BREAST CANCER 
UK Breast Cancer Links (32 links)
Action against Breast Cancer
- ABC (UK) a charity aiming to increase survival after breast cancer through
research into secondary spread. The site includes pages about the organisation,
facts about breast cancer, lifestyle, research reports etc. Research at Middlesex
and UCL Hospitals
BRCA1 - Breast cancer 1 gene (17q21) (Human
Gene Mutation Database - Institute of Medical Genetics, Cardiff,UK)
breast and ovarian cancer
Breakthrough Breast Cancer (UK) a charity launched
in 1991 to promote breast cancer research. In particular, it
supports the Breakthrough Research Centre in London.The web site
includes details of research, camaigns, events etc.
Breast cancer (CancerHelp UK) Information about the
cancer, diagnosis, treatment and living with the disease.
Breast Cancer - Audio Clip (NHS Direct, UK)
Breast Cancer Awareness (by Marie Nally and Nina
Pope, UK) This site includes many useful UK addresses and links to
information about breast cancer, together with information about
self-examination, book reviews, and links to the UK Breast Cancer
Coalition.
Breast Cancer
Campaign (UK) a charity which funds research into breast
cancer. It has been awarding research grants since 1998 via a
Scientific Advisory Board. The site includes information about
breast cancer, news and events, donations, FAQ etc.
Breast Cancer Care (UK) A national charity promoting
awareness and providing information and support to those affected
by breast cancer. The Web site includes details of services;
telephone helpline, volunteer and aftercare programs, on-line
booklets and factsheets.
Breast Cancer
Online An independent educational service and information
resource for medical professionals. Requires free registration. The
site includes conference information/reports, news, journals forum,
review articles, case studies, and links.
Breast care - A guide for women (Royal
Marsden Hospital, UK) An on-line patient booklet including
information about breast cancer awareness, lumps and pain,
screening, and benign breast conditions.
Breast reconstruction (Royal Marsden
Hospital, UK) An on-line patient booklet.
Breast Self Examination (Breast Cancer
Awareness, UK)
Breast Specialty Group of the British Association of
Surgical Oncology The Web site includes guidelines for surgeons
in the management of symptomatic breast disease in the UK.
Breast Test Wales (UK) This page includes
questions and answers about this NHS breast cancer screening
program in Wales. It has English and Welsh language support.
Cancer of the breast (Royal Marsden Hospital,
UK) An on-line patient booklet.
Frenchay Breast Care Centre (Bristol, UK) The centre
is part of the Frenchay Healthcare NHS Trust. This web site
includes information for patients and referring doctors; there are
online leaflets, details of studies / protocols, self-examination,
links etc.
Guidance on the Use of Taxanes for Breast Cancer A
detailed technology appraisal by the National Institute for
Clinical Excellence (NICE). First issued in May 2000.
Lavender Trust (Breast Cancer Care, UK) Established
in 1998, the Fund raises money to help further develop Breast
Cancer Care's services and information specifically for younger
women with breast cancer. The Web site includes details of the
fund, events, donations etc.
MAMMO-ANALYSIS - Mammographic Image Analysis
Society (MIAS) (Mailbase, UK) Email discussion list for
researchers
Mastectomy - Audio Clip (NHS Direct, UK)
Nightingale Centre - Manchester Breast Screening
Service (UK) This is one of the largest breast screening units
in the UK and is a national training centre. The Web page includes
a summary of the centre, contact details, location map and outline
of research.
Questions and Answers: Breast cancer From the
CancerHelp Web site produced by Cancer Research UK.
Silicone Gel Breast Implants - Independent Review
Group (UK) This is a govermnent report (July 1998) reviewing
evidence on links between silicone implants and health outcomes,
including cancer.
The
Garland Appeal A registered charity in both the US and the UK
which raises funds for cancer research and to support the healing
power of music. The Web site includes information about the appeal,
cancer awareness, and Sir Paul McCartney's tribute to his
wife.
Understanding Breast Cancer (BACUP, UK) An on-line
booklet
Understanding Breast Reconstruction (BACUP,
UK) An on-line booklet
Understanding Ductal Carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
(BACUP, UK) An on-line booklet
Virtual Breast Clinic for the United Kingdom A Web site by breast
surgeon Ashraf Patel. It includes information for patients, details of publications
and links.
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