Resource Guide for Breast Cancer

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Address:
NCI Public Inquiries Office
Bldg. 31, Rm. 10A31
31 Center Drive, MSC 2580
Bethesda, MD 20892-2580

Phone:
1-800-422-6237

Internet address:
http://www.cancer.gov

Description of services provided:
This site provides comprehensive information on all types of cancer, including breast cancer, statistics, information on clinical trials, and research news.

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Phone:
1-800-I’M- AWARE (1-800-462-9273)

Internet address:
http://www.komen.org/
http://www.breastcancerinfo.org

Description of services provided:
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation provides information about breast cancer, a breast care help-line, news and research resources, and online forums for patients, family, and caregivers to exchange thoughts. This foundation also sponsors the “Race for the Cure” to fund breast cancer research.

Y- Me National Breast Cancer Organization

Address:
212 W. Van Buren, Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60607

Phone:
1-312-986-8338 (National Headquarters)
1-800-221-2141 (English)
1-800-986-9505 (Spanish)

Internet address:
http://www.y-me.org/

Description of services provided:
Here you will find educational information on breast cancer in both Spanish and English, Spanish and English 24– hour phone hotlines, news, and advocacy