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El seguimiento
(Follow-up)
Describes the next steps after breast cancer treatment is completed
Linfedema
(Lymphedema)
Defines and discusses issues related to lymphedema
Sexualidad e intimidad
(Sexuality and Intimacy)
Discusses issues related to sexuality and intimacy for breast cancer survivors
Su Vida Después del Cáncer del Seno del Cáncer del Seno
(Your Life After Breast Cancer)
Written at the 4th-5th grade reading level, this colorful bilingual booklet is geared towards the Hispanic/Latina breast cancer survivor and her family members. This booklet addresses methods for coping after a breast cancer diagnosis, your children's needs and what your partner may be going through. Personal quotes, space to jot down notes and resources are also provided.
Factores de pronóstico
(Prognostic Factors)
Provides a guide to factors that determine a person's chances for surviving breast cancer.
La biopsia
(Biopsy)
Discusses the role of biopsy in the diagnosis of breast cancer and explains the different types of biopsies.
Cancer de seno triple negativo
(Triple Negative Breast Cancer)
Defines the disease, explains who gets it, how it is unique, treatment options and current research.
Biopsia del seno
(About Breast Biopsy)
Questions regarding different biopsy options, the biopsy procedure and aftereffects of the biopsy.
Early Detection and Screening
La mamografía
(Mammography)
Presents recommendations and the steps for getting a mammogram.
Métodos de imagen del seno
(Breast Imaging Methods)
Explains the purpose and technical aspects of different breast imaging procedures.
Mamografía
(Mammography card)
This card compares relative tumor sizes to common coin sizes and the frequency of a screening mammogram. It also answers common questions regarding mammography.
Breast Cancer: Your Guide to Breast Self-Awareness (Spanish)
(Spanish with subtitles)
View our newly updated videos on our Breast Cancer: Your Guide to Breast Self-Awareness DVD highlighting the four key messages of breast self-awareness: know your risk of breast cancer, get screened, know what is normal for you and make healthy lifestyle choices. There are specific action items associated with each message to help you take charge of your health. Illustrations that represent the eight warning signs of breast cancer that should be reported to a health care provider are included. These messages can be used to increase awareness and empower people to take action. These videos also recap the history of Susan G. Komen and the impact Komen has made since its inception. The DVD includes content in English, Spanish, Arabic and Hindi (each language has a subtitle option). The DVD is available for sale at ShopKomen. Item number KOMEED202000.
El cuidado de sus senos
(Your Breast Care: Helpful Hints for Women)
This booklet helps Hispanic/Latina women understand the important messages of breast self-awareness and become familiar with the eight warning signs of breast cancer with the use of pictures and limited words.
Enfermedades benignas del seno
(Benign Breast Conditions)
Describes fibrocystic changes and other benign breast conditions and explains their relationships to breast cancer.
Conceptos básicos: sobre la salud del seno
(Breast Health Basics)
This flyer provides general facts about breast cancer. It emphasizes lifestyle choices, risk factors and breast cancer statistics that appeal to young women.
Breast Health: Learn the Facts
(Breast Health: Learn the Facts)
This brochure provides health education messages that include four topics related to taking charge of your breast health. Messages are related to risk, screening for breast cancer, knowing what is normal for you and making healthy lifestyle choices.
Breast Self-Awareness Messages in Spanish
(Breast Self-Awareness Messages card)
This card highlights the four topics of breast self-awareness — know your risk, get screened, know what's normal for you and make healthy lifestyle choices.
Large Print Breast Self-Awareness Card
(Large Print Breast Self-Awareness Card)
This card uses large print, highlights the four topics of breast self-awareness — know your risk, get screened, know what's normal for you and make healthy lifestyle choices.
Tome Acción: Las mujeres mayores y el cáncer de seno
(Take Charge: Older Women and Breast Cancer)
This booklet emphasizes breast self-awareness to include topics about knowing your risk, getting screened, knowing what's normal for you and making healthy lifestyle choices.
La Salud de sus Senos: Lo que Usted Debe Saber sobre
(Breast Health: What Every Woman Should Know)
This booklet covers topics about common breast changes, risk factors, screening and diagnostic tests, types and stages of breast cancer, treatment and support for breast cancer survivors. It guides the reader to better understand her breasts and her breast health. A resource section and glossary are included.
