Breast Cancer DIY

Site Map

Early Detection Screening: Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Breast examination:
Mammography - OncologyChannel
http://www.oncologychannel.com/breastcancer/mammography/index.shtml

health-care provider -  WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/doctors-breast-exam
Overview -   WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/overview-risks-breast-cancer

Free Mammograms: State of California: Every Woman Counts
http://www.cdph.ca.gov

Screening/Mammography: OncologyChannel
http://www.oncologychannel.com/breastcancer/symptoms.shtml#screen
Thermal Imaging: Norther Arizona Thermal Imaging
http://www.nazthermal.com/
Do breast implants interfere with mammograms? 
MayoClinic.com
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/breast-implants/AN00419 

Breastcancer.org
http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/testing/ask_expert/question_07.jsp
Search Internet for Mobile Mammograms in your area:
"Mobile Mammograms, ______" (type in your area) or click here

also:  Financial: Medical Assistance

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Treatment:  OncologyChannel
http://www.oncologychannel.com/breastcancer/treatment.shtml#bio

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Breast Cancer Awareness Guide

 https://www.wristband.com/content/Breast_Cancer_Awareness_Guide

Breast Anatomy:  OncologyChannel
http://www.oncologychannel.com/breastcancer/breastanatomy.shtml

Breast Basics:  WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/understanding-breast-cancer-basics

Breast Facts: 

NewYork Presbyterian 
http://nyp.org/services/oncology/breast-cancer.html
OncologyChannel
http://www.oncologychannel.com/breastcancer/index.shtml

Meredith health guide
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/breast_cancer/article_em.htm

Breast Cancer and your Immune System:  BreastCancer.org
http://www.breastcancer.org/tips/immune/boost.jsp
Breast Cancer Topics:  National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/breast/

Breast Cancer Guide: 

MedlinePlus
http://vsearch.nlm.nih.gov/vivisimo/cgi-bin/query-meta?v%3Aproject=medlineplus&query=Breast+Cancer 

R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation
http://www.blochcancer.org/

Ethnic Cancer: Ancestry

Family Health Issues/About BC/After Treatment: 
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Images of Breast Cancer:  BreastCancer.org
http://www.breastcancer.org/pictures/

Lesbian Cancer Issues: 
Breast Cancer Network of Strength

Making Decisions While Emotional:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/selfcare/decisionmaking.php
Menopause & Breast Cancer:  BreastCancer.org
http://www.breastcancer.org/tips/menopausal/ask_expert/2008_08/

Also see:  Ethnic Cancer/Ancestry-National Origin

Oprah Winfrey: Breast Cancer Topics:
http://www.oprah.com/search.jsp?query=Breast+Cancer+topics

Staging + Illustrations:  Cancer.net
http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Breast+Cancer

Canadian Breast Cancer Services:

Alberta Health Services: Alberta Cancer Board
Breast Cancer Society of Canada:
http://www.bcsc.ca/
Canadian Cancer Society:
http://www.cancer.ca/Saskatchewan.aspx?sc_lang=en
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation:
http://www.cbcf.org/
Canadian Breast Cancer Network:
http://www.cbcn.ca/

Article of Interest:

How Breast Cancer Changed My Life: Oprah Magazine Blood Test Helps Docs Assess Breast Cancer Treatment http://www.sacbee.com/101/story/964879.html New Genes, New Hope: You're Unique! http://www.mamm.com/highlights.php?&year=2008&qbackid=47fa2db88642e37a_99906&qbacktitl=March/April%202008&seq=1  An Inspiring Personal Journey:  Shin N./Singapore http://shinscancerblog.blogspot.com/ Confusing Risk Information: University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center http://www.cancer.med.umich.edu/news/breast_cancer_treatment_choices08.shtml

Video:

Christina Applegate (TV: Samantha Who?)  Inspiring interview & video on her breast cancer journey: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=5606034&page=1

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Click to help others
http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=2

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Caring for the Caregiver:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/caring/caringforcaregiver.php

Dealing with Stress:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/caring/stress.php

Husband Tips:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength

http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/caring/husbands.php

Husbands -

Men Against Breast Cancer - helping significant others cope with the diagnosis

http://www.menagainstbreastcancer.org

Helpful Tips:  Her 2: Her Move
http://www.hermove.com/caregivers-corner/caregivers-corner.html
Helping Hands:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength

http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/caring/lotsa.php

Partners Match: Someone who’s been there: 
Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/programs/partnermatch.php

