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Male Breast Cancer: http://interact.withus.com/interact/mbc/
This site is for anyone dealing with male breast cancer whether they
be a man suffering from this disease, his doctor, other doctors interested
in the disease, and researchers studying MBC.
MammaCare®: http://www.mammacare.com/
The scientifically validated system for teaching physical examination
of the breast. Originally developed at a major university under a grant
from the National Cancer Institute, it is now available in three interactive
training systems: The MammaCare® Personal Learning System, The Professional
Learning System, and the Learning System for Clinical Breast Examination.
Skill-based continuing education in MammaCare® is available to prepare
health care professionals to teach MamaCare® as well as to perform
skilled manual examination of the breast.
Mammography Quality & Radiation Programs: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/mammography...
This list of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Certified Mammography
Facilities is updated weekly. You can access a listing by state and zip
code of all mammography facilities certified by the FDA as meeting baseline
quality standards for equipment, personnel and practices under the Mammography
Quality Standards Act of 1992 (MQSA).
Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer: http://mautnerproject.org/
Its mission to provide: Direct services to lesbians with cancer, their
partners and caregivers; Education and information to the lesbian community
about cancer; Education to the health care community about the special
concerns of lesbians with cancer and their families and Advocacy on lesbian
health issues in national and local arenas. The site provides information
in English and Spanish.
Mediconsult: http://www.mediconsult.com/mc/...
Visitors to this site can access breast cancer resources for patients
including a Patient Support Forum and information on drugs and clinical
trials. Established "to provide timely, comprehensive, and accessible medical
information on chronic medical conditions, utilizing the latest available
technology to deliver information efficiently. Completely independent of
any hospital, drug company, HMO, hospital, or other health care organization
in order to ensure unbiased, objective, credible information. All information
that appears on the site must pass a rigorous clinical review process."
National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations: http://www.nabco.org/
"A network of breast cancer organizations, provides information, assistance
and referral to anyone with questions about breast cancer, and acts as
a voice for the interests and concerns of breast cancer survivors and women
at risk."
National Association for Women's Health
(NAWH): http://www.nawh.org/
"A non-profit, non-partisan, professional membership association that
brings together a growing constituency of professionals from a broad range
of disciplines, all with a common interest in improving health outcomes
for women. Established to: promote excellence and provide leadership, resources,
and collegial support to all professionals who influence, develop, and
champion quality health care programs for women."
National Association of Professionals in Women's Health
(NAPWH):
http://www.nawh.org/
"A nonprofit, nonpartisan, professional membership association bringing
together a growing constituency of professionals from a broad range of
disciplines, all with a common interest in improving health outcomes for
women. Established to promote excellence and provide leadership, resources,
and collegial support to all professionals who influence, develop, and
champion quality health care programs for women."
National Cancer Institute: http://www.nih.gov/
National Institutes of Health (NIH) health resources such as consumer
health publications, clinical trials, health hotlines, MEDLINE, and the
NIH Information Index (a subject-word guide to diseases and conditions
under investigation at NIH).
National Cancer Institute: Information for People with Cancer: http://rex.nci.nih.gov/ PATIENTS/INFO_PEOPL_DOC.html
"This site is designed specifically for people with cancer and the people
who care about them. It is a place to come back to continuously throughout
diagnosis, treatment, and coping."
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship: http://cansearch.org/ "A grassroots network of individuals and organizations working on behalf
of people with all types of cancer. Our mission is to lead and strengthen
the survivorship movement, empower cancer survivors and advocate for policy
issues that affect their quality of life." The site has a high quality
links page.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
(NCCN) Patient Information
and Referral Service: http://nccn.org/patient.htm
Established "to 1) facilitate informed decision-making for patients
and their families; and 2) provide information to patients, their family
members, providers, and other health care consumers about the NCCN institutions'
programs and services. The NCCN and the American Cancer Society recently
partnered to translate the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines into a patient-friendly
resource outlining appropriate treatment. All of the major cancer sites
(areas in the body) will be translated. These new guidelines, Cancer Treatment
Guidelines for Patients, will offer cancer patients and their families
the reliable, specific and easy-to-understand information they need to
help them make timely and well-informed decisions." Breast Cancer Patient
Guidelines: http://nccn.org/patient_guidelines/ breast_cancer/breast/Page1.htm
National Consortium of Breast Centers, Inc.: http://www.breastcare.org
Established "to promote excellence in breast health care for the general
public through a network of diverse professionals dedicated to the active
exchange of ideas and resources, including to: 1) serve as an informational
resource and to provide support services to those rendering care to people
with breast diseases through educational programs, newsletters, a national
directory, and patient forums; 2) encourage professionals to concentrate
and specialize in activities related to breast disease; 3) encourage the
development of programs and centers that address breast disease and promote
breast health, and; 4) facilitate collaborative research opportunities
on issues of breast health."
National Guideline
Clearinghouse(TM) (NGC): http://www.guideline.gov/body_home_nf.asp?view=home
"A public resource for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
NGC is sponsored by the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research in partnership
with the American Medical Association and the American Association of Health
Plans." A helpful resource to learn more about various treatment options
and protocols for specific types and stages of breast cancer and breast
cancer-related disease management.
The National Institutes of Health
(NIH), National Center for Complementary
and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM): http://altmed.od.nih.gov/nccam/
"Conducts and supports basic and applied research and training and disseminates
information on complementary and alternative medicine to practitioners
and the public."
National Self-help Clearinghouse: http://www.selfhelpweb.org
"Provides information about and referral to self-help support groups
and regional self-help clearinghouses; Assists human service agencies to
integrate self-help principles and practices into their service delivery;
Conducts training activities for self-help group leaders and for professional
facilitators of support groups; Provides consultation to public agencies
to promote their capabilities to encourage and sustain mutual support groups;
Carries out research activities, including research about the effectiveness
of self-help, the character of the self-help process, and relationships
with the formal caregiving systems and Conducts media outreach, provides
speakers, and publishes manuals, training materials, monographs and policy
papers."
National Women's Health Information Center
(NWHIC): http://www.4women.gov/
"A one-stop gateway for women seeking health information. NWHIC is a
free information and resource service on women's health issues designed
just for you, whether you're a consumer, a health care professional, a
researcher, an educator, or a student." Topics include information about
breast cancer and information is available in English and Spanish. Last Updated: 02/12/2003
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