Resources

National Health Agencies & Societies

Woman’s Health and Cancer Rights Act-1998 Federal Breast Reconstruction Law
www.cancer.org
Information on federal law regarding insurance coverage for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction.


National Breast Cancer Foundation
www.nationalbreastcancer.org
NBCF helps by providing help and inspiring hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education and support services.


National Cancer Institute
www.cancer.gov
NCI breast reconstruction after mastectomy fact sheet.


American Society of Clinical Oncology
888-282-2552
www.asco.org


American Society of Plastic Surgeons
www.plasticsurgery.org
Information on plastic surgery, locate a board-certified surgeon in your area.


National Cancer Institute
800-4-CANCER; 800-422-6237
www.cancer.gov


National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
888-909-NCCN
www.nccn.org
Alliance of cancer centers dedicated to patient care, research and education.

National Nonprofits with Local Chapters

American Cancer Society – Reach to Recovery
800-ACS-2345; 800-227-2345
www.cancer.org
Free information regarding breast reconstruction available upon request.


Cancer Support Community
www.cancersupportcommunity.org
Ensure that people impacted by all cancers are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.


FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
www.facingourrisk.org
Nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.


Susan G. Komen
1-877 GO KOMEN; 877-465-6636
www.komen.org
Offers up-to-date information on reconstruction options.

Sharsheret
www.sharshert.org
Supports women and families affected by breast or ovarian cancer through personalized support and saves lives through educational outreach.


Young Survival Coalition
877-972-1011
www.youngsurvival.org
Meet and connect with young survivors nationwide and locally.

On-Line Support Sites & Groups

Advanced Breast Cancer Community
Support those who are living with advanced or metastatic breast cancer, and caregivers, supporters, friends, and family members.
www.advancedbreastcancercommunity.org

Breast Advocate – Free Breast Cancer Applications
Application created by specialists and patient advocates for collaborative treatment decision-making.
www.breastadvocateapp.com

Breastcancer.org
www.breastcancer.org
Patient-focused resource for breast health and breast cancer, and an on-line support community.

Breast Reconstrution.org
www.breastreconstruction.org
Comprehensive resource for breast reconstruction to help empower women to make informed choices.

DiepC Foundation
www.diepcfoundation.org
Educational reconstruction videos with certified surgeons, patients, health care providers and support services.
www.diepcjourney.com
Personal account of 2-time breast cancer patient through her breast reconstruction journey.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer
855-807-6386
www.lbbc.org
Programs, services and information for those impacted by cancer.