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A Program of National Cancer Institute: Mammograms
This helpful site provides information on the following: importance of mammograms, statistics about breast cancer and mammograms, history of breast cancer detection research and advances, benefits and limitations of mammograms, what questions to ask your doctor, publications, press releases about mammograms, how to locate experts, understanding your diagnosis/treatment options. This helpful site also includes a Database where the user can search throughout the medical information provided.
Bay Area Breast Cancer Network (Support Site)
This is a non-profit organization formed by breast cancer survivors and dedicated to informing, advocating, and educating of breast cancer patients and their families. Some of the features of this site include a hotline which is run by breast cancer survivors who offer answers to questions about surgery, treatment, healing and returning to wellness. There is also a support group, newsletter and discussion bulletin board available for shared experiences and inspirational support. Inspiring poetry and photos are also available with personal stories of breast cancer survivors. General breast cancer information and latest research is easily accessible through icons and easy to read outlines.
Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia
(Chat Site) (Support Site)
This is a Canadian site dedicated to increasing breast health and disease awareness and promoting informed partnership between patients and their health care professionals. Some of the features this site has to offer include a chat group, discussion bulletin board, search engine, glossary of medical terms, links and resources, and a photo archive of the forum.
Breast Health and Cancer Video Site
This is an excellent site that provides step-by-step videos of many aspects of breast health and breast cancer. The videos cover 3 Keys to Early Detection; Self Exam, Clinical Exam, and Mammogram. The videos help women prepare for what to expect when they undergo a biopsy, radiology, or an ultrasound. There is also a short video of cancer in general and quick breast cancer and breast health facts across America.
Canadian Breast Cancer Initiative
This site is filled with Canadian facts, news, and research pertaining to breast cancer. It offers a question and answer section, Canadian organization information and a search engine. Some of the topics this site addresses are: I have a lump. What should I do next? What sort of questions will my doctor ask me? What will my doctor do during the physical exam? What is a diagnostic mammogram? Do I need to have one? This site is an excellent resource for the Canadian user.
The Breast Cancer Resource Center (Support Site)
This site offers information dealing with what breast cancer is, prevention and risk factors, detection and symptoms, treatment, living with cancer, cancer drugs, and frequently asked questions and answers. There is a search engine available to search the site by specific key words. The site also offers links to treatment specific and other related sites. There is also an option to receive e-mail of the newest research of breast cancer. There is a toll-free number provided to call with additional questions.
Understanding Breast Changes-A Health Guide for All Women
This is an excellent educational site that addresses many aspects of breast cancer. The following topics are discussed: Two kinds of Mammograms (Diagnostic and Screening), Benefits of Screening Mammograms, Risks of getting Breast Cancer, Limitations of Screening Mammography, Breast Implants and Mammograms, Clinical Breast Exams, Ultrasounds, CT Screening, Gene Testing, Breast lumps (benign and non), General Breast changes, solitary lumps, nipple discharge, infection/inflammation, clinical evaluation and aspiring of cysts, and biopsy.
What You Need to Know about Breast Cancer
“The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has written this booklet to help patients with breast cancer and their families and friends better understand this disease.” This booklet covers the following areas: What is Breast Cancer; The breasts (anatomy and physiology); Types of Breast Cancers; Screening & Early Detection; Symptoms; Diagnosis/Treatment, Side effects of treatment; Nutrition for Cancer patients; After Treatment; Living with Cancer; Support for Breast Cancer Patients; Research; Medical Terms; and other booklets on cancer issues such as pain or chemotherapy.
Women’s Information Network Against Breast Cancer (Support Site)
This is a helpful site that provides information about the diagnosis, treatment and recovery involved with breast cancer. Some of the topics covered include breast biopsy, breast cancer overview, emotional healing and breast cancer facts across America. There is also a helpful guide which helps patients ask the right questions of their doctors in order to make informed decisions. This site has a search engine, lending library, breast self exam reminder option, and a Breast Buddy support program. It is filled with photos and pictures and easy to use icons for searching this site.
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization (Support Site)
“Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization has a commitment to provide information and support to anyone who has been touched by breast cancer. Y-ME was founded by two breast cancer patients in 1978, when they realized that their needs for information and support could best be met by women who had also experienced breast cancer.”
This site is involved with organizing events and fund-raisers to increase Breast Cancer awareness and donate to research. It is full of breast cancer and breast health information with interactive diagrams. Some of the features of this site include personal stories, Y-ME Tele-Friends Network, Referrals across America, Wig and Prosthesis Bank, newsletter, links and support groups.
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