Breast Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent
Other Places To Get Help
Organizations
American Cancer Society (ACS) Phone: 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345) TDD: 1-866-228-4327 toll-free Web Address: www.cancer.org The American Cancer Society (ACS) conducts educational programs and offers many services to people with cancer and to their families. Staff at the toll-free numbers have information about services and activities in local areas and can provide referrals to local ACS divisions.
Breastcancer.org 7 East Lancaster Avenue, 3rd Floor Ardmore, PA 19003 Web Address: www.breastcancer.org Breastcancer.org is a Web site dedicated to helping women understand breast cancer and make good decisions about their treatment. This site provides information from medical professionals on all aspects of breast cancer, from screening and surgery to sex and intimacy. The site also offers links to chat rooms, discussion boards, and "Ask the Expert" online conferences.
National Breast Cancer Coalition 1101 17th Street NW Suite 1300 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 1-800-622-2838 or (202) 296-7477 Fax: (202) 265-6854 E-mail: info@stopbreastcancer.org Web Address: www.stopbreastcancer.org The National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) asks the government for increased funding for breast cancer research. The NBCC also works with researchers to advance the science of breast cancer research, and to improve access to high-quality health care and breast cancer clinical trials for women. The NBCC has a sister organization, the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund (NBCCF). Together they help women take a leadership role among government leaders, scientists, and doctors.
National Cancer Institute (NCI) NCI Publications Office 6116 Executive Boulevard Suite 3036A Bethesda, MD 20892-8322 Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday TDD: 1-800-332-8615 E-mail: cancergovstaff@mail.nih.gov Web Address: www.cancer.gov (or https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/livehelp/welcome.asp# for live help online) The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a U.S. government agency that provides up-to-date information about the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer. NCI also offers supportive care to people with cancer and to their families. NCI information is also available to doctors, nurses, and other health professionals. NCI provides the latest information about clinical trials. The Cancer Information Service, a service of NCI, has trained staff members available to answer questions and send free publications. Spanish-speaking staff members are also available.
National Lymphedema Network (NLN) Latham Square, 1611 Telegraph Avenue Suite 1111 Oakland, CA 94612-2138 Phone: 1-800-541-3259 Fax: (510) 208-3110 E-mail: nln@lymphnet.org Web Address: www.lymphnet.org The National Lymphedema Network (NLN) provides education and guidance to people with lymphedema, health professionals, and the general public. The NLN provides information on the prevention and management of primary and secondary lymphedema and supports research to find causes and treatments for lymphedema.
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| Author: | Bets Davis, MFA | Last Updated: August 18, 2009 |
| Medical Review: |
Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine
Douglas A. Stewart, MD - Medical Oncology |
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