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The guide is designed to give you the information you need to make informed healthcare at a stressful time in your life. The contents of this booklet are not meant to constitute medical advice or replace the care of a qualified physician or other care provider.  The information will be updated  from time to time.For more recent information please sign up for our weekly news updates, BCO News or contact us. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the chapters.

PART ONE: MAKING DECISIONS

• I’ve been diagnosed with cancer…What do I do?
• The importance of making an informed decision
• What should I do first?
• Getting Organized  

PART TWO:  DIAGNOSING BREAST CANCER 

• What Is Breast Cancer?
• What are the Symptoms of Breast Cancer?
• How is Breast Cancer Diagnosed?

PART THREE: TREATMENTS

• Deciding on treatment
• Decision-making Check List
• Primary and Adjuvant Treatment Options for Breast Cancer

SURGERY

• Types of surgery                                                                                                 
• How to choose a breast surgeon, Sheldon Feldman, MD
• Timing of Surgery
• Questions to ask your surgeon before surgery
• Questions to ask your surgeon after surgery

RADIATION-What is Radiation?

• What does radiation therapy do?
• Who receives radiation therapy?
• When Is Radiation Appropriate?
• Radiation is NOT an option if you are facing one of these situations
• Can radiation therapy be repeated?
• Types of Radiation
• Preparing for treatment  

ADJUVENT THERAPY AND NEOADJUVENT THERAPY

HORMONE THERAPY

• What Are the Most Commonly Used Drugs?
• Side effects of hormone therapy
• Questions to ask your doctor about hormone therapy

HOW TO EVALUATE HEALTH/MEDICAL INFORMATION

• 'Relative Risk' vs 'Absolute Risk'

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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WELLNESS PROGRAMS at OMEGA INSTITUTE, RHINEBECK NY

The United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) and the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies are proud to announce a partnership providing financial assistance to breast cancer patients and survivors so they can participate in classes, seminars, and other learning opportunities focused on holistic healing, health, and wellbeing at Omega’s Rhinebeck, New York campus. Scholarships will be offered for weekend programs, covering tuition and room and board. Potential candidates can download an application at the UBCF web site www.ubcf.info  or Omega’s website at http://www.eomega.org/ (look under Attend). A letter verifying health status from a doctor, two current pay stubs verifying income, and the attached completed application form should be mailed to Omega Institute, Scholarship Department, 150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, NY 12572-3252. 

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Women at Risk:  Breast Cancer Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center whose mission is to enhance the lives of women who are at high risk for the development of breast cancer and women with breast cancer through research, education and support.

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