6 Websites for Breast Cancer Patients Weighing Chemo, Complementary, and Alternative Treatments

Once you’ve learned the basics about breast cancer from Health.com, you may want to see what other reputable websites have to say. Follow the links below for our favorite online tools and resources, including in-depth explanations and up-to-the-minute news. And for more from us, visit the next stop on the Breast Cancer Journey, What You May Be Feeling.

Site	Who It's For	Why We Like It
National Comprehensive Cancer Network's Breast Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Patients	Women who have just been diagnosed with breast cancer	Working with the American Cancer Society, this alliance of 21 top cancer centers publishes a first-rate manual that translates the NCCN’s professional guidelines into a version for laypeople. The breast cancer edition has “decision trees” for each diagnostic stage to help you understand the treatment process and weigh your options.
Adjuvant! Online	Breast cancer patients who are considering chemotherapy or hormone therapy	This site was made to help health professionals and cancer patients weigh the side effects, costs, and benefits of chemo or hormone therapy after surgery. Have your doctor register, enter data about you, and print out your options so you can go over them together.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine	Breast cancer patients looking for complementary and alternative treatment therapies	The National Institutes of Health’s NCCAM site offers an overview explaining CAM, advice on how to size up and select a practitioner, explanations of a variety of common CAM therapies, and links to lists of current CAM-related clinical trials.
National Cancer Institute's Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine	Breast cancer patients looking for complementary and alternative treatment therapies	It’s a good, though general, overview of current research and news, along with an explanation of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies and information on CAM clinical trials.
Breastcancer.org Discussion Boards	Any woman with breast cancer	Even though it’s impossible to predict exactly how you’ll react to your particular treatment regimen, the conversations in the "Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: Tests, Treatments and Side Effects" forums can help you understand what to expect and allow you to share your own experience.
Health Journeys	Breast cancer patients who are looking to de-stress through meditation	We normally don’t recommend particular products, but we like the idea of the Pink Ribbon Wellness Pack, which includes CDs on relieving stress, fostering healthy sleep, and promoting general wellness. Health Journeys says a portion of the sales of these CDs will be put toward supporting breast cancer initiatives.