breast cancer resources

Every year, hundreds of thousands of American women (and men!) are diagnosed with breast cancer. Here are some of the resources available online.

• Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program
  1-800-877-8077
  
  
• American Cancer Society
  1-800-ACS-2345
  
  
• American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
  1-888-4-PLASTIC
  
  
• Cancer Care, Inc.
  1-800-813-HOPE
  
  
• The Maurer Foundation for Breast Health Education
  1-800-853-LEARN
  
  
• National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC)
  1-800-622-2838
  
  
• National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  1-800-4-CANCER
  
  
• National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
  1-877-622-7937
  
  
• National Lymphedema Network
  1-800-541-3259
  
  
• Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
  1-800-462-9273
  
  
• Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization
  1-800-221-2141
  
  

high risk information

Certain factors can place an individual at high risk for developing breast cancer. Learn more by visiting these sites.

• Facing our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE)
  1-866-824-RISK
  
  
• Memorial Sloan Kettering: High Risk Special Surveillance Breast Program
  1-800-525-2225
  
  
• National Society of Genetic Counselors
  
  
• Strang High Risk Information and Registry
  1-212-794-4900
  
  
• Women at Risk Program - Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center
  1-800-543-2782
  
  

walks and other charity events

You too can help win the fight against breast cancer through participating in events held across the nation. These family-oriented walks, runs and golf outings support breast cancer research, treatment and education.

• Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
  
  
• Breast Cancer 3-Day
  
  
• Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
  
  
• The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
  
  
• Walk for Hope
  
  
• LIFE Golf Event