The WNY Breast Resource Center at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, established in 1997, welcomes all breast cancer recipients and their families. This comminuty resource is offered free-of-charge, and provides everything from reference texts and information on diagnosis and treatment options, to children's books that help patients explain the disease to their youngest family members.

The Center is a place with a personal touch where medical jargon is translated into understandable terms and where anyone can come to begin to understand what breast cancer is, what medical procedures and tests mean, and why and how they are done. Most importantly, it's a place where people can find togetherness, hope and support---including introductions to breast cancer support groups and fellow patients - to help turn a cold and frightening disease into something that can be managed, fought and won.

The Breast Resource Center also helps with post surgery prostheses and bras, post chemo wigs and scarves, and has a very well stocked lending library of breast cancer related books, videos and CDs. Acceptance, comfort and good humor are never far away. Prescriptions are written for courage and hope, as needed. Spontaneous, on-the-spot "support groups" are encouraged and we keep cookies and coffee around just for those occasions!

You can reach the WNY Breast Resource Center at 716-845-4432.