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    FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
    16057 Tampa Palms Boulevard West
    PMB #373
    Tampa, FL 33647
    Phone: 1-866-288-RISK (1-866-288-7475) toll-free
    Fax: (954) 827-2200
    Email: info@facingourrisk.org
    Web Address: www.facingourrisk.org
     

    FORCE is an organization that provides educational and emotional support for women who are making decisions about surgery to prevent breast or ovarian cancer because they are at high risk. This website also has resources for women who have cancer and are concerned about their cancer coming back. There are online resources as well as a helpline, newsletters, and information on local groups and annual conferences.


    American Cancer Society (ACS)
    Phone: 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)
    Web Address: www.cancer.org
     

    The American Cancer Society (ACS) conducts educational programs and offers many services to people with cancer and to their families. Staff at the toll-free number have information about services and activities in local areas and can provide referrals to local ACS divisions.


    Breastcancer.org
    7 East Lancaster Avenue, 3rd Floor
    Ardmore, PA  19003
    Web Address: www.breastcancer.org
     

    Breastcancer.org is a website dedicated to helping women understand breast cancer and make good decisions about their treatment. This site provides information from medical professionals on all aspects of breast cancer, from screening and surgery to sex and intimacy. The site also offers links to chat rooms, discussion boards, and "Ask the Expert" online conferences.


    National Breast Cancer Coalition
    1101 17th Street NW
    Suite 1300
    Washington, DC  20036
    Phone: 1-800-622-2838 or (202) 296-7477
    Fax: (202) 265-6854
    Email: info@stopbreastcancer.org
    Web Address: www.knowbreastcancer.org
     

    The National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) asks the government for increased funding for breast cancer research. The NBCC also works with researchers to advance the science of breast cancer research and to improve access to high-quality health care and breast cancer clinical trials for women. This website offers news and research on breast cancer. It also has information about current controversies in breast cancer and provides expert opinions.

    The NBCC has a sister organization, the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund (NBCCF). Together these two groups help women take a leadership role among government leaders, scientists, and doctors.


    National Cancer Institute (NCI)
    6116 Executive Boulevard
    Suite 300
    Bethesda, MD  20892-8322
    Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
    Web Address: www.cancer.gov (or https://livehelp.cancer.gov/app/chat/chat_launch for live help online)
     

    The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a U.S. government agency that provides up-to-date information about the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer. NCI also offers supportive care to people who have cancer and to their families. NCI information is also available to doctors, nurses, and other health professionals. NCI provides the latest information about clinical trials. The Cancer Information Service, a service of NCI, has trained staff members available to answer questions and send free publications. Spanish-speaking staff members are also available.


    National Lymphedema Network (NLN)
    Latham Square, 1611 Telegraph Avenue
    Suite 1111
    Oakland, CA 94612-2138  
    Phone: 1-800-541-3259
    Fax: (510) 208-3110
    Email: nln@lymphnet.org
    Web Address: www.lymphnet.org
     

    The National Lymphedema Network (NLN) provides education and guidance to people with lymphedema, health professionals, and the general public. The NLN provides information on the prevention and management of primary and secondary lymphedema and supports research to find causes and treatments for lymphedema.




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