Resources for Young women (under 40)
1. Living Beyond Breast Cancer
http://lbbc.org
Site information: addresses post treatment needs
for women with
breat cancer. It has internet chats,
newsletters, and call-in help.
2. Pregnant with cancer
Site information: Organization that provides
support for wimen who are diagnosed while
pregnant.
women about breast cancer. Written
in a
humorous tone.
4. Weekly discussions for young women with breast
cancer.
http://www.susanlovemd.com
Site information: currently this online chat occurs
every tuesday
from 9:00pm-10:pm est.
5. Q & A about breat Cancer in Young Women from
the
national Alliance of Breast Cancer organizations
Site information: Nabco's online fact sheet about
breast cancer in young women.
African American Resources
1. Celebrating Life: African American women speak out
about breast cancer.
http://www.celebratinglife.org
Site details: A site that promotes breast cancer
awareness for African american
women and women
of color.
2. Sisters Network, Inc.
Site Details: National African-American breast cancer survivors
organization that focuses on education, prevention, and emotional support for black women with breast cancer.
3. Office of Minority Health-Resource Center
Site details: Online resource guide. You
can also
call 1-800-444-6472 to order a free breast
cancer resource guide for african american
women.
Native American and Hispanic sites
Native C.I.R.C.L.E.
Site Details: A resource center for Native Americans
The
site has links to more Native American resources.
2. Ayuda Propia Para Mujeres Con El Cancer Del Seno o Del
Los Ovarios (SHARE: Self help for Women with breast or ovarian cancer)
Site details: Support services for men, women, and
children affected by breast or ovarian cancer.
Information and support hotlines in Spanish,
English and seven other languages.
Asian American Sites
Site details: information written by an Asian- American
breast cancer survivor.
Remember: Knowledge is power! Do not let fear keep
you from learning!
