Community Outreach Partners
Patient Power
Patient Power is a patient education organization dedicated to connecting you to the knowledge of a community of cancer experts to empower you--or a loved one--to live well with cancer. From cutting-edge research and treatment news to coping with cancer in your everyday life, our community-based health centers cover the topics most important to you. Through our video interviews, in-person events and online features, we provide you with the tools and resources you need to better manage your cancer and live with hope. Patient Power is on the forefront of developing research and we bring you treatment news as it happens through interviews with the top researchers at medical conferences. Also, you'll learn from patients like you as they share their stories, insights and inspirational tips for coping with cancer.
Bag It
Bag It. Guiding you through cancer.
Cancer doesn't come with a map, so we help you create one with our take-everywhere binder designed to organize your appointments and records. Need reliable cancer information, coping tips, support, questions to ask? It's all in the bag. You won't feel lost during or after treatment with Bag It as your guide.
breastcancer.org
Information, resources, message boards and discussion lists.
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to achieving prevention and a cure for breast cancer. We provide critical funding for cancer research worldwide to fuel advances in tumor biology, genetics, prevention, treatment, metastasis and survivorship.
Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes
Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes
Formerly known as the Ithaca Breast Cancer Alliance, this webpage has links to information on breast cancer in many different languages.
cancer.net
Comprehensive information about all types of cancer including breast and ovarian cancer, as well as recent research results. The site is sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO).
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
This website has a comprehensive online guide entitled "Understanding Breast Cancer."
Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book
Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book. The best source of information about breast cancer, the fourth edition of this book is widely available in bookstores and many libraries. Don't try to read the entire book or you will be overwhelmed. Concentrate on the information you need now.
Susan Love's Army of Women
Dr. Susan Love hosted a live webinar called Breast Cancer 101. The webinar is a great opportunity to learn about the latest in breast cancer detection and treatment, as well as some of the most innovative prevention research in the field.
A Booklet for Women with DCIS
A Booklet for Women with DCIS Developed by the Cancer Prevention and Treatment Fund.
My BC Team
MyBCTeam, is the social network for women facing breast cancer. MyBCTeam gives you the easiest way to find the best team of providers and peers of women who have fought or are fighting breast cancer. Share with other women like you, and learn from their experience.
You may also find these websites useful for support services and information:
HER2 Support Group
Online support organization for women who are HER2+. Message boards and a good source of information including resources and clinical trials.
Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer
Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer
National lesbian health organization, has a client navigator program for breast cancer patients providing support groups, counseling, and referrals to lesbian-friendly doctors.
Sharsheret
Support and resources for young Jewish women with breast cancer.
Sisters Network, Inc.
National African-American breast cancer survivorship organization. Seeks to educate and empower African-American women about the devastating impact breast cancer has in African-American communities.
Support Connection
Located in Yorktown Heights, New York, their mission is to provide emotional, social, and educational support services to women, their families and friends affected by breast and ovarian cancer. The support provided enables women to help each other and empowers them to become their own health care advocates.
Young Survival Coalition
YSC focuses on the unique issues surrounding breast cancer in women 40 and younger, including young women with metastatic breast cancer.
Women At Risk
Women At Risk offers support services, educational programs and resources to women with breast cancer in the New York metropolitan area. They also run a High-Risk program for women at increased risk for breast cancer due to BRCA mutations, family history or benign breast disease.
For information about breast cancer advocacy
National Breast Cancer Coalition
National Breast Cancer Coalition
National coalition of breast cancer advocacy groups. SHARE is a founding member. NBCC advocates for quality, evidence-based treatment and peer-reviewed research. They also conduct advanced scientific training, Project LEAD, for breast cancer advocates.
NY State Breast Cancer Support & Education Network
NY State Breast Cancer Support & Education Network
New York State-wide coalition of breast cancer support organizations including SHARE. Monthly calendar of support groups throughout New York State.
Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation
Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation
Grassroots advocacy program in Texas that sponsors the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) Advocate Program, which provides scholarships and mentoring sessions for breast cancer advocates.
Talk About Health
Talkabouthealth.com: Learn, feel confident, and take control with an online support community to help you with your journey.
