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Breast Cancer

Learning that you have breast cancer or that someone you love has been diagnosed with breast cancer is very frightening. You may ask yourself, “Now What?” We hope that the information on our website will help you understand as much as you can about your specific case of breast cancer. We also hope that you will feel more confident about what you do if you if you choose to become an active partner with you health care team, ensure that you have a network of support and learn how to reduce stress and regain hope. Experiencing a renewed sense of hope, no matter what stage of cancer you have, is invaluable.

If you have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer you probably have a lot of questions, such as:

How serious is my cancer?
How do I find the best medical team?
Will my insurance cover my bills?
What are the state-of-the art treatment options for me?
What does this mean for my future and for my family?

It is normal to feel overwhelmed. Learn as much as you can about breast cancer. Ask questions and do your own research. You will become your own best advocate. Once you are empowered with the information you need to make good decisions, you should trust your instincts and feel confident about the decisions you make.

Please see Newly Diagnosed for more information.

At The Cancer Support Community we hope to provide you with tools to help you as you travel through this journey, taking one step at a time. You will find information on diagnosing, staging, and treating bladder cancer as well as resources and tools to help you manage treatment side effects and helpful resources for managing your life while living with cancer.

Click here to learn the Keys To Being Patient Active.

Social networking and online support groups are important tools. Reaching out to other patients who are or have had similar experiences provides valuable insights, support and, very importantly, knowing that you are not alone. For more information on clinically facilitated support online through The Cancer Support Community click Online Community.

Loved ones often times provide the primary caregiving to a patient. They take the journey with you. Please click Caregivers for information on how The Cancer Support Community offers caregivers support and other recommended suggestions.

At The Cancer Support Community we hope to provide you with tools to help you as you travel through this journey, taking one step at a time. You will find information on diagnosing, staging, and treating breast cancer as well as resources and tools to help you manage treatment side effects and helpful resources for managing your life while living with cancer.

The Cancer Support Community and the Young Survival Coalition have teamed up to develop an online program for young women living with advanced, or metastatic, breast cancer. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women ages 15 to 40 and each year, approximately 24,000 American women under age 45 are diagnosed with breast cancer. Young women with breast cancer often have unique needs not specifically addressed in psychosocial support programs and in patient literature. These highly specific concerns often center around issues of body image, employment, fertility and relationships. We would like to better understand your unique needs in order to tailor and educational program directly to your concerns.

If you are 45 years old or younger and living with advanced breast cancer, we invite you to complete our survey so that we may develop a program that speaks to your unique social and emotional needs. To participate in the survey, click Survey for young women with advanced breast cancer.

If you’ve ever been diagnosed with breast cancer, share your voice and change the course of breast cancer survivorship. Click here to learn about the Cancer Support Community’s Breast Cancer M.A.P. (Mind Affects the Physical) Project.

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The Cancer Support Community is creating a community of healthcare professionals and researchers focused on cancer survivorship. We are dedicated to establishing quality standards for the seamless delivery of psychosocial care through evidence-based programs for cancer patients, families, and caregivers through research and training programs

Coping with Cancer CostsFinancial worries can be a significant source of stress when you, or someone you care about, is being treated for cancer. The Cancer Support Community recently published “Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Coping With the Cost of Care”, a practical guide for navigating the complex challenges of managing to cost of cancer care.

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