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| Online Resources |
- drsusanloveresearchfoundation.org -
The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation works to eradicate breast cancer and improve
the quality of women's health through innovative research, education, and advocacy.
- cancer.gov - This site offers
consumer-oriented information on a wide range of topics as well as comprehensive descriptions
of research programs and clinical trials.
- cancer.org - Get help making
treatment decisions, understanding the effects of treatment, finding treatment centers
and doctors, coping with side effects, and talking with others. Meet other survivors,
find or offer support on the Cancer Survivors Network. Find lodging, workshops, transportation,
and other services and products for cancer patients, survivors, and loved ones.
- nccn.com - The goal of this site
is to educate and prepare cancer patients to engage in more informed conversations
with health care providers so they can live longer and better quality lives.
- adjuvantonline.com -
The purpose of Adjuvant! is to help health professionals and patients with early cancer
discuss the risks and benefits of getting additional therapy (adjuvant therapy: usually
chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or both) after surgery.
- breastcancer.org -
This site was developed to provide comprehensive, medically reviewed information and
a vibrant peer-support community to those affected by breast cancer.
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| Printed Resources |
- Dr. Susan Love’s breast book, Susan Love
Great resource to understand
everything about breast health, disease, treatment options and resources.
- Her-2, Robert Bazell
Interesting book about the revolutionary
new drug to treat breast cancer in her-2 neu positive cancers.
- How to prevent and treat cancer with natural medicine, Dr.
Michael Murray
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great resource about the effects of medications, diet and natural remedies to treat
all forms of cancer.
- Grace for each hour, Mary J. Nelson
Spiritual guide to help women
undergoing cancer treatment.
- Crazy, sexy cancer tips, Kris Carr
A funny, inspiring book that
looks at making the best of difficult situations and gives lots of resources for people
with cancer.
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| Other Resources |
- Institute for Health and Healing, Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- Caring Bridge
- Look good, feel better seminars – American Cancer Society.
- Breast cancer support groups – all major hospitals and oncology offices have one.
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