More information from your American Cancer Society
We have selected some related information that may also be helpful to you. These materials may be ordered from our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345.
After Diagnosis: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)
Breast Cancer (also available in Spanish)
Breast Cancer Dictionary (also available in Spanish)
Breast Cancer: Early Detection (also available in Spanish)
Breast Cancer Prostheses and Hair Loss Accessories List
Exercises After Breast Surgery (also available in Spanish)
How to Perform a Breast Self Exam
Lymphedema: What Every Woman With Breast Cancer Should Know (also available in Spanish)
Mammograms and Other Breast Imaging Procedures
Sexuality for the Woman With Cancer (also available in Spanish)
Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act
Health Insurance and Financial Assistance for the Patient With Cancer
Books
The following books are also available from the American Cancer Society. Call us to ask about costs or to place your order.
Breast Cancer Clear & Simple
I Can Survive!
Lymphedema: Understanding and Managing Lympedema After Cancer Treatment
What Helped Me Get Through: Cancer Survivors Share Wisdom and Hope
What to Eat During Cancer Treatment
National organizations and Web sites*
Along with the American Cancer Society, other sources of information and support include:
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Web site: www.plasticsurgery.org
For information about breast reconstruction, tips on getting ready for surgery, and referrals to a board certified plastic surgeon.
Breast Cancer Network of Strength
Toll-free number: 1-800-221-2141
Spanish toll-free number: 1-800-986-9505
Web site: www.networkofstrength.org
Offers peer support, as well as breast health and clinical trials information
Food and Drug Administration Consumer Information Line
Toll-free number: 1-888-463-6332 (1-888-INFO-FDA)
Web site: www.fda.gov or www.fda.gov/cdrh/breastimplants/
Information on breast implants
National Cancer Institute
Toll-free number: 1-800-422-6237 (1-800-4-CANCER)
TYY: 1-800-332-8615
Web site: www.cancer.gov or www.clinicaltrials.gov
Up-to-date cancer and clinical trials information, as well as free support to quit smoking (at the tobacco line, 1-877-448-7848, or the direct Web site www.smokefree.gov)
SHARE: Self-Help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer
Toll-free number: 1-866-891-2392
Web site: www.sharecancersupport.org
Offers support and information for breast or ovarian cancer survivors
No matter who you are, we can help. Contact us anytime, day or night, for information and support. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
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