Links + Resources

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  • American Cancer Society
    Nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem through research, education, advocacy and service
  • Breast Cancer Answers
    Public Health Institute site that offers a unique collection of artwork and personal stories from over 50 breast cancer survivors, their families, and friends. Project's aim is to raise awareness about the disease, and to support and empower the public.

  • The Breast Cancer Radio Arts Project
    It is a year-long project devoted to the topic of breast cancer at KBOO-FM under the direction of award-winning producers Dmae Roberts of MediaRites and Barbara Bernstein of the Media Project.

  • The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
    Since 1996, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation has raised over $1 million for research at the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Majority of these funds are raised through an annual golf event featuring LPGA professionals. For more information, please call (205) 871-GOLF.

  • Cancer Care
    CancerCare is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide free professional help to people with all cancers through counseling, education, information and referral and direct financial assistance.

  • Living Beyond Breast Cancer
    Non-profit educational organization committed to empowering all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life. Programs include educational conferences, a quarterly newsletter, outreach to medically under-served women, consumer focused booklets, the Paula A. Seidman Library and Resource Center, Young Survivors group, and a Survivors' Helpline.

  • Imaginis
    A resource on breast health information for patients and health care professionals.

  • Mothers Supporting Daughters with Breast Cancer (MSDBC)
    A national nonprofit organization founded in March 1995. The free support services provided by this organization are designed to give emotional support to mothers who have daughters battling breast cancer.

  • The National Breast Cancer Coalition
    The NBCC is a grassroots effort in the fight against breast cancer. In 1991, the Coalition was formed with one mission, to eradicate breast cancer through action and advocacy.

  • The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
    The only patient-led advocacy group representing this nation's 8.2 million cancer survivors. Our mission is to assure quality cancer care for all Americans.

  • National Lymphedema Network
    Provides information on the prevention and management of lymphedema and supports research into the causes and possible alternative treatments for this condition.

  • Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
    Provides support and information to anyone who has been touched by breast cancer.

  • Young Survival Coalition
    A national non-profit that focuses on the unique issues and challenges faced by women 40 and younger diagnosed with breast cancer. These issues and challenges include higher mortality rates, early menopause, pregnancy after diagnosis, a more aggressive disease and a lack of clinical trials for young women. Through action, advocacy and awareness, the YSC reaches at-risk women, young breast cancer survivors and the medical community, letting them know that young women CAN and DO get breast cancer.

    Spring Street Studio (Wig shop)
  • Features a large assortment of wigs in fashionable styles and colors. Knowledgable staff to assist with proper fit and cut. Mon-Fri.; Sat. by appointment. 34 West Spring Street, Chippewa Falls. 715-723-3672.

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