Asian Americans

Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research and Training 
A national cancer awareness research and training infrastructure intended to address and reduce cancer health disparities by conducting community-based participatory education, training, and research by, for, and with the Asian American community. The website contains fact sheets about breast cancer diagnosis and treatment in several Asian languages.

Asian American Cancer Support Network
The Asian American Cancer Support Network (AACSN) was founded in July 2003. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Additionally, we are an all volunteer organization. Our Federal Tax ID Number is 42-1599565.
AACSN Vision
To provide an educational, supportive, and diverse network of resources for Asian Americans affected by cancer.
AACSN Mission
Asian American Cancer Support Network seeks to become a community resource network for Asian Americans affected by cancer in the Bay Area through social programs and creative fundraising.

AACSN programs are made available to everyone, not just the Asian Community. We welcome everyone to use our services and resources.

Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum 
Strives to enable Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders to attain the highest possible level of health and well-being through policy education, advocacy trainings, and technical assistance. There is a Listserv community for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers and clinicians.

There is also a searchable resource guide to help you find clinics where they speak Asian and Pacific Island languages.

Asian Breast Care Program
The CPACS Cosmo Health Center in Atlanta, Georgia aims to reduce the burden of breast cancer among uninsured and underinsured Asian American women by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering through culturally and language-appropriate health education and support for clinical preventive services.

• Get a mammogram every year starting at the age of 40
• Affordable mammograms and clinical breast exams in partnership with Gwinnett Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Hospital. Please make an appointment at cpacs-cosmo health center 678-694-1379
• Follow-up services for all women receiving mammogram services, connecting them with culturally and linguistically competent physicians

Asian Pacific Development Center 
Provides culturally competent health and education services to Asian-American and Pacific Islander residents throughout Colorado. They offer mammograms and clinical breast exams.

The Colorado Language Connection offers translation and interpretation services in over 50 languages.

Light and Salt
Our mission is to provide culturally, linguistically, and spiritually competent support for Chinese cancer patients and their families. Our vision is to promote peace and joy in the community and provide hope for those whose lives are negatively impacted by catastrophic illnesses and events. Provides support groups and services to the Chinese community in the Houston area.

Transportation and language assistance, patient navigation services, free wigs, hats, and prostheses, free bilingual cancer-related educational materials, free mammogram screenings.

The Center for Pan Asian Community Services, Inc. 
Aims to reduce the burden of breast cancer among uninsured and underinsured Asian-American women by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering, through culturally and language-appropriate health education and support for clinical preventive services.