| Additional Breast Cancer Resources |
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Breast Cancer Staging Diagram
The severity and progression of breast cancer is classified in stages 0-4. It is important for both the patient and doctor to know the stage of one's breast cancer in order to choose the most appropriate treatment options. The attached diagram explains the differences between the various stages of breast cancer.
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Breast Cancer Frequently Asked Questions
Our FAQ section lists the answers to some of the most commonly asked breast cancer questions.
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Glossary of Breast Cancer Terms
While doing research on breast cancer, you may come across words and phrases that you are unfamiliar with. Our glossary defines some frequently used breast cancer terms.
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| Related Websites |
The Susan G. Komen Foundation
The mission of the Susan G. Komen Foundation BreastCancerInfo.org site is to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening and treatment. This searchable resource covers topics such as risk factors, diagnosis, staging, treatment, after treatment care and breast cancer financial and insurance issues.
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The Breast Cancer Site
The Breast Cancer Site was founded to help offer free mammograms to underprivileged women nationwide—women for whom early detection would not otherwise be possible. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women ages 40 - 55. Early detection is the key to survival, yet 13 million women in the U.S. over 40 have never had a mammogram. The Breast Cancer Site was originally launched in October 2000. Proceeds benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.
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Breast Cancer Research Foundation
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation funds clinical and genetic research into the causes and treatment of breast cancer. The Foundation was incorporated to address a crucial lack of funding for clinical and genetic research, and to bring lifesaving discoveries from the laboratory to the bedside of every woman suffering from this disease.
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National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations
Based in New York City, the National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations® (NABCO®) is the leading non-profit information and education resource on breast cancer in the U.S. NABCO's programs educate the public and offer information, resources and referrals to patients, survivors and their families, medical professionals and their organizations, and the media. All services are free of charge.
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Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
The mission of Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization is to ensure, through information, empowerment and peer support, that no one faces breast cancer alone.
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