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RESOURCES

There are many wonderful disease-specific organizations throughout the country that provide support and information to their clients. There are also 3,600 women's health centers in the United States serving over 15 million women. 
Below are some organizations doing important work. 

Information, case management services and financial aid for Americans with chronic, life threatening and debilitating illnesses.
The nation's trusted source for cancer information.
 
Resource to find advocates for laws protecting the civil and human rights of all people with disabilities.
Helping get women the health care services they need and build the movement for health justice.
Bay Area Cancer Connections supports anyone affected by breast or ovarian cancer with personalized services that inform and empower.
Triage Cancer® is a national, nonprofit organization that provides free education on the legal and practical issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, through events, materials, and resources.
A nationwide network of advocates driving change to ensure women understand the life-saving importance of early detection and gain access to crucial screening and treatment options.
WHAM is dedicated to funding women’s health research to transform women’s lives.WHAM works across diseases that impact women differently and differentially. 

Sharsheret, a Jewish not-for-profit organization, provides personalized support, lifesaving education, financial assistance and genetic counseling to empower all faced with or at increased genetic risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer.

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