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The Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Reserarch Fund, Inc., supports both new and established researchers investigating the causes, prevention and treatment of breast cancer. Research includes studies of the genetic, molecular, cellular and environmental factors involved in the development and progression of breast cancer application of the knowledge thus gained to educate medical professionals and increase public awareness for the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer and studies of the outcomes of breast cancer detection and treatment of breast cancer and studies of the outcomes of breast cancer detection treatment on the patient, their families and society.

Evaluates and treats individuals with benign or malignant conditions. Services mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast biopsies.

A NAPBC accredited facility that offers 3D imaging technology, digital mammography, and computer aided detection of malignancy for diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.

Performs breast imaging services using new high-tech mammography machine. Offers assistance in interpretation of results. Also offers needle localization process for precise but minimally invasive breast biopsies. Call for further information.

Provides a one time grant of up to $1,000 if you have been diagnosed with breast cancer and are currently under a physician's care. This grant can be used for such services as house cleaning, meal preparation, transportation expenses, or just a day of relaxation at a local spa.

If you have been diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer and have already received our "Lend a Helping Hand Grant" and are currently under a physician’s care, you are eligible additional grant of up to $2,500, which may be used for such services as house cleaning, meal preparation, transportation expenses, or just a day of relaxation at a local spa.

Offers a range of services to assist women diagnosed with breast cancer or gynecological cancers and undergoing cancer treatment including housecleaning, catering to the home, childcare, prosthesis purchase, massage therapy, salon services and transportation to medical appointments.

Focuses on the needs of breast cancer patients and families. Its mission is to serve the people of the Town of Islip confronting this disease and to provide education, outreach and support in enhancing their quality of life. Help and services are provided to qualified Town of Islip residents through its Lend a Helping Hand program. Additionally, the coalition provides support and assistance in promoting research into prevention and treatment.

Evaluates and treats individuals with benign or malignant conditions. Services mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast biopsies.

Provides a variety of services to African American women who have or had breast cancer. Community outreach programs and health fairs provide information on breast health, encourage women to schedule routine mammograms and provide support to those newly diagnosed. Meets at 7pm on the fourth Monday of each month at the Gillies conference room 1

Offers the following services for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer: laboratory, pharmacy, physical therapy, social services, radiography, MRI, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, CT Scanning, Computerized Tomography, nuclear medicine and ultrasound in addition to a full-range of psycho-social and nutrition services. The Tumor Registry has a database of over 6,700 cases established since January 1983. The center also offers support groups for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Other support groups are for their caregivers, spouses and significant others. In addition there is an extensive library of books, pamphlets and videotapes on risk factors and prevention.

Offers full genetic counseling and genetic testing services for patients with breast or ovarian cancer, colon cancer of a family history of cancer. A complete family history is obtained for risk assessment. Dominant inheritance risk of transmission to offspring and probabilities of developing disease are discussed. The significance of negative and positive test results are reviewed.

Evaluates and treats individuals with benign or malignant conditions. Services mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast biopsies.

Offers speakers' bureau to local community groups. Topics include: Chest Pain Wound Care Center, Adolescent Psychiatric Program, Early Detection of Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer Prescription and over-the-counter drugs Volunteer Lecture.

Offers breast examinations, training in breast self-examination, and state-of-the-art mammography services and needle localization of suspect masses. Employs services of specially trained surgeons to provide lumpectomies or mastectomies, if needed. Offers radiation therapy. Conducts patient and family support groups. Participates in collection of data concerning possible environmental causes of breast cancer and distributes educational material.

National Organization dedicated to providing free house cleaning services for women undergoing cancer treatment. Call for further information.

Provides a one time grant of up to $1,000 if you have been diagnosed with breast cancer and are currently under a physician's care. This grant can be used for such services as house cleaning, meal preparation, transportation expenses, or just a day of relaxation at a local spa.

Provides a support group for women who were diagnosed with breast cancer for more than one year. Meets every third Thursday each month, except in July and August, from 7pm to 9pm in Admin conference room 2. Preregistration not required.

Provides visitation and support for diagnosed breast cancer patients. One-to-one pre-surgery telephone support also available.

Provides a professionally staffed support group for patients and survivors of breast cancer. Registration is required. Call for information/schedule.

Provides an extensive variety of health-related programs and services, including Alcoholics Anonymous, Breast Cancer Support Group, Look Good...Feel Better Program, and Tinnitus Support Group. Call for further details, including a complete list of groups, and meeting time and dates.

Provides free education programs for adults and youth in the areas of breast cancer, skin cancer, testicular cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, and nutrition.

Offers 3D imaging technology, digital mammography, image-guided biopsy, computer aided detection of malignancy and breast MRI with computer-aided detection for diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.

Evaluates and treats individuals with benign or malignant conditions. Services mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast biopsies.

Provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services which focus on women, including those who have breast disease or related problems.