General Resources
The Breast Cancer Fund
282 Second Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-543-2979
800-487-0492
www.breastcancerfund.org
Works to increase public awareness and provide support to women. Sponsors workshops for survivors.
Food and Drug Administration
www.fda.gov
Information on certified mammography facilities.
National Breast Cancer Coalition
1707 L Street NW, Suite 1060
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-296-7477
FAX: 202-265-6854
www.natlbcc.org
The National Breast Cancer Coalition is a grassroots advocacy effort in the fight against breast cancer. In 1991, the Coalition was formed with one mission, to eradicate breast cancer through action and advocacy.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Breast Cancer Treatment Guidelines
888-909-NCCN
www.nccn.org
Will send a print copy of treatment guidelines developed by breast cancer experts from seventeen top cancer centers.
National Lymphedema Network
2211 Post Street, Suite 404
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-921-1306
800-541-3259
www.lymphnet.org
Support and information on lymphedema; referrals to treatment centers.
SHARE: Self-Help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer
1501 Broadway, Suite 1720
New York, NY 10036
212-719-0364
212-382-2111 (hotline/English)
212-719-4454 (hotline/Spanish)
www.sharecancersupport.org
Emotional and social support services, including hotlines, peer counseling, and education.
Women of Color Breast Cancer Survivors Support Project
8610 S. Sepulveda, Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90045
www.wocbcssp.net/
Y-Me
212 West Van Buren
Chicago, IL 60607
312-986-8228
800-221-2141 (24-hour hotline/English)
800-986-9505 (24-hour hotline/Spanish)
www.y-me.org
Information and support services, news, local chapters.
