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American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org
Answers questions and provides current information about cancer and topics related to cancer prevention. An extensive resource for health information seekers, family and friends of cancer patients, cancer survivors, and health professionals.

CancerNet from the National Cancer Institute
http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/
Information for consumers, health professionals, and researches. Links to NCI's databases (PDQ for summaries on cancer treatment, screening, prevention, supportive care, and ongoing clinical trials; CANCERLIT for bibliographic records; and CancerTrials for comprehensive clinical trials information.

CancerCare
http://www.cancercare.org/
CancerCare is a national non-profit organization that provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved.

College of American Pathologists - Health Test Reminder
http://www.myhealthtestreminder.com/
The website provides women with a free annual email reminder when they are due for their next Pap smear.

Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention - Your Disease Risk
http://www.yourdiseaserisk.harvard.edu/
"Your Disease Risk" is an educational web site sponsored by the Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention. Utilize the website to determine your cancer, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and stroke risk.

Intercultural Cancer Society
http://iccnetwork.org
Serves minority and medically underserved communities by providing cancer-related information.

National Cancer Istitute
http://nci.nih.gov
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of eight agencies that compose the Public Health Service (PHS) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
The NCI is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training.

Breast Friends Program
http://www.breastfriends.com/
A non-profit organization dedicated to helping women survive the trauma of breast cancer.

Community Breast Cancer Project
http//www-med.stanford.edu/CBHP/
A clearinghouse for information and support for people touched by breast cancer. Includes personal accounts as well as medical, psychological, and political coverage and information for volunteer and concerned friends and family.

National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations
http://www.nabco.org/

The Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer
http:www.mautnerproject.org
Provides services to lesbians with cancer, their partners, and caregivers; educates the lesbian community about cancer.

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
http://www.ovariancancer.org/
Provides information and support for victims and survivors of ovarian cancer and their family and friends.

Breast Friends Program
Boston Public Health Commission - Cancer Prevention and Control
1010 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
617) 534-9650
The Breast Friends Program of the Boston Public Health Commission was created to increase the awareness of the importance of breast cancer early detection, especially among African-American women. Program activities include referrals for free mammography screening, Pap tests, and cancer prevention education.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
44 Binney Street
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 632-3673 (Spanish)
(866) 408-DFCI (408-3324)

Connectiong Hope, Assistance and Treatment (CHAT) Program
lf you live in Massachusetts, have breast cancer and have an individual income of $25,000 or less or a combined family income of $42,000 or less, Healing Hands can provide assistance with things related to your breast cancer treatment. Assistance is provided for items you may need such as medication, wigs, breast prostheses and bras, compression sleeves, transportation to treatment, childcare during treatment and counseling. To apply for Healing Hands assistance, please go to the website below to download the application, and fax or mail it to the Office for Women, Family & Community Programs at Brigham and Women's Hospital.


Women's Health Network
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
250 Washington Street, 4/F
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 624-5406
(877) 414-4447
(617) 624-5992 (TTY)
The Massachusetts Women's Health Network (WHN) provides free breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services, and health education services to low income, uninsured women at over 90 locations throughout the state.


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