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Breast cancer has affected the lives of many in our campus community.
We encourage you to educate yourself, and one another, about breast
health and the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Together
we can spread the early detection message, support our colleagues
with breast cancer and work toward finding a cure for this disease.
This webpage is designed to provide education and resources on breast
health, early detection guidelines and campus and community awareness
activities. In addition, for those campus members with breast cancer,
this webpage serves as a gateway to resources -- on campus, online
and in the Bay Area.
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Additional Online Resources
Local Community Organizations
- The Bay Area Breast Cancer Resource Guide
http://bcrg.nccc.org/guide
Provided by the The
Northern California Cancer Center, this is a comprehensive directory
of breast cancer and breast health services, including screening,
diagnosis, treatment, emotional support, childcare, transportation,
free mammograms and financial assistance, prostheses and information.
- Berkeley's Women's Cancer Resource Center
http://www.wcrc.org/
This center was founded in 1986, by a small group of cancer survivors,
and provides information and referrals to resources as well as peer
support, legal services, and educational forums and workshops. An
information and referral hotline is available by calling (510) 548-WCRC.
- UCSF/Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center
http://www.ucsfbreastcarecenter.org/
Specifically designed to meet the needs of patients with breast
problems, breast cancer, or general concerns about breast health.
They offer comprehensive services, including health care, psychological
support, and clinical trial research. You may schedule an oncology
appointment by calling (415) 353-7070 or an appointment with a surgeon
at (415) 353-7111.
- UCSF Cancer Resource Center
http://cancer.ucsf.edu/crc/
The CRC maintains a library of books and other media, provides access
to the Web and specialized health databases, and offers personalized
research assistance. They also host a variety of support groups/exercise
classes/workshops and direct people to other community resources.
All CRC programs are free. For more information, call (415) 885-3693.
- Alta Bates Comprehensive Breast Center
http://www.abccc.com/services/breast.html
Located within the Alta Bates Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Breast
Center provides services and information on breast cancer, including
diagnosis, pre-treatment evaluation, therapy, patient education
and support. Services include low dose screening mammography; MammaCare
instruction in breast self-examination; full diagnostic services,
including breast ultrasound and image-guided biopsy and treatment
and rehabilitation services. The Breast Cancer Early Detection Program
makes screening and detection services available to uninsured women,
those with limited financial resources, and women
with disabilities. For more information, please call (510) 204-1591.
- Alta Bates Patient Resource Center
http://altabatessummit.org/clinical/cancereducation.html
Located within the Alta Bates Comprehensive Cancer Center, this
is a full-service multi-media oncology library available for use
by patients and their family members. Available is a comprehensive
assortment of books, videos and audiotapes on cancer. Assorted cancer
newsletters, pamphlets and community support groups are identified
to make it easier for patients to access information. A volunteer
is available to assist with Internet searches and the CD ROM cancer
programs. For more information, please call (510) 204-1591
- Bay Area Breast Cancer Forum
http://breastcarecenter.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/trialsindex.html
Part of the Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center, this site provides
information and minutes from monthly meetings with health care providers,
researchers, patients, patient advocates, and families on current
issues relating to clinical trials.
National Organizations
- National Cancer Institute
http://cancer.gov/
Up-to-date information about breast cancer from the National Cancer
Institute, the Federal Government's primary agency for cancer research.
You can also call toll free at 1-800-4-CANCER to speak with someone
directly for answers to any cancer-related questions.
- American Cancer Society/Breast Cancer Network
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp
Comprehensive website, with information about breast cancer diagnosis
and treatment, as well as stories of survivorship and advocacy.
You can also call toll free at 1-800-ACS-2345 with your questions
about breast cancer.
- Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
http://y-me.org/
Y-ME was founded by two breast cancer patients in 1978, when they
realized that their needs for information and support could best
be met by women who had also experienced breast cancer. You can
call their hotline at 1-800-221-2141, available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week , to speak with a trained peer counselor who is also
a breast cancer survivor.
- Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
http://www.komen.org/
This site contains over 100 pages of general breast health information,
along with specific areas that address the needs of special audiences,
including breast cancer survivors and their friends and families,
the media, and the medical and scientific communities. There is
a toll-free helpline at 1-800 I'M AWARE (1-800-462-9273) for information
and help in decisions about breast health and breast cancer concerns.
- National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
http://www.nbcam.org/
This organization and website is dedicated to increasing awareness
of breast cancer issues, especially the importance of early detection.
Educational materials and resources are also available, either free
or at a low cost.
- National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.
http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/
This organization's mission is to save lives by increasing awareness
of breast cancer through education and providing mammograms for
those in need.
On-Line Support and Information
- The Breast Cancer List
http://www.bcforum.org/List.html
Established since 1994, this site provides a forum for discussion
concerning any issue related to breast cancer. On-line support is
available through the listserve 24-hours a day. Check out the website
for more information on how to join the list.
- susanlovemd.com
http://www.susanlovemd.com/
Website of Dr. Susan Love, breast cancer surgeon, author of Dr.
Susan Love's Breast Book and Dr. Susan Love's Hormone Book. Provides
easy-to-understand medical information and stories of survivorship.
- Celebrating Life
http://www.celebratinglife.org/
A site for African American women with breast cancer. The Celebrating
Life Foundation was established in 1995 to promote breast cancer
awareness specifically targeting African American women and women
of color.
- Breast Cancer On-Line Support
http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/mynbcf/
This site provides a list of various discussion forums and support
groups available on-line. You can create your own webpage, join
an online discussion group, and encourage others to join you online
to exchange information and personal experiences.
Advocacy
If you are interested in getting involved with increasing public
awareness about breast cancer, improving patient education, and/or
advocating change through political legislation, check out these websites
for information and current news and events in the fight against breast
cancer:
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Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to diagnose,
treat or provide a second opinion on any health problem or disease.
It is meant to support, not replace, the relationship that exists
between an individual and his/her clinician.
Last revised: August 2007
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