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Your Breast Cancer Journey: A Guide

This guide will help inform and empower you during your treatment for breast cancer. Download the entire PDF file, or choose the chapters that most interest you. This information isn’t meant to replace the attention and advice from your medical team so be sure to bring up any questions with them. We’re here to help.

Download Your Breast Cancer Journey (PDF) English | Spanish

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Chapters

  1. Organizing Your Care (PDF) English | Spanish — Discover how to use this guide, who’s on your care team, your rights as a patient and forms you’ll need.

  2. Breast Cancer Resources (PDF) English | Spanish — Access recommended websites, groups and books for you and your family.

  3. Understanding Your Diagnosis (PDF) English | Spanish — Find out how your particular cancer affects the body so you can best consider and make treatment decisions.

  4. Surgery and Post Surgery (PDF) English | Spanish — Learn about different breast cancer surgeries, how to prepare and what to do to promote healing.

  5. Medical Oncology (PDF) English | Spanish — Powerful drugs, such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy, help treat breast cancer. Discover the options and possible side effects.

  6. Radiation Therapy (PDF) English | Spanish — If radiation is part of your care plan, learn the types, process and how to prepare.

  7. Clinical Trials (PDF) English | Spanish — Is participation in a clinical trial right for you? Consider the pros and cons.

  8. Integrative Medicine (PDF) English | Spanish — Learn how complementary therapies, such as massage and acupuncture, engage the mind, body and spirit to help you heal.

  9. Coping and Living with Cancer (PDF) English | Spanish — Live fully during your treatment by engaging and accepting support, managing emotions and practicing self-care.

  10. Wellness (PDF) English | Spanish — Use nutrition, exercise, work balance and other healthy habits to maximize your well-being throughout treatment and survivorship.

  11. Healthcare Finances (PDF) English | Spanish — Decrease stress by organizing money management and knowing your options.

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