ORGANIZATIONS

This list includes information sources, advocacy groups, lobbying bodies, funding organizations and support networks. Many of the organizations have web sites and publish newsletters as well.

There is also a list of community organizations unrelated to cancer in the Resource Guide. It includes such organizations as the Red Cross and the Women's Institute.

Breast Cancer Coalition in Newfoundland and Labrador

c/o The Canadian Cancer Society
Crosbie Building, Crosbie Road
St. John's, NL
toll-free: 1-888-753-6520

Coalition of survivors and representatives from  a wide range of  health and community organizations who meet together regularly to discuss breast cancer issues and plan provincial events.

Breast Cancer Society of Canada 

118 Victoria St N
Sarnia, ON
N7T 5W9
Phone Toll Free 1-800-567-8767
tel: (519) 336-0746 fax: (519) 336-5725
email: bcsc@bcsc.ca
website: bcsc.ca

An organization that funds research on detection, prevention and treatment of breast cancer as well as on finding a cure. 

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation 

National Office:
790 Bay Street, Suite 1000
Toronto, ON M5G 1N8
tel: (416) 596-6773 fax: (416) 596-7857
toll-free: 1-800-387-9816
website:  cbcf.org

Atlantic Chapter:
5251 Duke Street, Suite 417
Halifax, NS, B3J 1P3
toll-free:  1-866-273-2223
tel: (902) 422-5520 fax: (902) 422-5523

Provides financial support for the advancement of breast cancer research and treatment. Promotes and coordinates public education, awareness, information and related resources. 

Canadian Breast Cancer Network 

300-331 Cooper Street
Ottawa, ON  K2P 0G5
tel: (613) 230-3044
toll-free: 1-800-685-8820
fax: (613) 230-4424
email: cbcn@cbcn.ca
web site: cbcn.ca

A national survivor-driven network of groups and individuals joined to support people affected by breast cancer. Publishes a newsletter (paper and electronic), offers workshops and maintains a library of resources from across Canada. 

Canadian Breast Cancer Research Initiative

10 Alcorn Avenue Suite 200 
Toronto, ON M4V 3B1 
tel: (416) 961-7223 fax: (416) 961-4189
web site: breast.cancer.ca

Partnership of the National Cancer Institute of Canada, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Medical Research Council and Health Canada supporting research relevant to the prevention, treatment and control of breast cancer. 

Canadian Cancer Society - National Office 

10 Alcorn Avenue, Suite 200 
Toronto, ON M4V 3B1 
tel: (416) 961-7223 fax: (416) 961-4189 
email: ccs@cancer.ca
website: cancer.ca

National community based organization that provides services to people living with cancer.

Cancer Advocacy Coalition of Canada

180 Bloor Street West, Suite 904
Toronto, ON  M5S 2V6
toll free: 1-877-472-3436
tel: (416) 538-4874
email:  canceradvocacy@on.aibn.com
web site:  canceradvocacy.ca

The CACC is a grassroots Canadian organization dedicated exclusively to advocacy for better cancer care.

Cancer Information Service

855 Park Street - P.O. Box 1365
Regina, SK S4P 3B8
tel: (306) 566-5700  fax: (306) 566-5720 
toll-free: 1-888-939-3333 (English or French) 
1-888-261-4673 (NWT Aboriginal languages)
email: info@cis.cancer.ca

The Canadian Cancer Society's Cancer Information Service is a national, bilingual, toll-free service available to cancer patients, their families, the general public and health care professionals.

Hope Air

Procter & Gamble Building
4711 Yonge Street 
Toronto, ON   M2N 6K8
toll free:  1-877-346-HOPE
tel:  (416) 222-6335 fax:  (416) 222-6930
email: mail@hopeair.org
website: hopeair.org

A national charitable organization that arranges free air transportation for financially burdened Canadians in need of medical treatment outside their communities. Hope Air is able to provide this service through the generous donation of flights on commercial, corporate and private aircraft.

Look Good Feel Better Program: The Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association 

5090 Explorer Drive, Suite 510 
Mississauga, ON L4W 4T9 
toll free: 1-800-914-5665 
fax: (905) 629-0112 
web site: lookgoodfeelbetter.ca

A national program that offers workshops free to women living with breast cancer. The aim is to improve appearance and self-esteem by using cosmetic techniques to camouflage some of the side effects of treatment (hair loss, skin problems, etc). 

National Lymphedema Network  (USA)

1611 Telegraph Avenue Suite # 1111
Oakland, CA  USA  94612 
toll-free: 1-800-541-3249 
tel: (510) 208-3200 fax: (510) 208-3110 
email: nln@lymphnet.org
website: lymphnet.org

An American organization that provides information about the prevention and treatment of lymphedema. Publishes a quarterly newsletter. 

Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada

785 Queen Street East 
Toronto, ON M4M 1H5 
tel: (416) 778-5000  fax: (416) 778-8070 
toll-free: 1-888-778-3100 
website: willow.org

Peer support by telephone 11 am - 3 pm Monday; 12 - 5 pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; and 12 - 8 pm Thursday (ET).