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FOUNDED: 1986. MEMBERS: 375. MEMBERSHIP DUES: individual, $40 annual; nonprofit organization, $75 annual; corporate, $150 annual. STAFF: 10. BUDGET: $2,000,000. DESCRIPTION: Breast centers; hospitals; government health offices; and support and research organizations providing information about breast cancer and breast diseases from early detection through continuing care. Serves as a resource for: organizations requiring information about breast cancer programs and organizations and medical advances; individuals seeking information about research, developments, and treatment options for breast cancer. Seeks to influence public and private health policy on issues pertaining to breast cancer, such as insurance reimbursement, health care legislation, and research funding priorities. Offers advice on how to propose and lobby for or against legislation regarding discrimination, informed consent, and third-party reimbursement . Disseminates educational materials and information on support groups, breast care centers, and hospital programs. TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES: website, http://www.nabco.org.
PUBLICATIONS: NABCO News, quarterly. Newsletter. Monitors developments relating to breast cancer. PRICE: included in membership dues. ADVERTISING: not accepted. * NABCO's Resource List, annual. Contains information on materials and organizations that provide information about breast cancer. PRICE: included in membership dues; $3.00/copy.
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