Recommended Web Sites

American Cancer Society: Learn About Cancer - This detailed information on breast cancer comes from the American Cancer Society. Simply click on "Choose a cancer type" under the Patients, Family, & Friends section of this web site, scroll down, and highlight breast cancer.

Breast Cancer and Genetic Screening - Learn about genetic screening for breast cancer at this site.

Breast Cancer Genetics - Learn more about the genetic background of breast cancer at the Genetics Home Reference.

BreastCancerPrevention.com - This site offers you the opportunity to obtain credible information on clinical trial research and to assess your chances of getting breast cancer.

Breast Health - This wealth of information comes from the nation's top medical societies, including the American Medical Association.

Cancereducation.com - This web site's mission is to improve cancer care by providing up-to-date accurate educational programming and information for healthcare professionals, cancer patients, and family members. Comprehensive information can be obtained on a specific cancer type by clicking on the desired cancer topic. MedClips, audio and visual cancer presentations, can also be viewed from this site.

FDA Oncology Tools - This web site is maintained by the Food and Drug Administration Center for Drug Evaluation and Research and it contains information related to cancer and approved cancer drug therapies. One can select from a number of listed topics that include disease summaries, approved oncology drugs, and patient liaison programs.

MEDLINEplus - Breast Cancer and
MEDLINEplus - Male Breast Cancer and
MEDLINEplus - Mammography - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases and conditions.

National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued this fact sheet.

National Cancer Institute:Breast Cancer - The National Cancer Institute is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training. This site includes comprehensive information about the disease including diagnosis, treatment options, clinical trials, and emotional issues. CancerNet, a bibliographic database, provides summaries on cancer treatments, screening, prevention, and supportive care. Much of this site can be viewed in either English or Spanish.

OncoLink: University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center - Founded in 1994 by the University of Pennsylvania's cancer specialists, OncoLink's mission is to provide access to accurate cancer-related information. Comprehensive information on the disease, support groups, clinical trials, and frequently asked questions can all be obtained from this web site. NCI/PDQ fact sheets can be accessed in either Spanish or English.

Preventive Mastectomy - The National Cancer Institute explains all about preventive mastectomy.

Prophylactic Mastectomy: An Option for Women at High Risk of Breast Cancer - The Mayo Clinic reviews the options open to women who are at high risk of developing breast cancer.

Probability of Breast Cancer in Women - The National Cancer Institute has compiled these statistics.

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - This foundation is dedicated to the eradication of breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening, and treatment. General information regarding the disease, as well as answers to frequently asked questions and a list of news groups, can be obtained from this site.

When the Woman You Love Has Breast Cancer - Y-ME has created this booklet for partners of breast cancer patients.

Y - ME National Breast Cancer Organization - Founded in 1978 by two breast cancer patients, the Y-ME Organization is committed to providing information and support to anyone who's been affected by breast cancer. Information regarding breast health, breast cancer in men and women, news releases, and advocacy issues can be accessed in English or Spanish from this site. A simple search feature and numerous external links are included.

Stamp design ©2000 United States Postal Service. Reproduced with permission. All rights reserved. Written authorization from the USPS is required to use, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, distribute or publicly display this image.