This page includes links to all the resources on breast cancer contained within this site. We encourage you to use this information to help MCC member and partner organizations promote breast cancer awareness and accomplish the MCC Breast Cancer Goal for 2009-2015.
Michigan Health Promotions Clearinghouse www.hpclearinghouse.org
The Clearinghouse offers a variety of printed materials ranging from brochures to posters to educate residents about breast, cervical and colorectal cancers and family health history; all materials are available free of charge in limited quantities to Michigan residents.
American Cancer Society (ACS), Great Lakes Division, Inc. — Michigan Mammography Facility Guide
The guide is designed as a complete and unbiased source of information about mammography facilities in Michigan, using information provided voluntarily by each facility to compare services, prices, and other information to help women choose the mammography facility best suited for them.
Michigan Department of Community Health — Breast Cancer Treatment Booklet The Breast Cancer Informed Consent Law (Michigan Public Act 368 of 1978, as amended by Public Act 195 of 1986 and Public Act 15 of 1989) requires Michigan physicians responsible for administering treatment to breast cancer patients to inform them about alternative methods of cancer treatment, including surgical, radiological, or chemotherapeutic treatments, or any other generally accepted medical treatment. This explanation should include discussing advantages, disadvantages and risks associated with each method of treatment and documented in the patient's medical record. For information on ordering a booklet that meets the requirements of the law, please refer to the Michigan Department of Community Health Breast Cancer Treatment Booklet Order Form(available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file).*
ACS — Cancer Facts for Lesbians and Bisexual Women
The most common types of cancer among women are breast, lung, colon, uterine, and ovarian. Several studies suggest that lesbians and bisexual women get less routine care than other women, including breast and cervical cancer screening. This ACS resource addresses breast, colon, gynecological, lung, and skin cancers.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — Breast Cancer Publications www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/publications/breast.htm This link will take you directly to the portal for CDC breast cancer publications available online.
CDC — Women with Disabilities and Breast Cancer www.cdc.gov/Features/BreastCancerDisabilities
Women with disabilities are less likely than other women to have been screened for breast cancer within the
recommended guidelines. This page provides facts about women with disabilities and breast cancer, tips that will help women with disabilities get a quality mammogram and clinical exam, stories of four women with disabilities who were diagnosed with breast cancer, and links to additional information and publications.
Medicare Preventive Services — Breast Cancer Screening (Mammograms) www.medicare.gov/navigation/manage-your-health/preventive-services/breast-cancer-screening.aspx
This page is designed to help women who receive Medicare understand what is covered in the Original Medicare Plan, who is eligible, and what they will pay. It also includes links to additional Medicare Preventive Services coverage and breast cancer resources.
National Cancer Institute (NCI) — Cancer Topic Searches: Breast Cancer
Cancer Topic Searches are prepared literature searches of the National Library of Medicine's PubMed database. Literature citations on more than 100 different topics can be obtained. All citations on a specific topic can be retrieved, or the results can be limited by selecting one of three date ranges.
National Cancer Institute (NCI) — Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer Risk: It's Your Choice https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/ncipubs/details.asp?pid=1166
This booklet provides a general overview of testing for breast and ovarian cancer risk. It describes the pros and cons of this kind of testing and explains terms like "family history," "genes," and "genetic testing." For more information about cancer and genetic testing, patients should talk to a doctor or another health care professional trained in genetics.
NCI — Understanding Breast Changes www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/understanding-breast-changes
In August 2004, the NCI released an updated version of its patient education booklet regarding breast changes. The booklet explains the facts and symptoms related to breast conditions; the changes common at various stages of life; and the possible next steps to consider in terms of testing and diagnosis when certain changes do occur. The booklet is intended to help ease patients' concerns during the stressful time between receiving an abnormal result and a diagnosis by explaining commonly used medical terms in easy-to-understand, everyday language and by including sample questions patients can ask during appointments to facilitate patient-provider communication about changes or abnormal results. Copies of the booklet are available free by calling (toll-free) 800-4-CANCER or by visiting https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/ncipubs/details.asp?pid=1323.
