Lymphovenous Canada: Cancer Internet Resources

Abreast in the West: is a quarterly newsletter produced by the Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon (ABCIS) to provide current and accurate information to those living with breast cancer, their families, and supporters. This publication can be accessed through the following website: http://www.abreastinthewest.ca

For more information you can contact Abreast in the West at: info@abreastinthewest.ca

Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia's discussion forum
http://bca.ns.ca

Online since 1996, this grassroots, volunteer-run site has one of the most active discussion forums on the internet (in excess of 2000 breast cancer related messages a month).

The Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN)
www.cbcn.ca/

CBCN is a survivor-directed, national network of organisations and individuals. They provide an independent voice for Canadians affected by breast cancer. They have some great cancer links on their web site.

Willow
www.willow.org

Willow is a Canada-wide resource centre which provides information, support, and networking for women with breast cancer. It operates a toll-free line at 1-888-778-3100. Messages can be left 24 hours a day or you can e-mail questions to them at info@willow.org.

First Nations Breast Cancer Society
www.fnbreastcancer.bc.ca
email: echoes@fnbreastcancer.bc.ca
The First Nations Breast Cancer Society (FNBCS) is a volunteer non-profit Native run organization whose mandate is to offer breast cancer education and support to First Nations women. FNBCS does not offer medical advice. Its volunteers are Native and Non-Native professionals, lay women and breast cancer survivors. You can contact Jacqueline Davis, Founder/President/Breast Cancer Survivor at:jdavis@fnbreastcancer.bc.ca

Breast Cancer Action Ottawa:
http://www.bcaott.ca/

Has reprinted their booklet,"Lymphedema - A Breast Cancer Legacy". The booklet can be ordered by writing Breast Cancer Action at Billings Bridge Plaza, P.O. Box 39041, Ottawa, Ont. K1H 1A1 or phoning: (613) 736-5921. E-mail address: info@bcaott.ca

MAMM Magazine:
www.mamm.com

Interested in the latest information on breast cancer in a popular magazine format? Check out MAMM (magazine), LLC, 349 W. 12th Street, New York, NY 10014, USA. Has had a number of articles on lymphedema as well as other interesting features. To subscribe and find out more about the magazine visit MAMM's website or telephone 1-888-901-MAMM.