Links from M - N

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.