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Get the information you need
Every woman responds differently to the crisis that breast cancer brings to her life. You may choose to confide in and seek advice from as many people as possible, or you may prefer to refrain from talking about your condition. You should try to gather as much information as possible to educate yourself about the disease.
The following resource lists can help you get the information and support you need:
Toll-free hotlines
- American Cancer Society: 1-800-ACS-2345
- Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization: 1-800-221-2141
- Cancer Care: 1-800-813-HOPE
- National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service: 1-800-4-CANCER
- Living Beyond Breast Cancer Hotline: 1-888-753-LBBC
- Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Helpline: 1-800-IM-AWARE
- AstraZeneca Cancer Support Network (AZ CSN): 1-866-99-AZCSN (1-866-992-9276)
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Online support and community
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Online treatment information
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Breast cancer organizations
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General cancer organizations
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Medical associations and government agencies
Web sites belonging to the following organizations use very technical language. As always, talk to your doctor about information you may find on these sites and information you may receive from these organizations.
- American Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession
Phone: 1-312-988-5715
Web site: www.abanet.org/women
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Washington, DC 20090
Phone: 1-202-638-5577
Web site: www.acog.com
- American College of Radiology
Phone: 1-800-ACR-LINE
Web site: www.acr.org
- American Medical Women's Association
Phone: 1-703-838-0500
Fax: 1-703-549-3864
Web site: www.amwa-doc.org
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
Phone: 1-703-299-0150
Web site: www.asco.org
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Cancer Prevention and Control
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717
Phone: 1-770-488-4751
Web site: www.cdc.gov/cancer
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Phone: 1-877-267-2323
Web site: www.cms.hhs.gov
- National Cancer Institute
Phone: 1-800-422-6237
Fax: 1-301-402-0894
Web site: www.nci.nih.gov
- National Medical Association
Phone: 1-202-347-1895
Web site: www.nmanet.org
- Oncology Nursing Society
Phone: 1-412-921-7373
Web site: www.ons.org
- Social Security
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
Web site: www.ssa.gov
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Clinical trial information
Visit these sites to find information about clinical trials for which you may qualify:
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Books and publications
- 100 Questions and
Answers About Breast Cancer
by Zora Brown and LeSalle D. Leffall, Jr., M.D. Boston, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2003.
A breast cancer survivor and a practicing oncologist give both the patient's and the doctor's perspective in answering questions related to breast cancer, including treatment decisions and physical and emotional issues.
- Be Prepared: The Complete Financial, Legal, and Practical Guide for Living with a Life-Challenging Condition
by David S. Landay. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press, 2001.
Offers advice on practical issues for anyone facing a life-challenging illness.
- Cancer Has Its Privileges:
Stories of Hope and Laughter
by Christine Clifford and Jack Lindstrom.
- Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book
by Susan M. Love, M.D., and Karen Lindsay. 3rd edition. Cambridge, MA: Perseus Publishing, 2000.
Candid, up-to-date, and reassuring information to help you make sense of your cancer diagnosis and treatment options.
- Every Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization, 2000.
Available online at www.y-me.org/coping/
daytoday/every_womans_guide.php.
Practical guidance and emotional support for coping with breast cancer, from diagnosis through recovery.
- Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy
by Malin Dollinger, M.D., Ernest H. Rosenbaum, M.D., Margaret Tempero, and Sean Mulvihill. 4th edition. Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel, 2002.
An authoritative and thorough resource written for the general public explaining how cancer is diagnosed, treated, and managed day to day.
- Humor After the Tumor
by Patty Gelman and Leslie Zemsky, Illustrator.
- I'd Rather Do Chemo Than Clean Out the Garage
by Fran Di Giacomo.
- Informed Decisions
by Harmon J. Eyre, M.D., Dianne Partie Lange, and Lois B. Morris. 2nd edition. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society, 2001.
A comprehensive guide from the American Cancer Society providing an excellent overview of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
- Not Now...I'm Having a No Hair Day: Humor and Healing for People with Cancer
by Christine Clifford.
- Sexuality for Women and Their Partners
American Cancer Society, 2001.
Available online at www.cancer.org.
Candid advice and information on how to restore and maintain intimacy during and after cancer treatment.
- Spinning Straw into Gold: Your Emotional Recovery from Breast Cancer
by Ronnie Kaye. New York, NY: Fireside, 1991.
Straightforward advice from a psychotherapist and breast cancer survivor on dealing with emotional issues that may arise following your diagnosis.
- Thanks for the Mammogram!
by Laura Jensen Walker.
- The Human Side of Cancer: Living with Hope, Coping with Uncertainty
by Jimmie C. Holland, M.D., and Sheldon Lewis. New York, NY: Quill, 2001.
Compassionate advice on coping with cancer from a pioneer in the field of psycho-oncology.
- When the Woman You Love Has Breast Cancer
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization, 2000.
This booklet offers guidance to your partner on how to support your emotional needs during every stage of your breast cancer experience.
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