Resources:
Free Mammograms and Pap Smears:
The Sage Screening Program
Minnesota-1.888.643.2584
Wisconsin-1.608.266.8311
Important Mammogram Screening Information:
-If you are qualify to be screened through the Sage Program due to income requirements, are
diagnoised through this program, have breast cancer; they will treat you through this program. The exception is if you are from Wisconsin and get screened in MN; they will not cover the cost of your breast cancer treatments.
-If you are under 40 years of age and have symptoms, or a sister, mother, or daughter with breast cancer, Susan Komen has given money for screening through the Sage Program. The American Cancer Socierty recommends a mammogram every year starting at age 40.
-If you cannot afford a mammogram, ACS has low cost mammograms. The number is 1.800.227.2345.
-Digital mammograms picks up cancers in dense breasted women. This is the preferred type of
mammogram over analog.
-New: Some medical facilities are using ultrasound and mammography for dense breasted women.
-New: Three D mammograms are replacing digital mammograms in major medical centers.
-New: Molecular Imaging is being done at the Mayo Clinic for dense breasted women and is more accurate.
National Breast Cancer Foundation:
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Advocacy, Lobbying For Research Funding, Education:
The National Breast Cancer Coalition
The Minnesota Breast Cancer Coalition
The Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition
San Antonio Breast Cancer Coalition
Patient Advocate Foundation
Florida Breast Cancer
Virginia Breast Cancer Coalition
National Institute of Health
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Education, Support and Speakers:
Breast Cancer Awareness Association
American Cancer Society
Mayo Clinic
Minnesota Cancer Resources
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Funding, Grants:
Minnesota, Susan Komen
Wisconsin, Susan Komen
Southwest, Susan Komen
Lance Armstrong
National: Susan G. Komen Foundation
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Fundraising/ Education:
Women Rock-Minnesota and Wisconsin
Lotsa Helping Hands
Help4Breast Cancer
Wings of Hope
Verna Bradley
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Reading Your Pathology Report and Biopsies:
Breast Cancer.Org
Susan Komen
HealthCentral
My Biopsy
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Risk Factors/Education:
Breast Cancer Fund
Breast Cancer Risk
Understanding Cancer Risk (NCI)
Gene Tests
Genetics Home Reference
Men Against Breast Cancer
John W. Nick Foundation, Inc.
FORCE
National Asian Women's Association
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Education/Teatments:
National Cancer Institute-NCI
Centers for Disease Control
Saint Luke's Plastic Surgery, Duluth-1.218.249.7910
Dr. Frank Wolf, Duluth-1.218.724.7363
Association of Cancer Online Resources-ACOR
American Institute of Cancer Research-AIRC
Genetic Counseling, Duluth-1.218.786.3012, Diane Bierke Nelson and Laura Witrak
Physical Therapy for Lymphedema, Duluth-1.218.786.3550
American Society of Clinical Oncology
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
National Comprehensive Cancer Network-NCCN
Lymphedema Careline
National Lymphedema Network
Answers To Radiation Therapy
Radiology Info
Lab Tests Online
Cancer Clinical Trials
Clinical Trials
Center to Watch Clinical Trials Listing Service
Mayo Clinic-Clinical Trials
Chemocare.com
American Academy of Family Physicians
OncoLink.org
Emerging Med
Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative
Cancer Facts and Figures-ACS
Cancer Education
Cancer Information Service
Cancer.Net-ASCO
Health Finder Guide
Research Advocacy Network
The Wellness Community
National Comprehensive Cancer Network-NCCN
Cancer Quest
EduCare
Onolink
Cancer Care
Imaginis
Guide To Quality Breast Cancer Care
Association of Cancer Online Resources
Cancer Consultants.Com
Cancer Facts.Com
Cancer Education.Com
Breast Cancer.Org
Breast Cancer.Net
Breast Cancer Prevention.Org
Health Searches.Org
Healthy Women Empowered
Beyond The Pink Ribbon
Parish Medical Center
FDA Breast Implant Information Line
Medicine Plus Health Information
National Institute of Health
National Women's Health Information Center
Clinical Trials Help.Org
Oncology Nursing Society
AmericanCongress of Obstetsicans and Gynecologists
American Medical Women's Association
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
