Patient Resources and Information

There are a number of services available to support those diagnosed with breast cancer.

From the U-M Rogel Cancer Center

Patient Education

• General
  • Breast Cancer Information Guide [pdf]
  • Cancer Genetics--(Breast & Ovarian Cancer) [pdf].
  • Chemotherapy Information Guide [pdf]
  • Sexuality and Cancer Information Guide
  • Understanding Breast Changes
  • The National Comprehensive Cancer Network's Breast Cancer Guidelines
• Treatment
  • Chemotherapy and You [pdf] provided by the National Cancer Institute
  • Chemotherapy Treatment website
  • Radiation and You [pdf] provided by the National Cancer Institute
  • Radiation Oncology
• Side Effects
  • Cold Caps FAQ
  • Fertility and Cancer [pdf]
  • Improving Sexual Health: Vaginal Lubricants, Moisturizers, Dilators and Counseling [pdf]
  • Lymphedema
  • Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects: Sexuality and Fertility Changes in Women - NCI [This document requires a coversheet].

Support Services:

Patient Navigators

Symptoms and Side Effects

Hair Loss and Body Image

Coping with Emotions

Post-Mastectomy Prosthetics

Living Alone

Transportation

Other Programs/Services for Breast Cancer Patients

• Breast & Ovarian Risk Evaluation Program

Patient Stories and Articles

• Balancing Cancer Treatment with Life
• Aromatase Inhibitors, Treatment-Related Pain and What Patients Can Do
• Guided imagery helps one patient find her footing during treatment
• Cancer and Anxiety: Wasted Time and Energy
• Keeping Up Appearances: When cancer changes your looks, the makeover starts inside

National Resources

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

• NCCN Guidelines for Patients® - Stage 0 Breast Cancer
• NCCN Guidelines for Patients® - Stage I and II Breast Cancer
• NCCN Guidelines for Patients® - Stage III Breast Cancer
• NCCN Guidelines for Patients® - Breast Cancer
Cancer.net
• Breast Cancer Information
• Navigating Cancer Care
• Videos

American Cancer Society

• ACS CARES™

Cancer Support Community