Tips For Caregivers:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/caring/tips.php

For Teens -

Request the booklet:
"When Your Parent Has Cancer: A guide for Teens"

download it from :http://www.cancer.gov

or call 1-800-4-Cancer to request a copy

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ChemoBrain: CancerConsultants.com
http://patient.cancerconsultants.com/Chemotherapy.aspx?TierId=
1083&LinkId=54079&DocumentId=42628&utm_source=
lymphoma_06&utm_medium=website&utm_content=lymphoma
_06&utm_campaign=Lymphomali6li22BNewsletter
Controling Nausea from Chemo:  WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/melanoma-
guide/controlling-nausea-vomiting-caused-chemotherapy

Dental Information:  Dentist
Chemotherapy and Your Mouth:  DeltaDental
http://www.deltadental.com/Public/OralHealth/chemotherapy.jsp 

Chemotherapy and Mouth Sores: 

http://www.mouthsmadegood.com

Hearing Loss:  Scott Hamilton CARES
http://www.chemocare.com/managing/hearing_problems_dizziness_and.asp
Information + Side Effects:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/information/treatment/chemo.php
Information: 
BreastCancer.org
http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/chemotherapy/index.jsp

New Information on Chemotherapy Drugs
  - Scott Hamilton CARES Initiative
http://www.chemocare.com/

 
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FAQs:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/information/clinicaltrials/ctfaq.php

About Clinical Trials:  City of Hope

Enhancing the experience of cancer survivorship by reducing stress.

 Chemo Angels -2019 - Angel volunteers create a "buddy" system with volunteers to give patients the comfort and confidence of knowing that they are not alone in their fight. Their goal is to help fuel a positive attitude and aid in the road to recovery.

http://www.chemoangels.com

National Organization check this one out it is really good!
http://4thangel.org/resources.aspx

Coping with the Diagnosis:  Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Choosing Life:  Dr. Laura Schlessinger
http://www.drlaurablog.com/2008/04/01/choosing-life/

Fatigue:  WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/combating-fatigue

Forgiveness and Health: Judith Perlman
http://www.forgivenessandhealth.com/

I Can Cope: American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ESN/content/ESN_3_1X_I_Can_Cope.asp
Quality of Life:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/

Keeping Your Faith:  
CancerClub
http://www.cancerclub.com/

Living + Managing:  WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/breast-cancer-living-managing

Not Facing This Alone:  Click Here  American Cancer Society
Psychosocial Needs of Women: Institute of Medicine
http://www.iom.edu/CMS/3798/18136.aspx

Raising a Family:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/relationships/coping.php

Recurrence Fear:  
WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/coping-with-fear-of-recurring
AstraZeneca
http://www.getbcfacts.com/index.aspx
>  GoodHouseKeeping.com

Self Care Tips:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/selfcare/tips.php

Support:   
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/getting-support

WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/breast-cancer-support-resources

Taking Time for Yourself:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/selfcare/time.php

VIDEO:

Sleep and Cancer Treatment: MedicalNewsToday.com Stress of Cancer:  MedicalNewsToday.com

Dental - Hearing - Vision:

Before Starting Cancer Treatment:  DeltaDental
http://www.deltadental.com/Public/OralHealth/threereasons.jsp

Chemotherapy and Your Mouth:  DeltaDental
http://www.deltadental.com/Public/OralHealth/chemotherapy.jsp

Daily Dental Care: CancerCenter
http://www.cancercenter.com/after-care-services/dental-care.cfm

Dental + Oral Complications:  OralCancerFoundation
http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/dental/dental-complications.htm

Looking for a Dentist?  DentalPlans.com
http://www.Dentalplans.com

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Hearing Problems & Cancer Treatments:  M.D. Anderson
http://www.cancerwise.org/august_2008/display.cfm?id=7F9A634D-6838-
47F8-8E540C09FD2D45D7&method=displayFull&color=green

Hearing Loss from Cancer Treatments:  M.D. Anderson
http://www.cancerwise.org/august_2008/display.cfm?id=6B463DE2-C16F-
410C-95A9DB7B49579A3D&method=displayFull&color=green

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Vision Care and Breast Cancer:  WebMD

http://blogs.webmd.com/eye-on-vision/2006/11/cancer-warriors.html

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Diagnosis:  
Cancer.net
http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Breast+Cancer

