Living With Breast Cancer
Learning to live with breast cancer is not easy; however, armed with the latest
information on how to cope and manage side effects and a great support system, the
experience can be easier to manage.
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Managing Metastatic or Recurrent Breast Cancer
Understanding Recurrence
Learn the difference between metastatic and recurrent breast cancer and get information
on how each is managed.
Visit YesICanNow.com
Diet and Exercise
Healthy Eating and Staying Active on Chemotherapy
A breast cancer diagnosis requires extra care and consideration regarding diet and
exercise. Access healthy recipes and learn how your nutritional needs will vary
before, during, and after treatment.
Visit Breastcancer.org
Money Matters
The Costs of Cancer
A breast cancer diagnosis can mean a shift in finances, which may cause short- or
long-term challenges. Read more about this issue and possible resources for patients
with breast cancer and their families.
Visit The American Cancer Society
Financial Issues
Financial issues may affect an entire family when breast cancer is diagnosed. Sign
up for tools to help you find information on patient assistance and financial reimbursement
programs.
Visit YesICanNow.com
The Patient Assistance Program helps some US patients with limited financial resources
to access sanofi-aventis medications. The Patient Assistance Program is one of the
ways sanofi-aventis strives to sustain a healthier future for patients – because
health matters.
Visit the sanofi-aventis US Patient Assistance Program
Coping
Dealing With Your Own Cancer Diagnosis
A breast cancer diagnosis may be overwhelming. As you receive treatment, many aspects
of your life may be affected. Learn important coping tools to manage your breast
cancer diagnosis. Also, read inspiring stories of hope from others that have been
diagnosed with breast cancer.
Visit The American Cancer Society
Breast Cancer Network of Strength provides immediate emotional relief to anyone
affected by breast cancer. YourShoes™ is Breast Cancer Network of Strength’s peer
support program that includes a 24/7 breast cancer support center staffed by trained
breast cancer survivors providing peer support through a toll-free hotline, e-mail
and support groups.
Visit Breast Cancer Network of Strength (BCNS)
Dealing With a Loved One's Cancer Diagnosis
Having a difficult time determining what to say to a loved one who was just diagnosed
with breast cancer, or how to support them? Learn what it means to be a "co-survivor"
and find the support you need to help a loved one fight this disease.
Visit The American Cancer Society
Coping Tools for the Patient and Caregiver
Gain access to the tools you will need, as a patient or a caregiver, when dealing
with a breast cancer diagnosis. Also find support groups or cancer organizations
in your area.
Visit YesICanNow.com
For Younger Women With Breast Cancer
Young Survival Coalition is dedicated to the critical issues unique to young women
and breast cancer. YSC works with survivors, caregivers and the medical, research,
advocacy and legislative communities to increase the quality and quantity of life
for women diagnosed with breast cancer ages 40 and under.
Visit Young Survival Coalition (Y3)
Additional Resources
Association of Oncology Social Work
AOSW is a patient advocacy group that connects patients and their families and caregivers
with essential community, state, national, and international resources. The site
is designed to increase awareness about the social, emotional, educational, and
spiritual needs of patients with cancer through research, writing, workshops, and
lectures.
215-599-6093
www.aosw.org
Cancer Care
A nonprofit agency devoted to offering professional services to people of all ages,
with all types of cancer, at any stage of the disease. The Cancer Care mission is
to provide free professional help to people with all cancers through counseling,
education, information, referral, and direct financial assistance.
800-813-HOPE (4673)
www.cancercare.org
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
This Web site for patients, caregivers, and loved ones provides information about
government-supported and private patient assistance programs. Visitors can search
a database of more than 1400 prescription drugs that are provided free of charge
by over 200 patient assistance programs across the United States.
888-477-2669
http://www.pparx.org/
Cancer Information Service
Free public service of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the nation's primary
agency for cancer research.
800-4-CANCER (422-6237)
http://cis.nci.nih.gov/
Oncology Tools
A service of the US Food and Drug Administration, the Center for Drug Evaluation
and Research provides information related to cancer and approved cancer drug therapies,
as well as reference tools and a patient liaison program.
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
Cancer.Net
A service of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Updates on research
and clinical trials, information on side-effects management, caregiver issues, and
the needs of the newly diagnosed.
703-797-1914
Cancer.net
The Wellness Community
Professionally led support groups, educational workshops, and mind/body classes
utilizing the Patient Active Concept. Free services in local communities nationwide,
and in Japan and Israel.
888-793-WELL (9355)
www.thewellnesscommunity.org
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