This resource (in English and Spanish) gives a basic overview of what breast cancer is and some of the general terms used to describe breast cancer.

This research study was conducted on 8 dates of an annual flu shot clinic at the San Francisco General Hospital. Patients were offered flu shots as usual (control group) and on 9 other dates, patients were offered both flu shots and FOBT kits (intervention group). Researchers wanted to determine whether providing home fecal occult blood test (FOBT) kits to eligible patients during influenza inoculation (flu shot) clinics can contribute to higher colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) rates. The study concluded that offering FOBT kits during flu shot clinics dramatically increased the CRCS rate for flu shot clinic attendees. Pairing home FOBT kits with annual flu shots may be a useful strategy to improve CRCS rates in other primary care or public health settings.

The mission of Breast Cancer Network of Strength is to ensure, through information, empowerment and peer support, that no one faces breast cancer alone. Support programs, outreach programs, breast health workshops, wigs and prostheses banks for women with limited resources. 1-800-221-2141 (interpreters in 150 languages). (Formerly known as Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization)

The NCI, established under the National Cancer Act of 1937, is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training. 800-422-6237

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. 800-813-4674

The Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation (ABCF) is a non-profit organization whose purposes are to provide support and information by trained peer volunteers via the Breast Cancer Helpline, to help educate the public on the importance of early detection and breast self-exam, and to participate in community outreach programs. 800-692-9535

The goal of the Texas Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Services is to reduce mortality from breast cancer and cervical cancer in Texas. This site links to all BCCP providers in TX and other states. You can find referral sites for mammograms and Pap?s

The Center for Immigrant Health (CIH), in conjunction with the NYU Cancer Institute of the NYU School of Medicine, established a Cancer Awareness Network for Immigrant Minority Populations (CANIMP) in 2000. This project focuses on building bridges between immigrant communities and cancer researchers

Web site has a list of all providers of breast and cervical screening services

Breast exams and paps. List of providers 888-257-8502

Provides treatment funds for the uninsured breast cancer patients, including monthly medical bill assistance grants.

Cancer Consultants is dedicated to providing the most up to date cancer information on the treatment and prevention of cancer for patients and professionals.

Listing of cancer trials. 800 4CANCER

Web page has a county map of Illnois to find BCCP providers. 888-522-1282

1-800-369-2229

Marian Clinic operates in Topeka Kansas and welcomes as its patients the low-income residents of Shawnee County who are living at or below 175% of federal poverty guidelines and have no health insurance or other means to obtain the care they need.

877-414-4447

BCCP guidelines and leigibility. List of participating clinics by county. 888-6-HEALTH

888-463-8942

Housing for cancer patient in NM. You may download a booklet of cancer resources in New Mexico fron their web site. 505-242-8433

Has a county map of the state with contact number for all BCCP providers. 614-644-8700

Provides health education, screening, free mammograms and followup care for women with limited financial resources in Oklahoma. 918-272-9554

Their low cost clinic offers a "woman's day" every three months which includes cancer screening services. 405-236-0737

803-545-4445

This site has a list of screening locations in Utah. 800-717-1811