RESOURCES

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Community resources

• Breast Cancer Resource Center of Austin

  This organization was created by survivors. It serves as a central source for information, education and support for women, their families and support systems. They offer support groups, a helpline, a lending library as well as other services.

• Susan G. Komen Foundation Austin Affiliate

  The Komen Austin Affiliate works spread the life-saving message of early detection and to support breast cancer screening and diagnostic programs in Central Texas. Up to 75 percent of the net income from the Komen Austin Race for the Cure® and other fundraising activities remain in the community to fund breast cancer education and screening programs in Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson counties. Find more information on this site on the Race for the Cure® as well as other educational information.

• Wonders & Worries

  This organization provides services for children and teens who have a parent or family member that has been diagnosed with cancer. Support groups, age-appropriate cancer education and expressive games and activities are some of the offerings available.

• Breast Cancer Services

  This website was created by a collaboration of parties passionate about breast cancer. The website is home to a resource guide that lists providers of all types here in town, not just those specifically related to breast cancer though breast cancer is the emphasis. It also includes things like meals, exercise resources, where to get wigs, transportation options and many other resources that many cancer survivors might need.

National resources

• National Team Survivor
• Trek Women’s Triathlon
• Sally Edwards’ Heart Zones Training
• Susan G. Komen Foundation
• Planet Cancer
• Lance Armstrong Foundation

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