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Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells located in the breast. All cancer cells have the ability to spread. If breast cancer is not treated, the cancer cells can invade local tissues and eventually spread to distant organs (metastasize).
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Breast Cancer Action | |
| A Canadian survivor-directed group joined in purpose to inform, educate and support women and men living with breast cancer, their families and the community. | ||
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Breast Cancer Lighthouse | |
| This site provides helpful information for women who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer. | ||
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Breast Cancer Net | |
| An American Web site which presents the latest news on breast cancer detection and treatment. Offers support group and treatment centre locator and links to other Web sites. | ||
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Breast Cancer Society of Canada | |
| This national, volunteer-driven charity is dedicated to raising money for peer reviewed Canadian breast cancer research. The searchable Web site includes information about breast health, news, and events. | ||
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breastcancer.org | |
| Features of this site include a talking dictionary with celebrity voices, chat rooms and discussion areas with the participation of leading oncologists, anatomy pictures and a variety of support information. | ||
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Breast Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Patients | |
| Published by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network in partnership with the American Cancer Society, this document provides current information and recommendations based on advances in medical science for the treatment of Breast Cancer. | ||
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Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation | |
| The CBCF is the largest charitable organization in Canada dedicated exclusively to the support and advancement of breast cancer research, education, diagnosis and treatment. | ||
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Canadian Breast Cancer Network | |
| This survivor-directed, national network of organizations and individuals provides a national link between all groups and individuals concerned about breast cancer. | ||
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Canadian Breast Cancer Research Initiative | |
| The purpose of the CBCRI is to encourage and support high quality research relevant to the prevention, treatment and control of breast cancer. | ||
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Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer | |
| An overview of metastatic breast cancer, including treatment options and emotional challenges. Created by Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada. | ||
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Man to Man: A Practical Guide for Male Caregivers when Breast Cancer Strikes Their Loved Ones | |
| This guidebook is a collection of relevant information, designed to serve as a quick resource for men who are called upon to become primary caregivers to their loved ones who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Although it was conceived with thoughts of male partners in mind, it will also be useful for brothers, sons and fathers who must support sisters, mothers and daughters. It is composed of personal anecdotes drawn from the authors own experiences, enriched by vignettes offered by other men who walked the same bumpy road. | ||
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The National Breast Cancer Coalition | |
| The Web site offers all sorts of information including how to become an advocate for change, legislative priorities, current educational and training programs and more. | ||
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Oncolink Breast Cancer Information | |
| Breast cancer information from the University of Pennsylvania's renowned cancer centre Web site, Oncolink. | ||
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Ontario Breast Cancer Information Exchange Partnership | |
| On this Web site, you will find out about the OBCIEP and their activities, as well as what others are doing to improve access to breast cancer information resources. Of particular interest are the community bulletin boards where users are invited to exchange information about breast cancer informational activities, programs, and materials. | ||
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Ontario Breast Screening Program | |
| This program is available to women in Ontario, aged 50 or over who have no history of breast cancer or augmentation mammoplasty, have not had a mammogram within the last year and are free of acute breast symptoms. There is no upper age limit on screening in the OBSP. | ||
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Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada | |
| Willow is a national not-for-profit organization that provides free peer support and information to anyone affected by breast cancer. | ||
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Women's Cancer Network (WCN) | |
| This site, developed by the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, keeps women informed and enables them to be their own health advocates. The WCN mission is to assist women who have developed cancer, as well as their families, to understand more about the disease, learn about treatment options, and gain access to new or experimental therapies. WCN News provides a daily newsfeed from Reuters Health Information, with articles selected by women's cancer experts. The WCN serves to educate women on ways to prevent the development of cancer. WCN's confidential risk-assessment questionnaire is designed to give women a personalized understanding of their individual risks of developing breast, ovarian, cervical or endometrial cancer. | ||
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Gilda's Club Toronto | |
| Named after late comedian Gilda Radner who lost her battle with ovarian cancer in May, 1989, Gilda's Club is a meeting place where people with cancer can come together to learn how to live with cancer and celebrate the challenges and opportunities of everyday life. | ||
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Wellspring | |
| Wellspring provides a wide range of cancer support programs and services to serve the emotional, social, informational, and emotional needs of people living with cancer, and those who care for them. The Web site contains information about programs and services, frequently asked questions, newsletters, research and program evaluations, and more. | ||
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Look Good Feel Better | |
| Look Good Feel Better is a free, national program to help women living with cancer improve their appearance and self-image by teaching beauty techniques to camouflage the appearance-related side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Look Good Feel Better is supported by Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CCTFA) member companies. The Look Good Feel Better program is endorsed by the Canadian Cancer Society. | ||
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Bayview Support Network | |
| This organization was created for the benefit of cancer patients/survivors and their families and friends, sharing common experiences of illness, treatment and life after cancer. | ||