OncologyChannel
http://www.oncologychannel.com/breastcancer/symptoms.shtml#diag
Diagnostic Techniques:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/information/diagnostic/index.php
Diagnosis + Tests:  WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/breast-cancer-diagnosis-tests
Stereographic Biopsy: radiologyinfo.org
http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=breastbixr&bhcp=1
> Susan G. Komen for the Cure

VIDEO:

Breast Cancer Diagnosis: MedicalNewsToday.com

The Sister Study: SisterStudy.org
http://www.sisterstudy.org/English/index1.htm

Young Women's Breast Cancer Issues:

TigerlilyFoundation.org
http://www.tigerlilyfoundation.org

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Curves: a gym just for women!
http://www.curves.com/

Exercise:

 Exercise Improves Breast Cancer Survival - MedicineNet.com

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=47315
Exercise After Surgery: to help arm movement

  American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_6x_Exercises_After_Breast_Surgery.asp?sitearea=

 

 

Articles of Interest:

Physical Activity and Cancer:  National Cancer Institute Lymphedema Risk For Breast Cancer Survivors Increased By Obesity: Medical News Today http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/133691.php

VIDEO:

QiGong:  MD Anderson -Integrative medicine center

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Spiritual Support:  CancerCenter
http://www.cancercenter.com/brain-cancer/spiritual-support.cfm

Daily Word:
http://www.dailyword.com/#

ExploreFaith.com
http://www.explorefaith.org/index.html 

Guideposts:
http://www.guideposts.org/

Rest Ministeries - your illness oasis
http://www.restministries.org/

Inspiration-Spirituality-Faith (different denominations per GoodHousekeeping)
http://www.beliefnet.com/index/index_10000.html

Worship from Home:  Trinity Broadcasting Network
http://www.tbn.org/index.php/2/3.html

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Also see:  Medicine & Pharmacy

Diagnostic Work-up + Drug Assistance: 
CancerCare
http://www.cancercare.org/
Drug assistance program information: 
NeedyMeds
http://www.needymeds.com/
Drug assistance program information: 
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
https://www.pparx.org/
Directory of pharmaceutical manufacturers assistance programs:
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
http://www.phrma.org/ 
Financial Issues  Susan G. Komen for the Cure 
Financial assistance for wigs, prostheses and mastectomy bras:
Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/search/results.php?cx=014321497452182633414%
3Axmpjnv7h71q&cof=FORID%3A11&q=Financial+Assistance#1052
YWCA: Mammogram Screening Assistance
http://www.ywca.org/site/pp.asp?c=djISI6PIKpG&b=297532
Medication Assistance Guide:  Survivorship A-Z
http://www.survivorshipatoz.org/sub.php?tid=233 
Social Security:  Disability Programs
http://www.ssa.gov/disability

June 2016 -New Guides to disability benefits and how they are calculated. 

Also:

Cleaning for a Reason: house cleaning for Chemo patients
http://www.cleaningforareason.org/

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Air Travel Assistance for Cancer Patients:
Air Charity Network
http://aircharitynetwork.org
Lifeline Pilots
http://www.lifelinepilots.org/
Mercy Medical Airlift
http://www.mercymedical.org/
National Patient Air Travel Helpline
http://www.patienttravel.org/ 
Corporate Angel Network
http://www.corpangelnetwork.org/
Recreational Vehicles: 
Passport America! Campground Information
http://www.passport-america.com/main/default.asp
Transportation Assistance Program:
American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/ 
Financial Assistance to & from Treatment + Childcare:
CancerCare
http://www.cancercare.org/ 

New: June 2016
Essential guide to traveling with a Medical Condition
Airports & Special Needs Travel - A complete Guide

www.insurancewith.com/travelling-with-a-medical-condition/

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Therapy:  OncologyChannel
http://www.oncologychannel.com/breastcancer/treatment.shtml#horm
Therapy:  Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Therapy:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/information/treatment/hormonal.php
Therapy:  WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/hormone-therapy-choices

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...It Can Save Your Life!

