The Susan G. Komen for the Cure — promises to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. 1-877 GO KOMEN, www.komen.org American Cancer Society has research, education and patient service programs to help cancer patients and their families cope with cancer. The Reach to Recovery program has trained breast cancer survivors who visit newly diagnosed patients. 1-800-ACS-2345, www.cancer.org American Society of Clinical Oncology is a resource containing professionally edited information for oncology professionals and cancer patients.1-888-651-3038, www.asco.org American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons offers information on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures and a plastic surgeon referral service. 1-800-635-0635, www.plasticsurgery.org National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service — provides information and resources for patients, the public and health care providers. 1-800-4 CANCER, www.cancer.gov Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization offers a national hot line, peer-support groups, volunteer matching, education materials, early detection workshops and many local chapters. 1-800-221-2141, www.y-me.org |