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A Beautiful, Elegant, Post-Mastectomy Boutique |
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Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
www.komen.org
For more than 20 years, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has been a global leader in the fight against breast cancer through its support of innovative research and community-based outreach programs. Working through a network of U.S. and international Affiliates and events like the Komen Race for the Cure®, the Komen Foundation is fighting to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by funding research grants and supporting education, screening and treatment projects in communities around the world. |
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American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to helping everyone who faces cancer through research, patient services, early detection, treatment, and education. |
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National Cancer Institute
www.cancer.gov
The National Cancer Institute is a public institution dedicated to reducing the burden of cancer for all U.S. citizens and people around the world. |
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CURE
www.curetoday.com
Cancer Updates‚ Research & Education is a quarterly magazine that combines the science and humanity of cancer for those who have to deal with it on a daily basis. CURE provides scientific information in easy-to-understand language with equally understandable illustrations. It is published by Cancer Information Group. |
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Breastcancer.org
www.breastcancer.org
Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer.Our mission is to help women and their loved ones make sense of the complex medical and personal information about breast cancer, so they can make the best decisions for their lives. |
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The National Breast Cancer Foundation
www.nationalbreastcancer.org
The mission of The National Breast Cancer Foundation is to save lives by increasing awareness of breast cancer through education, and by providing mammograms for those in need. |
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NBCC
http://influence.stopbreastcancer.org
The National Breast Cancer Coalition is the nation's largest breast cancer advocacy group, with more than 600 member organizations and 70,000 individual members and supporters. Committed to ending breast cancer, NBCC and its sister organization, the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, work to educate and train individuals to be effective activists and to influence the public policies that affect breast cancer research and treatment. |
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JUZO
www.juzo.com
For over 90 years, Juzo has been a provider for those who depend on the help of compression therapy. Caring about people, in-depth knowledge, craftsmanship and technical skills, as well as continuous innovation, have been distinguishing features of Juzo.
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The Breast Care Site
www.thebreastcaresite.com
Resource for breast cancer survivors and their families with information about body image, product education, treatments, support, family relationships, intimacy, and more.
Don’t forget to use Elegant Essentials as a resource in your breast cancer journey. We have contacts at area support groups as well as some of our own ladies who are willing to share their experiences. |
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Stewart’s Caring Place
www.stewartscaringplace.org
Stewart’s Caring Place is a non-profit organization that works to enhance the quality of life for those living with cancer. Stewart's Caring Place can provide emotional, social, physical and spiritual support to individuals with cancer in one peaceful setting that is inclusive, non-judgmental and confidential. |
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Breast Cancer Network of Strength
www.networkofstrength.org
Breast Cancer Network of Strength, formerly known as Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization®, provides immediate emotional relief to anyone affected by breast cancer. The mission of Breast Cancer Network of Strength is to ensure, through information, empowerment and peer support, that no one faces breast cancer alone. YourShoes™ is Breast Cancer Network of Strength’s peer support program that includes a 24/7 breast cancer support center staffed by trained breast cancer survivors providing peer support through a toll-free hotline, e-mail and support groups. |
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The Gathering Place
www.touchedbycancer.org
The Gathering Place is a nonprofit, community-based cancer support center, serving the social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of individuals with cancer and their support network. In the safe, homelike environment, people with cancer and their family and friends share experiences and challenges in the spirit of hope and community. Programs and services offered by The Gathering Place focus on healing the mind, body, and spirit. The Gathering Place supports individuals to actively manage the impact of cancer in their lives and improve their quality of life. Trained, licensed professionals provide programs that meet the highest therapeutic standards. The Gathering Place serves all individuals with cancer and their family and friends regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
Someone I Love is Sick is a customizable tool to help very young children when a parent or grandparent has cancer. Loose leaf pages can be selected to address the family’s specific situation including diagnosis, hospitalization, treatment, recurrence and if need be, end of life. Someone I Love is Sick provides educational information, addresses emotional responses and is available in two versions; one for parents and one for grandparents. Published by The Gathering Place, a caring community that supports, educates and empowers individuals and families touched by cancer through programs and services provided free of charge. All proceeds from the book benefit The Gathering Place.
For more information on Someone I Love is Sick or to order visit:
www.someoneiloveissick.com
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Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
www.facingourrisk.org
FORCE’s mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. |
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Sisters Network® Inc
www.sistersnetworkinc.org
Sisters Network® Inc. is committed to increasing local and national attention to the devastating impact that breast cancer has in the African American community. |
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Celebrating Life Foundation
www.celebratinglife.org
The Celebrating Life Foundation (CLF) is a non-profit organization devoted to educating the African American community and women of color about the risk of breast cancer, to encouraging advancements in the early detection and treatment, and to improving survival rates among these women. |
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Black Women’s Health
www.blackwomenshealth.com
BlackWomensHealth.com has a simple philosophy and mission: to be the premier Internet site dedicated to promoting the physical, mental and spiritual wellness of today’s African American woman. |
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