Breast Cancer Organizations

There are several organizations which can assist patients who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Some of these include the American Cancer Society, the National Breast Cancer Foundation, and the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

The American Cancer Society is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and has more than 3,400 offices located across the nation. ACS provides resources and support to patients who are diagnosed with any type of cancer.

The American Cancer Society's website is packed full of beneficial information on the topic of breast cancer. ACS sponsored walk-a-thons and golf fundraising events are listed on the site, with instructions on how to become involved. Individuals visiting the site can obtain information on how to quit smoking, dietary advice, clinical trials and more. To learn more visit www.cancer.org.

The National Breast Cancer Foundation was founded by Janelle Hail; a breast cancer survivor of twenty-five years. This breast cancer organization provides assistance to women in need and helps them obtain free mammograms and breast cancer treatment. The website is dedicated to providing accurate and up-to-date information for individuals diagnosed with breast cancer, as well as information and support for family members and caregivers. To learn more about the National Breast Cancer Foundation, visit their website at www.nationalbreastcancer.org.

The Susan G. Komen Foundation was founded by Nancy G. Brinker. She is the sister of Susan G. Komen, a breast cancer victim who lost her battle to the disease in 1982. The Susan G. Komen Foundation is behind the pink ribbon campaign and Race for the Cure walk-a-thons.

The Susan G. Komen Foundation provides a vast amount of information on breast cancer and assists people through every stage of treatment. A forum is available at the website, where patients and survivors can interact with one another. A help line is available Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. central time.

You can also locate downloadable educational tools from the Susan G. Komen Foundation website. These tools include important items such as breast self-exam cards and breast cancer facts.

The Susan G. Komen Foundation offers a marketplace that includes gifts for breast cancer survivors. A portion of the profits from the sale of these items is donated to cancer research. Merchandise includes apparel, jewelry, candles, scarves, hats, visors, and more. To learn more about the Susan G. Komen Foundation visit www.komen.org.