Tú eres una joven que se mantiene activa.
(Take Care of Yourself booklet)
This booklet is an ideal resource for building breast self-awareness in younger women while giving statistics and ways that may reduce the risk of breast cancer. Illustrations that represent the eight warning signs of breast cancer are included to inform women of breast changes that should be reported to a health care provider. It also includes personal stories of young breast cancer survivors.
Estamos Cuidando Nuestras Vidas(We're Taking Care of Our Lives: Young Women Talk About Breast Cancer Tri-fold brochure)
Created for use in the United States. Provides awareness messages and general facts about breast cancer. Personal stories and images of young breast cancer survivors are effective in delivering information about breast cancer to young women.
El cáncer de seno — Lo que necesito saber
(What I Need to Know about Breast Cancer)
This booklet, written at a 4th grade reading level, addresses some common myths about breast cancer. The booklet also addresses the importance of breast self-awareness and early detection.
La mamografía
(Mammography)
Information about preparing for a mammogram, insurance coverage, mammography results and next steps if an abnormality is detected.
News for the Cure
(News for the Cure)
The news-style videos cover many topics and highlight people who have become empowered to manage their breast cancer and have survived. The videos also show doctors working to ensure quality care for all, as well as energized researchers working to find cures.
El cáncer de seno no tiene fronteras
(Breast Cancer Has No Borders)
Written for use in Latin America or the United States. A tri-fold brochure for an international audience. It effectively communicates that breast cancer is a global disease by citing global statistics and uses of images of women from around the world. This educational material can be used in countries with limited access to health care.
Risk Factors and Prevention
La densidad de los senos
(Breast Density)
This fact sheet describes breast density, why it is important and the challenges related to screening women with dense breasts.
Diferencias raciales y étnicas
(Racial and Ethnic Differences)
Describes differences in screening and detection among racial and ethnic groups as well as incidence and mortality rates in the U.S.
Los hombres pueden desarrollar cáncer de seno.
(Men Can Get Breast Cancer: Find Out More About It)
Breast cancer in men is rare and is not often discussed. This brochure provides awareness messages and general facts about breast cancer in men.
Hablar con su compañero
(Talking with Your Partner)
Discusses how to talk to your partner about your diagnosis of breast cancer.
Hablar con sus hijos
(Talking with Your Children)
Discusses how to talk to your children about your diagnosis of breast cancer.
Al hablar con su doctor
(Talking with Your Doctor)
Describes how to communicate more effectively with your health care providers.
Cáncer de seno metastásico
(Metastatic Breast Cancer)
Defines metastatic breast cancer and describes types of treatment and management of fatigue and pain.
El cáncer de seno metastásico
(Metastatic Breast Cancer)
Defines metastatic breast cancer and describes types of treatment and management of fatigue and pain.
Inhibidores de aromatasa
(Aromatase Inhibitors)
Provides a brief description and explains the different types of aromatase inhibitors.
Los estudios clínicos
(Clinical Trials)
Presented are questions to ask your doctor regarding participating in a clinical trial.
Terapias dirigidas
(Targeted Therapies)
Explains various types and how targeted therapies work.
Estudios clínicos
(Clinical Trials)
Describes the process through which drugs and treatments enter clinical trials and how one joins a clinical research trial.
Tamoxifen
(Tamoxifen)
Discusses the use of tamoxifen as a hormone therapy.
Carcinoma ductal in situ
(Ductal Carcinoma in Situ)
Defines ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and describes treatment options.
Terapia hormonal
(Hormone Therapy)
Describes hormone therapy and the various classes of drugs used.
La cirugía del seno
(Breast Surgery)
Presents the types of breast cancer surgery and discusses the side effects from each.
Indice
(Medical Vocabulary)
Provides a guide to frequently used breast cancer terms.
Antes de la cirugía del seno
(Before Breast Surgery)
Questions pertaining to the surgery (including hospital stay and length), as well as questions pertaining to reconstruction, recovery and post-surgery restrictions.
