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National Breast Cancer Organizations
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." A strong activist orientation.
The Breast Cancer Fund has a special focus on environmental issues.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer "To empower all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life."
National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC). National advocacy for breast cancer issues. NBCC also sponsors Project LEAD, an education program for breast cancer advocates who wish to learn more about the science of breast cancer.
Susan G. Komen Foundation provides educational materials, funds research at a national level, and helps support a variety of services for breast cancer survivors through its local affiliates.
Y-Me (National Breast Cancer Organization)
Sisters Network A National African-American Breast Cancer Survivor's Network
FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered: a nonprofit organization for women with increased risk of cancer due to family history and genetic status, and for members of families in which a BRCA mutation may be present.
Sharsheret is a national organization of "cancer survivors dedicated to addressing the unique concerns of young Jewish women facing breast cancer."