The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation working through a network of U.S. and international affiliates and the Komen Race for the Cure, seeks to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by advocating funding, research, screening, education and treatment projects.
phone:
800-IM-AWARE (800-462-9273) for the national breast care and breast health help line
Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization provides peer counseling, referrals and written information for breast cancer survivors, patients, family and friends.
Breasts: Our Most Public Private Parts by Meema Spadola (Wildcat Canyon Press, 1998). Based on a documentary, this is a book of people's personal stories about breasts, from adolescents to older women.
Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book by Susan M. Love (Perseus Press, 1995). Comprehensive reference on all things relating to breasts, including screening, diagnosis, treatment and research.
