Resources
Links for further research on Breast Conservation and Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Objective cosmetic analysis after breast surgery with the breast analyzing tool (BAT)
Breast conservation in the treatment of T2 breast tumors
Oncoplasty for Lateral Breast Cancers
Resources
American Cancer Society
Aside from what you may already know, ACS has more than 3400 local community chapters who provide support, financial assistance and counseling for anyone affected by cancer.
American Society of Breast Disease
Providing Breast Cancer and Breast Disease Information
Connecting, uniting and empowering all cancer survivors through the promotion of physical fitness programming.
Boarding For Breast Cancer
Raising awareness for breast cancer, the importance of early detection and the value of an active lifestyle through hip, youth-focused educational programs and fundraising.
Breast Friends For Life
Raising awareness for the issues faced by young women with breast cancer by improving and strengthening the mental and emotional well-being of those affected.
http://www.breastfriendsforlife.org
Breast Cancer Stories
A virtual support network where people touched by breast cancer can keep loved ones updated as they go through treatment and find and connect with other patients going through a similar experience.
http://www.breastcancerstories.com
Busted Foundation
Non profit that aids women who are suffering financial hardships due to medical expenses from breast cancer treatment.
http://www.bustedfoundation.org
Cancer 101
Breast cancer resource that empowers patients, survivors, caregivers through individualized organizational tools and resources.
Cancer and Careers
A resource for working women with cancer as well as their employers, coworkers and caregivers to help deal with navigating their survivorship through self-advocacy.
http://www.cancerandcareers.org
Cancervive
Support, public education, media and advocacy-related programming to help cancer survivors reclaim their lives in the wake of the challenges of life after cancer.
Cancer Roadmap
Advice and information for people fighting cancer as well as the friends and family that form their support networks.
ChemoCare
Online resources about chemotherapy treatments and managing side effects featuring survivor forums, message boards, nutritional counseling and long-term concerns.
Cancer Hope Network
Confidential one-on-one cancer support and peer networking by trained volunteers who have themselves undergone and recovered from a similar cancer experience.
http://www.cancerhopenetwork.org
Corporate Angel Network
To ease the emotional stress, physical discomfort and financial burden of travel for cancer patients by arranging free flights to treatment centers, using unused seats on corporate charters.
http://www.corpangelnetwork.org
DKMS Americas
Organizes donor drives to give every patient suffering from leukemia and equal chance to find a match. Connects marrow donors with patients in need.
Gilda’s Club
Professional support services for anyone affected by cancer with an emphasis on quality-of-life survivorship issues.
Imerman Angels
A “one-on-one cancer support service” that connects a person fighting cancer with a survivor who has beaten the same type of cancer.
LIVESTRONG Young Adult Alliance
A coalition and leadership community of key voices in cancer advocacy and public health determined to bring about positive results for young adults with cancer.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Dedicated to empowering all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life through community and educational resources.
The Lance Armstrong Foundation
Survivorship advocacy, support materials, grant-assistance, online community forums and national visibility to motivate and educate anyone affected by cancer.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education, patient services and survivorship programs for those affected.
The National LGBT Cancer Network
Addressing the needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people with cancer and those at risk.
My Life Line
Offering free, interactive social networking and Web2.0-savvy websites and spaces for cancer patients and their families.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Survivor-led advocacy organization working to increase access to improved quality care through legislative and public policy change, patient empowerment and educational outreach initiatives.
Out With Cancer
Online and offline support groups, advocacy and information for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people affected by cancer.
People Living With Cancer
Web portal featuring oncologist-approved cancer information from The American Society of Clinical Oncology and the ASCO Foundation.
Patient Advocate Foundation
Safeguarding survivors through mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of financial stability.
http://www.patientadvocate.org
Planet Cancer
Award-winning young adult-focused community offering survivor retreat programs, social networking, and online forums with real world advice and inspiring stories.
Rethink Breast Cancer
Supporting young adults concerned about affected by breast cancer through innovative education, research and support programs.
http://www.rethinkbreastcancer.com
Shop Well With You
Online body-image resource for women living with and beyond cancer offering services to help improve self-image and quality of life.
There Is Life After Breast Cancer
Online resource for breast cancer survivors, friends and family to share personal experiences in their own survivorship in order to help others cope.
www.thereislifeafterbreastcancer.com
Vital Options
A global resource for cancer survivors featuring “The Group Room”, a weekly syndicated cancer talk radio show simulcast.
Well Spouse Association
Nonprofit membership organization providing peer-to-peer support to wives, husbands, or partners of persons with any chronic illness.
The Wellness Community
Support groups, educational programming, nutrition workshops and professional social services enabling cancer survivors, families and caregivers to find hope and comfort through all stage of disease.
http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org
Young Survival Coalition
An international network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues that are unique to young women and breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Network of Strength (formerly known as Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization)
Information and support for anyone touched by breast cancer, including a toll-free hotline, survivor match program and online network forums.