The Symphony of Hope
KS Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation
Web MD
Stand Up For Cancer
Medicine Plus
National Cancer Institute
Patient Power
The Empty Cup Runneth Over
Cancer and Careers
Cancer Wise
Minnnesota Oncology
Chemo Guides: calendars, complementary therapies, tools, drugs
Guide2 for Cholesterol
Bone Health
Breast Cancer Options
Society of Breast Imaging
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Medical Facilities in Duluth, MN; Superior, Wisconsin, and Ashland, Wisconsin:
Generations Health Care Intiatives/Health Care Access Ofice/Health Coverage Outreach Coordinator
Health Care Access Offices/Lake Superior Community Health Center/Duluth and Superior
4325 Grand Ave., Duluth, 55807-1.218.722.1497; 3600 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI 54880-1.715.392.1955
St. Luke's Hospital-915 E. lst St., Duluth, MN 55805-1.218.726.5555
Integrity Health Network, LLC (formerly Carenorth, Northstar Physicans Network, Inc. & Northland Medical Associates of Duluth)
St. Mary's Hospital-400 E. 3rd St., Duluth, MN 55805-1.218.786.4000;
St. Mary's Hopsital-3500 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI 54880-1.715.395.5400
Licia Connolly, RN, CBPA-C, Breast Care Navigator at Essentia Clinics-1.218.786.3625
Memorial Medical Center-1635 Maple Lane, Ashland, WI 54806-1.715.682.4555
Family Practice Center, 330 N. 8th Ave. E., Duluth, MN 55805-1.218.723.1112
Mariner Clinic-109 N. 28th St., Superior, WI 54880-1.715.395.3900
Health Care Clinic & Lake Superior Life Care Center-2231 Catlin Avenue, Superior, WI54880-1.715.394.4117
VA Clinic-32 E. lst St., Duite 302, Superior, WI 54880-1.715.392.9722
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Emotional Support, Education, Inspirational and Feel Better:
BRCA
Feeling Better-Women/Men-St. Luke's Hospital/Cancer Center
Cancer Crusade
The Survivors Movie
The Pink Glove Dance
I Will Survive-Gloria Gaynor
When Pink is Just A Color Again by Kal Hourd
Melissa Etheridge Singing-I Run for Life
Renewing Life Weekend-Duluth Clinic-Essentia-1.218.786.3581
Amazon Heart Adventures-Various locations
Healing, Hope, Humor
Simple Truths
Cancer Really Sucks/Teens
Casting For Recovery-Various Places-1.888.553.3500
McCabe Renewal Center-Duluth, MN-1.218.724.5266
American Self-Help Group Clearing House
Our Daily Scripture & Reflection-Pray on Line, on the Phone, or Write Prayers on Line
Bible Guide
Guide Posts
Inspiration Peak
Well Spring
We Can Weekend-Essentia Health-1.218.786.8327
Tiffany's Retreat-Crosslake, MN-1.612.462.3931
The Cancer Show
My Hope Space
Wings of Angels
I'm Too Young for This
First Descents-1.970.845.8400
I Did Not Know What To Say
Northern Lights Foundation-Duluth
Toby Sillanpa-Patient Navigator, free wigs, rides, Feel Good Program, Other/Duluth
The Dwelling in The Woods, McGrath, MN-1.320.592.3708
Pathways-Minneapolis, MN-1.612.822.9061
Mother Supporting Daughters with Breast Cancer-1.410.778.1982
Gratefulness
(MN) Women's Cancer Resource Center-
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Compliementary Health Care and Healthy Choices
The Annie Appleseed Project
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Women to Women
Complementary/Integrative Medicine
Dr. Joel Fuhrman
Alternative Healing Medicine-NCAM
Pathways, Mpls.
National Green Pages
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
Green Business Network
Toxipedia
Silent Spring
Breast Cancer Action
Environmental Defense Organization
Cornell University-Breast Cancer Research
Mesothelioma Center: Asbestos and Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Low Blue Lights
Vassar College
Breast Cancer Options
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Family and Friend Support/Survivorship:
Caring Bridges
Beyond The Cure
Cancercervive-Dedicated to the Challenge of Life After Cancer
Gilda's Club Worldwide
Journey Forward:
National Coalition of Cancer Survivorship
Cancer Caregiving
BreastCancer.org
Cancer Care Support
Kids Connected
Prepare To Live
Pregnant With Cancer-1.800.532.6274
Pet Loss
Bob Riter's Cancer Columns
Male Breast Cancer
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Support Groups:
HER2Support Group
Brain Mets
Circle of Support, Duluth, MN: community support group in the region
-Duluth Grill, backroom, the last Wednesday of the month from
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., except in August and December.