American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/eto_2_4_hospicecare.asp?sitearea=MLT&level=1
Home Health Compare:  Medicare
http://www.medicare.gov/HHCompare/Home.asp?version=default&browser=IE%7C6%7CWinXP&language=English&defaultstatus=0&pagelist=Home&CookiesEnabledStatus=True
Hospice Foundation of America: Hospice and Caregiving blog
http://www.hospicefoundation.org/blog/2007/10/positive-role-hospice-volunteers-play.html
Meals on Wheels:
http://www.mealcall.org/
National Cancer Institute:
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Support/hospice
National Hospice Foundation
http://www.nationalhospicefoundation.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
http://www.caringinfo.org/
Visiting Nurses Associations of America
http://www.vnaa.org/vnaa/g/?H=HTML/ChoosingAHomeHealthCareAgency.html 
Resources:   National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
http://www.caringinfo.org/resouces/helpfulorganizations.htm
Advocacy:  National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
http://www.afceol.org/index.php

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National Hotline:   YOUR SHOES -   24-hours, 7 days: USA
1-800-221-2141 English – 1-800-986-9505 Espanol
(interpreters in 150 languages)
http://www.networkofstrength.org/programs/yourshoes.php

 American Cancer Society:  USA
1-800-ACS-2345
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp 
 
 National Cancer Institute:  USA
1-800-4-CANCER  = TTY 1-800-332-8615
http://www.cancer.gov/help

 Susan G. Komen for the Cure:  USA
1-877-465-6636
http://ww5.komen.org/ 

 Cancer Survivor Hotline:  R.A. Block Cancer FoundationL USA
1-800-433-0464
www.blochcancer.org

 Canadian Cancer Society: Canada
toll-free:  1 888 939-3333
http://www.sk.cancer.ca/ccs/internet/standard/0,,3172_15112__langId-en,00.html

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IBC: Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/information/diagnosis/types/inflammatory.php
IBC:
http://www.eraseibc.com/index.html
IBC:  CancerNet
http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Breast+Cancer+-+Inflammatory
IBC: Imaginis: The Women’s Health Resource
http://imaginis.com/breasthealth/inflammatory.asp
IBC:  Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/inflammatory-breast-cancer/DS00632  
IBC: M.D. Anderson
http://www.mdanderson.org/diseases/breastcancer/display.cfm?id
=39c2c5ae-a411-49e9-875855cb37b6c999&method=displayfull
IBC Guide:  WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/inflammatory-breast-cancer
IBC: Factsheet  National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Sites-Types/IBC
IBC FAQs: Susan G. Komen for the Cure
IBC FAQs: Young Survival.org
http://www.youngsurvival.org/young-women-and-bc/bc-faqs/inflammatory-breast-disease/
IBC Facts for Life:  Susan G. Komen for the Cure
IBC Images: IBC Help.org
http://www.ibchelp.org/pictures.html
IBC Symptoms: National Breast Cancer Foundation
http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/about-breast-cancer/breast-cancer-symptoms

VIDEO:

IBC:  KOMO 4 News Special Report video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s9_UrVtc6c

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Examine Health Insurance Before Medical Crisis:
M.D. Anderson
http://www.cancerwise.org/august_2008/display.cfm?id=D4A69A29-
7A60-42D1-804E18570CDE4E9B&method=displayFull&color=green
Questions for your Provider:  Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Search for information on a variety of breast cancer care issues, including patient volume data and insurance coverage. 
Health Care Choices  http://www.healthcarechoices.org

Health Insurance Guide:  Survivorship A-Z
http://www.survivorshipatoz.org/sub.php?tid=117
HealthCare.org
http://www.healthcare.org/resources/

HMO Health Care Provider: Health Insurance Finders
http://www.healthinsurancefinders.com/hmo_plans.html

LifeInsurance.org: know your options
http://www.lifeinsurance.org/

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Using the Internet to find breast cancer information:
We advise starting with your own local library for breast cancer information.  Most libraries have Health web pages with many helpful listings, and computers for you to use.  Talk with your Librarian.

National Cancer Institute
http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Information/internet
University of Texas-MD Anderson Cancer Clinic
http://www.cancerwise.org/april_2008/display.cfm?id=65714fb8-fad9-4557-9a6063181ec2dab6&method=displayfull&color=red

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(How you can help)

Breast Cancer Advocacy:
American Cancer Society - USA
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/adv/adv_0.asp

Breast Cancer Fund - USA
http://www.breastcancerfund.org/site/pp.asp?c=kwKXLdPaE&b=44852 

Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia - Canada
http://bca.ns.ca/home
Intercultural Cancer Council - USA
http://iccnetwork.org/who/

Metastatic Breast Cancer Network - USA
http://www.mbcnetwork.org/page.aspx?nm=welcome
National Breast Cancer Coalition - USA
http://www.stopbreastcancer.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=718&Itemid=52
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Breast Cancer Network of Strength - USA

http://walk.networkofstrength.org/Page.aspx?pid=867
Tips for becoming a good advocate 
American Cancer Society - USA
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ADV/Content/ADV_1_1_What_You_Can_Do.asp

