With such a vast community of support available for those fighting breast cancer or those with a friend or loved one affected by it no one should face this disease alone. As part of Northland's ongoing effort to help in the fight against breast cancer, we are proud to share some valuable resources:
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation - A nonprofit organization whose mission is to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime by providing critical funding for innovative clinical and translational research at leading medical centers worldwide and increasing public awareness about good breast health. www.bcrfcure.org
The American Cancer Society - The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization that is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy and rehabilitation. www.cancer.org
Breast Cancer Network of Strength - A national nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure through information, empowerment and peer support that no one faces breast cancer alone. A 24/7 call center is operated by peer counselors, who are breast cancer survivors. www.networkofstrength.org
The Breast Cancer Site - A website founded to help offer free mammograms to women for whom early detection would not otherwise be possible. With a simple, daily click of the pink button at The Breast Cancer Site, visitors help provide mammograms to those in need. www.thebreastcancersite.com
Breastcancer.org - A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete and up-to-date information about breast cancer. The organization is aimed at helping women and their loved ones makes sense of the disease so that they can make the best decisions for their lives. www.breastcancer.org
Pink Link - A breast cancer support network that provides valuable community and support resources for women currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. When you join, you are instantly linked to a network of fellow survivors, family members, medical professionals and others. www.pinklink.org
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