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Young Survival Coalition
International. 15 affiliates. Founded 1998. Support and education for young women (age 40 and under) living with a diagnosis of breast cancer. Addresses the concerns and issues that are unique to young women and breast cancer (such as higher mortality rates, fertility issues and early menopause). Information, resources, advocacy, one-to-one Point of Contact Program and online support forums. Write: Young Survival Coalition 61 Broadway, Suite 2235 New York, NY 10006 Voice: 1-877-972-1011 or 646-257-3000 Fax: 646-257-3030 Website: http://www.youngsurvival.org E-mail: info@youngsurvival.org Verified: 8/27/2008
Breast Cancer Support and Reach to Recovery Discussion Group
National. Local outgrowth of Reach to Recovery Program which in most areas is a one-to-one visitation program but in some areas is a support group. Contact your local or state chapter of American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 to determine availability of such groups and availability of trained volunteers. Voice: 1-800-227-2345 Website: http://www.cancer.org (click on 'survivors' then click on 'support' then click on 'view all message boards') Verified: 10/10/2008
Breast Cancer Network of Strength
(BILINGUAL) National. 9 affiliate groups. Founded 1978. (formerly known as Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization) Mission is to decrease the impact of breast cancer, create and increase breast cancer awareness, and ensure through information, empowerment and peer support that no one faces breast cancer alone. Information and peer support for breast cancer patients and their families during all stages of the disease. Offers 24-hour hotlines (English and Spanish), a Latino Outreach program, a Men's Match program for husbands and partners of women with breast cancer, support groups, a Teen Education program and Advocacy Network to increase funding for research, publications, wig and prosthesis bank and newsletter. Group development guidelines. Write: Breast Cancer Network of Strength 212 W. Van Buren St., Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60607-3903 Voice: 1-800-221-2141 or 1-800-986-9505 (Spanish) Fax: 312-294-8597 Website: http://www.networkofstrength.org Verified: 10/14/2008
AABCA (African American Breast Cancer Alliance)
Model. 1 group in Minnesota. Founded 1990. Support, education, support group and advocacy for black women and men with breast cancer and their families. Provides information and referrals, education, a support group for patients and survivors to discuss issues and concerns. Open to anyone interested in supporting and working with this grass-roots organization. Write: AABCA P.O. Box 8981 Minneapolis, MN 55408 Voice: 612-825-3675 Fax: 612-827-2977 Website: http://www.aabcainc.org E-mail: aabcainc@yahoo.com Verified: 10/14/2008
Sisters Network Inc.
National. 40 affiliated chapters. 3,000 members. Founded 1994. A national African American breast cancer survivors organization that promotes the importance of breast health through empowerment, support, breast education programs, resource information and clinical trials. Write: Sisters Network Inc. 8787 Woodway Dr., Suite 4206 Houston, TX 77063 Voice: 1-866-781-1808 or 713-781-0255 Fax: 713-780-8998 Website: http://www.sistersnetworkinc.org E-mail: infonet@sistersnetworkinc.org Verified: 10/14/2008
Mothers Supporting Daughters with Breast Cancer
Model. Founded 1995. Offers emotional support to the mothers of daughters newly diagnosed with breast cancer to help them to be better 'care partners' to their daughters. Helps mothers cope with stress, learn about breast cancer treatment and promote breast cancer awareness. Literature, advocacy and phone support. Write: Mothers Supporting Daughters with Breast Cancer 25235 Foxchase Dr. c/o Charmayne Dierker Chestertown, MD 21620 Voice: 410-778-1982 Fax: 410-778-1411 Website: http://www.mothersdaughters.org E-mail: msdbc@verizon.net Verified: 10/14/2008
MaleBC
Online. Founded 1997. Brings men together who have been diagnosed with male breast cancer so they can share experiences, gain information and support each other. Website: http://www.acor.org (click on A-Z cancers, then select 'breast' then 'MaleBC') Verified: 10/17/2008
FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered)
Online. Founded 1999. Support and education for women whose family history and genetic status put them at high risk of getting ovarian or breast cancer. Open to family members. Provides resources for women to determine if they are at high risk. Forums, chats, bulletin boards, member profiles and phone support network. Website: http://www.facingourrisk.org E-mail: info@facingourrisk.org Verified: 10/15/2008
SHARE: Self-Help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer
(BILINGUAL) Model. 18 sites in NY Metro Area. Founded 1976. Provides support to women with breast or ovarian cancer, their families and friends. Support groups led by trained survivors. Cutting edge educational forums and advocacy activities held throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Write: SHARE 1501 Broadway, Suite 704A New York, NY 10036 Voice: 1-866-891-2392 Fax: 212-869-3431 Website: http://www.sharecancersupport.org Verified: 10/14/2008
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