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American Cancer Society -USA: 
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp 

Breast Cancer Network of Strength -USA: 
http://www.networkofstrength.org/locations/
Canadian Cancer Society -Canada:
http://www.cancer.ca/ccs/internet/niw_splash/0%2C%2C3172%2C00.html 
Entertaining Angels Unaware: Southern California - USA
http://www.entertainingangelsunaware.org/

Her2 Sisterhood:  HERconnection.com
https://www.herconnection.com/HER2Sisterhood/
Michelle's Place: Southern California - USA
http://www.michellesplace.org/
Susan G. Komen For The Cure -USA:
Affiliates:  Click here
Support in your State/City:  BestFriends.com
http://www.breastfriends.com/resources/ 

Risk Reduction Practices

-http://www.lymphnet.org/pdfDocs/nlnriskreduction.pdfPDF file

Guide:  National Lymphedema Network 
http://www.lymphnet.org/

Guide:  VascularWeb
https://vascular.org/patient-resources/vascular-conditions/lymphedema

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Guide:  Oncology Channel
http://www.oncologychannel.com/mastectomy/index.shtml

Fashion After Mastectomy:  WebMD

http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/fashion-after-mastectomy
Prophylactic Mastectomy:  Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/prophylactic-mastectomy/WO00060
Treatment + Side Effects: Y-Me NBCO
http://www.networkofstrength.org/information/treatment/mastectomy.php
Treatment + Surgery:  Breastcancer.org
http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/mastectomy/index.jsp

Also see:  Financial: Medical Assistance

Astra Zenica: Patient Assistant Programs
http://www.astrazeneca-us.com/help-affording-your-medicines/
AARP:  Prescription Drug help
http://www.aarp.org/health/medicare/drug_coverage/medicarerx_coverage.html
Costco: Member Prescription Program for Uninsured
http://www.costco.com/Service/FeaturePage.aspx?ProductNo=11247836
Families USA: Voice for Health Care Consumers
http://www.familiesusa.org/resources/publications/reports/americans-at-risk-states.html
GlaxoSmithKline
http://www.gskforyou.com/
Target:  $4 each generic
http://sites.target.com/site/en/health/page.jsp?ref=nav%5Fpharmacy&contentId=PRD03-004033
Walgreens:  3-mo generic supply, $12.99
http://www.walgreens.com/
Walmart $4 Pharmacy:
www.walmart.com/pharmacy 
Medicine Descriptions Overview:  MedlinePlus
http://vsearch.nlm.nih.gov/vivisimo/cgi-bin/query-meta?server=search2.nlm.nih.gov&v%3aproject=medlineplus&query=Breast%20Cancer&binning-state=group%3d%3dDrugs%20and%20Supplements&
Consumer Reports:  Medication (generic)
http://www.consumerreports.org/health/best-buy-drugs/index.htm

http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/hp.asp
Be Aware:  Buying Medicines and Medications OnLine: 
US Food & Drug Administration
http://www.fda.gov/oc/buyonline/ 

Information on Drugs:
http://drugabuse.com/library/drugs-a-z/

Alternative Medicine:
HERBAL SAFETY:
http://www.herbalsafety.utep.edu/default.htm
Herbal Medicine Center: 
http://www.healthy.net/asp/templates/center.asp?centerid=24
National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine:
http://nccam.nih.gov/

Also: 

http://www.quackwatch.org/
HealthCare.org
http://www.healthcare.org/resources/
LifeInsurance.org: know your options
http://www.lifeinsurance.org/

Articles of Interest:

'New' Estrogen Receptor Found To Be Key Player In Tamoxifen Resistance: Medical News Today http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/127715.php Drug Combos May Raise Breast Cancer Risk: CBN News http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/healthscience/2009/May/Study-Drug-Combos-May-Raise-Breast-Cancer-Risk/

VIDEO:

Cancer Drug Information:  MedicalNewsToday.com

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Connect with others who have breast cancer:

Message Boards: 
American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/asp/messageBoards/msg_global.asp?navToScreen=msg_0_5&sitearea=
Advanced Breast Cancer Community
http://www.inspire.com/partners/advanced-breast-cancer-community/

