ResourceLink is a peer-support network and information line that can provide young breast cancer survivors with referrals to information, resources and a connection to other young women affected by breast cancer who share a similar diagnosis, background, life experience or concerns through our Point of Contact program, as well as informational resources such as brochures, fact sheets, educational DVDs/videotapes and books that address issues specific to young women.
ResourceLink Information Line
ResourceLink Guidebook
Point of Contact Program
If you have a question about breast cancer in young women or would like to be put in touch with a Point of Contact volunteer ask the YSC ResourceLink online or call us toll-free at 877.YSC.1011.
The inaugural edition YSC ResourceLink Guidebook is the premiere resource for young women and an incredible resource for all women affected by breast cancer, their family, friends, healthcare professionals and supporters. This Guidebook is 164 pages filled with valuable resources for women at all stages of diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. It is the portal to numerous local, statewide and national assistance resources as well as more than 450 breast cancer support groups.
Order your free ResourceLink Guidebook.
To access the Guidebook online, click on any of the chapter titles below to open a copy of each chapter that can be read with Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, download it here for free.
The first file in the list below contains the Table of Contents for the Guidebook. If you open it, you will be able to read a more comprehensive description of the resources available in each chapter.
Resource Link Guidebook Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Young Survival Coalition Resources
Chapter 2: General Resources
Chapter 3: Special Populations (African American Women, American Indian/Alaska Native Women, Asian American Women, Jewish Women and Latinas as well as Spanish Language Resources, Women with Disabilities, and Women Who Partner with Women)
Chapter 4: Genetics, Family History and Risk
Chapter 5: Diagnosis
Chapter 6: Treatment
Chapter 7: Financial, Insurance and Legal Resources
Chapter 8: End of Life
Chapter 9: Family, Friends and Caregivers
Chapter 10: Living with Advanced/Metastatic Breast Cancer
Chapter 11: Wellness and Moving Forward
Chapter 12: Support Groups
You can order five copies of the guidebook for free on our programming merchandise page. Each additional copy is $2.50.
To recommend resources for young women affected by breast cancer for the next Guidebook, please fill out a resource submission form.
