Breast cancer supportBreast cancer support organizations

The following organizations provide breast cancer information, support, and community.

American bar association offers breast cancer advocacy programs.
Breast cancer advocacy project offers information about and referrals to free or low-cost legal services.
312-988-5715
www.abanet.org/women

American cancer society. Breast cancer support.
Find treatment options, inspiring stories, and more. Sponsor of "Taking Charge of Money Matters," a free workshop addressing the financial issues that arise during or after cancer treatment.
212-664-9176 or 800-ACS-2345 (800-227-2345)
www.cancer.org

Learn about breast cancer hormonal treatment.
Learn about hormonal treatment, find support and community, and read up on simple tips to help you remember to take your medication.
www.breastcancer.org

Free breast cancer counseling, education, and financial assistance.
Find free counseling, education, and financial assistance. Provides financial grants for diagnotic testing and related services. Administeres the Avon Cares Program for Medically Underserved Women.
800-813-HOPE (800-813-4673)
www.cancercare.org

Breast cancer information and support.
Information and support to help improve the patient's quality of life and help her take an active role in her ongoing recovery from or management of the disease, through treatment and beyond.
888-753-LBBC (888-753-5222) or 610-645-4567
www.lbbc.org

Breast cancer information and assistance.
The Mautner Project for Lesbians With Cancer
Provides information and assistance to lesbians and their families dealing with cancer.
202-332-5536
www.mautnerproject.org

Information for breast cancer patients.
Provides information to patients, their families, the public, and health professionals.
800-4-CANCER (800-422-6237)
http://www.cancer.gov/

Advocacy group for breast cancer survivors.
Advocacy group for cancer survivors offers guidance on financial, legal, insurance, and employment issues.
877-NCCS-YES (877-622-7937)
www.canceradvocacy.org

Provides education and guidance on the prevention and management of lymphedema and breast cancer.
National Lymphedema Network
Provides education and guidance on the prevention and management of lymphedema.
800-541-3259
www.lymphnet.org

Patient advocate foundation for women with breast cancer.
Nonprofit organization provides counseling and referrals on issues related to managed care, insurance, finances, job discrimination, and debt.
800-532-5274
www.patientadvocate.org

People living with breast cancer.
Oncologist-approved cancer information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
www.plwc.org

Research and education for breast cancer prevention.
Research, education, and outreach for cancer prevention and early detection.
800-227-2732
www.preventcancer.org

Support for African American women with breast cancer.
Provides support and assistance to African American women diagnosed with breast cancer.
866-781-1808
www.sistersnetworkinc.org

Information for breast cancer survivors.
Support and assistance from the world's largest and most progressive grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists.
972-855-1600 or 800-IM-AWARE (800-462-9273)
ww5.komen.org

Breast cancer support groups.
Offers supports and networking groups, lectures, workshops, and social events.
202-659-9709
www.thewellnesscommunity.org

Breast cancer network of strengths. Information, empowerment, and breast cancer support.
Information, empowerment, and support to ensure that no one faces breast cancer alone.
800-221-2141
www.networkofstrength.org

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Important Information About ARIMIDEX

ARIMIDEX is approved for adjuvant treatment (treatment following surgery with or without radiation) of postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer.

ARIMIDEX is approved for the initial treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive or hormone receptor-unknown locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer and for the treatment of postmenopausal women with advanced breast cancer that has progressed following treatment with tamoxifen. Patients with hormone receptor-negative disease and patients who did not previously respond to tamoxifen therapy rarely responded to ARIMIDEX.

Important Safety Information About ARIMIDEX

  • Prescription ARIMIDEX is only for postmenopausal women. ARIMIDEX should not be taken if you are pregnant because it may harm your unborn child
  • Based on information from a study in patients with early breast cancer, women with a history of blockages in heart arteries (ischemic heart disease) who take ARIMIDEX may have a slight increase in this type of heart disease compared to similar patients who take tamoxifen
  • ARIMIDEX can cause bone softening/weakening (osteoporosis) increasing the chance of fractures. In a clinical study in early breast cancer, there were more fractures (including fractures of the spine, hip, and wrist) with ARIMIDEX (10%) than with tamoxifen (7%)
  • In a clinical study in early breast cancer, some patients taking ARIMIDEX had an increase in cholesterol. Skin reactions, allergic reactions, and changes in blood tests of liver function have also been reported
  • In the early breast cancer clinical trial, the most common side effects seen with ARIMIDEX include hot flashes, joint symptoms (including arthritis and arthralgia), weakness, mood changes, pain, back pain, sore throat, nausea and vomiting, rash, depression, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, fractures, swelling of arms/legs, insomnia, and headache
  • In advanced breast cancer trials, the most common side effects seen with ARIMIDEX versus tamoxifen include hot flashes, nausea, decreased energy and weakness, pain, back pain, headache, bone pain, increased cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, and swelling of arms and legs. Joint pain/stiffness has been reported in association with the use of ARIMIDEX
  • ARIMIDEX should not be taken with tamoxifen or estrogen-containing therapies

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