Breast Cancer Resources for Patient Navigators

About this Breast Cancer Mini-Site

This resource is for the specific needs of breast cancer patient navigators and is sponsored by the Avon Foundation for Women. This breast cancer mini-site has pages of links to information, tutorials and resources. You'll find resources for:

Helping patients understand each stage of breast cancer care

• Screening and prevention
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Survivorship

Helping patients find support and resources

• Emotional support
• Patient resources: financial assistance and patient planner (medication log, appointment planner, payment tracker, and "making the most of your doctors visits")

"Just for Navigators" can help patient navigators:

• Stay current on breast cancer news
• Let the community know about your services

 

 

Where are these resources from?

Most of the resources in this mini-site are from breast cancer foundations and organizations. Many are from government health information websites. Some of these include:

Avon Foundation raises money and awareness for breast cancer screening, diagnosis treatment, support and research.

Susan Love Research Foundation provides research and information related to breast cancer, menopause, hormone replacement therapy, and other mid-life health issues.

The Breast Care Site has information about post-surgery options, products, insurance and intimacy issues.

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation provides information about breast health and breast cancer research.

Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) promotes optimal physical, psychological, and social recovery and care of cancer survivors and their loved ones.

National Cancer Institute (NCI) Breast Cancer Topics (English and Spanish)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Basic Information About Breast Cancer

 

 

This Breast Cancer Resources for Patient Navigators is a mini-site of the Colorado Patient Navigator Program. It is sponsored by the Avon Foundation for Women.