Breastcancer.org
http://www.breastcancer.org/community/
Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://forums.networkofstrength.org/index.php
Metastatic Breast Cancer Board:  WebMD
http://boards.webmd.com/webx/topics/hd/Cancer/Breast-Cancer-Living-with-Metastatic-Breast-Cancer/?ecd=wnl_brc_051209&em=YnJlYXN0Y2FuY2VyZGl5QGdtYWlsLmNvbQ==

National Breast Cancer Foundation
http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/
OncologyChannel
http://forum.oncologychannel.com/hc-forum/ 
Pink Together: Susan G. Komen for the Cure
http://www.myspace.com/pinktogether

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News:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/information/bcnews/nycu/index.php

News:  Breastcancer.org
http://www.breastcancer.org/search.jsp?terms=News 

News:  CancerConsultants.com
http://patient.cancerconsultants.com/CancerNews_Breast_Cancer.aspx
News:  Cancernews.com
http://www.cancernews.com/category.asp?cat=3
News:  WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news-features

Events:  ProjectPink.com
http://www.projectpink.com/#

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Newsletter:  Peer-to-Peer  @  Breast Cancer Network of Strength 
Newsletter:  Lifeline  @ Breast Cancer Network of Strength
Newsletter:  CancerWise / subscribe @ M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Newsletter:  Conquest  / subscribe  @ M.D. Anderson Center Center
Newsletter:  Network  / subscribe @ M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Newsletter:  Together  /  @ M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Email Updates:  Stay Connected   @ Breastcancer.org

Spanish Publication:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
Other Languages:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength

Answers About Nutrition and Cancer: Cancer Nutrition Info
http://www.caring4cancer.com/go/cancer/nutrition/eating-well-nutrition
/overview-nutrition-and-cancer-prevention.htm

Cancer Nutrition Center:  UCLA
http://www.cancernutrition.com/breast_lecture.htm
Celiac Disease: 
The American College of Gastroenterology 
http://www.acg.gi.org/patients/gihealth/celiac.asp
MedicineNet.com
http://www.medicinenet.com/celiac_disease/page11.htm
The University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research
http://www.celiaccenter.org/faq.asp
Diabetes and Breast Cancer:  American Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.org/type-1-diabetes/women-health-issues.jsp
Diet and Nutrition: 
Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/selfcare/diet.php
Eating Hints: Before, During and After Treatment: National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/eatinghints
Eating Right During Treatment:  WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/eating-right-during-cancer-treatment
Eating Well:  Scott Hamilton CARES
http://www.chemocare.com/eatingwell/
Empowered by Food: Her2: Her Move
http://www.hermove.com/food/food.html
Healthy Recipes: 
SparkRecipes.com
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/browse-recipes.asp?affiliate_code=hon
Catholic Healthcare West
http://www.chwhealth.org/Health_Information/index.htm
Nutrition Facts:  Catholic Healthcare West
http://www.chwhealth.org/Health_Information/index.htm
Nutrition:  Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Nutrition for Breast Cancer Patients: Imaginis
http://imaginis.com/breasthealth/nutrition.asp
Nutrition and Exercise During Treatment:  WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/nutrition-exercise
Nutrition Index:  BreastCancer.org
http://www.breastcancer.org/tips/nutrition/index.jsp
Real Age?   RealAge.com
http://www.realage.com/ct/soothe-stress/
Spices and Health:  McCormick.com
http://www.mccormick.com/spicesforhealth.aspx
Spices and Herbs = Antioxidants:  McCormick.com
http://www.mccormick.com/~/media/Files/Sites/Mccormick/ORACChart.ashx
Weight Control:  National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/
What Diet Is Right For Me?   Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/selfcare/whatdiet.php

ALTERNATIVE THERAPY:
Alternative Medicine:  Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alternative-medicine/CM99999
Complementary and Alternative Therapy: American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/ETO_5.asp?sitearea=ETO
Complementary and Holistic Medicine: Breastcancer.org
http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/comp_med/index.jsp
Complementary Medicine:  MD Anderson Cancer Center
http://www.mdanderson.org/topics/complementary/
Dr. Nadia Malek:
http://www.drnadiamalek.com/index.htm
Integrative Therapies and Womens Health: Cleveland Clinic
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/alternative_medicine/hic
_integrative_therapies_and_womens_health.aspx
What is it?:  Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alternative-medicine/PN00001

Video:

Foods After Cancer:  WebMD http://www.webmd.com/video/foods-after-cancer

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Daily Devotionals:  The Daily OM
http://www.dailyom.com/ 

The Human Side of Cancer:
http://www.humansideofcancer.com/default.htm
The Glow Project: 
http://www.glowproject.org/

VIDEO:

Randy Pausch video  over a million viewers!

