Links & Resources

The following resources can provide additional information on breast augmentation, breast reconstruction and breast implants. We are pleased to provide this information as a courtesy to our visitors. However, Mentor does not have any control over the content of the resources or linked site and therefore cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information contained therein.

Breast Augmentation & Breast Implants
Implant Info – information web & discussion forums by Nicole.
www.implantinfo.com

"A Woman's Decision, Breast Care, Treatment and Reconstruction, 2nd Edition,"
by Karen Berger and John Bostwick, III, M.D., St. Louis Quality Medical Publishing, Inc., 1994

All About Breast Augmentation
Everything you need to know about breast surgery and plastic surgeons and a popular support forum.
http://implantforum.com/

American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS)
TEL: (312) 527-6713
www.cosmeticsurgery.org

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)
TEL: (703) 299-9291
TEL: (800) 322-FACE
www.facial-plastic-surgery.org

American Cancer Society (Reach to Recovery)
TEL: (800) 227-2345
www.cancer.org

American College of Rheumatology
TEL: (404) 633-3777
www.rheumatology.org

American Medical Association
TEL: (312) 464-5000
http://www.ama-assn.org

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
TEL: (888) 4-PLASTIC
www.plasticsurgery.org

Breast Augmentation Information Resource
Information, photos, and forums for women considering breast augmentation.
www.justbreastimplants.com

Breast Cancer Info
www.breastcancerinfo.com

Cancer Care, Inc.
TEL: (800) 813-HOPE
TEL: (212) 302-2400
http://www.cancercare.org

Cancer Connection
TEL: (626) 359-8111
http://www.cityofhope.org
Volunteer organization dedicated to the treatment, prevention, and cure of cancer. Oncology nurses answer questions on cancer-related topics.

Consumer Nutrition Hotline
TEL: (800) 366-1655
TEL: (900) 225-5267
Recorded information from registered dieticians concerning nutrition-related information.

Cancer News
www.cancernews.com

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
TEL: (888) INFO-FDA
TEL: (301) 827-3990
www.fda.gov/cdrh/breastimplants/

Foundation for Hospice and Home Care
TEL: (202) 547-7242
http://www.nahc.org
A foundation helping patients set up quality home care.

Hospice Education Institute
TEL: (800) 331-1620
http://www.hospiceworld.org
National information and references on hospices throughout the country.

"Information for Women About the Safety of Silicone Breast Implants - A Report of a Study by the Institute of Medicine"
TEL: (888) 624-8373
www.nap.edu

Institute of Medicine Report on the Safety of Silicone Implants
www.nap.edu/catalog/9618.html

La Leche League International
TEL: (847) 519-7730
www.lalecheleague.org

Mentor Corporation
TEL: (800) Mentor-8
www.mentorcorp.com

National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO)
TEL: (212) 889-0606
www.nabco.org

National Breast Cancer Coalition
TEL: (202) 296-7477
www.natlbcc.org

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
TEL: (877) 622-7937
http://www.cansearch.org

National Cancer Institute
TEL: (301) 435-3848
TEL: (800) 422-6237
www.nci.nih.gov

National Patient Air Transport Hotline
TEL: (800) 296-1217
http://www.npath.org
http://www.mercymedical.org
Charitable medical transportation for patients in financial need; provides access to distant specialized medical treatment.

Plastic Surgery.com
PlasticSurgery.com offers complete information on the different types of plastic surgery procedures available, including breast augmentation and liposuction.  This site offers thousands of Before and After photos of these plastic surgery procedures as well as provides a large database of practitioners to help you locate a plastic surgeon in your area.
http://www.plasticsurgery.com

Susan G. Komen Alliance
www.komen.org

"What Women Want To Know About Breast Implants,"
by Karen Berger and John Bostwick, III, M.D. St. Louis Quality Medical Publishing, Inc., 1994
TEL: (800) 348-7808

Women's Information Network Against Breast Cancer (WIN ABC)
TEL: (626) 332-2255
http://www.winabc.org

Y-ME National Organization for Breast Cancer Info and Support
TEL: (800) 221-2141
www.y-me.org