The American Cancer Society is a voluntary health organization dedicated to eradicating cancer. It provides research, education, advocacy and service. For more information, call the toll-free hot line at 800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

Cancer Care serves people of all ages with all types of cancer and at any stage of the disease. It is the largest national organization dedicated to providing free professional support services. Since its inception in 1944, the agency has served more than 2 million people. Whether in person, over the phone or via the Internet, Cancer Care offers help and hope by providing emotional support, education, financial assistance and practical help to people with cancer, as well as their family members and friends. More information about Cancer Care can be found online at www.cancercare.org or by calling 800-813-HOPE.

Breast Cancer Action carries the voices of people affected by breast cancer to inspire and compel the changes necessary to end the breast cancer epidemic. For more information, call 877-278-6722 or visit www.bcaction.org.

breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete and up-to-date information about breast cancer. For more information, write to breastcancer.org, P.O. Box 222, Narberth, PA 19072-0222 or visit www.breastcancer.org.

Fertile Hope is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing reproductive information, support and hope to cancer patients. Cancer treatments like chemotherapy, radiation and surgery can cause infertility and premature ovarian failure. Through programs of awareness, education, financial assistance, research and support, Fertile Hope is helping cancer survivors fulfill their parenthood dreams. For more information, please visit www.fertilehope.org or call 888-994-HOPE.

FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered is a national nonprofit organization for women and families affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.? Our toll-free help line at 866-824-7475 offers one-on-one peer support, and our Web site at www.facingourrisk.org offers support, information and resources for?women concerned about breast and ovarian cancer risk.

MAMM magazine is the nation's only consumer publication for women living with breast and reproductive cancers, their families and health care providers. For more information, write to MAMM at 54 West 22nd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10010; call 646-365-1350; or visit www.mamm.com.

The National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) includes more than 600 member organizations and 70,000 individual members. It is dedicated to research, access and influence, and other issues surrounding breast cancer. For more information, write to NBCC at 1707 L Street NW, Suite 1060, Washington, DC 20036; call 202-296-7477; or visit www.stopbreastcancer.org.

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the federal government's primary agency for conducting and supporting research in the search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. NCI's Cancer Information Service (call 800-4-CANCER or access LiveHelp at www.cancer.gov) provides reliable, up-to-date information about breast cancer in English and Spanish. NCI can answer questions about breast cancer risk factors, symptoms, screening and diagnostic tests, genetic testing, treatment methods, and research studies. It also provides booklets and fact sheets.

National Center for Policy Research (CPR) for Women & Families is a nonprofit think tank that advocates for critically needed policies and programs to improve the health and well-being of women, children and families. CPR is working with the National Cancer Institute and well-respected breast cancer organizations across the country on a national public education project, Breast Cancer Patients Have Choices, that is developing and distributing free materials to bring the latest information on breast cancer surgical options to women with early-stage breast cancer and their families. For more information, e-mail info@center4policy.org or visit www.center4policy.org.

Nueva Vida is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting, informing and empowering Latinas whose lives are affected by cancer, and to advocating for and facilitating timely access to state-of-the-art cancer care, including screening, diagnosis, treatment and support for all Latinas. Nueva Vida is active in national breast cancer advocacy, and it provides direct support services to Latinas with cancer in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. For more information, go to www.nueva-vida.org; write to Nueva Vida, 2000 P St. NW, Suite 740, Washington DC 20036; or call 202-223-9100.

SHARE provides free support services for anyone affected by breast or ovarian cancer and promotes public awareness and early detection of both diseases. Services include information hot lines in English (212-382-2111 for breast cancer; 212-719-1204 for ovarian cancer) and in Spanish (212-719-4454), survivor-led support groups, public education, advocacy and wellness programs. For more information, call 212-719-0364 or visit www.sharecancersupport.org.

Sisters Network® Inc. is the country's first organization for African-American breast cancer survivors nationwide. The organization serves as an advocate for health legislation and a resource for breast cancer–related clinical research projects. The organization has more than 35 affiliate chapters and 2,500 members and associate members. For more information, call 866-781-1808, e-mail sisnet4@aol.com or visit www.sistersnetworkinc.org.

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is dedicated to eliminating breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening and treatment. For more information, write to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation at 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 370, Dallas, TX 75244; call 800-462-9273; or visit www.breastcancerinfo.com.

Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization provides breast cancer information, support and referrals through its national 24-hour toll-free hot lines in English (800-221-2141) and Spanish (800-986-9505). The hot lines are staffed by trained peer counselors who are all breast cancer survivors.

The Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is the only international nonprofit network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues that are unique to young women with breast cancer.