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NEW!!  Sharsheret Peer Support Network - A Peer Support Network connecting Jewish women newly diagnosed or at high risk of developing breast cancer.

State Cancer Legislative Database Program - The National Cancer Institute's State Cancer Legislative Database (SCLD) Program maintains a database of state cancer-related legislation.

CancerConsultants.com - Provides oncology professionals and cancer patients and their families with access to the most current information about the prevention, screening, treatment and overall management of cancer.

Research Advocacy Network - The Research Advocacy Network is a non-profit organization working to bring together all participants in the medical research process with the focus on education, support and connecting patient advocates with the research community to improve patient care.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer - Offers specialized programs and services for the newly diagnosed, young women, women with advanced breast cancer, women at high risk for developing the disease, and African-American and Latina women.

National Breast Cancer Coalition - Focuses on the activities of the coalition including advocacy training, education and outreach, and legislative priorities and news.

Native American Breast Cancer Survivor Network - Addresses support issues for Native Americans who are dealing with breast cancer in their family.

Texas Wings - This organization was formed to help pay for comprehensive breast cancer treatment for uninsured and underinsured women in central and south Texas.

NEW!  The Rose - Houston-area non-profit breast health care center providing cancer screening, diagnosis and support to all women regardless of their ability to pay.

Network of Strength - (Formerly called Y-Me) This site is in both English and Spanish. Network of Strength supplies an educational newsletter, and has information on chapters throughout the United States. Breast cancer survivors share personal experience on everything from treatment information to emotional recovery.

The European Breast Cancer Coalition - Europa Donna represents the concerns and interests of European women with breast cancer to their authorities and governments.

Cure Breast Cancer Stamp - Information about the Breast Cancer stamp offered by the US Post Office.

The Annie Appleseed Project - Information on complementary and alternative medicines.

FORCE:Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered - a nonprofit organization for women at risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and for families in which this risk is present.

Young Survival Coalition - A Breast Cancer Advocacy group for women diagnosed under the age of 40.

Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia - This site has an active discussion forum for breast cancer survivors.

Breast Cancer Action - BCA carries the voices of people affected by breast cancer to inspire and compel the changes necessary to end the breast cancer epidemic.

Komen For the Cure - The largest breast cancer advocacy group offers the latest on breast cancer news and research.

San Antonio branch of Komen For the Cure - Information on the local Race for the Cure.

Army of Women - changing the future of breast cancer research

Everyday Health - Everyday Health has a new TV series that profiles ordinary people who overcome extraordinary obstacles and who are helping others lead healthier, happier lives.

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