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Resources

There are a number of services available to support those diagnosed with breast cancer.

For more information:

U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center

Breast Cancer Awareness - a collection of press releases and links to other web pages on the Cancer Center web site pertaining to breast cancer, prevention and risk evaluation topics.

Breast Cancer Information Guide
provides lists of resources, from books and video, to web sites and newsletters.

Cancer Genetics: Breast and Ovarian Cancer Information Guide
provides lists of resources, from books and video, to web sites and newsletters.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

NCCN Guidelines for Patients™ - Breast Cancer

On-Line Discussion Groups:

BREAST-CANCER is the e-mail discussion group for Breast Cancer patients and families, hosted by the Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR).

MALEBC is the e-mail discussion group for Male Breast Cancer patients and families, hosted by the Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR).

Support Services:

Looking Your Best

Personal Touch
A division of the U-M Health System, this program meets the special physical needs of women confronted with a diagnosis of breast cancer.

Wig Bank

Reach to Recovery
For those diagnosed with breast cancer, the American Cancer Society offers volunteer counsellors.

Lymphedema Classes - Learn to prevent and manage upper extremity lymphedema

During Cancer Treatment - part of our "For Cancer Center Patients" web area; this focuses on the many support services offered to our patients while they are receiving treatment.

Other Programs/Services for Breast Cancer Patients

The Breast Cancer Survivorship Initiative Intended to assist breast cancer survivors who may have ongoing issues related to their breast cancer treatment.

Breast & Ovarian Risk Evaluation Program

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