The Beth Sanders Moore Young Breast Cancer Survivors' Program

I came across The Beth Sanders Moore Young Breast Cancer Survivors' Program in an article of CancerWise. According to the article; "The Beth Sanders Moore Young Breast Cancer Survivors' Program is the nation’s first comprehensive educational and research program for young breast cancer survivors. It was launched in January 2005 and named for breast cancer survivor Beth Sanders Moore, who was diagnosed at the age of 45."

The mission of the program is to: Educate patients, the public and health care providers, conduct collaborative research, as well as increase awareness of young survivor issues.

The Beth Sanders Moore Young Breast Cancer Survivors' Program focuses on young women under the age of 45 with breast cancer.

The Beth Sanders Moore Young Breast Cancer Survivors' Program

The contact information for the Program is listed as:
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
1-800-392-1611 (USA)
1-713-792-6161(7)

The Beth Sanders Moore Young Breast Cancer Survivors' Program works in conjunction with the Anderson Network and The Pink Ribbon Project.

Excerpted from the Beth Sanders Moore Young Breast Cancer Survivors' Program website:

"The Young Breast Cancer Survivors' Program is under the direction of Karin Marie Hahn, M.D., assistant professor of breast medical oncology, who treats young breast cancer patients, including some who are pregnant. After identifying specific challenges faced by young patients, the program will develop education and research initiatives to address each need. Program goals include:

-Supporting research programs that focus on fertility and pregnancy issues among breast cancer survivors before, during and after cancer treatment, and collecting data on children exposed to chemotherapy in utero and those born after treatment.

-Developing an educational program that addresses the needs of young breast cancer survivors and provides access to educational materials presented in a variety of innovative methods.

-Sponsoring an annual presentation to educate healthcare providers on the needs of breast cancer survivors under the age of 45.

-Educating nurses, medical students, residents and fellows through a clinic, pertinent literature and a weekly survivor seminar series."


Information on the Pink Ribbon Program :

Excerpted from the website:

"Since 1991, the pink ribbon has symbolized breast cancer. Evelyn H. Lauder, founder and president of the Breast Cancer research Foundation says, "The pink ribbon stands for awareness. And it stands for the sisterhood that will help women survive – and conquer – this disease."

For more information on the Pink Ribbon Program:
(713) 792-JOIN
Located in Texas.

The Pink Ribbon Program is part of the Anderson Network. Also part of the Anderson Network is the Nellie B. Connally Breast Center.

"The Nellie B. Connally Breast Center is tickled pink thanks to the Pink Ribbon Volunteer Program established by the Department of Volunteer Services in the fall of 2001."

The Anderson Network ; a support group for cancer patients in Texas:
Patient & Caregiver Support Line:
800-345-6324
713-792-2553

Excerpted from the site:

"The Anderson Network is a unique cancer support group of more than 1,300 current and former patients who know just what you're going through, and can offer the right patient-to-patient advice and encouragement when you need it most. Our members are living proof that no matter what your diagnosis and treatment, there is always hope and the chance to live each day fully. "