Other Websites
This site is a powerhouse of information and focuses on political advocacy. The site also links to
www.fordvehicles.com/features/rftc/. Ford is a major financial contributor to the Komen Foundation. This site offers a great support area with special emphasis for teens. Check out the 'Support Circle'; for teen related reading materials and helpful hints on coping with a mother stricken with this disease. You can get there directly at
www.kidskonnected.com. They also offer live chats for those between the ages of 7 and 18.
Amazing website for support groups. One can participate in its ShareRing Network, a monthly interactive teleconference with a presentation from a health expert. Register by calling 1-800-221-2141.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. ACS is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation.
A great resource for all areas of breast cancer and offers state-by-state listings of support groups. This site is tops for all kinds of information.
This site is really easy to navigate, has a great facts and stats area and message board
A foundation created to support young women battling the disease. The site has a comprehensive glossary and is full of research summaries.
Was developed to provide you with helpful, up-to-date information about breast cancer risk and prevention, diagnosis and treatment, the risk of recurrence, and ways to manage that risk.
Raises funds for research and grants for education awareness programs.
TeenHealthFX provides online resource for any and all of questions regarding your health, relationships, your body and your sexuality. The vision of TeenHealthFX is to empower adolescents to improve their health through individual responsibility.
A wonderful site with strong reading lists and links regarding nutrition, environment and alternative medicine.
Provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information.
An amazing how-to site to help you "step right up" when your friend has breast cancer.
MABC is the first national non profit organization designed to provide targeted support services to educate and empower men to be effective caregivers when breast cancer strikes a female loved one; as well as target and mobilize men to be active participants in the fight to eradicate breast cancer as a life threatening disease.
MABC is the first national non profit organization designed to provide targeted support services to educate and empower men to be effective caregivers when breast cancer strikes a female loved one; as well as target and mobilize men to be active participants in the fight to eradicate breast cancer as a life threatening disease.
The Big Bam! Foundation hosts dynamic events nationwide to raise funds for free mammograms, surgeries and treatments for uninsured women with breast cancer and to educate women under 40 about breast health.
Amazon Heart organizes adventure events for breast cancer survivors. Offering survivors the chance to develop lifelong friendships with other survivors all while helping change the world through advocacy, fundraising, and local community projects.