"As a young man, cancer was rarely more than a passing thought to me. Occasionally a friend, co-worker or relative would be diagnosed, but otherwise the disease seemed far away-until a routine screening changed everything. Thankfully, my doctor caught my cancer at an early stage. Together, we selected the best form of treatment, and today I'm living proof of the value of testing. When it comes to cancer, a few minutes of your time can make all the difference in the world."

Cancer

Meeting Cancer
-with Knowledge and Care

Other Resources for Cancer Support and Pain Management

African Women Cancer Awareness Organization
Internet address: www.awcaa.org

Body and Soul: A Celebration of Healthy Living
Internet address: http://www.bodyandsoul.nih.gov/

Breast Cancer Treatment, Information and Pictures
Internet address: www.breastcancer.org

Cancer Information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology
People Living with Cancer
Internet address: www.plwc.org

For more information on Living with Cancer
Internet address: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cancerlivingwithcancer.html#cat1

Look Good Feel Better
Internet address: www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org

National Cancer Institute / American Cancer Society
Internet address: www.cancer.gov

Tulane Cancer Center Links to Other Cancer-Related Websites
Internet address: http://www.som.tulane.edu/cancer/linkslist.html

Montgomery County Resources:

African American Health Program Cancer Awareness Program
Telephone: 301-421-5410

Asian American Health Initiative - Cancer Program
Telephone: 240-777-1409

Holy Cross Hospital Mammogram Assistance Program Services
Telephone Shelly Grant: 301-754-7162

Latino Cancer Prevention and Control Program: Community Ministries of Rockville
Telephone: 301-762-8682

Montgomery County Women's Cancer Control Program (Breast and Cervical Screening)
Telephone: 240-777-1750

Shady Grove Adventist Hospital Breast Cancer Screening Program
Telephone Candice Moran: 301-315-3507

Washington Adventist Hospital Breast Cancer Screening Program
Telephone Ivy Bazensky: 301-315-3147