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American Cancer Society - A nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. |
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| breastcancer.org - A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer. |
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| breastCancer.net - News reports about breast cancer research and treatment, links to many other breast cancer sites. |
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Cancer Care - A national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide free
professional help to people with all cancers through counseling, education, information and referral and direct financial assistance. |
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National Cancer Institute - The site of the National Cancer Institute providing patients, health professionals and cancer researchers with accurate information on a wide range of cancers, including current clinical trials. |
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National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) - A grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to ending breast cancer. The web site includes the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund's Guide to Quality Breast Cancer Care. |
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National Comprehensive Cancer Network - A not for profit, tax-exempt corporation that is an alliance of the world's leading cancer centers. |
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Oncolink: Breast Cancer General Information - Founded in 1994 by University of Pennsylvania cancer specialists with a mission to help cancer patients, families, health care professionals and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge. Includes
comprehensive information about specific types of cancer, updates on cancer treatments and news about research advances. |
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SusanLoveMD.com - Web site for Dr. Susan M. Love, author, researcher, surgeon and educator. Includes help with decision-making, living with breast cancer, news articles,
personal stories, and photo gallery of breast cancer patients. |
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United States National Library of Medicine (NLM) - The world's largest medical library including MEDLINEPlus, a Web-based database designed to assist patients in locating authoritative health information. |
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Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization - A non-profit organization whose mission is to decrease the impact of breast cancer, create and increase breast cancer awareness, and to ensure, through information, empowerment and peer support, that no one faces breast cancer alone.
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| Clinical Trials Web Sites |
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www.cancer.dartmouth.edu/breast/trials.shtml - Clinical Trials at the Norris Cotton Cancer Center (NCCC), Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire. |
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www.cancer.gov/clinical_trials - The clinical trial web site for the National Cancer Institute. |
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www.clinicaltrials.gov - A service of the National Institutes of Health developed by the National Library of Medicine linking patients to medical research. |
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www.centerwatch.com - A Boston-based publishing and information services company dedicated to providing patients and their advocates with a variety of information services about clinical research.
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| Regional Resources |
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Home Care Association of New Hampshire (HCANH) - Membership organization that helps home health care agencies deliver quality services. |
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Innisfree Cancer Help of New Hampshire, Inc. - A cancer support organization for people living in NH. Provides a comprehensive website with information on medical, supportive, education, and most patient related services. |
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Lakes Region General Hospital - A certified, accredited nonprofit community hospital offering a full range of breast cancer screening, treatment and rehabilitation services. |
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New Hampshire Health and Human Services Division of Public Health Services Breast & Cervical Cancer Program - Provides information and screening services statewide for underserved women. Free/reduced fees for screening. |
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New Hampshire Help Line - 24-hour telephone information line and referral service. |
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New Hampshire Hospital Association - Provides education, advocacy, advanced directives, and assists hospital patients with complaints. |
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New Hampshire Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHHPCO) - Nonprofit representing over 30 hospices. Promotes hospice philosophy through educational networking, government and public relations. |
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NH Medication Bridge Program - An initiative to help low-income persons access needed medications from pharmaceutical companies. |
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New Hampshire Medical Society - Volunteer organization that provides information to physicians and public. |
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New Hampshire Nurses Association (NHNA) - Nonprofit organization of Registered Nurses with a strong Government Affairs Commitee and a presence in the legislature. |
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Norris Cotton Cancer Center Comprehensive Breast Program - The Comprehensive breast care program at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is designed to provide complete breast care, treatment and support for women. |
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Northeast Health Care Quality Foundation - Nonprofit organization that provides information about breast health and patients' Medicare rights. |
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| Online Communities/Personal Support |
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BreastCancerStories.com - An online community where breast cancer patients can stay in touch with friends, family and one another as they go through treatment. |
