INTRODUCTION

Hello and welcome again to our INFO Breast Cancer web site. We know that you are looking for information on breast cancer and we'd like to help. First, may we suggest that you look at some of the information on our site. Use the links on our home page to retrieve material on Diagnostics, Treatment, Breast Self Examination (BSE) , Lymphedema, Menopause, Osteoporosis, and Healthy Eating. Review our Book List for titles that may be relevent to your situation.

For a different approach, why not review the many Guestbook entries. Read how others are coping with the disease, their concerns and their hopes. You may wish to add your own entry. Be our guest!

Patients and survivors who have visited our website have shared Helpful Hints to cope with treatment of their breast cancer. We invite you to read through their hints and contribute one of your own.

Also, check out our Cyberquilt and Posters. We have put a lot of effort into making each month's poster a meaningful statement of dealing with breast cancer. The cyberquilt offers another opportunity to share your words of wisdom with others through a seasonal quilt pattern.

Finally, we have provided numerous links to sites of interest, including BC News, Web Sites, Rx, General Health, E-mail Lists and Search Engines. Start anywhere or follow the suggestions below. The Internet is vast and can be confusing. We hope to make the trip somewhat easier for those and their families who must confront the intricacies of breast cancer.

Good health always!

START YOUR SEARCH

Searching the web for specific breast cancer information can be a formidable task. We suggest the following web sites as good starting points.

1. www.cancer.gov is the official source for all types of cancer. It is maintained by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Both physician and patient levels of information are available. A quick link to the patient breast cancer material is
   What You Need To Know About Breast Cancer
   
   
2. Oncolink has everything you might want to know about oncology. Again, all types of cancers are covered. It is sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania.
   
   
3. MedlinePlus A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

Once you feel comfortable with the range of breast cancer information on these sites, then you can extend your search to our favourite links on our INFO Home Page.

Finally, experiment with some of the search engines for more specific breast cancer information.

Don't get frustrated. It takes patience and practise to find what you are looking for. Good luck!