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Abortion:  Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer
http://www.abortionbreastcancer.com/

Abortion - Miscarriage Fact Sheet & Risk: National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/abortion-miscarriage

Challenges:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/information/publications/lifeline/summer05_05_women.php

Children, Having after Breast Cancer:  Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Communication for Couples:  Healthlink
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/917588037.html
Fertility:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/selfcare/fertility.php

Intimacy:  Breastcancer.org
http://www.breastcancer.org/tips/intimacy/index.jsp
Love Life: Her2: Her Move
http://www.hermove.com/love-life/love-life.html
Pregnancy Study: National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/ere-workshop-report

Sex and Intimacy:  WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/breast-cancer-sex-and-intimacy?ecd=wnl_brc_042809
Sexuality:  Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Sexuality:  M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
http://www.mdanderson.org/diseases/breastcancer/display.cfm?id=
DE275CF9-8B30-4584-B9346A5AFB318F94&method=displayfull
Sexual Dysfunction: Breast Cancer Network of Strength
   > Relationships: 
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/relationships/sexual.php
   > Intimacy:
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/relationships/intimacy.php

The Women's Sexual Health Foundation
http://www.twshf.org/

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Body Image:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/selfcare/bodyimage.php

Decision Making While Emotional:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/selfcare/decisionmaking.php

Psychological Support for the Breast Cancer Patient:  HealthLink
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/916241410.html

Psychological Distress:  Imaginis
http://www.imaginis.com/breasthealth/news/news11.06.01.asp

Psychosocial Needs of Women: Institute of Medicine
http://www.iom.edu/CMS/3798/18136.aspx
Breast Cancer: How Your Mind Can Help Your Body:  APA.org
http://www.apahelpcenter.org/articles/article.php?id=47 

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Radiation Therapy: The Works!  National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/radiation-therapy-and-you/
allpages#207a1b07-a4e5-4fed-bee7-abd0e11d6d70
Radiation Therapy:  MammoSite (New Option)
http://www.emc.org/body.cfm?id=120

Radiation Therapy:  American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/MBC/content/MBC_2_3x_Radiation_Therapy.asp?sitearea=MBC
Radiation Therapy and You: National Cancer Institute 
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/radiation-therapy-and-you.pdf
Facts on Radiation:  Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Radiation Treatment/Side Effects:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/information/treatment/radiation.php

Treatment:  OncologyChannel
http://www.oncologychannel.com/breastcancer/treatment.shtml#rad

Treatment:  BreastCancer.org
http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/radiation/index.jsp

What to Expect:  WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/breast-cancer-radiation-therapy-what-expect

These Products May Help (Use At Your Own Risk)
*check with your doctor before using any products from the internet!
Radiation Burns/Dermatitis:  LotsToLiveFor.com
http://www.lotstolivefor.com/radiationburns.html

Radiation Burns:  Miaderm.com
http://www.miaderm.com/about.html

Radiation Burns:  Bioheal.com
http://www.bioheal.com/burns.html

10 Tips for Husbands:   Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/caring/husbands.php
Breaking the News:  MedicineNet
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=91654
Communication Tips:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/relationships/commtips.php

Dependency Problems:  Al-anon
http://www.alanon.org.za/

Dependency Problems:  Alcoholics Anonymous
http://www.aa.org/?Media=PlayFlash
Guidance for Family & Friends:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/caring/guidance.php
Guidance for Family & Friends:  WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/breast-cancer-tips-family

Husbands: Talk to another man who understands
Partner Match Program: Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/programs/partnermatch.php
Intimacy:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/relationships/intimacy.php

Marriage, Dating, and Breast Cancer:  WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/marriage-dating-and-breast-cancer

Nurturing Relationships:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/programs/sharering/transcripts/relationships_04.php
Relationships & Coping:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/programs/sharering/transcripts/stressreduction_02.php
Someone I Know Has Been Diagnosed:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/caring/index.php 
Supporting a Senior through Breast Cancer:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/
Surviving the Worst:  Dr. Phil
http://drphil.com/shows/show/6/
Talking with Your Children:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/relationships/children.php
Talking with Your Children:  National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/when-someone-in-your-family
Talking with Family & Friends:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/relationships/ff.php

