NHS Breast Screening Programme
www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk
info@cancerscreening.nhs.uk
Describes in detail about what breast screening is, explains what the NHS programme involves and what to expect.
Scottish Breast Screening Programme
www.nsd.scot.nhs.uk/services/screening/
Tel: 0131 275 6000
This website for the breast screening programme for Scotland provides detailed information about and facts and figures on breast screening.
Breast Cancer Care
www.breastcancercare.org.uk
info@breastcancercare.org.uk
Tel: 0808 800 6000
Breast Cancer Care is the UK's leading provider of information, practical help and emotional support for anyone affected by breast cancer. There are forums and answers to frequently asked questions about screening.
BBC- Breast Awareness
www.bbc.co.uk/health
Information on breast awareness and screening.
Lavender Trust
www.breastcancercare.org.uk/about-us/lavender-trust/
info@lavendertrust.org.uk
Tel: 0808 800 6000
The Lavender Trust at Breast Cancer Care raises money specifically to fund information and support for younger women with breast cancer. It is the only fund in the UK dedicated to addressing the particular needs of this age group.
Breastcancer.org (USA)
www.breastcancer.org
Is an American nonprofit organisation dedicated to providing reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer. It covers prevention, symptoms and diagnosis, treatment, recovery and support. The section on 'Research News' covers articles written by experts about the effectiveness of mammograms and breast self-examinations and takes a closer look at some of the other diagnostic techniques that help detect breast cancer.
