A Web of Info - Brief Article

Vegetarian Times, Oct, 2000 by Lauren Messina

We already depend on the Internet for entertainment, shopping and communication, but the information superhighway is also an excellent tool to keep up with the latest health news and research. The following is a list of some of the most useful sites focusing on breast cancer.

www.breastcancerinfo.com/ www.komen.org: The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is at the forefront of research, education, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. The web site offers chat rooms, links to sponsors, a calendar of educational and fund-raising events and information on breast cancer research and education. For more information, call (972) 855-1600.

www.cancercenter.com: Excellent resource center that features survivor stories, reader polls and information on naturopathy, nutrition and spiritual support. For more information, call (800) 615-3055.

www.cancernet.nci.nih.gov: This is the place to read about the extensive work of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). You'll find the latest news on detection and prevention as well as information on treatment options. Connects readers to resources like home care and support groups and offers facts about cancer testing. Also available: links to other web sites and the opportunity to order NCI publications. Call (800) 4CANCER for more info or to request publications.

www.cansearch.org: The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship sponsors this site, which contains a search option that links you with other helpful cancer web sites. Information about survivor support groups, worldwide conferences and events and media alerts regarding breast cancer and its treatment are also available. For more information, call (877) 622-7937.

www.nationalbreastcancer.org: The National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. brings you the latest on research, prevention and treatment, with an emphasis on early detection and dispelling common myths.

by Lauren Messina