When undergoing chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer, it’s important to have access to as many helpful resources as possible. How you choose to seek support and find information is up to you. We hope the following list of resources will help you find what you’re looking for:
This list of resources is provided merely as a convenience. Abraxis and AstraZeneca take no responsibility for the content of, or services provided by these resources and make no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information provided and shall have no liability for any damages or injuries of any kind arising from the information contained within these resources.
Cancer support organizations
The following organizations and Web sites provide breast cancer information, support, and community.
Online cancer support and community
- BCMets
The largest online community of people living with advanced breast cancer, their families, and their friends. Enter search criteria for information and patient mailing list submissions.
- BreastCancer.org
The largest online community of breast cancer patients, both early and advanced. Support resources include chat rooms, discussion boards, and online conferences.
- CancerCare
A national nonprofit organization that offers complimentary assistance services to those affected by cancer.
- Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)
A national nonprofit organization that aims to protect patients by finding them access to care, helping to maintain their employment, and ensuring that they are financially stable.
- People Living With Cancer
An award-winning patient information Web site of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) that contains oncologist-approved cancer information.
- SusanLoveMD.org
A nonprofit organization whose purpose is to advance the quality of women’s health through groundbreaking research, education, and advocacy.
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Breast cancer organizations
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General cancer resources
- American Cancer Society (ACS)
Universal cancer resources, statistics, treatment information, and health news.
- Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR)
Provides access to 159 mailing lists that offer assistance and information to people affected by cancer.
- CancerLinks
A search engine that retrieves cancer-related sites.
- OncoLink
Administers information about specific types of cancer and provides news about cancer treatments and research advances.
- WebMD
Provides health information through portals, publications, and an online community with expert-led and peer-to-peer message boards.
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Medical associations and government agencies
The following medical associations and government agencies can supply you with reliable information about chemotherapy and metastatic breast cancer. Web sites belonging to these organizations use very technical language. Consult with your doctor about the information you find on these sites or receive from these organizations.
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Phone: 202-638-5577
Web site: www.acog.com
- American College of Radiology
Phone: 800-ACR-LINE
Web site: www.acr.org
- American Medical Women’s Association
Phone: 703-838-0500
Fax: 703-549-3864
Web site: www.amwa-doc.org
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
Phone: 703-299-0150
Web site: www.asco.org
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Cancer Prevention and Control
Phone: 770-488-4751
Web site: www.cdc.gov/cancer
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Phone: 877-267-2323
Web site: www.cms.hhs.gov
Also provides information on HIPAA.
- ClinicalTrials.gov
Web site: www.clinicaltrials.gov
- National Cancer Institute
Phone: 800-422-6237
Fax: 301-402-0894
Web site: www.nci.nih.gov
- National Medical Association
Phone: 202-347-1895
Web site: www.nmanet.org
- Oncology Nursing Society
Phone: 412-921-7373
Web site: www.ons.org
- Social Security Administration
Phone: 800-772-1213
Web site: www.ssa.gov
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Books and publications
The following books and publications provide information and support to help you stay focused on your treatment plan and overall health:
- 57 Good Things About Chemotherapy
By Alec Kalla. Knackk Press, 2001.
Offers an extraordinary comical outlook on chemotherapy.
- Advanced Breast Cancer: A Guide to Living with Metastatic Disease
By Musa Mayer. 2nd edition. O’Reilly & Associates, Inc., 1998.
Practical advice and emotional support for women and families dealing with the realities of metastatic breast cancer.
- Art.Rage.Us.: Art and Writing by Women with Breast Cancer
By Jill Eikenberry and Terry Tempest. Chronicle Books, 1998.
Inspiring artwork and writing by breast cancer survivors, an outgrowth of an exhibit at the San Francisco Main Library Gallery.
- Betty Crocker’s Living with Cancer Cookbook: Easy Recipes and Tips Through Treatment and Beyond
Betty Crocker, 2001.
Advice from cancer patients, from tips for coping with emotions to tips for making recipes more appealing. Recipes are tagged to show which are helpful for common side effects of cancer treatment.
- The Breast Cancer Book of Strength & Courage: Inspiring Stories to See You Through Your Journey
By Ernie Bodai, M.D., and Judie Fertig Panneton. 1st edition. Prima Lifestyles, 2002.
Uplifting stories of women who faced mastectomies, radiation, and chemotherapy with courage, humor, and grace.
- The Cancer Monologue Project
By Tanya Taylor and Pamela Thompson. MacAdam/Cage Publishing, 2002.
In a series of workshops, people affected by cancer were invited to write and perform their stories about living, resulting in these 30 engaging monologues.
- Coping With Chemotherapy
By Nancy Pauling Bruning. Avery, 2002.
A reliable source of information on how chemotherapy treatments work, how to cope with side effects, and what to expect during treatment.
- Hanging Out With Lab Coats: Hope, Humor & Help for Cancer Patients and their Caregivers
By Wendi Fox Pedicone. FoxPress, 2007.
Both an uplifting memoir about one woman’s battle with breast cancer and a helpful breast cancer resource.
- Holding Tight, Letting Go: Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
By Musa Mayer. 1st edition. Patient Center Guides, 1997.
A personalized and highly informed guide to life with metastatic breast cancer.
- Here for Now: Living Well with Cancer Through Mindfulness
By Elana Rosenbaum. Satya House Publications, 2005.
Mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques.
- Live Longer, Live Larger: A Holistic Approach for Cancer Patients and Their Families
By Susan W. Buchholz, Ph.D., and William M. Buchholz, M.D. 1st edition. Patient Center Guides, 2001.
Stories and exercises to help conquer fear, find the right treatment, and increase the quality and meaning of life.
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