Breast Cancer Options

General Organizational Information

Organization Name:

Organization Acronym:

BCO

Year Established:

2009

Type of organization:

Regional Condition(s)-specific organization

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to educate breast cancer patients about effective treatment options, to advocate for and support informed patient choice and to promote public awareness regarding cancer risk reduction.

Status of organization:

Incorporated non-profit

Professional/Medical Board?:

Yes

501(c)3 Status?:

Paid staff?:

Yes

Board of Directors?:

Yes

Serves the following conditions

Diseases:

BRCA 1

Organizational Contact Information

Title:

Executive Director

First Name:

Hope

Last Name:

Nemiroff

Address:

101 Hurley Ave., Suite 10

Kingston, NY, 12401

Phone:

+1 845 339 4673

Fax:

+1 845 339 6784

Email:

hopenemiroff@yahoo.com

Website Address:

http://www.breastcanceroptions.org

Resources and Services Provided

Languages spoken:

English

Printed materials available in:

English

Information provided for:

Affected individuals

Health care professionals

Care providers

Families of affected individuals

The public

Teachers

Legislators

Media

Students

Researchers

Other

Range of services include:

Referrals to research studies

Referrals to matching individuals/families

Professional counseling

Peer support

Grief counseling

Referrals for non-medical services

Financial referrals

Non-medical services

Crisis intervention

Other

Peer-to-peer counseling

Awareness programs

Political action

Summer camp

E-mail list

Telephone helpline

Genetic information

Speakers

Training

Advocacy

Chat room

Other

Educational materials include:

Fact sheet(s)

Video(s)/Movie(s)

Slides

Journal articles on condition

Pamphlet(s)

Lending library

Booklet(s)

CD Roms

Research updates

Newsletter

Resource guide

Website

Student materials

Other

Conferences/workshops for:

Affected individuals and/or families

Public

Researchers

Professionals

Other

Financial assistance for:

Other