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Top 8 Breast Cancer Sites

By Lisa Fayed, About.com

Updated February 04, 2009

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If you search for breast cancer in any search engine, you will find thousands of different breast cancer sites. While most provide accurate information, which are the best breast cancer sites to go to to?

1. Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

When Nancy Brinker's sister, Susan, died of breast cancer at the young age of 36, The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was formed. Now, 20 years later, the organization has become a world wide respected leader in breast cancer information and funding source.

2. Y-ME National Breast Cancer Oragnaization

Y-Me is one of the best breast cancer sites on the web today. You will find information about breast cancer, advocacy issues, and even resources for newly diagnosed and veteran breast cancer patients.

Y-ME features a round the clock toll free hotline that people can call to ask questions about breast cancer.

3. American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society gives factual information relating to breast cancer. Not only will you find stats, breast cancer basics, but a message board that allows people to post questions or to seek support.

4. National Breast Cancer Foundation

The National Breast Cancer Foundation is an organization raises breast cancer awareness and has an incredible mammogram assistance program for women who cannot afford mammograms.

Their breast cancer site is both informative and written is layman's terms.

5. Breast Cancer at About.com

Guided by a breast cancer survivor, About Cancer gives information for patients, families, and anyone interested in learning more about breast cancer.

6. National Cancer Insitiute

If you are looking for factual, accurate information about the basics of breast cancer, the National Cancer Institute breast cancer site is for you. It also includes information about clinical trials and future breast cancer treatment.

7. BreastCancer.Org

Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization aimed at raising breast cancer awareness. Their site contains must know breast cancer information for patients, families, and anyone interested in learning more about breast cancer.

8. Mothers Supporting Daughters with Breast Cancer

MSDBC is a support organization for mothers who have daughters battling breast cancer. It provides the means and resources for mothers help in their daughter's fight.

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