New Edition of NABCO Breast Cancer Resource List Is Now Available

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Oncology NEWS InternationalOncology NEWS International Vol 5 No 12
Volume 5
Issue 12

NEW YORK--The National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO) has just published the 1996-1997 edition of the NABCO Breast Cancer Resource List, made possible through an educational grant from Glaxo Wellcome Inc

NEW YORK--The National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations(NABCO) has just published the 1996-1997 edition of the NABCOBreast Cancer Resource List, made possible through an educationalgrant from Glaxo Wellcome Inc.

At more than 75 pages, it is NABCO's most comprehensive breastcancer resource guide to date. The booklet includes educationaland resource information for both the lay public and health careprofessionals, as well as a list of 350 breast cancer supportgroups nationwide. Many of the more than 2,000 listed publications(books, brochures, and videos) are available free or at low cost.

To obtain a copy, please send a self-addressed mailing label anda $3.00 check to NABCO, 9 East 37th Street, New York, NY 10016.Please indicate if you prefer the waiting room version markedwith the legend "Display Copy."

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