• Spotlight
  • Her connection
  • Discover HER connection
    A program designed to support patients with knowledge and information about breast cancer
  • Celebrating Nurse-Patient Partnerships - All For Her
  • Meet nominated nurses who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to caring for their patients.

Breast Cancer Links

By selecting any of the links below, you will be going to a site that is not controlled by or affiliated with Genentech, Inc.

Unless otherwise indicated, Genentech, Inc. is neither affiliated with nor endorses any of the following organizations. The information provided by Genentech, or these organizations is meant for informational purposes only and is not meant to replace your physician's medical advice. Many of these organizations can refer you to a local chapter for more information.

This is an incomplete listing of organizations that may have information available on breast cancer.

  • American Cancer Society
  • Comprehensive Web site with information for cancer patients, families, friends, survivors, professionals, and volunteers.
  • 1.800.227.2345
  • http://www.cancer.org
  • breastcancer.org
  • Web site dedicated to educational information on breast cancer. Offers live, online "Ask the Expert" chat sessions (prior transcripts are archived and available on the Web site).
  • http://www.breastcancer.org
  • Breast Cancer Network of Strength™
  • 1.800.221.2141 (24-hour hotline)
  • 1.800.986.9505 (24-hour hotline in Spanish)
  • YourShoes™ offers peer support, including a 24/7 hotline with real-time interpretation in more than 150 languages. Additional programs, services, multilingual publications, and a list of affiliates across the country are available online. All YourShoes services are conducted by breast cancer survivors.
  • http://www.networkofstrength.org
  • Cancer Care, Inc.
  • 1.800.813.HOPE (1.800.813.4673)
  • Offers free, professional help through counseling, education, referrals, and financial assistance.
  • http://www.cancercare.org
  • Cancer Information Service (National Cancer Institute)
  • 1.800.4.CANCER (1.800.422.6237)
  • National information network with links to several other Internet resources, including educational materials, news, clinical trials, etc.
  • http://cis.nci.nih.gov
  • ClinicalTrials.gov
  • Provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers.
  • http://www.ClinicalTrials.gov
  • Health Talk
  • 1-206-352-4066
  • Dedicated to providing you with the latest information and connecting you directly to trusted experts on advanced treatments and disease management.
  • http://www.healthtalk.com
  • HER2 Support Group
  • 1.760.602.9178
  • A site designed by those and for those with HER2+ breast cancer. Find resources, news, and a community of professionals, volunteers, and fellow survivors.
  • http://www.HER2support.org
  • Living Beyond Breast Cancer
  • 1.888.753.5222
  • A nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life
  • http://www.lbbc.org
  • The Wellness Community
  • 1.888.793.WELL (1.888.793.9355)
  • Offering professionally led support groups, educational workshops, and mind/body programs to help patients regain a sense of control and restore hope.
  • http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org

For other alternative resources, you may want to visit the following sites:

  • NeedyMeds
  • NeedyMeds is a place to learn about patient assistance programs and other programs designed to help those who can't afford their medicines. NeedyMeds is not a program but an information source.
  • http://www.needymeds.com
  • Patient Advocate Foundation
  • Patient Advocate Foundation is a national nonprofit organization that serves as an active liaison between the patient and their insurer, employer and/or creditors to resolve insurance, job retention, and/or debt crisis matters relative to their diagnosis through case managers, doctors, and attorneys. Patient Advocate Foundation seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability.
  • http://www.patientadvocate.org


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Adjuvant Care Is defined as additional treatment given after the main treatment plan to decrease the chance of recurrence. Adjuvant therapy for breast cancer can include chemotherapy, hormone therapy, radiation therapy, or biological therapy

Metastatic Breast Cancer Breast cancer that has spread to other sites in the body; also referred to as invasive or infiltrating

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