American Cancer Society (ACS)
1-800-227-2345
http://www.cancer.org

The American Cancer Society (ACS) offers a nationwide toll-free hotline that provides referrals to local ACS programs. ACS provides information on all forms of cancer, answers to questions about cancer, and will mail free publications upon request. The Web site includes information for people with cancer and their families, a glossary of terms, and some information in Spanish.

The Cancer Information Service (CIS) of the
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
1-800-422-6237
http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov

NCI’s Cancer Information Service (CIS) is the nation’s education
and research program that offers information on all aspects of cancer. CIS provides information and refers callers to medical centers and clinical trial programs. The Web site includes information for patients and providers, publications, and some information in Spanish.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Breast and Cervical Cancer
Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP)
1-888-842-6355
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/about.htm

CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) funds screening for underserved women, including older women, women with low incomes, and women of racial and ethnic minority groups. For information about free or low-cost local screening sites, contact your state department of health.

National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO)
1-888-806-2226
http://www.nabco.org

NABCO is a leading nonprofit resource for information and education about breast cancer and member organizations
delivering breast cancer detection, treatment, support, and care. The organization acts as an advocate for needs and concerns of breast cancer patients and survivors.

The Susan G. Komen Foundation is dedicated to eradicating breast cancer as a life-threatening disease. The organization raises money through Komen Race for the Cure events in communities across the country and is the largest private funder of breast cancer research in the United States.

Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization
1-800-221-2141
1-800-986-9505 (Spanish)
http://www.y-me.org

Y-Me offers breast cancer information, support, and facility referrals. Trained peer counselors, all of whom have had breast cancer, are matched by background and experience to a caller whenever possible. Y-Me also offers services in Spanish.

44 Farnsworth Street
Boston, MA 02210-1211
Phone (617) 482-9485
FAX (617) 482-0617