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If you are a young woman who has had a diagnosis of breast cancer, it’s likely that your needs, questions and concerns will be different from those of older women. We hope this list of resources, recommended by other young women, provides some useful sources of information and support. If you come across other useful resources please let us know   This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Here is a list of resources for young women.  resources for young women 28.42 Kb   Information In-Home Child Care Increased Child Care Hours and/or Special Child Care Benefits  Gippsland Young Womens Telelink Cancer Support Group 67.12 Kb Books Fighting for Our Future: How young women find strength, hope and courage while taking control of breast cancer (2003) (US) Author/ Publisher: Beth Murphy/ McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Publishers Description: This book offers the latest medical knowledge about young women with breast cancer as well as inspiring and instructive first hand stories of young women's experiences, from discovery and diagnosis to treatment and recovery. You'll find practical information and inspiring stories on a range of concerns. Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management and Support of Younger Women with Breast Cancer (2004) (Australian) Author/Publisher: National Breast Cancer Centre Available from: National Breast Cancer Centre (1800 624 973 - voicemail) / State Cancer Councils (13 11 20) Description: This book is written for clinicians. The guidelines are designed to provide information to assist decision-making and are based on the best evidence available at the time of publication.   Websites The Young Ones (Victoria) The Young Ones is a social support group for Victorian women under 45 who have experienced breast cancer Young Survival Coalition (US) www.youngsurvival.org An international organisation dedicated to the concerns and issues that are unique to young women with breast cancer. This site offers information and a bulletin board for support. Sharsheret: Linking young Jewish women in their fight against breast cancer (US) www.sharsheret.org This site offers relevant information for young Jewish women and provides excellent links to articles and sites relevant to all young women with breast cancer. Pregnant with breast cancer (US) www.pregnantwithcancer.org/enter.shtml This website, developed by women who had been diagnosed with cancer when pregnant, offers information and support via email. Breast Cancer and Fertility (US) www.fertilehope.com Fertile hope is a non-profit organisation dedicated to helping cancer patients faced with infertility For a booklet giving you up-to-date information about your fertility risks, parenthood options and pregnancy after breast cancer. http://www.fertilehope.org/uploads/pdf/Breast_Cancer_and_Fertility_Booklet.pdf