In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 2008, the
Library will host three events. On October 6th from 6p.m. to 7:30p.m.
author and educator Laura Fitzpatrick-Nager will speak about her
experiences as a breast cancer survivor. The following Monday,
October 13th the Hartford Hospital Mobile Mammography will offer breast
cancer screenings from 10-1:30 at the main library at 500 Main Street.
On Monday, October 20, nutritionist, Terry Dumais will teach us about
the key role nutrition plays in preventing and/or healing cancer.
Register for all three with our online
calendar or
call 695-6295.
Books:
Non-Fiction
After breast cancer : a common-sense guide to life after treatment
/ Hester Hill Schnipper ; foreword by Lowell E. Schnipper
RC280.B8 S349 2003
Nordie's at noon : the personal stories of four women "too young"
for breast cancer / Patti Balwanz
RC280.B8 N67 2006
Saving Jack : a man's struggle with breast cancer / Jack Willis ;
foreword by Alan B. Hollingsworth.
RC280.B8 W472 2008
Hartford Public Library provides access to up-to-date articles
through the
iConn databases. One database specifically for information
on health is the
Health and Wellness Resource Center. The database includes
information on traditional and alternative therapies. Search for
articles by subject or keywords such as "breast cancer" or
"mammography. You may access these articles from
home/office. Use your library barcode as your user id.
FDA fake cancer cures released 6/19/08 lists 150 fraudulent
products claiming to cure or prevent cancer.
A relatively new periodical the Hartford Women's
Journal focuses on women's issues
Local Resources: Agencies, Organizations and Information
American Cancer
Society
Southern New England Region - Meriden, CT
Meriden Executive Park
538 Preston Ave
Meriden, CT 06450
Map
Phone: (203)379-4700
Fax: (203)379-5060 Connecticut Breast
Cancer Coalition
Foundation is a grass roots advocacy organization in Connecticut that
educates the public and the legislature about Breast Cancer. It is part of
its mission to end breast cancer.
P.O. Box 509
South Windsor, CT 06074
Phone:
(860)
984-6215
Fax: (203) 886-1006
Susan G.
Komen For the Cure This organization provides education and events to
support the fight against breast cancer. There are many ways for the
public to participate in events and fundraisers throughout Connecticut.
Connecticut
Women's Expo: September 6 and 7, 2008
will be donating a portion of its proceeds to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
It will be the largest women's expo in the Northeast. You are sure to find
important health information at the many participants in the Expo.
Connecticut Affiliate
Metro Center
350 Church Street
Lobby Level
Hartford, CT 06103
Email: info@komenct.org
Websites American Cancer Society
has many
resources about breast cancer along with other types of cancer. There is
information for those newly diagnosed, caregivers and those who have been
fighting for years. The Society has support groups, volunteers who drive
patients to and from treatment, ways to donate or help with fundraising to
find a cure.
Breast Cancer DIY
is a Web site created for women with breast cancer by women with breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Network of Strength was formerly known as the"Y-Me
National Breast Cancer Foundation." Its services are free of charge to anyone
touched by breast cancer. It has a unique 24/7 peer support program, "Your
Shoes," staffed by survivors of breast cancer.
