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The national organizations listed below can provide you with information, resources, and support for your breast health activities.
American Cancer Society (ACS)
(800) ACS-2345
The American Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Resource Center provides answers to questions about the nature of cancer, its causes and risk factors, and also discusses the latest strategies for prevention, new diagnostic techniques, and the latest treatment options.
American College of Radiology (ACR)
(800) 227-5463
The college is a nonprofit professional society whose primary purposes are to improve service to the patient, advance the science of radiology, study the socioeconomic aspects of the practice of radiology, and encourage continuing education for radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and persons practicing in allied professional fields.
BreastCancer.net
A breast cancer specific site that includes news, articles and links. Features free e-mail notification of news, article postings and new site features.
Encore Plus Program of the YWCA
(800) 953-7587
A YWCA program, which provides a wide spectrum of support services, related to breast and cervical health, including community outreach and education, clinical screening services, diagnostic and treatment services.
Food and Drug Administration's (FDA)
Mammography Program
Established in the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) to carry out the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992 (MQSA). Site contains information about MQSA regulations, policy guidance, Mammography Matters newsletter and a list of FDA-certified facilities.
The Center For Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
National Medicare Mammography Campaign
Contains comprehensive information on Medicare programs, including publications in English and Spanish that can be viewed and downloaded. Reviews projects and initiatives and provides information on statistical data, laws and regulations.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
(800) 4-CANCER
NCI publications include materials for patients, health professionals and the public, and NCI publications can be ordered by calling the Cancer Information Service (CIS)
National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO)
(800) 719-9154
A network of breast cancer organizations. Includes a resource router with links to other breast cancer sites, clinical trial information and support groups.
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
(800) I'M AWARE (800-462-9273)
As a national volunteer organization, the mission of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. is to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening and treatment. The Komen Foundation has a National Toll-Free Breast Care Help line that is answered by trained, caring volunteers whose lives have been personally touched by breast cancer. Armed with the latest breast health information, help line volunteers are committed to providing timely and accurate information to callers with breast health and breast cancer concerns.
Cancer Care, Inc.
1-800-813-HOPE
Sponsors of regularly scheduled, free, teleconferences on issues related to cancer diagnosis, treatment and support.
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