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Where can I get information about breast cancer?

Breast Cancer Resources from the ACS

Here are some information resources for you to use and learn more about breast cancer, avoiding and fighting it.

Breast Cancer Resources

-- The American Cancer Society runs a 24-hour hotline staffed by oncology nurses. Call (800) ACS-2345.

-- The American Cancer Society also offers two key books that answer questions about breast cancer: "Women and Cancer" by Carolyn D. Runowicz, M.D., Jeanne A. Petrek, M.D., and Ted S. Gansler, M.D., and "Informed Decisions: The Complete Book of Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment and Recovery" by Gerald P. Murphy, M.D., Lois B. Morris and Dianne Lange. The books can be obtained by calling (888) ACS-5552.

-- The American Cancer Society's Web site is: www.cancer.org

-- The National Cancer Institute offers referrals, pamphlets and other forms of information. Call (800) 422-6237.

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