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Useful links for breast cancer

Selected websites that may be of interest. The organisations section may have further links. Click here for general information websites, that also cover specific cancer information.

Breast Cancer Care
Description Online information about breast cancer & discussion forums
URL http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/home
CancerHelp UK (Cancer Research UK)
Description This section of CancerHelp UK tells you about breast cancer. It covers causes and being aware of early symptoms, tests and treatment, and living with advanced breast cancer.
URL http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=3266
DIPEX - Database of Individual Patient Experiences
Description Contains specific cancer information and has audio and video clips of patients talking about their experiences of cancer and its treatments. Also contains discussion of the physical, social and psychological effects.
URL http://www.dipex.org
What Now?
Description Social networking site for people affected by cancer run by Cancerbackup. Users can create their own profile page, where they can tell their story, display photos and videos and make friends online.
URL http://www.whatnow.org.uk

All resources in UK patient information guide have been reviewed by Cancerbackup specialist nurses and all details were correct at time of review.

Feedback about these resources or suggestions for inclusion are welcome - please contact us.


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