ResourceLink

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 SurvivorLink 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

SurvivorLink Program

ResourceLink Information Line

If you have a question about breast cancer in young women or would like to be put in touch with a SurvivorLink volunteer ask the YSC ResourceLink online or call us toll-free at 877.YSC.1011.

ResourceLink Guidebook

The 2nd edition of YSC ResourceLink Guidebook, published February 2009, is the premier 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 172 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. Open it to read a more comprehensive description of the resources available in each chapter.

ResourceLink Guidebook Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Welcome & 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 & Risk

Chapter 5: Detection / Diagnosis

Chapter 6: Treatment

Chapter 7: Financial, Insurance & 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 edition of the ResourceLink Guidebook, please fill out a resource submission form.

ResourceLink Guidebook Archived Editions

2007 ResourceLink Guidebook, Inaugural Edition