Cancer Hope Network
Mautner Project For Lesbians/Etc.-1.866.628.8637
Sisters Network
Y-Me
Sisters Network, Inc.-1.866.781.1808
Breast Friends
Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation-1.877.786.7422
Sharsharet-(Young Jewish Women)-1.866.474.2774
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Financial Assistance:
Circle of Hope: located in Duluth, MN serving Northern MN and Northern Wisconsin
We have various books on resources throughout the U.S., a support group, dragon boat teams, and much more.
Patient Partnerships-Madison
The Pink Ribbon Riders
Koochiching County Services-1.218.283.7000
Pay It Forward Fund
Treasured Chests
Lake County Human Services-1.218.834.8400
Itasca County Health & Human Services-1.800.422.0312
Aitkin County Health and Human Services-1.218.927.2141
AEOA, Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency-1.800.662.5711
Carlton County Health and Human Services-1.800.642.9032
Carlton County Volunteer Services-1.218.879.9238
Living Beyond Breast Cancer Grants-1.484.708.1542, State of Penn. only
Hope Chest
The Lynx Foundation
St. Louis County Social Services-1.800.450.9777
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
CancerCare, Inc.
Kimmie Cares
Range Respite in Virginia, MN-1.218.749.5051 or 1.877.507.7324
Avon Foundation/Cancer Fund
Patient Advocates-Financial Help-1.800.532.6274
Co-Pay Relief
Care-A Van, Hibbing, MN -1.218.262.4117
Volunteer Services, Carlton County-1.218.879.9238
Joe's House
Manage Cancer
Cancer Care
Health Care Access Office/Social Worker
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)/Senior Link Age
Partnership for Prescription Assistance or PPA-1.888.477.2669
Cass County Health and Human Services-1.218.547.1340
American Cancer Society-1.888.727.7439 (also free wigs)
Crow Wing Social Services-1.218.824.1250
Fon du Lac Reservation Health Center, Duluth (Att.: Carol W.)
211 W. 4th St, Duluth, 55806
1.218.726.1370
Fon du Lac Reservation, Health Services, Cloquet
1.218.879.1227
Minnesota Care-1.800.657.3672
Lake Superior Community Health Center, 4325 Grand Avenue, Duluth, 1.218.722.1497, sliding scale of fees
Lake Superior Community Health Center, Superior
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Research:
Native American Cancer Research
Dr. Susan Love (and Avon)
American Association of Cancer Research
Stand Up to Cancer News Blog
Directory of Health Organizations Online
Medscape Hematology-Oncology
Medline Plus
Entrez-PubMed
American Pain Foundation
Cancer Symptoms
American Medical Association
Cancer Research Foundation
Research To Practice
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Fertility and Young Women Issues:
Fertile Hope
Impotence Specialists.com
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Magazines:
MAMM magazine
Cure magazine
Heal magazine
CR Magaine by AARC
Women & Cancer Magazine
Breast Cancer Wellness Magazine
Coping With Cancer Magazine
Cancer Discovery Magazine (AARC Magazine)
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Cleaning Help/Caring for Patients:
Caring For a Reason
Touching Hearts at Home (Duluth-Superior-Proctor-Hermantown-Two Harbors-Cloquet)
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Reporting Poor Care:
The Attorney General's Office
Complaints to The President
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Reporting Charity Fraud:
Federal Trade Commission
Melissa Data (Accountability)
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IRS Questions About Donations:
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Legal Resources in Duluth and Wisconsin:
-Legal Aide, Duluth, Brainerd, Grand Rapids, Pine City, Virginia
Cancer Legal Resources Center
MN Legal Corps
Wisconsin Judicaire, Inc.-1.715.842.1681
Legal Action of Wisconsin-1.800.362.3904
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
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Validation/Accediation:
Charity Navigator
GuideStar
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Health Care Privacy:
Hippa
Government and Hippa
Health Privacy Project (HPP)
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End of Life Choices:
On Line Funerals:
Lighting a Candle for Some One Who Has Died: