We will be developing this page further in the coming months to include more information and advice on locating reliable sources of information on the Internet suitable for patients, friends & family and care-givers. 

Currently the page contains a comprehensive listing of other sites on the Internet that provide patient-related information on breast cancer.

Please note that in following these links you are leaving our site at Central Private Hospital and we cannot therefore guarantee the accuracy of any information found.

Please contact us if you find any links that do not work, or if you would like to suggest a link to be added to this page.

American Cancer Society

Comprehensive site with information on cancer prevention, detection and treatment, including the Breast Cancer Network and other information for patients and family

Ask NOAH about Cancer

A site containing information on all areas of cancer. Ask NOAH about female and male breast cancer

BACUP

UK based resource offering information, counselling and support for people affected by cancer

Best web sites on Breast Cancer

Guide to reliable web sites

Breast Cancer Care

The UK's national organisation offering information and support to those affected by breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Information Clearinghouse

Maintained by the New York State Educational Resource Net, the site contains a comprehensive list of links to other web sites

Breast Cancer Source

Information source for patients, journalists and healthcare professionals on treatment, research and other breast cancer topics.

Breast Net

Comprehensive site for patients, doctors and people interested in breast cancer, produced by the New South Wales Cancer Institute, Australia

Cancer Guide

A very good place to start your search, with background on how to interpret the material you find on the internet

CancerCare

Offers information, counselling and emotional support. US based, but can give support online

Cancerhelp UK

UK based site with general and cancer-specific information for patients, their families and friends

Cancernet

US National Institute of Health's information resource, including specific information on breast cancer

Cansearch

Produced by the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship to help users find cancer resources online

Dana-Farber/Brigham & Women's Cancer Center

Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Treatment Center - The Gillette Center for Women's Cancers provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art care for women with all types of breast and gynecologic cancers. Visit this robust and award-winning website.

Doctors Guide to Breast Cancer

Includes a comprehensive news section

National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organisations

A network of organisations providing information, assistance and referral for anyone with questions about breast cancer

National Breast Cancer Centre

Australian site, with online newsletter "Breast News"

National Breast Cancer Coalition

Campaigning US site, committed to action and advocacy

OncoLink

Comprehensive and very popular guide with much information aimed at patients

The Foundation for Better Health Care

Contains a breast cancer section with email discussion group

The Male Breast Cancer Home Page

For men with breast cancer

Y-Me

Comprehensive patient information and support, including survivor testimonies. Also has good list of links to other patient dedicated sites.