Breast Health Resources


Charlotte Radiology strives to be a resource for our community. You'll find PDF versions of our breast health and bone density brochures, in addition to local and national web site links. Charlotte Radiology's goal is to help you stay informed whether you're a breast cancer survivor seeking support, a patient seeking financial assistance or a physician interested in the latest developments in breast cancer screening and treatment.

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Education & Outreach

Organizations (National and Local)

  • Breast-MRI.org - Educating women and Healthcare Professionals about Breast MRI
  • The Society of Breast Imaging - The Society of Breast Imaging is a professional medical organization dedicated to improving the practice of breast imaging, enhancing the quality of breast imaging education and providing a medium for the exchange of ideas among those involved in breast imaging.
  • American Cancer Society - South Atlantic Division - The ACS is dedicated to fighting cancer, by preventing it, saving lives and researching cures. They provide education on all aspects of cancer and collaborate with other cancer-related organizations.
  • Avon Foundation - The Avon Foundation, through the Avon Foundation Breast Care Fund project, works to help medically underserved women to breast health education and screening services. They also develop partnerships with community-based outreach providers.
  • National Breast Cancer Coalition - the NBCC trains advocates who lobby at the national, state and local levels for public policies that impact breast cancer research, diagnosis and treatment.
  • National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. - NBCC's sister organization, the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, empowers and trains these advocates to be effective in every aspect of the fight to end breast cancer. NBCCF gives women the tools to make their own informed decisions and take a leadership role with legislative, scientific and clinical decision makers. NBCCF also helps guide the public through the maze of information on breast cancer.
  • Susan G. Komen for the Cure (National) - Susan G. Komen for the Cure is fighting every minute of every day to finally, once and for all, finish what we started and achieve our vision of a world without breast cancer.
  • Susan G. Komen for the Cure (Charlotte Affiliate) - The Charlotte Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is dedicated to combating breast cancer at every front. Up to 75 percent of the AffiliateÕs net income goes toward funding grants to local hospitals and community organizations that provide breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment programs for medically underserved women.

Support

Governmental Agencies