Cancer Family History Guide
The Cancer Family History Guide was created by the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office of Public Health Genomics. This hand-held risk assessment tool is designed to identify patients at risk for two hereditary cancer syndromes: Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) syndrome and Lynch syndrome (often called hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer or HNPCC). It can be used quickly by healthcare providers during limited clinic time. If a significant family history is reported, the guide indicates that: 1) a patient referral for genetic counseling and further evaluation is appropriate, and 2) increased screening and consideration of management options are indicated. MDCH is providing these guides with an instructional card to all Michigan healthcare providers free of charge. If you would like to know more about the Cancer Family History Guide, would like to disseminate it within your health system, or would like a copy for yourself, please contact Jenna McLosky at 517-335-8826 (e-mail: mcloskyj@michigan.gov) or visit https://migrc.org/Providers/Default.aspx. (link)
Michigan Cancer Survivorship Resource Guide
One of the Michigan Cancer Consortium’s current goals is to increase Michigan cancer survivors’ awareness of, and access to, survivorship resources and services. The Michigan Cancer Survivorship Resource Guide can help people diagnosed with cancer, their families, and loved ones find assistance and support. The information, originally in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, has been converted to a searchable database. The Resource Guide database is organized by counties and can be used by both providers and cancer survivors to find resources and support services.
Web Sites of Interest — Michigan Government Resources
Michigan Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) The Michigan BCCCP offers eligible low-income women access to life-saving breast and cervical cancer screening services and follow-up care. BCCCP services are available through local coordinating agencies throughout the state, including local health departments and tribal health clinics of federally recognized Indian tribes.
CDC Publications www.cdc.gov//Publications
CDC develops materials designed to teach health professionals, policy makers, the media, and the public about cancer prevention and control. All of the agency's current publications (including a variety of fact sheets, brochures, posters in English and other languages) are available online as Web pages, Adobe Acrobat PDF documents, or both. The page also includes a link to order printed copies of some of the publications free of charge. Quantities are limited and this service is available only in the United States.
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/index.htm
CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
(NBCCEDP) provides access to breast and cervical cancer screening
services to underserved women in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, 5 U.S. territories, and 12 tribes.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — Prevention www.cms.hhs.gov/PrevntionGenInfo
Medicare covers a broad range of services to prevent disease, detect disease early when it is most treatable and curable, and manage disease so that complications can be avoided. The CMS Prevention section is an information resource to help support the delivery and promotion of Medicare preventive benefits.This section also includes research that CMS has conducted on healthy aging.
National Cancer Institute (NCI) — Breast Cancer Home Page www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/breast
The NCI Breast Cancer Home Page includes an overview of breast cancer, along with information about treatment; prevention, genetics and causes; screening and testing; clinical trials; cancer literature; research and related information; and statistics.
NCI — Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool http://bcra.nci.nih.gov/brc
Developed by scientists at the NCI and the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP) Biostatistics Center, this Web tool allows a health professional to project a woman's individualized estimate of risk for invasive breast cancer over a five-year period and over her lifetime (to age 90). The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool has been designed for a health professional to project an individual patient's estimate of invasive breast cancer risk. It is only part of the complex discussion regarding a woman's options in reducing her risk of breast cancer.
NCI — Cancer Genetics Network http://epi.grants.cancer.gov/CGN
The NCI sponsors the Cancer Genetics Network (CGN), a national network of centers specializing in the study of inherited predisposition to cancer. The resource is available to the research community at large to support studies on the genetic basis of human cancer susceptibility, the integration of this information into medical practice, and the behavioral, ethical, and public health issues associated with human genetics.
NCI — Cancer Risk: Understanding the Puzzle http://understandingrisk.cancer.gov
This site offers a reliable source for individuals and healthcare providers who are seeking: risk information for six common cancer types (breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, prostate, and skin); steps to reduce an individual's risk; tips for understanding cancer news stories; and tools an individual can use with his/her provider to manage his/her cancer risk.