When the Woman you Love has Breast Cancer:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/caring/womanyoulove.php

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Breast Cancer Resources:  Advanced Breast Cancer Community

http://www.advancedbreastcancercommunity.org/

Breast Cancer Resources:  Cancer.Net
http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Breast+Cancer
Support and Resources:  WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/breast-cancer-support-resources 
Support in your State/City:  BestFriends.com
http://www.breastfriends.com/resources/ 
Internet Information:  Internet Public Library

http://www.ipl.org/

General Everyday Health Information:

http://www.everydayhealth.com

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Learn to Recognize a Stroke!  American Stroke Association
http://www.strokeassociation.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1020

VIDEO:

American Stroke Association

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10 Questions to ask your Surgeon:  WebMD

http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/questions-surgeon-breast-cancer
Alternative Approaches: Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/selfcare/cam.php
Reconstruction Surgery:  WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/breast-cancer-breast-reconstruction-surgery-index

Reconstruction Surgery: Cosmetic Procedures
http://www.webmd.com/skin-beauty/cosmetic-procedures-breast-reconstruction?ecd=wnl_brc_021709
Reconstruction Surgery:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/information/treatment/reconstruction.php
Stereographic Biopsy: Radiologyinfo.org
http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=breastbixr&bhcp=1
Surgery:  Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Surgery:  WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/breast-cancer-surgery
Surgery Options:  WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/breast-cancer-surgery

Surgery Side Effects:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/information/treatment/surgery.php
Treatment:  Breastcancer.org
http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/index.jsp
Treatment:  OncologyChannel
http://www.oncologychannel.com/breastcancer/treatment.shtml#surg  

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Article of Interest:

After Surgery: Short-term and Long-term Effects  BreastCancer.org The Smart Surgery Patient:  RemedyLife.com http://www.remedylife.com/general/expert/content?cid=1639&ctid=10 Second Lumpectomy For Breast Cancer Reduces Survival Rates http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081002172529.htm  Truncal Lymphedema:  LymphNotes.com  http://www.lymphnotes.com/article.php/id/149/

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Information and Networking:  Young Survival Coalition
http://www.youngsurvival.org/
Recurrence of Breast Cancer: AstraZeneca
http://www.getbcfacts.com/index.aspx
Survivorship:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/support/survivorship/index.php
Survivorship:  National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
http://www.canceradvocacy.org/
Survivorship:  MD Anderson Cancer Center
http://www.mdanderson.org/topics/survivorship/
Young Survivor:  Susan G. Komen for the Cure 
Cancer Survivor Parks around the USA:
www.blochcancer.org

VIDEO:

Inspiring Personal Journey:  Shin Na http://shinscancerblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/my-documentary-video.html

Also, PLEASE See Individual topics:
- BIOLOGICAL THERAPY
- CHEMOTHERAPY
- HORMONE THERAPY
- RADIATION THERAPY

Chemotherapy:   WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/chemotherapy-treatment

Hormone Therapy:   WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/hormone-therapy-choices
Radiation Therapy: WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/breast-cancer-radiation-therapy-what-expect
Radiation Therapy:  MammoSite (New Option)
http://www.emc.org/body.cfm?id=120

Radiation Therapy: Coping With Side Effects:  
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Side Effects:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/information/publications/lifeline/winter06_03_sideeffects.php

VIDEO:

Breast Cancer Recurrence:  MedicalNewsToday.com Preparing for Side Effects: MedicalNewsToday.com

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After Treatments:  Cancer.Net
http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Breast+Cancer
After Treatments: National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov/compendium/After-Cancer-Treatment-Ends-Caregiver.pdf (pdf)
After Treatments:  Susan G. Komen for the Cure
After Treatment Ends:  WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/life-after-breast-cancer-treatment
Treatments:  MedlinePlus
http://vsearch.nlm.nih.gov/vivisimo/cgi-bin/query-meta?v%3Aproject=medlineplus&query=life+after+cancer+treatments
AfterTreatments & sharing your story:  OncologyChannel
http://livingwith.oncologychannel.com/breast-cancer/ 
Treatments:  Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Treatment:  WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/breast-cancer-treatment-care
Treatment & Side Effects:  Breast Cancer Network of Strength
http://www.networkofstrength.org/information/treatment/index.php
Information for Guiding Treatment Decisions
Patient Support Kit (free): NexCura, Inc.
http://www.nexcura.com/AboutUs.asp

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