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Susan G Komen for the Cure, Salt Lake City Affiliate

Komen for the Cure is the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested more than $1 billion since its inception in 1982. Komen’s promise is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.

8160 South Highland Drive, Suite A-5
Sandy, UT 84093
Phone: 801-733-4815
Fax: 801-733-4857
Office hours are Monday-Friday from 9-5 pm


National Institute for Health: English | Español

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency—making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.


Center for Disease Control: English | Español

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention works to protect public health and safety by providing information to enhance health decisions. They can be reached at 1-800-CDC-INFO
Breast Cancer and You: What You Need To Know
You Can't Put A Price On Life (8.5 x 10 flyer)
Las mamografías yla salud mamaria


El Instituto National del Cáncer (National Cancer Institute)

El Instituto National del Cáncer se dedica a la investigación y capacitación sobre el cáncer. Su sitio ofrece información sobre una variedad de temas relacionados con el cáncer, para el público en general y para pacientes y profesionales médicos.

español link Información General Sobre el Cáncer del Seno
español link Estadios del Cáncer de Seno


University of Utah

The genetic components of Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer


Myriad Genetics

BRACAnalysis® assesses a woman's risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer based on detection of mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. This test has become the standard of care in identification of individuals with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and is reimbursed by insurance.


Utah Cancer Action Network

The Utah Cancer Action Network (UCAN) is a network of people and organizations that are committed to reducing cancer in Utah through the implementation of the Utah Comprehensive Cancer Prevention and Control Plan. They can be reached at 1-888-222-2542.

What is Breast Cancer?
What screening tests are there for  breast cancer?
Support Group Information


American Cancer Society: English | Español

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

Ensuring Access to Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings
Breast Cancer: Facts and Figures


Just Go – CancerUtah.org

The UCCP launched a new media campaign encouraging women to rearrange their schedules and make time for mammograms!


National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.

The National Breast Cancer Foundation's mission is to save lives by increasing awareness of breast cancer through education and by providing mammograms for those in need. NBCF accomplishes this mission through various initiatives. NBCF programs provide women help for today and hope for tomorrow.

2600 Network Blvd., Suite 300
Frisco, Texas 75034


TLC Direct

A not-for-profit website and catalog of the American Cancer Society. Our mission is to help women cope during and after cancer treatments by providing wigs and other hair loss products (plus how-to information) as well as mastectomy products.

 

Disclaimer: this resource list is in no means meant to be comprehensive. Every effort has been made possible to provide you with resources that can answer some of the questions you may have. This information does in no way replace or serve as advice that should be provided to you by a medical provider. We encourage you to seek the advice of a medical professional and schedule a mammogram soon.

Dolores Doré Eccles Broadcast Center (EBC), The University of Utah, 101 S. Wasatch Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84112, 801-581-7777