the diagnosis and treatment of male breast cancer.

MedlinePlus: Breast Cancer - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases, conditions, and concerns.
Also in Spanish.

MedlinePlus: Male Breast Cancer - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases, conditions, and concerns.
Also in Spanish.

National Cancer Institute: Breast Cancer - This government site will provide you with information on treatment, clinical trials and research.
Also in Spanish.

National Cancer Institute: Surgery Choices for Women with DCIS or Breast Cancer - Helps women with DCIS or breast cancer decide which surgery is the best choice for them by explaining types of breast surgery, such as breast-sparing surgery and mastectomy.
Also in Spanish.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN): Breast Cancer, Ductal Carcinoma In Situ - NCCN resources aim to assist patients and their caregivers with overcoming the challenges related to cancer. The goal of this book is to help you get the best cancer treatment. Also in Spanish.
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OncoLink: Breast Cancer - OncoLink was founded in 1994 by Penn cancer specialists with a mission to help cancer patients, families, healthcare professionals and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge. Find out about risk and prevention, screening, and treatment options at this site.

Sharsheret - Sharsheret, Hebrew for “chain”, is a national not-for-profit organization supporting young women and their families, of all Jewish backgrounds, facing breast cancer.

Sisters Network - This national African American breast cancer survivorship organization is committed to increasing local and national attention to the devastating impact that breast cancer has in the African American Community.

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - For more that 20 years, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has been a global leader in the fight against breast cancer.
Also in Spanish.

Tower Cancer Research Foundation, Dr. Susan Love Fund - This content was originally created by the Dr. Susan Love Foundation for Breast Cancer Research. 

Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation - The Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation® is dedicated to supporting TNBC-specific research and to providing meaningful programs and services to the TNBC community.

Val Skinner Foundation - The Val Skinner Foundation and LIFE, LPGA Pros In the Fight to Eradicate Breast Cancer, strive to generate breast cancer awareness among young women.

Young Survival Coalition - The Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is the only international, non-profit network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues that are unique to young women and breast cancer. Learn about research, breast cancer advocacy and talk to other breast cancer survivors at this site.

 

Interactive Tutorials / Videos
 

American Cancer Society - Breast Cancer - The American Cancer Society runs a YouTube channel dedicated to Breast Cancer.

mPatient Science - The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation provides a series of educational videos designed to answer questions that patients frequently ask related to the biology of breast cancers, the body's defense systems, and the pros and cons of treatment options. Also in Spanish.

Know What Your Doctors Know: Metastatic Breast Cancer - This video series is from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer Video Series - A video series that covers health topics relevant to young women. 

Siteman Cancer Center: Your Disease Risk - This interactive tool estimates your risk of cancer and provides personalized tips for prevention. Simply choose breast cancer from the menu and answer some questions to find out your risk.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure - The official YouTube channel of the Susan G. Komen foundation has videos showcasing survivor stories and other general breast cancer information.

 

December 2024