The following web sites are a good starting point for beginning a search to find out more information on treatment and care for women diagnosed with breast cancer. When using the World Wide Web, remember that some interlinked sites are not always trustworthy. For women making decisions about their breast cancer treatment it is a good idea to discuss information they find with their doctor or nurse.

National Cancer Institute
This is the American governments main cancer research agency. This features research updates, plus advice on prevention and early detection.

American Cancer Society

National Breast Cancer Centre
This is an informative site set up by the National Health and Medical Research Council (Australia).

Breast Cancer Institute of Australia (BCIA)
The BCIA fundraises to support ongoing breast cancer research programmes for the ANZ Breast Cancer Trials Group. This site provides information on why we have clinical trials and on consumer participation.

Australian New Zealand Breast Cancer Trials Group

Cancer Society of New Zealand
This site provides an overview of cancer related information in New Zealand, including information on research, support services and cancer reduction strategies.

New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation
This New Zealand Charitable Trust provides information on understanding risk, early detection, treatment and useful resources in New Zealand.

Breast Cancer Network New Zealand
A New Zealand wide organisation for women with breast cancer and their supporters.

National Breast and Cervical Screening Programmes

Oncolink
This University of Pennsylvania (America) site is comprehensive and is well laid out with easy access to numerous cancer topics (including breast cancer).