Organizations

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If you're looking for support, you'll find some highly regarded organizations below:

Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC)
Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Cancer in General
Professional Resources

Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC)

Bright Pink
www.bebrightpink.org
Bright Pink is a unique resource providing support to young women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer.

Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE)
www.facingourrisk.org
(954) 255-8732
FORCE was created for women whose family history and genetic status put them at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer, as well as entire families dealing with BRCA mutations. Its mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.

Breast and Ovarian Cancer

Breast Cancer Network of Strength
www.networkofstrength.org
(800) 221-2141
The mission of Breast Cancer Network of Strength, formerly known as Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization, is to ensure, through information, empowerment, and peer support, that no one faces breast cancer alone.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC)
www.lbbc.org
(888) 753-5222
The mission of LBBC is to empower all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life. LBBC also has a Young Survivors Group for breast cancer survivors diagnosed at age 45 or younger.

Men Against Breast Cancer
www.menagainstbreastcancer.org
(866) 547-MABC (6222)
Men Against Breast Cancer unites men with breast cancer in their families. This organization provides support services to educate and empower men to be effective caregivers of female loved ones with breast cancer, and gives men greater involvement in the fight against breast cancer.

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
www.ovarian.org
(888) OVARIAN
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition is dedicated to raising awareness about ovarian cancer and providing education to women with ovarian cancer and their families, the general population, and the medical community.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure
www.komen.org
(800) 462-9273
The mission of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.

Young Survival Coalition (YSC)
www.youngsurvival.org
(646) 257-3000
YSC is a group of breast cancer survivors and supporters committed to the unique issues and concerns related to breast cancer in young women.

Kimball Family Foundation
www.kimballfamilyfoundation.com
(904) 273-2111
The Kimball Family Foundation promotes hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) awareness and education and funds research for the BRCA mutation.

Cancer in General

American Cancer Society (ACS)
www.cancer.org
(800) ACS-2345
This national community-based volunteer organization provides information about cancer and treatment options, as well as local programs and services, and is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.

National Cancer Institute
www.cancer.gov
(800) 422-6237
The National Cancer Institute is the US Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research & training. The NCI provides a wealth of cancer information and resources.

Professional Resources

American Academy of Family Physicians
www.aafp.org

American College of Medical Genetics
www.acmg.net

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
www.acog.org

American College of Physicians/American Society of Internal Medicine
www.acponline.org

American College of Surgeons
www.facs.org

American Society of Breast Surgeons
www.breastsurgeons.org

American Society of Clinical Oncology
www.asco.org

American Society of Human Genetics
www.faseb.org/genetics/ashg

International Society of Nurses in Genetics
www.isong.org

National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics
www.nchpeg.org

National Society of Genetic Counselors
www.nsgc.org

Oncology Nursing Society
www.ons.org

Society of Gynecologic Nurse Oncologists
www.sgno.org

Society of Gynecologic Oncologists
www.sgo.org

Society of Surgical Oncology
www.surgonc.org

"If I can reach a patient before she has cancer, it's ideal."

- Kevin S. Hughes, MD, FACS President, National Consortium of.Breast Centers

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