Breast Cancer

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Resources

National Organizations

American Cancer Society (ACS)
www.cancer.org
ACS is a nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

National Cancer Institute (NCI)
www.cancer.gov 
The Federal Government’s principal agency for cancer research and training. Read breast cancer information and questions and answers about tamoxifen from NCI.

National Breast Cancer Foundation
www.nationalbreastcancer.org 
An organization whose mission is to save lives by increasing breast cancer awareness through education and by providing mammograms for those in need.

The Cancer Information Network 
www.cancerlinksusa.com 
A cancer Web site providing links and information. Go to the network’s breast cancer information.

Breastcancer
www.breastcancer.org 
This nonprofit organization is dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer. Its mission is to help women and their loved ones make sense of the complex medical and personal information about breast cancer so they can make the best decisions for their lives.

The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation
www.eraseibc.com
A cancer Web site providing breaking news on inflammatory breast cancer in the United States and the world.

Breast Cancer Risk Factors & Causes

National Cancer Institute
www.cancer.gov

Reach Global - Risk Education & Awareness of Cancer Which Is Hereditary
www.reachglobal.org
An organization dedicated to promoting awareness of the risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer among women and the benefits of genetic testing. The site offers information about BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations and genetic testing, medical and spiritual resources, and tools to assess your risk through family medical history.

Jacob International
www.jacobintl.com
Promoting awareness of the high risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer among Ashkenazi Jewish women and the benefits of genetic testing. The site offers information about BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations and genetic testing, medical and spiritual resources, and tools to assess your risk through family medical history.

Videos & Webcasts

KING-5 TV
Breast Cancer: Winning the Battle

Patient Power 
Listen to the latest about breast cancer in webcasts with SCCA expert doctors.

Supportive Resources

Breast Prosthesis

The American Cancer Society offers resources about breast protheses, or breast forms, for women who may want to use this option before or instead of breast reconstruction.

Beauty and Cancer Program
The Beauty and Cancer Program offers ideas for personal care during cancer treatment and support from caring volunteers. Volunteers can assist Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) patients with hats, turbans and wigs and can identifying community resources to help you. To schedule an appointment with a Beauty and Cancer volunteer at SCCA or on 8-SE at University of Washington Medical Center, call (206) 598-3604.


Hats, Scarves, Turbans and Wigs

Check out these resources for getting and using head coverings, like hats and wigs.

Shine

Shine is a retail resource opening in September 2011 at SCCA House and featuring specialty products—like breast prostheses, compression garments, and hair alternatives—and professional services—like head shaves and wig fittings.