NCI — Cancer Topic Searches: Breast Cancer
Cancer Topic Searches are prepared literature searches of the National Library of Medicine's PubMed database. Literature citations on more than 100 different topics can be obtained. All citations on a specific topic can be retrieved, or the results can be limited by selecting one of three date ranges.
American Association for Cancer Education (AACE) www.aaceonline.com
The AACE fosters cancer education by individuals throughout the world who, either due to professional obligations or personal interest, are involved in cancer education. The association provides a forum for health-related professionals concerned with the study and improvement of cancer education at the undergraduate, graduate, continuing professional, and paraprofessional levels. Active members include physicians, dentists, nurses, health educators, social workers, occupational therapists, and other professionals interested in cancer education. Cancer education efforts are related to prevention, early detection, treatment, and rehabilitation.
American Cancer Society (ACS) www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering, and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 14 regional divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States.
CancerCare www.cancercare.org (English) www.cancercare.org/espanol (Spanish)
CancerCare is a national non-profit organization that provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. The site features resources for people with cancer and their caregivers (including counseling, educational programs, information and referrals, and financial needs resources), as well as cancer care professionals and members of the media. Users may choose between English- and Spanish-language site pages.
CancerNetwork.com www.cancernetwork.com/contents/breast.htm This site offers a summary of news/commentaries, reviews, handbooks, and other materials covering the continuum of breast cancer issues. Many pages of information are available and are organized under topics such as epidemiology and risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and psychosocial effects.
The Cancer Support Community www.cancersupportcommunity.org
The Cancer Support Community, formed in 2009 when The Wellness Community joined with Gilda's Club, provides free social and emotional support for people impacted by cancer through a network of 56 licensed affiliates, more than 100 satellite locations, and a vibrant online community, touching more than one million people each year. The largest, professionally led, nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide,it delivers a comprehensive menu of free, personalized and essential services including support groups, educational workshops, exercise, art and nutrition classes, and social activities.
C-Change www.c-changetogether.org
C-Change is comprised of the nation's key cancer leaders from government, business and nonprofit sectors. These cancer leaders share the vision of a future where cancer is prevented, detected early, and cured or managed successfully as a chronic illness. The mission of C-Change is to leverage the combined expertise and resources of its members to eliminate cancer as a (major) public health problem at the earliest possible time.
Lance Armstrong Foundation — LIVESTRONG Survivor Care www.livestrong.org
The LIVESTRONG SurvivorCare program offers counseling services, help with financial, employment or insurance issues, and information about treatment options and new treatments in development. LIVESTRONG SurvivorCare is for all cancer survivors, including those individuals diagnosed and their caregivers, family and friends.
Medscape Resource Center — Breast Cancer www.medscape.com/resource/breastcancer
A collection of the latest medical news and information about breast cancer workup, treatment, follow up, and images. This resource center includes news, conference summaries, an ask the expert forum, articles, editorials, journal scans, treatment updates, clinical management modules, MEDLINE abstracts, and more.
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month www.nbcam.org This site, the official site of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) observation, is dedicated to increasing awareness of breast cancer issues, especially the importance of early detection. From this site, you can access: facts about breast cancer; the Promotion Guide, which contains ideas for promoting NBCAM; and materials and resources about breast cancer, mammography, and treatment. The site also includes background on National Mammography Day, as well as a way to find radiology facilities that have agreed to offer discounted or free screening mammograms in recognition of the day.
Prevent Cancer Foundation www.preventcancer.org/
The mission of the Prevent Cancer Foundation is cancer prevention and early detection through research, education, and community outreach to all populations, including children and the underserved. Its vision: "We will achieve significant reduction in cancer incidence and mortality by eradicating some cancers and transforming others into manageable chronic diseases."
Promoting Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Resources to help you promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month (observed in October) are available through the Michigan Cancer Consortium Monthly Theme Calendar.
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