Links

A Caring Touch for Cancer is a website designed for patients to gather information about the benefits of massage performed by a trained oncology massage therapist during treatment for cancer.

“The Empty Cup Runneth Over” is a book written by Cindy Papale and Sabrina Hernandez focused on issues surrounding breast cancer. Find the LympheDIVAs inside!

BeauBeau™ head scarves are designed specifically for hair loss due to chemotherapy, alopecia or other medical conditions. They’re unique, fashionable and versatile!

The National Lymphedema Network is an organization that provides education and guidance to lymphedema patients, health care professionals, and the general public.

The American Cancer Society’s page about breast cancer and lymphedema.

LymphNotes.com is an independent source of objective information about lymphedema.

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is a global leader in the fight against breast cancer, through its support of research and education.

The Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is a nonprofit dedicated to the concerns and issues that are unique to young women and breast cancer.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life.

Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer.

Lymphedema Treatment Act H.R. 4622 is an act introduced by Congressman Larry Kissell that would offer coverage for Medicare beneficiaries with lymphedema from any cause. This website is dedicated to pursuing the passage of this Act – please visit and support this!

Lymphedema People is a website created for, and by, people with lymphedema.

Pink Ribbon Program is dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle and positive body image to all breast cancer survivors. They will will help stretch and strengthen the shoulder, chest, back, and abdominal muscles, allowing women to regain full range of motion to those areas affected by breast cancer surgery

Shop Well with You (SWY) is a nonprofit organization and body-image resource for women surviving cancer, their caregivers and healthcare providers.

eLymphNotes is an online magazine on lymphedema published by the Lymphedema Awareness Foundation, Inc. (LAF).

Cancer Be Glammed helps women battle the side effects of cancer treatment in comfort & style. Their website features fashionable post-op necessities, chemotherapy and radiation products, and unique gifts. Their guide,”What The Doctor Didn’t Order“ provides stylish recovery solutions and is downloadable from their site.

Lithe Pilates is a Philadelphia-area studio that uses a program of stretching and strengthening all the muscles in the body, from nose to toe. They offer a class geared specifically for breast cancer survivors called Lithe Pink.

Slice of Fashion LLC makes accessories for women with lymphedema.

KT Foundation is a group of volunteer advocates for those afflicted with Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome (KTS.) The Foundation is a working center providing the latest medical news on KTS, an up-to-date list of specialists and accurate information to support individuals with KTS.

The Annie Appleseed Project is a great resource for information on complementary and alternative therapies for cancer patients.

Pink-Link is an online breast cancer support group.

Bella Bandanas makes custom designed Swarovski crystal bandanas.

Spirited Sisters™ and it’s Healing Threads™ Collection of Designer Hospital Gowns understand the physical and emotional demands of fighting any illness. These garments are sophisticated, attractive, comforting and dignified.

Haralee.com creates fantastic sleepwear and pillowcases which are made of wick-away fabrics so hot flashes do not ruin your sleep! These fabrics draw perspiration away from the body to the fabric where it evaporates quickly- just like LympheDIVAs sleeves!

BeyondBoobsInc.org supports young wormen (pre-menapausal) who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and educates women of all ages to take charge of their breast health.

BeyondtheBoobieTrap.com A website for breast cancer survivors to move beyond treatment into a new way of “NORMAL” living.

Janac Mastectomy Wear developed the Been-A-Boob® breast prosthesis, a non-silicone form designed by a breast cancer survivor. Janac also produces different styles of specially designed bras and bra-tanks that gives new life to women with altered, removed or uneven breasts, allowing women all over the world to live with confidence, knowing that only they will know that they are wearing a prosthesis.

Bereaved Families Relief Network (B FRIN) is a non-profit organization providing product grants and counseling to women diagnosed with breast cancer and lymphedema.

University of Cincinnati has a wonderful resource on how to talk about cancer to children.