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How Can I Learn More?

From Your American Cancer Society

We have selected some related information that may also be helpful to you. These materials may be ordered from

our toll-free number, 1-800-ACS-2345.

 After Diagnosis: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)

 Breast Cancer Dictionary (also available in Spanish)

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Breast Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Patients (available in Spanish)

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Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy (also available in Spanish only through the toll free number)

 For Women Facing Breast Cancer

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Sexuality For Women and Their Partners

The following books are available from The American Cancer Society. Call us at 1-800-ACS-2345 to ask about

costs or to place your order.

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A Breast Cancer Journey: Your Personal Guidebook, Second Edition

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Caregiving: A Step-By-Step Resource for Caring for the Person with Cancer at Home

National Organizations and Web Sites*

Encore Plus Program of the YWCA

Office of Women's Health Initiatives

Telephone: 1-800-454-5400 or 202-467-0801

Call to find a program in your area.

National Breast Cancer Coalition

Telephone: 1-800-622-2838 or 202-296-7477

Internet Address:

www.natlbcc.org

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Telephone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)

TTY: 1-800-332-8615 Internet Address:

www.cancer.gov

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Telephone: 1-800-IM-AWARE (1-800-462-9273)

Internet Address:

www.komen.com

Y-ME National Breast Cancer Hotlines

Telephone: 1-800-221-2141 (English), 1-800-986-9505 (Spanish)

Internet Address:

www.y-me.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) DES Update

Telephone: 1-888-232-6789

Internet Address:

www.cdc.gov/des

*Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement by the American Cancer Society.