Overview
Breast cancer is a complex topic, and loaded with emotional impact.
Armed with good information, we are in a better position to maintain
good health and to deal more effectively with a diagnosis, should that
occur. Current technology makes information more widely available than
ever before. The following organizations are trustworthy sources of
breast cancer information.
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
http://www.karmanos.org
Based in midtown Detroit, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is committed to a future free of cancer.
The Institute is one of 39 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States.
Caring for more than 6,000 new patients annually and conducting more than 700 cancer-specific scientific investigation
programs and clinical trials, the Karmanos Cancer Institute is among the nation’s best cancer centers. Through the
commitment of 1,000 staff, including nearly 300 faculty members, and supported by thousands of volunteers and financial
donors, the Institute strives to prevent, detect and eradicate all forms of cancer.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
www.komen.org
Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982,
that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest
grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize
science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure®, we have invested nearly $1 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming
the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. The Komen Race for the Cure® series, the largest
series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, includes over 100 Races in the U.S. and five international Races. This year, over 1 million participants
are expected to take part in this signature awareness and fundraising event. A global leader in the fight against breast cancer, Susan G. Komen for
the Cure fulfills its mission through support of innovative breast cancer research grants, meritorious awards,
educational and scientific conferences, and community-based outreach programs around the world.
American
Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community- based voluntary
health organization 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.
Cancer
Information Service
The Cancer Information Service is a program of the National Cancer
Institute. The Mid West office, housed at the Karmanos Cancer Institute,
serves as a comprehensive resource on all aspects of cancer prevention,
diagnosis, treatment and supportive care for the states of Michigan,
Ohio and Indiana.
National
Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the Federal Government's principal
agency for cancer research and training. NCI coordinates the National
Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health
information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause,
diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from
cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families
of cancer patients.
Alexander J. Walt
Comprehensive Breast Center
rev. 11-19-07
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