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Resources

BCFR Research Publications

For a full list of publications in research journals by the Breast Cancer Family Registry, please visit the BCFR website:
http://www.bcfamilyregistry.org/publications


 

National Cancer Institute Cancer Family Registries

The home site for the Cancer Family Registries, with information on all twelve international registries and the data available from them. Primarily directed at researchers.
http://epi.grants.cancer.gov/CFR/


 

CancerNet

Breast cancer: http://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/breast-cancer

Ovarian cancer: http://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/ovarian-cancer

A vast listing of articles, links and resources, sponsored by the National Cancer Institute. They also have a version of the site in Spanish.


 

Cancer Fact Sheets

The NCI Cancer Facts are a collection of fact sheets that address a variety of cancer topics. Fact sheets are frequently updated and revised based on the latest cancer research.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet


 

American Cancer Society’s Breast Cancer Resource Center

A large selection of information and resources on breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, as well as advocacy, support groups, and current news.
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/breastcancer/


 

Breast Cancer Facts and Statistics

Sponsored by the non-profit Susan G. Komen foundation, this site offers basic information on most aspects of breast cancer, as well as news about the Foundation’s activities, plus a small sampling of products for sale.
http://ww5.komen.org/breastcancer/aboutbreastcancer.html


 

CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program

A section of the Centers for Disease Control’s web site, focusing on their national early detection program. Also contains links to lots of national data on breast cancer, including state and national statistics and listings of cancer-related legislation.
 
www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/


 

National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations

An extensive listing of breast cancer resources around the country. These include support groups, educational resources, counseling, and lists of books and other recommended materials.
www.nabco.org


 

National Breast Cancer Coalition

The site of a national advocacy organization which lobbies government, provides data to the media, and sponsors educational outreach.
www.natlbcc.org


 

Women’s Cancer Network

Created by the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, this site helps calculate your risk for breast, ovarian, and other cancers. It provides resources for finding an oncologist, links to support and advocacy groups, and related news.
 
www.wcn.org


 

American Cancer Society’s Ovary Cancer Resource Center

A large selection of information and resources on ovarian cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, as well as advocacy, support groups, and current news.
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/ovariancancer/


 

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance

An alliance of several ovarian cancer support, education, and advocacy groups. Some basic information, along with extensive news and other links.
www.ovariancancer.org

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The LEGACY Girls Study

Parents from this Registry are also participating in The LEGACY Girls study with their daughters ages 6-17.

Publications

Read highlights from recent publications utilizing BCFR data from the New York site.

Contact Us

Help us stay in touch with you and your family members by keeping us up-to-date with your phone number and mailing and email addresses.

The Metropolitan NY Registry of Breast Cancer Families
Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University
722 West 168th Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10032

Phone: (212)304-6433
Toll-free: 1 (855) 34-FAMILY (1-855-343-2645)
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